A true villa vacation is one that comes with a staff included. A staff that considers this villa their own. They lovingly care for the property with tender touches...
You arrive to warm, smiling faces and huge bear hugs... followed by cool drinks and a light snack served poolside while you take in the view. Oh how this reception will wash away the weariness of travel and any effects from changing climates.The butler quickly unpacks your suitcase and whips up another fruity concoction... at the bar... on the verandah... overlooking the sea. Just sit.
Dinner the first night is always a traditional Jamaican roast chicken dinner with all the typical tropical sides... rice & peas (they're really beans), fried sweet plantain, and a veggie. Dessert is indulgent... chocolate rum cake, pineapple upside down cake or maybe rum raisin ice cream. The wine will flow alongside the conversation and soon sleep will whisper in your ears and you will retire... right here:
Your first breakfast could be banana pancakes. Fluffy savory batter surrounding freshly picked pieces of banana... hot from the griddle and dripping with butter. The fruit plate is equally enticing... long strips of papaya holding tiny wedges of lime for squeezing, cubes of rich mango waiting to melt in your mouth, fresh oranges - huge - easily the size of your palm.
Your first breakfast could be banana pancakes. Fluffy savory batter surrounding freshly picked pieces of banana... hot from the griddle and dripping with butter. The fruit plate is equally enticing... long strips of papaya holding tiny wedges of lime for squeezing, cubes of rich mango waiting to melt in your mouth, fresh oranges - huge - easily the size of your palm. 
Sip coffee - Blue Mountain - thick and woodsy and only perfect with a dash of cream and a heaping spoonful of sugar... then gaze. Let your eyes land on the housekeeper as she places hot fluffy towels on the chaises by the pool... all rolled up and waiting.
Look past and see the sea. No words. It just is - perfect - and alive - all its own.Back at the table and more conversation with travel companions who slept as soundly as you in a room like this:
What to do first?A swim. Then it is lunch by the sea... and more swimming.
The staff spends their day chasing dust bunnies out of the house, pressing your laundry, and stirring the pots with tonight's dinner. All while humming a little diddy.
From the pool, if your lucky, you can hear this humming.
Dinner the second night is full of laughter enjoyed while sharing Pumpkin Soup, Fettuccine with Ginger Grilled Lobster in Olive Oil and Fresh Tomatoes, and Rum Apple Crepes.
Then its off to bed again. 
Repeat this scenario 5-6 times and it was time to fly home. This trip could be all yours. Just let me know when you want to go!Pictures of Bougainvillea Villa Copyrighted by Nigel Lord .
