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Vacation In Paradise – Water Island

June 23rd, 2010 No comments

Paradise is closer than you think! Only a couple of hours away by plane is a true tropical paradise, Water Island in the U.S. Virgin Islands

We all work hard to support our home and family. Day after day, after day! When we decide to take a vacation we don’t want to take a risk that the vacation spot might not be what we want. Give some thought to vacationing on Water Island for an almost risk free, relaxing vacation.

Don’t expect to find any outlet malls or any stores for that matter on Water Island. The 500 acre island boasts many things but crowds are not one of them. One of the best beaches in the Virgin Islands, Honeymoon Beach, is on Water Island. The roads are narrow and winding which is why the main mode of transportation is the golf cart. It is all only a 5 minute ferry ride from St. Thomas.

Do you need some real “rest & relaxation”? Then Water Island is your ticket. Do you need a lot of nightlife and a ton of restaurants along with some shopping malls? If so, you might want to pass on Water Island.

Temperature. A striking feature of Water Island is the small variation in average temperature from the coolest to the warmest months. In the summer, temperatures range about 6 degrees from the high of 87 degrees during the day to 78 degrees at night. Relatively few days have temperatures over 90 degrees. In the winter months, the daily temperature is in the low 80′s and in the low 70′s at night. Typically, August is the hottest month with February the coolest. Just perfect temperature.

Wind. When you picture a tropical paradise there is usually some cooling ocean breezes involved. Water Island does not disappoint. Constant ocean breezes under 18mph help to make sure you relax in comfort. The winds slow down at night and are usually higher from sun up till the late afternoon.

Rainfall. It is common to have a couple of brief showers every day. They usually only last for minutes. The locals like it because rain water is the main source of water for the residents of Water Island. They collect the rain water in their cisterns and then pump it into their home. Driest month – February. Wettest month – September.

Places to Eat. On Water Island you will find Heidi’s Honeymoon Grill. Her food is known throughout the Caribbean. You can pick up breakfast Monday – Friday at the ferry dock. You can enjoy lunch that she serves at Honeymoon Beach and you can also have a delicious dinner on Saturday nights right on Honeymoon Beach. Her mobile food wagon serves up excellent food.

Vacation Homes. You can find a vacation rental home on Water Island that will fit your budget. The low end for a weekly rental starts at about $1500 and goes up from there. There will be different rates depending on the season.

Honeymoon Beach. This is the crown jewel of Water Island and the island gathering place. Almost all residents and renters come to the beach nearly everyday to sit in the sun, have a drink and get a bite to eat from Heidi’s Honeymoon Grill. Getting to the beach is no more than at 5 minute ride in the golf cart from your house.

Buying Real Estate. Fortunately, a full service real estate broker lives on Water Island. He is usually the first one to find out when a home or property comes up for sale.

Water Island might not be for everyone but if you are looking to leave the rat race behind, this is the place. Everybody is friendly. You will love it here. Come check it out for yourself and you will not want to leave!

Learn more about Vacationing on Water Island and you will not want to leave. To check out property available on Water Island visit Water Island Real Estate to help make your dream a reality.

America’s Paradise is the US Virgin Islands

June 8th, 2009 No comments
by Simon N James

In the Virgin Islands a wide range of diving and other amazing activities can be found, the US Virgin Islands consists of over 50 islands with the most famous ones being the islands of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix. Reaching these 3 islands is fairly simple with many airports in the US flying their.

Insland of St. Thomas

Typically the dive centres will take you to a dive site located at the waters of Pillsbury Sound between St. Thomas and St. John to dive the various shipwrecks encrusted with bright sponges and coral. One nice example is the General Rogers what is a 120-foot US Coast Guard buoy which was sunk to form a reef which sits upright in around 60 feet of water. The reef as grown on the buoy and has created an Orange cup coral and others with abundance of fishes such as angelfish and grunts.

Probably the best diving in the Virgin Islands is Sail Rock which towers up 125 feet in the air off the West End of St Thomas and is teeming with jacks, wrasse, barracuda, turtles and others.

Island of St. John

Located between the islands St. John and St. Thomas are two very popular diving locations called Congo Cay and Carval Rock. Carval rock a nice dive site which is home to many turtles, swarming silversides, cruising reef sharks, and waving sea rods and gorgonians. The swim-through is a must do which tower is between two towering rock faces is covered with vibrant marine life.

Congo Cay’s is an opposite dive to Carval Rock with a drift dive though some amazing weathered; the dive site has its own resident sting rays creating a lovely dive. Both dive sites can be done from a basic level but if the weather is bad only experienced divers can dive.

St. Croix

North side of St. Croix is one of the best wall dives in the Caribbean, the wall starts only 100 yards of the beach line and drops to several thousand feet, there are around 20 dive sites located along the wall with varying natures features such as pinnacles, ledges, walls and caverns.

All the Dive shops on all three islands of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix will offer resort courses, complete certification classes and rental equipment. Many package deals are available with local hotels and dive operators combining for a single price package. Accommodations range from 5-star resorts and villas to small, family run inns and hotels. Camping is even available for those who want to rough it a bit outdoors.

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5 Unforgettable Honeymoon Destinations for a Romantic Vacation

April 1st, 2009 No comments

I have brought together the following list of the very best honeymoon locations anywhere to assist you in choosing the perfect spot for your trip.

So let’s get right into my selections for the five best honeymoon destinations in the world:

5. Four Seasons Punta Mita, Mexico

This resort is on my list due to its excellent service — maybe the best anywhere. The location is incredible, the grounds are impeccably kept, the food is world-class, the beach is wonderful, and the views… well you simply have to see them to appreciate them. But it is the service that really makes this hotel so great. The wonderful staff will cater to your every need and ensure that you experience the most amazing, memorable, and romantic honeymoon possible.

4. Las Ventanas al Paraiso Hotel in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

This honeymoon resort is simply elegant. Situated in one of the most beautiful locations in all of Cabo, Las Ventanas has world-class accommodations, facilities, dining, and service. It’s the kind of place where you are likely to rub elbows with celebrities, and the level of service is bound to make you feel like a movie star yourself.Foranyone consideringa Mexico honeymoon, this is the perfect spot.

3. Little Dix Bay, Island of St. John, B.V.I.

The best place to stay in the wonderful British Virgin Islands, Little Dix has everything you could possibly want in a romantic resort – incredible service, stunning beaches, amazing facilities, and that laid-back ambiance that makes for the very best honeymoons.

2. Four Seasons Hualalai Resort, Big Island of Hawaii

Possibly the perfect resort for honeymooners that love golf (and even those who don’t), this Four Seasons hotel has an incredible location, great facilities, world class golf courses, and the level of impeccable service you’d expect from a Four Seasons property. The Four Seasons Hualalai might well be the best hotel in all of Hawaii.

1. Caneel Bay Hotel, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands

Located in perhaps the most amazingly beautiful spot in the Caribbean, Caneel Bay is my idea of paradise. The turquoise waters here are the most stunningly beautiful anywhere in the world, and the hotel itself is amazing too. Surrounded by a lush U.S. national Park, Caneel Bay has an out-of-the-way feel, yet it is a ferry ride away from the excitement of St. Thomas. Caneel Bay really has the best of both worlds. It’s a wonderfully romantic resort and the perfect place for a honeymoon or romantic getaway.

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