Frenchmans Lookout, Tortola, a Pirates Paradise
This beautiful channel, welling around a collection of conical and lushly vegetated islands, is a watery and matchless paradise. Rich with sinkholes, ledges, caves and wrecks to dive on, fanned by the trade winds and it just does not get any better really does it?Or does it?
Overlooking this fascinating stretch of water and ready to spot the next fleet that tries to slip by unnoticed, is the incomparable Frenchmans Lookout, pride of the British Virgin Islands and private retreat of many a worn out millionaire. Well why not, after all they can afford it.
The ambience is perfect, the terraces are alerted to repel pirates and the foodтЂ¦well, the food is absolutely delicious. ThereтЂ™s nothing like being waited on hand and foot to bring out the adventurous spirit in one, I always think, and this is most definitely the place to sample the good life in abundance; Frenchmans Lookout at Tortola.
The luxury and decadence of staffed villa vacations takes off to new heights this year as so many of us succumbe to the sheer aaaah factor available at these plush destinations, which for so long remained within the exclusive grasp of the rich, the famous and the downright spoilt.
The fact is that many ultra elegant, privately staffed homes do not cost as much as, or at least very little more than, a five star stay at the latest chain hotel for corporate groups and family gatherings. Take a trusty calculator and work out the sums. Or give www.selectvillarentals.com a quick glance and let them do the working out for you.
Go on, you deserve it. Even if you donтЂ™t deserve it, live a little this year!