Island Name: Anegada
Unique to the Virgin Islands, Anegada is a flat coral and limestone island. Its highest point is only 28ft above sea level and miles of isolated white beaches line the northern and western shores. The third largest reef in the world, Horseshoe Reef, extends 11 miles to the southeast of Anegada and hosts hundreds of shipwrecks, creating unlimited potential for divers.
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Island Name: Cabo San Lucas
Resting at the tip of the Baja Peninsula are the sparkling resorts of Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, known as "the capes," or Los Cabos (los-KAH-bows) in Spanish. Once used as a frequent provision stop for pirates awaiting passage of the Manila Galleons, today Los Cabos is headed for resort stardom. In the last fifteen years, it has evolved from a sleepy hideaway for recluse fishermen and yacht owners into one of Mexico's most popular resort destinations. This is due largely to improved roads and air access, plus heavy investment by FONATUR (the government's agency in charge of new resort development) and the private sector.
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Island Name: Dominican Republic
Because of its optimal location close to the United States, the lovely warmth of the people, the beaches and myriad of watersport and outdoor activities, the Dominican Republic offers the Caribbean's most enjoyable experience.
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Island Name: Grenada
Grenada, the "Spice Island," is known for its mountainous beauty and for some of the friendliest people in the West Indies. Grenadians speak English with a delightful calypso accent and will make your stay on their island home very special. Grenada's waterfalls, rain forest, volcanic crater lake, tiny villages, cocoa, nutmeg and banana plantations, sugar cane fields, rum distilleries, scenic hiking trips, pristine coral reefs teeming with vividly-colored tropical fish, and lovely beaches all make Grenada an excellent choice for those who like to discover off-the-beaten-track natural beauty and charm. Be sure to explore the crowded commerce of Market Square in the capital of St. George's early on a Saturday morning for fragrant local spices, exotic fruits and roasted cashew nuts just off the tree, or a hand woven straw hat or bag. Grenada (pronounced "Grah-NAY-da") has a varied and absorbing past as seen in Carib Indian artifacts, ancient stone-walled forts and sugar mills, and old plantation estate homes where today lunch is served to visitors. But Grenada's modern-day watersports and excellent restaurants will also delight you. Grenada's history began with the Arawak, Carib and Ciboney Indians who journeyed by canoe from South America. Christopher Columbus first sighted Grenada in 1498, and between 1609 and 1783, the island was handed back and forth between the warring English and French. Grenada was clearly most influenced by its French past; the island's vocabulary today is richly peppered with French names for its villages, local fruits, vegetables and island flora and fauna. The island achieved its independence in 1974 from Britain. Today, flourishing medical and veterinary schools on Grenada attract students from all over the globe, mingling with world travelers arriving to savor Grenada's intriguing Caribbean flavor. Agriculture still reigns in the green mountains and valleys of Grenada; local farmers grow plots of local fruits and vegetables and cash crops of nutmeg (this tiny island produces one-third of the world's nutmeg supply!), cocoa and bananas. Grenadians also harvest and package a large variety of fresh spices such as cinnamon, cloves, ginger, allspice, vanilla, mace, turmeric, bay leaves and saffron - don't go home without a good supply of small handmade baskets of so-fresh local spices for all your friends. You can take fascinating tours of nutmeg and cocoa processing stations on Grenada. Although Grenada was hit hard in 1994 by Hurricane Ivan and again by Hurricane Emily ten months later, when we visited this beautiful island in the fall of 2005, we were pleased to see that massive rebuilding had been underway. Many just-refurbished and upgraded hotels will reopen for the winter 2006 tourist season. Restaurants are open and have been welcoming their patrons for months. We saw brand new roofs on many, many homes, and Grenada was dressed in lush emerald green with new growth sprouting on trees and on local flora everywhere. Our Grenada villas fortunately emerged with minimal damage and have been receiving guests since early 2005. The southern part of Grenada, where all our vacation villas are located, has been almost completely put back together now, and villa and hotel guests are again returning to the island. On the island, local wits boast of "putting stick in de ground, and jump back quick," as Grenada's rich volcanic soil and warm climate generate an amazingly fast rate of growth. Plants do seem to leap from the soil, as Grenada's lush rain-forest natural beauty now continues to demonstrate. Grenada's currency is the Eastern Caribbean (E.C.) dollar, which is converted at about $2.67 E.C. per U.S. dollar, but U.S. dollars are also gladly accepted everywhere. To enter Grenada, you must produce a valid passport, or two pieces of identification: you may present a government-issued photo I.D., plus your original birth certificate (or a certified copy). You must also show your return airline ticket. Getting to Grenada is easier than you think: US Airways, Air Canada, Air Jamaica/Delta, BWIA and American Eagle all fly to Grenada from major gateways in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. You can also fly into Barbados and catch one of the smaller feeder airlines to Grenada for a lower fare than the direct flights. But if you love the Caribbean and the West Indian culture, consider Grenada for your next island trip. You may start a real love affair with this multi-faceted destination.
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Island Name: Jamaica
There is something special about this island. Jamaica has been blessed with magnificent attractions, landscapes and has been the Caribbean's premier vacation destination for centuries, luring adventurous vacationers, the aristocratic jetsetters, celebrities, families and wedding couples. Jamaica has been fascinating visitors with its natural beauty, rich culture, warm friendly people, the colour folklore, sun-kissed beaches, historical landmarks, the love of Jamaica's rhythms, reggae music and the home of Bob Marley's famous sounds. Jamaica is hypnotically beautiful. The natural landscape of this island is alluring, with its lush green mountains, excellent beaches, dramatic winding rivers. Jamaica is a photographer's paradise, offering scenic locations, world-class golf courses, wonderful river rafting, all water sports, restored Plantation Houses, exotic tropical fruits, cascading waterfalls, white sandy beaches and home to the famous Blue Mountains. No matter how far and wide we travel in this world, we always return to Jamaica again and again to enjoy her beauty. Purple Pineapple invites you to experience the luxury of staying in one of over 100 Luxury Jamaica Villas and Jamaica's finest resorts. Purple Pineapple list some of the most beautiful and most spectacular villas in the whole of the Caribbean. With the warm hospitality and gentle laughter of the Jamaican people and the cool rythm of the world famous reggae beat, it is no wonder why tourists keep returning to this beautiful tropical island. We also enjoy her delicious foods, her unique tropical fruits like Ackee and breadfruit....and we keep coming back for more. We enjoy Jamaica's delicious delicacies....
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Island Name: Saint Barth
St. Barthelemy, a volcanic land mass of only 8 square miles, was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493 and was named after his brother Bartolomeo. In 1673 the island became a part of France and a part of the government of Guadeloupe. By 1687, St. Barth had a population of 500. In 1784 Sweden's King Gustav III was given the island by Louis XVI of France.
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Island Name: Saint Martin
Saint Martin, which is a part of the French West Indies, is truly unique. It shares a 37 square mile island with Sint Maarten, which is part of the Netherlands Antilles. Although there are markers at the border, travel between the two parts of the island is unrestricted. The capital city on the French side is Marigot, a very cosmopolitan city with some of the finest restaurants and shopping in the Caribbean. On the Dutch side, you will find more shopping in Phillipsburg, casino gambling, and Juliana International Airport with direct connections to the United States, Europe and other Caribbean islands. Although French and Dutch are the official languages on the island, almost everyone speaks English, and American money is accepted in all business establishments. Politically, St. Martin is a French overseas department . This means that the people of St. Martin are French citizens, and are governed under French law. TERRES BASSES (LOW LAND): Covering about 1400 acres, Terres Basses is truly a tropical island paradise. Set apart from the main part of Saint Martin, it has been divided into about about 300 residential lots over the past 10-15 years. Strict zoning and deed restrictions have made Terres Basses the premier location in the Caribbean for luxury villa development. For example, the minimum lot size is 2.5 acres with many lots exceeding 5 acres. Under the deed restrictions, lots cannot be subdivided; however, some lots have two villas with a single owner. Bounded by the blue Caribbean on the north and west, and Simpson Bay Lagoon on the southeast, Terres Basses is connected to the French and Dutch parts of the island by two narrow strips of land, making it very private. CARIMO's villas in Terres Basses are located a few minutes by car from three public beaches, these include: Long Bay Beach, Plum Bay Beach and Red Pond Bay Beach. The beautiful la Samanna Resort Hotel is also conveniently located at the south end of Long Bay Beach. ANSE MARCEL: Anse Marcel is located along the northern coast of St. Martin. The picturesque bay, white sand beach and marina at Anse Marcel provide a perfect setting for luxury villas. Among them is Caye Blanche. This secluded and elegant villa includes seven bedrooms. Located nearby is the Privilege Sport Club and helicopter pad. To the southwest of Anse Marcel is the town of Grand Case and the island's second airport. It provides convenient inter-island service and facilities for private aircraft. To the southeast is Orient Beach, one of St. Martin's most popular beaches. ORIENT BEACH / BAY (La baie Orientale): Orient Beach, which is located on the northeast shore, is the largest beach in St. Martin. It is also regarded as the most desirable with its extraordinary view of the ocean and nearby islands of St. Barth, Green Key, Pinel and Tintamre. Noted as a popular beach for naturalists, Orient Beach has everything ... beach front hotels ... small restaurants featuring a variety of refined, exotic and traditional cuisine ... and water sports like windsurfing, sailing, water skiing, jet skis, and diving.
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Island Name: St. Croix
Just 40 miles south of St. Thomas lies St. Croix, USVI, the largest of the three Virgins. Renowned for its rich historic, architectural and cultural charm, St. Croix has scores of ruins and restorations of sugar cane mills and plantation Great Houses everywhere. McLaughlin Anderson Luxury Villas has a small but exclusive selection of excellent St. Croix vacation villas. While you enjoy the peace and beauty of St. Croix from your vacation rental home, there are walking tours, hikes, and horseback rides which meander through this historic past. Not as mountainous as sister islands St. John and St. Thomas, St. Croix's topography and landscaping are varied, from rolling hills to lovely, uncrowded beaches and arid cactus-covered plains, to a lush, green rain forest. Christiansted is St. Croix's main town, featuring charming alleyways, courtyards and streets dotted with excellent restaurants, shops, Fort Christiansvaern, churches and buildings showcasing classic West Indian architecture and history. Just off St. Croix's northeast coast is Buck Island Reef, a National Monument with wonderful snorkeling from perfect white sand beaches. On the north shore you can dive the world-famous Cane Bay Wall with its spectacular coral and sea life, and continue on to the west and the small town of Fredericksted. The Cruzan Rum Distillery, Estate Whim Plantation Museum and St. George Village Botanical Gardens are also some of the interesting attractions to enjoy while on St. Croix. This island is also home to three golf courses (Carambola, Buccaneer and The Reef). St. Croix is also the only U.S. Virgin Island which has a gambling casino - you can try your luck at Divi Carina Bay Casino during your villa vacation; the Divi also offers free live entertainment in the upbeat Showbar there. A rainforest lies in the northwestern portion of St. Croix, with a cool lushness all its own. Great mahogany, sandbox ("monkey-no-climb") and turpentine trees grant gentle shade to a riot of vivid flora. In the rainforest is the famous Domino Club, featuring its beer-drinking pigs - not your usual Caribbean tourist attraction, but hilarious nonetheless, and not to be missed while on St. Croix! And the easternmost point in the United States of America is Point Udall, St. Croix - the sun rises here first! St. Croix is still a relatively-undiscovered island, not yet overrun by tourists and with few cruise ships visiting. It's a secret favorite of many longtime Caribbean travelers, with lots to see and do, lovely Crucian vacation villas, and tremendous beauty and history to offer its visitors. BRING PROOF of YOUR CITIZENSHIP. Everyone departing St. Croix, even Americans, are now required by U.S. Immigration to show either a passport or a certified copy of a birth certificate accompanied by a photo ID - please don?t forget these for the whole family!
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Island Name: St. John USVI
St. John is the smallest and least densely populated of the three U.S. Virgin Islands. During the 17th century, the island was divided into two units, one English and the other Danish. Sugarcane drove the islands' economy during the 18th and early 19th centuries. In 1917, the US purchased the Danish portion.
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Island Name: St. Thomas
St. Thomas is the sophisticated U.S. Virgin Island with lots of action, attractions and activities, and a booming Caribbean real estate market. You won't be bored for a moment. McLaughlin Anderson Luxury Villas, the premier Caribbean property management company in this part of the Caribbean, offers scores of private island homes with pools, a large selection of weekly Caribbean villa rentals from small romantic cottages, very luxurious and well-equipped villas, large and impressive island estates, to The Ritz-Carlton Club Residences, superb accommodations with legendary service set directly on one of the best white-sand beaches on St. Thomas. St. Thomas has a good number of cosmopolitan five-star restaurants, many of them open to tropical breezes and the view. But don't forget to sample the native cuisine - fresh local fish and dishes like fungi and kallaloo. Spend your days at any one of our many palm-fringed beaches, rising from your beach chair or towel only to paddle about in the azure sea. Use a mask and snorkel to spy on the exotic undersea world that surrounds St. Thomas. Or don a scuba tank for an adventure down into the deep. Sail or windsurf to any of the offshore cays that dot the horizon, or practice your putt at our seaside Mahogany Run Golf Course. Roam the narrow streets and alleys of historic Charlotte Amalie, a small and sophisticated Caribbean capital which since the 1600's has enjoyed her share of island travelers. Take a few minutes from your search for that perfect piece of duty-free jewelry or original island art to absorb a bit of the island's history. The old stone buildings that now house an almost unimaginable array of merchandise once served to store the necessities of a plantation economy. Camille Pissarro, born above one of the Main Street stores, left a legacy found in the plethora of Caribbean art for sale here. Trek up the 99 Steps to Blackbeard's Hill where you will find Crown House, now a private residence, but when Denmark ruled the Virgin Islands, the home of several governors. Directly above are Blackbeard's Castle, built by the pirate Edward Teach, and the old Lutheran parsonage. Only a few of our private villas are located on their own beach (all beaches in the U.S. Virgin Islands are public), but St. Thomas is a small Caribbean island, only 4 by 14 miles, and it will only take you a few minutes to drive to any of our many and varied white sand beaches - what the Virgin Islands are famous for! Many of McLaughlin Anderson Luxury Villas' vacation rentals are ON the water, but are set on cliffs overlooking the ocean and cannot truly be called "beachfront". All of our Caribbean villa rentals have captivating ocean views - the U.S. Virgin Islands are also known for their incredible sea views, especially St. Thomas's sparkling harbor and town vistas, and St. Thomas's incomparable "down-island" views of St. John and the myriad British Virgin Islands beyond. You'll be dazzled!
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