You know that I am a fan of fractional ownership as a way to own your piece of Paradise in the Caribbean.  The large majority of property purchased in the Caribbean is accomplished with fractional ownership.  Bargains abound from Aruba to the Dominican Republic in the world of fractional condos and villas.  For the past two years I have personally witnessed the newest Caribbean resort’s development and construction, and it is now having it’s coming out party this month – Scrub Island Resort, the first resort to open in the BVI in 15 years!  This tropical paradise is on 230 acres on an unspoiled paradise. Read the rest of this entry »

Hopefully,  you already know that I am a raving fan of the U.S. Virgin Islands Governer – Gov. John deJongh, Jr.   He is the brightest hope that the Territory has had in recent memory.  I paid close attention to his State of the Union address last month to make sure my respect and esteem for him was correctly placed.  It is!  The initiatives that he began three years ago are creating a new and vibrant economy and future for the Virgin Islands.  His address was before a packed at house of the Legislature with all of his government officials in attendance.  His opening comments of, “Tonight, although we may not be out of the woods yet, I believe that we are on the right path,” deJongh said.  “If we persevere together, we will overcome these challenges and we will see a better tomorrow in the days, months and years to come.” His words have been put into action before all of our eyes.  He has created one of the most open governments I have seen since I arrived in the Caribbean in 1975. Read the rest of this entry »