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Island News - St. Barthelemy

Le Select’s Founder, Marius Stakelborough, Passes on to Heaven June 18, 2020 Blog

It is with profound sorrow that I write this blog to tell you that one of my dearest friends, Marius Stakelborough, whom I admired and adored ever since my first…
14 June Restaurants on St. Barths: Open Summer 2020

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Restaurants on St. Barths: Open Summer 2020

As St. Barths opens for tourists on June 22, we’ve compiled a list of what’s open. Whether for dine in, take-out or delivery, there’s an array of lunch and dinner…
19 May Bay Bistro, Grace Bay, Turks & Caicos

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Restaurants on Turks & Caicos: Open Summer 2020

As Turks & Caicos opens for tourists on July 22, we’ve compiled a list of what’s open. Whether for dine-in, take-out, or delivery, there’s an array of lunch and dinner…
6 May turks vs cayman

Area Guides | Outdoors - Turks & Caicos Travel Blog

Turks and Caicos vs Grand Cayman: How do the Islands Compare?

Turks and Caicos vs Grand Cayman: Two Caribbean islands, two versions of paradise … which one to choose when planning your next vacation? Travel with us through a virtual tour…
10 April A Letter from our CEO

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A Letter from our CEO

Just last month, we were gearing up for a wonderful spring across the Caribbean: expectations of warm sand, the clinking of glasses cheering over dinners, and kids splashing freely in…
1 March Farewell to Steve Baker

Press Releases - St. Barthelemy

Farewell to Steve Baker

After 14 years with WIMCO, Steve Baker is retiring and setting sail for distant shores. We sat down with him and asked him a few questions about his time at…
31 July St. Barth Gourmet Festival 2019

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St. Barth Gourmet Festival 2019

WIMCO Villas update The sixth edition of the Saint Barth Gourmet Festival takes place November 6-10, 2019 on the island of Saint Barthelemy. Now considered a major culinary event, the…
26 July Polo Lifestyles: Hotel Renaissance in St Barths

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Polo Lifestyles: Hotel Renaissance in St Barths

Originally published in Polo Lifestyles magazine, republished with permission and gratitude  The hotels on St Barths have one thing in common, they are all intimate and sophisticated. We toured the…
22 July Knowing the Lay of the Land in St. Barths

Trip Planning - St. Barthelemy

Knowing the Lay of the Land in St. Barths

By WIMCO Villa Specialist Charlotte Anderson Arriving to St. Barths When I first arrived to St Barths last summer, it felt a little like the first day of Freshman year:…
22 July Villas that Caught My Eye in St. Barths

Home Features - St. Barthelemy

Villas that Caught My Eye in St. Barths

By WIMCO Villa Specialist Ben Werner Upon arriving in SBH, we were greeted by Jules who assisted us with getting our car and escorted us to Villa KAY, where we…
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Trip Report - St. Barthelemy

Allegra Pawlowski – St. Barth Trip Report May 2019 What’s happening on St. Barth Blog

Our wonderful St Barth Hotel and Villa Specialist, Allegra Pawlowski shares her St. Barth experience with you today. She has lots of good information about places to stay, things to…
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Irma Update - St. Barthelemy

What is St. Barth like Post Hurricane Irma? Impressions from a St. Barth First-Timer Blog

Bonjour Everyone, Today’s blog is written my client, Rich Payne who, along with his wife, had never been to St. Barth before and decided to try vacationing here. He’s hooked!…
1 August Why It’s Time to go Back to Anguilla

Area Guides | Things to Do | Trip Planning - Anguilla

Why It’s Time to go Back to Anguilla

Villa Specialists Michael, Steve and Suzanne just returned from Anguilla. Below, they give you their impressions on the island post-Irma including villas, restaurants, and the best routes to get there!…
20 June the 95th birthday celebration spanned over 3 days

Island News - St. Barthelemy

Marius Stakelborough’s 95th birthday Blog

Is longevity a trait of the people who were born in St. Barth? Many of you are familiar with our Live Your Dream® magazine that we publish. It features articles,…
14 June Six Top Hotels in St Barths Announce Re-Opening Dates

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Six Top Hotels in St Barths Announce Re-Opening Dates

June 14 update. WIMCO is pleased to share that six of the Top Hotels in St Barths have announced re-opening dates for the 2018-2019 vacation season. Our hotel reservations department…
23 May The Restaurant Guide to Vacation

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The Restaurant Guide to Vacation

For those of you who delight in the gourmet life, why not plan your next vacation around some bucket-list restaurants? From Barbados to Cabo (and a whole lot in between),…
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Irma Update - St. Barthelemy

St. Barth Post-Irma Guest Blog from a 15-year St. Barth Visitor’s Perspective Blog

What a Difference Five Months Makes Bonjour! Many of our clients love St. Barth so much that they vacation on this tiny piece of paradise more than once a year.…
16 April What to do and where to stay in Turks and Caicos

Things to Do | Vacation Rentals - Turks & Caicos Travel Blog

What to do and where to stay in Turks and Caicos

Looking for fabulous beaches, world-class diving, and a totally relaxed vibe? The island of Provo in the Turks and Caicos islands, might be right for you. In this article we…
6 April What are the Top 12 Beaches in the Caribbean?

Outdoors | Things to Do | Trip Planning - St. Barthelemy | Anguilla | St. Martin | Turks & Caicos Travel Blog

What are the Top 12 Beaches in the Caribbean?

The image of a white sand beach shaded by swaying palm trees sustains many of us during long cold winters. For those of you are fans of “Top Ten” lists,…
9 March Glorious beach at Anse Marcel on St Martin, hotel reopening dates.

Trip Planning | Vacation Rentals - St. Martin

News from St. Martin – Hotel Re-opening Dates after Irma

The Caribbean island of St. Maarten/St Martin is dusting itself off, and rebuilding after having suffered a direct hit from hurricane Irma in September of 2017.  As spring arrives, the…
5 March St. Barths Restaurant Guide

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St. Barths Restaurant Guide

 Most of your favorite dinner restaurants are opened, while a bevy of new lunch spots have popped up in the absence of hotel restaurants. By late Fall 2018, we expect…
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Irma Update - St. Barthelemy

Post-Irma Update December 01-11, 2017 Blog

Jimmy Buffett to give a free concert on the quai December 27, 2017. It’s not too late to book a villa! First, Breaking News!As I told you in my pervious…
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Dining | Trip Planning - St. Barthelemy

Jimmy Buffett Concert in St. Barths December 27th

Dec 8, 2017 News Flash – St Barthelemy’s favorite son Jimmy Buffett will perform a free concert on the waterfront in Gustavia on Wednesday, December 27. Photo Credit: St. Hazards…
1 December St Barths is Open for Business

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St Barths is Open for Business

Saint Barthelemy, FWI – WIMCO Villas reports that the French Caribbean island of St Barths is “open for business” for the upcoming holidays. The island weathered hurricane IRMA on September 6,…
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