Virtuoso Best of the Best 2009 - (Page 11) nEcKER ISLand Necker Island, British Virgin Islands When you stay on Necker, Sir Richard Branson’s private island, you’ll feel like a VIP as you enjoy this 74-acre Caribbean paradise. Choose a guestroom in The Great House or an individually designed Bali House, with one to three levels, each with access to swimming pools. Your days are completely your own here – you choose the pace, the activities and where and when you dine. The staff will offer tempting choices, from six-course gala dinners to barbecues on Turtle Beach. Relax, soak up the sun, try your hand at beach Olympics, sign up for a tennis tournament or go kite-surfing – it’s entirely your call. dISTancE FROm bEEF ISLand aIRpORT (EIS): VIRTUOSO amEnITY Two 60-minute massages, once per stay. In ThE KnOW Don’t miss the floating sushi bar: decorated canoes are loaded with mouth-watering sushi, snacks and, of course, shots of sake. 11 V IRTU OSO LIF E STY LE 12 mi/19 km ThE TRYaLL cLUb Montego Bay, Jamaica Your most memorable moments at The Tryall Club just may be on the golf course, accompanied by your entertaining and experienced caddy (for whom the resort is known). The 18-hole championship course was designed by Ralph Plummer and is one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated. In this exclusive club atmosphere, you’ll stay in a privately owned villa with plenty of room to spread out, the services of a fulltime staff and your own swimming pool. It’s your home away from home on the island, inviting you to relax and enjoy the beauty, charm and laid-back hospitality of Jamaica. dISTancE FROm mOnTEgO baY aIRpORT (mbJ): VIRTUOSO amEnITY Choice of roundtrip airport transfers for four guests, one round of golf for two, or one lunch for four (excluding beverages and gratuities). In ThE KnOW You’ll never hear, “We’re bored!” with the Tryall Kid’s Club, which offers fun treasure hunts, nature walks and much more. 12 mi/19 km ST. baRTh pROpERTIES St. Barthélemy One of the most exclusive islands in the world, St. Barts is home to hundreds of private villas and elegant hotels – many of which are represented by St. Barth Properties. Whatever size your travel group, and whatever your interests, they can match you with a residence for your vacation – everything from cozy one-bedroom bungalows to palatial ocean-view homes with multiple bedrooms. They’ll also work with you on the finer details, giving you dining tips and arranging car rentals, in-villa massages and concierge services. Many residences offer a swimming pool, Jacuzzi and state-of-the-art entertainment center. dISTancE FROm ST. baRThéLEmY aIRpORT (Sbh): VIRTUOSO amEnITY Complimentary St. Barth Properties beach bag. In ThE KnOW Traveling with a group? Many villas include one or more individual bungalows for a nice balance of privacy and togetherness. not applicable
For optimal viewing of this digital publication, please enable JavaScript and then refresh the page. If you would like to try to load the digital publication without using Flash Player detection, please click here.