Caribbean villa holidays
Article updated every 6 months. Last update: 18th June 2008
Author: Susan Roscoe (Travel Expert) Ask me a question.
Miles of white sands, turquoise seas and never ending sunshine springs to mind when thinking about holidays in the Caribbean.
The most popular islands for renting a villa are Barbados, Antigua, St Lucia and Jamaica, but you can also find some in Cuba, the Bahamas and the Windward and Leeward islands.
Here are our guides to the most popular Caribbean villa holiday...
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Kayte Williams
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James Villas - James Villas have seven luxury properties in Barbados. With 24yrs experience, they're one of the most well-established villa tour operators in the UK.
Villarenters - Villarenters.com has fantastic villas in the Caribbean available to book online. Check out the user reviews to help make your choice.
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Barbados villa holidays
Barbados is the most eastern Caribbean island with exotic resorts and miles of glorious beaches. With year round sunshine, a vibrant nightlife, friendly locals and amazing restaurants it is one of the world's most desirable holiday destinations. It's a great place to carry out some star spotting as you stroll along the beach!
Barbados is divided into eleven parishes, each with their own distinct character. Known as 'Little England', Barbadians drive on the left and take afternoon tea.
Taking a villa holiday in Barbados is something to remember. Here you can learn how to surf and water-ski, watch horse-racing, take a tour to see how rum is made, visit the Wildlife Reserve and see a Green Monkey and take a trip to the capital city of Bridgetown! After that, relax on the beach or snorkel in the warm seas whilst you spot tropical fish swimming amongst the coral.
Antigua villa holidays
With claims that there's one for every day of the year, the beaches are the main attraction of this island! With excellent restaurants and nightlife, the island attracts tourists from all over the world; particularly those that like to try their hand at sailing with the ever present warm steady winds providing excellent weather for this. The coral reefs attract snorkelers and scuba divers from all over the world!
St Lucia villa holidays
St Lucia is a small, green, lush tropical island which is still relatively uninhabited. Its dramatic twin coastal peaks, The Pitons, soar up from the sea and its magnificent rainforests house wild orchids, giant ferns and birds of paradise. The rainforest is broken only by verdant fields and orchards of banana, coconut, mango, and papaya trees.
The island's steep coastline and lovely reefs offer excellent snorkelling and scuba diving and the mountains are one of the Caribbean's finest places for hiking and bird watching. Villa holidays in St Lucia are a great way to make the most of the island's excellent facilities for golf, tennis and sailing, not to mention the beaches. Not to be missed is St. Lucia's Soufriere volcano, the world's only drive-in volcanic crater!
Jamaica villa holidays
Jamaica is a large, busy and lively island with a huge range of beaches. However, away from the coast, there are endless things to do from exploring the inland mountains and rivers to checking out the excellent music in the many reggae bars.
Over recent years, the public image of Jamaica hasn't always been positive, but like anywhere else, as long as you are streetwise and don't take unnecessary risks, there is nothing to worry about.
Jamaica villa holidays are a wonderful way to soak up the sights and sounds of Caribbean life. Montego Bay and Ochos Rios are the main resorts attracting the most tourists and are popular cruise ship destinations with lots of shops and major hotels. Negril is completely different with a relaxed atmosphere and small hotels and Port Antonio is also a calmer and quieter area set in stunning countryside.
Who do we recommend?
With so many companies to choose from, we have researched the market to find those with a wide range of choice as well as some that are more specialist. Browse our list below to find the right company for you, then click through to their web site for more information and how to book. It couldn't be easier!
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