Quiet Contentment on Camanoe - A rental villa offers privacy, seclusion and views. Tucked high above Marina Cay, on Great Camanoe Island, “Rising Sun” is one of the BVI's great beauties.  A four-bedroomed hideaway as private as one could wish, the house is situated in the 2,000-acre Indigo Plantation development which has been a part of Great Camanoe for three decades. &n...
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BVI CADA - Many people move to the BVI for its beaches, its weather, and its Caribbean lifestyle.  Those same people often come from more populous places where “culture” means what sorts of arts and leisure are on offer rather than what kinds of dishes and attitudes are served up at local eateries.  Although the Territory boasts neither its own resident ballet company nor mus...
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Maintaining Your Art Collection - One of the greatest joys in life is beautiful art. However, life in the tropics comes with a variety of challenges that can pose a threat to the enjoyment of our collections.  More than a little care is required to protect our treasures from humidity, insects, mould and even our gorgeous Caribbean sunshine. Dust gives moulds and insects a place to take hold. ...
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New Trends in the Home - This season we have been lucky to be able to incorporate some of the newest and hottest trends from the US into our shop, which have been received very enthusiastically by our customers.  Our buying trips to the States have given us endless options for new and exciting items that we have been delighted to introduce to the BVI market for the first time. Here, we live o...
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Rising Damp - Wheezing, sneezing, coughing, watery eyes and a rash. If you have any of these signs or symptoms since moving into your house you might be sensitive to the mould and mildew that may be growing around you.  The Caribbean enjoys a warm, humid climate that, unfortunately, can accelerate the growth of mould and mildew.  There are certain woods, paints and fabrics that harbour s...
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Planetpower - Two things the BVI has in abundance are sun and sea breezes.  In a world where the cost and conservation of energy represents a constant challenge, you may be forgiven for wondering how free energy sources, with which Mother Nature so generously blesses these Islands, can be harnessed by householders in the BVI.    Two things the BVI has in abundance are sun and s...
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The Hanging of Arthur Hodge - On the 8th May 1811, a prominent Tortola planter was hanged for the murder of his slave, Prosper. Prosper had been so severely whipped for picking a mango that he died, untreated, of his putrefying wounds. In an era when the British Virgin Islands seldom took the centre stage of history, this event caught the attention of Empire and proved a milestone on the long road...
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Lighting the Greenscene - The green movement has been under way for many years among true believers and visionaries, but it is only recently that larger players in the field joined the revolution. Movies have been produced and products are labeled environmentally friendly.  A well-known part-time BVI resident has pledged his unparalleled commitment to reduce carbon emissions.  Global awa...
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A million, two million... hefty price tags for realty properties on a Caribbean island.  When you take a look at the properties we review on a regular basis, there is a seldom one below this mark, which begs the question: who is buying them?  According to Caribbean Realty’s director, Maritha Kiel, “Not many people per se; this is a high-income bracket and most of these homes,...
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At the risk of stating the obvious, most of the topography of these verdant isles is precipitous to say the least.  And, if you value your personal surroundings as much as your view, you’ll want to ensure your garden does you proud.  Whether you are starting from scratch, or your private paradise already boasts a luxurious landscape, there are some things you might like to know as ...
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