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Virgin Gorda Half Marathon on Saturday, May 12

The first Half Marathon to be staged on Virgin Gorda—dubbed ‘Round and Round’ Virgin Gorda—which also includes a 6 Mile Challenge and Run/Walk, will kick off at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday. Come enjoy and support the runners!

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Tortola’s Historic Fort Recovery

One of the best parts of renting a luxury villa in the Caribbean is being able to spend time discovering one of the most sought-after beachfront only vacation rentals in one of the most fascinating parts of the world.   Every … Continue reading

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Jamaica Holidays: Music, Mountains and Magic

Millions of people from around the world make trips to Jamaica every year, drawn by the warm Caribbean sunshine, soft sand beaches, and Jamaica’s international reputation for food, music and culture. Jamaica is one of the most beautiful islands in … Continue reading

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Jamaica Vacation Villas through the eyes of Ian Fleming

Ian Fleming may have been a famous British spy novelist, but his heart belonged to Jamaica.  The author of the world famous James Bond series spent every winter in a Jamaica villa for nearly 20 years, writing many of his … Continue reading

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Montserrat’s Unique Sea Island Cotton

Montserrat’s Unique Sea Island Cotton On the lush green island of Montserrat, soaking up the bright Caribbean sunshine and the warm tropical breeze, and thriving in the lush volcanic soil, a special plant was once grown here to create one … Continue reading

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Virgin Gorda: Nature’s Little Secrets

On his many voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, Christopher Columbus gave most of the Caribbean islands their names, paying homage as he went to his home country and his faith. In the British Virgin Islands, however, Columbus got fanciful, naming … Continue reading

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Montserrat vacation : The Other Emerald Isle

Once famous as the island retreat of rock stars, then thrust into world headlines by an epic natural disaster, the Caribbean island of Montserrat has had a dramatic and sometimes tragic history. What doesn’t make headlines, however, is the stunning … Continue reading

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