Vacation in your own villa

They may be perched on the edge of cliffs with beautiful vistas or tucked into a landscape bordered with bougainvillea. Robin Leach made villas a household word, yet many folks still believe you need be rich or famous to vacation in one. But a week in a villa is as affordable as a resort or hotel, and often provides more privacy and flexibility for couples, families and groups of friends traveling together. Click for more.

She shines in Cane Garden Bay

Perched on a hill overlooking Cane Garden Bay, Lighthouse Villas in Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, provides s a cool respite from the heat of the beach. The spacious spaces with white interiors, punctuated with hues of blue, no doubt contribute to the calming effect. But the influence of proprietor Malcia Rymer Bean cannot be ignored. Click for more.