THE HISTORY OF SOME OF THE BARBADOS BEST HOLIDAY HOMES Barbados is one of the most popular islands in the Caribbean for British, American and Canadian Holidaymakers. The destination first became incredibly popular when Concorde chose this stunning island as its only holiday destination. The first Concorde flight to Barbados was in 1977. With a… Read more
Facts About Costa Rica Every Visitor Should Know
Costa Rica is fast becoming one of the most fashionable and popular places to visit on the planet for a very good reason. Costa Rica is full of culture, wilderness, wetlands, colourful cities, stunning beaches, volcanoes, beauty, incredible food, national parks and history all waiting to be explored. If Costa Rica is not already on… Read more
Dining in Barbados
How can any country be this beautiful? Barbados is heavenly, and even though I have visited more than 20 times, I feel the same each time. Barbados has it all. Gorgeous beaches, great culture, amazing beauty and the thing dearest to my heart fabulous food and restaurants. Food is an enormously important part of any… Read more
Top 12 Beachfront Caribbean Villas
The Caribbean is famous for its beaches. So much so that it has some of the world’s best and most pristine white sandy beaches caressing its gorgeous shores. But what if you could stay on one of worlds best beaches in one of the world’s best beachfront Caribbean villas? Well, I am delighted to let… Read more
Dominican Republic Facts
I still remember the first moment I touched down in Punta Cana airport, en route to inspect some luxury Dominican Republic villas That fizzle of excitement when you arrive in a new country for the first time. But, what I didn’t know was that the Dominican Republic is one of the most exciting and culturally… Read more
What You Need To Know About St Barts
I’ve been to St Barts a lot. I try to get there at least once a year. I’d like to share with you some tips and knowledge drawn from my long experience of this beautiful Caribbean island. When there are so many Caribbean islands to choose from, why choose St Barts? There is a reason… Read more
The Best Place to Stay in Santorini
If you are a first-time visitor to this beautiful island and are trying to work out the best places to stay in Santorini, then it is important to first get an understanding of the geography of this stunning small island. It is just 95 square meters in size, and the coastline is 69 meters in… Read more
The Best Restaurants in St Barts
As owner and CEO of Exceptional Villas, I am often asked where is my favourite place in the world to go on vacation? With so many beautiful places in the world, I am unable to limit my answer to just one vacation spot. My answer to this question is always the same; Italy, The Maldives,… Read more
From Tuscany to the Amalfi Coast
From Italian Villas in Tuscany to your luxury villa in the Amalfi Coast, how do you choose? Each part of Italy is so individually beautiful and so incredibly unique. The thing that all parts of Italy have in common are amazing food, breath-taking scenery, phenomenal history, friendly passionate fashionable people and great art. If you… Read more
The Ultimate St Barts Travel Guide
I am passionate about St Barts and get excited every time I visit to look at the newest homes, restaurants, hotels and shops on the island. When I am asked where I choose to go on vacation, my answer is always St Barts in the Winter and Italy in the Summer. My Ultimate Italy Travel… Read more
Essential Barbados Travel Guide
With some many beautiful Caribbean islands to choose from, how do you choose the perfect one for you? As owner and CEO of Exceptional Villas, the question constantly asked is which is the nicest island? And which is the best Villa? There is no right answer to this question as each of the islands are… Read more
Nevis Villas to Triathlon
I have always liked a challenge. On our first visit to inspect the many Nevis rentals, our wonderful host from Paradise Beach Resort which has some of the best Nevis villas, told us all about the Nevis Triathlon. My ears pricked up because I had always wanted to try a triathlon, but I am a… Read more
Essential Turks and Caicos Travel Guide
Peel back the glamour of Turks and Caicos, and you will find an island that is as naturally beautiful as it is glamorous. I am lucky to travel all around the world as the owner of Exceptional Villas, and I can honestly say that Turks and Caicos is one of my most favourite destinations on… Read more
Chalets in Zermatt and So Much More
Fall in Love With Zermatt I first fell in love with Zermatt when I was working as a trainee Hotel Manager in Zurich. Skiing has always been my ultimate passion. I spent the year saving every penny I earned so that on my day off I would be able to travel to a different ski… Read more
St Barts Rentals: The Top 9, Ever
St Barts is the home of some of the world’s uber luxury villa and vacation rentals so how is it possible to choose the nine best, St Barts Villas? Well, luckily we have the best job in the world and get to visit all of them on a very regular basis. We are therefore in… Read more
From Santorini Villas to the Top of the Rock
Santorini is one of the great natural wonders of the world, and one of the wonders of Santorini is without a doubt The Skaros Rock. One of the best things I have ever done in my life is the hike and climb to the top of The Skaros Rock. I will always remember my first… Read more
Barbados Luxury Villas: Top 10
Barbados is the home of luxury villas. Ever since British Airways decided to fly Concorde directly to Barbados, it has become one of the chicest and luxurious destinations in the world. It is a stunning island ringed by pristine white beaches and turquoise seas. It also has some of the best ocean side restaurants in… Read more
Top 5 Turks and Caicos Villas
Are you looking for some of the world’s best beaches? Are you looking for the softest, finest, golden sands and the clearest turquoise seas in the world? Then a vacation to Turks and Caicos is a must. I have visited all the Caribbean islands, many times. Turks and Caicos have become one of my favourite… Read more
9 Things To Do In Barbados
Our clients are extremely discerning and are always looking for extraordinary experiences when they travel. Since our team of the villa and concierge experts spends so much of their time travelling, both inspecting villas in Barbados and getting to know every intimate detail of the islands and destinations they represent, we feel we are in… Read more