Private Island Vacations from $299/per night!

Scrub Island, a Private Island Resort in the British Virgin Islands is offering a special rate of $299/per night. Not sure a private island vacation is for you? Be convinced...

• Named one of Travel + Leisure's "Top 25 Secret Island Escapes"
• Elegantly appointed Guest Rooms, Suites & Villas
• Just a seven minute boat ride from Tortola's EIS Airport
• 2 restaurants & 3 lounges plus a swim-up pool bar
• Private beaches make for the perfect romantic getaway
• Sailing excursions to Anegada - snorkel & bar hop - dine around!
• 52 slip deep water marina with dockside amenities

Ready? Plan your escape with us today! info@caribbeanjourney.com or 866-236-1924

{As with all promos, restrictions apply}

Cheers,

Turks & Caicos Sporting Club

My "Be There Now" moment today comes from the Turks & Caicos and the beautiful new development of the Turks & Caicos Sporting Club. Enjoy this video production showcasing the property... turn your speakers up, the music is fantastic:


Affordable Housing For The Affluent from TCSC on Vimeo.

Sandy Island, Anguilla

Sandy Island is the perfect day trip while staying on Anguilla...

Located only 20-30 minutes off shore, this little spit of land is dotted with palm trees, an open air restaurant service delicious local fare, beach chairs, and hammocks...

And of course... a bar.

It is a the perfect excursion for family members of all ages who are seeking a little bit of that "Gilligan's Island" experience... 

Include Sandy Island as a stop on your next Anguilla Vacation!

Enjoy,

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A List of Private Island Resorts

While Private Island Vacations have fallen out of reach for many people in the past few years, they are still worth considering because most, if not all, are offering a fantastic summer/fall promotions. Here are a few of my private island resorts:

Scrub Island, British Virgin Islands:

Palm Island, Grenadines:

Kamalame Cay, Bahamas:

Little Whale Cay, Bahamas:

Necker Island, British Virgin Islands:

Fowl Cay by Royal Plantation, Bahamas:

To book any one of these fantastic private island vacations, contact us at Caribbean Journey: info @ caribbeanjourney.com or call 866-236-1924. 

Thank you! 

New Sandals Emerald Bay Photos!

Sandals Resorts newest property is a gem! Sandals Emerald Bay is located in the Exumas, the Out Islands of the Bahamas. Enjoy these photos of some of the beautifully appointed common spaces on property:

We love the rich dark woods and cooling neutral palettes...

The chic, classic Caribbean style greets you from the moment you step into the lobby:

Do we really need any words to describe the beach? 

If you need words, think sugar sand, calm waves, and the warmest clear water around...

The Boathouse Restaurant is reminiscent of a posh yacht club...

Being that Sandals Emerald Bay is a new hotel, there are some great promotion rates right now - up to 65% off + 1 night free! Combine this with great airfare rates from the US or cheap flights to the Caribbean from London.

Stay tuned - I'll be posting a few photos of the rooms and private living spaces at Sandals Emerald Bay next week!

2010 Deals at Parrot Cay Turks & Caicos!

There are getaways.... and then there is Parrot Cay...

A Turks & Caicos 5 Star private island resort...

Where the emphasis is on relaxation... and romance...

And water... seemingly endless options for soaking... in the sea... flower scented tub... or expertly positioned pools...

And when its time to retreat indoors... and rest... pretty rooms of white and wood will welcome you...

And the best part? Parrot Cay is ON SALE for 2010. Free nights & discounted rates! Ask me - I'll send you the details... and you can start packing!

Introducing Scrub Island

Scrub Island, a private island resort in the British Virgin Islands is open for business! Come and explore one of the hottest new hotel openings slated for 2010! Book before August 30, 2009 for great early booking rates starting at $450/night inclusive of breakfast...

Wouldn't you love to do this all day?

And return "home" to a gourmet meal on this terrace?

Or watch the sunset from your living room... cool drink in hand?
You might even retire early because these rooms are just so alluring...

While Scrub is a private island, it welcomes yachtsman and boaters alike to come ashore and dine at any of their 7 restaurants. What else can you do besides enjoy the fine cuisine and the 3 pristine white sand beaches? Plenty...

• Lagoon-style, multi-level pool with 15-foot waterfall and swim-up bar
• Boat Rental
• Fishing Charters
• Water Sports
• Nature Trails
• 60-slip Marina
• Retail Shops
• Island-wide Wireless Internet
• Spa and Fitness Center

Corn Islands, Nicaragua...

Yes, its true. There are islands named for one of God's smartest creations... CORN. It's been around a real long time... fed the masses... and the farm animals too... and therefore worthy of sharing it's name with a few little dots of paradise...

The Corn Islands of Nicaragua

I have a personal connection to this place...

It was rainy. Windy. Stormy actually. October. A birthday. Someone special. Someone who set me on the travel path to the person I am today... a birthday. We missed the boat. The plane refused to fly. And time was short. Duties were calling from across borders.... and I never made it to the Corn Islands. Sadness. So it was... one more night in Bluefields... Hot. Steamy. I'm talking about the weather. One fan... one little fan... and one little tape player. I think it was Celine Dion... dubbed from the local market, of course. A notebook. And rain. Lots of rain.

I am sure these little islands are not quite the same as they were 12 years ago... I am sure there are now TVs in every house... and phones too. Gosh... there might even be cell phone service. I don't want to know. Because one of these days I am going to make it to these Corn Islands and I hope I find them as dreamy as my dreams from 1997...

I want to sleep here...

I want to eat this... with lots of butter.... and an ice cold Victoria... (the brew de Nica)

Keep your pleasure palace... just give me an island or two... BIG or little... Let me walk your path... dear girl in the picture? Are you there? I'm tapping my ruby slippers just to be you for one more day...

Photo Credits: 1. here 2 & 3. this girl's cool blog 4. here 5. say it isn't so... msnbc

A Private Island for the rest of us...

There are the private islands we wish to visit... like Cayo Espanto off Belize, or Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands... but someone once we tallied the total, these islands are usually out of reach for most. Enter Cayo Levantado - actually, Gran Bahia Cayo Levantado, a primo resort off the quiet North Coast of the Dominican Republic.

There are postcard perfect beaches...

Tempting swimming pools by day...

And night...
Stately rooms with genuine Caribbean flare...

Gourmet dining... and so much more...