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25 April Directors Pick

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Introducing Our Director's Picks Villas - with Summer Travel Specials

Summer in St. Barts Just Got Easier: Director’s Picks Summer Specials Summer Offer for St. Barts Travel Ready to get away this summer? Escape to the breezy isle of St.…
25 April New Years Offer

Trip Planning - St. Barthelemy

Enjoy St Barts for New Years - A Special Offer from WIMCO St. Barth Properties

Travel Incentives for Booking Your St. Barts Holiday Stay Enjoy a Special Travel Gift for your St. Barth Holiday Getaway Imagine gathering with friends or family in St Barth for…
16 February St. Barth

Press Releases - St. Barthelemy

Meet Tessa Thyssen: St Barts surfing champion, on the road to the 2024 Olympics

Growing up on a Caribbean island means you spend a lot of time in the water… and if you live close to some good surf, you might just become an…
7 January What is a Villa?

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What is a Villa?

The word “villa” is thought to have originated during the Roman empire, as a term that referred to the country houses of the Roman upper-class. The owners of these homes…
10 November WIMCO St Barth Properties: A New Era In Villa Rentals

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WIMCO St Barth Properties: A New Era In Villa Rentals

A new era of real estate in Saint Barth (left to right): Carl Colletti, CFO-Nocturne Villas; Stiles Bennet, president-WIMCO St Barth Properties;Marshall Calder, president-Nocturne Villas; Tom Smyth, president-Sotheby’sReal Estate; Scott…
28 September sunset at royal palm featured

Trip Report - St. Barthelemy

Just Back from St. Barth – June Trip with Allegra Pawlowski Blog

In early June of this year, I had the pleasure of returning to the island for my spring inspection trip with our new US-based concierge, Pascale Lord. Due to Covid…
1 September The Top 10 New Villas for Rent in the Caribbean for 2023

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The Top 10 New Villas for Rent in the Caribbean for 2023

For many families as soon as the school year calendar is published we begin to dream of escaping to the Caribbean for a winter vacation. What better way to come…
15 July The 39th Annual St. Barths Music Festival, January 6-18, 2023

Events - St. Barthelemy

The 39th Annual St. Barths Music Festival, January 6-18, 2023

Since 1985, St. Barts has hosted a performing arts festival unlike any other in the world. Each year during January, audiences are treated to intimate concerts by some of the…
22 June St Barth Gourmet Festival, Nov 8-13, 2022

Events - St. Barthelemy

St Barth Gourmet Festival, Nov 8-13, 2022

If you are a travel-loving foodie, November is the month to visit the island of St Barthelemy (aka St Barts or St Barth). The month starts with the Caribbean Rum…
12 May Villa Azur

Client Trip Reports - St. Barthelemy

Guest Blog – A working week in St. Barth Blog

Bonjour St. Barth Lovers, Connie Walsh and her husband Michael came to St. Barth to visit us at the end of March. Connie is our St. Barth Properties marketing and…
20 March Remembering Tim Warburton

Press Releases - St. Barthelemy

Remembering Tim Warburton (1948 – 2022)

Remembering Tim Warburton It is easy to describe Tim as an iconic figure in our industry. As the founder of WIMCO in 1983, he was a true pioneer in the villa…
1 January Villa Coco, St. Barths

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12 Amazing Pools from Around the World

Villa Coco, St. Barths Ah, to be by the pool – the pinnacle of vacation. Synonymous with relaxation, rest, and retreat from the bustle of everyday life. For most (if…
16 December unnamed 34

Trip Report - St. Barthelemy

December 2021 Trip Report by Anne Cécile Bedford: What’s New and Happening in St Barth Blog

The week following Villa and Hotel Specialist Allegra Pawlowski’s trip to St Barth, it was time for our lovely bilingual Villa and Hotel Specialist, Anne Cécile Bedford, to discover all…
30 November allegra pawlowski

Trip Report - St. Barthelemy

Just Back From St. Barth (aka Paradise) – Fall 2021 Trip Report by Allegra Pawlowski Blog

Dear Fellow St. Barth Lovers, Now that the borders of St. Barth are opened to vaccinated travelers, the Staff at St. Barth Properties were finally able to resume their twice-yearly…
13 August St. Barth Gourmet Festival, November 10-14, 2021

Events - St. Barthelemy

St. Barth Gourmet Festival, November 10-14, 2021

Once again St. Barts will stage a multi-day food and wine event that reminds us all why it is the culinary capital of the Caribbean. The patron chef for the…
1 August bucket regatta

Area Guides | Things to Do - St. Barthelemy

St Barths Bucket Regatta – History, Description and Recent Results

Since 1995 the island of St Barts (a.k.a. St Barths) has hosted the exclusive St Barths Bucket sailing regatta.  The regatta is typically staged in mid-March, over the course of…
12 July St Barts Villa Vacation Reviews and Client Testimonials

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St Barts Villa Vacation Reviews and Client Testimonials

What was it like to vacation in St Barts during a time when the world was battling the coronavirus?  Our clients might say that it was better than being almost…
2 June relax on your private terrace at the carl gustaf and enjoy the view 1536x1332

Trip Report - St. Barthelemy

Just Back From St. Barth – June 2021 Update Blog

Trip Report as Covid 19 Winds Down. New Villas and the Reimagined Carl Gustaf Hotel After having to cancel several trips to St. Barth due to Covid-19, I was finally…
1 January St Barts Carte d’Urbanism, Zoning Map, updated January 1, 2021

Area Guides - St. Barthelemy

St Barts Carte d’Urbanism, Zoning Map, updated January 1, 2021

St Barts Carte d’Urbanism, Zoning Map, updated January 1, 2021 The island of St Barthelemy, aka St Barts, manages all issues relating to development and preservation of natural spaces through…
24 November wv blb, Villa Blanc Bleu

Outdoors | Vacation Rentals - St. Barthelemy | Anguilla | Turks & Caicos Travel Blog

Condé Nast Traveler Ranks WIMCO Top 3 Villa Rental Company in the World for 2nd Year in a Row

New York, NY – October 2020 –  Condé Nast Traveler announced the winners of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking the best in hospitality.  More than 700,000 readers submitted responses, rating their…
10 November NYE Caribbean

Area Guides | Vacation Rentals - St. Barthelemy

What Are The Best Caribbean Islands to Celebrate New Year’s Eve?

The best Caribbean Islands to celebrate New Year’s Eve attract travelers seeking the thrill of fireworks on the beach, live music in the streets, and amazing food. The start of…
1 November St Barts Villa Owner Newsletter October 2023

Newsletter Archives - St. Barthelemy

St Barts Villa Owner Newsletter October 2023

Dear St Barts villa owner, The new season is upon us, with our first villa rental guests starting to arrive in mid October.  Our concierge team is ready to take…
1 October beach

Press Releases - St. Barthelemy

Bulletin d'information aux propriétaires de villa à Saint-Barth, octobre 2023

Cher propriétaire de villa à Saint-Barth, L'ouverture de la saison est imminente, nos premiers clients de location de villas commencent à arriver à la mi-octobre.  Notre équipe de conciergerie est…
20 August Rum Awards

Events - St. Barthelemy

Caribbean Rum Awards in St Barts – Discovering the Best Rums from the Caribbean

The Caribbean Rum Awards are returning to the Caribbean island of St. Barts November 11 to 15, 2020. The event, in its third year, is the Caribbean region's most exclusive…
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