The Source for Private Villa Rentals and Distinctive Hotels in the Caribbean and Europe Caribbean Europe Specials Contact Us Trip Ideas Subscribe 1. Fully-staffed in Anguilla 2. On the beach in Grand Cayman 3. All-day sun in St Barts 4. A piece of history in Tortola 5. Wide-open views in Turks & Caicos Survey: Outdoor living rooms, deluxe kitchens, huge bedrooms... which room is most important to you in a villa? 1. The Best Time to Travel It's time to open your brand new and (as of yet) clean 2008 calendar and start thinking about when the best time is for you to schedule a getaway. You might start by looking at holidays when school is on break. If your schedule is more flexible, you may want to start by looking at the Caribbean festival and events calendars for inspiration. Or maybe you are planning a honeymoon or family reunion. Whatever your circumstance, here are some great tools to get you started on your vacation-planning journey. Travel Planning Tools President's Day Spring Break Availability St Barts Calendar of Events St Martin Calendar of Events Top Honeymoon Villas 2. The Island for You Beyond the white sand beaches and mesmerizing blue-green waters of the Caribbean are the friendly locals and deep history that make each of the islands a uniquely appealing destination. Whether you are looking for nightlife or nature, French or British, there is an island for you. French culture in St Barts & St Martin Golf and surfing in Barbados Sailing and snorkeling in the Virgin Islands Country Club living in Mustique Order our guide to the Leeward Islands Read a Caribbean trip report Get advice from our agents Divine Destinations 3. Choosing the Perfect Villa/Hotel If your traveling party has officially tapped you as the chooser of accommodations, don't feel the pressure. The fact is there are accommodations out there for any group and any occasion, so think about who you are traveling with and what the mood of your trip will be. We'll take it from there because we've seen all the properties and even slept in many of them. Suggested Vacations Beachfront Villas Villas with Staff Luxury Villas Villas that are all about the pool Distinctive Hotels & Resorts Large villas for family reunions Last-Minute Caribbean Specials Fare Sale Ends Nov 1st Last chance to book winter flights to St Barts. on Tradewind at $395. More...   Nevis Four Seasons Save $750 on a Fall escape to the Four Seasons Hotel in Nevis. More...   Your Meal's On Us Buono Appetito! Complimentary 1st-night provisioning on any Italian villa rental made by 12/31/07 for travel in 2008. Villas in Italy   New St Barts Villa Beachfront in St Jean New updates to this home built around an old mill make it a fantastic beachfront villa. More... Dining in the Caribbean Taking the time before your trip to plan your dining excursions will save you the trouble once you have arrived. Many restaurants reservations can fill up quickly in the high season, but your Wimco agent will happily offer restaurant advice and in many cases arrange the reservation for your party. Some recent favorites from our clients: Caprice in Anguilla, Le Sapotillier in St Barts, & L'Hibiscus in St Martin.   As close to the beach as I can get High on a cliff with only the sound of crashing waves Tucked away in a lush garden paradise Near town for evening strolls to dinner Perfectly situated for watching the most spectacular sunsets A villa vacation is as unique as you are and can be tailored exactly to the mood of your trip. You voted on your favorite villa settings, and here are 5 villas that are a perfect match >>   Where to begin? We are back in Prague and had an absolutely fabulous Greek Holiday. The Villa LIV GRA was incredible!!! Thank you for setting it all up for us. Just perfect!!!! The pictures from the internet didn't even begin to show what an awesome place it is. We would definitely recommend it to others. Thank you! S&K N. Wimco Villas & Hotels P.O. Box 1461, Newport, RI, USA 02840 For reservations and information call us: US 800-449-1553 UK 0870 8850 1144 Click on a link below to start planning your next getaway or call a Wimco villa representative for more information. St Barthelemy | Barbados | St Martin | Mustique | St Thomas | St John | Virgin Gorda | Tortola | Anguilla | Nevis | Saba | Turks & Caicos | Tuscany | Umbria | Amalfi Coast | Venice | Rome | Florence | Provence | Cote d'Azur | St Tropez | Greece | Morocco