Not only are they full-steam ahead at Raffles Tortola, but they are now on Anguilla!
You remember when I solved the mystery last September of what was happening at Lambert Bay, Tortola? Raffles Tortola is full-steam ahead in its progress to complete the 250 Raffles Residences of luxury villas, casitas, condominiums and estate lots available for ownership on 50 acres of beach front property.
What I learned last week from my friend, Jason Kumpf - one of the marketing guys for their project, they are about to launch another BIG project on Anguilla in partnership with the Fairmont Resort group. The Fairmont luxury residence clubs and resorts is one of the key world players in 5-star Residence Clubs, and the one they have planned for Anguilla is an amazing 
example of their commitment to excellence.
A side note about Jason…remember, he joined me for a few days at the Virgin Island Charter League Boat Show last November when I was doing the internet reporting for the event. He had only been in the Caribbean for a few months and it was a great opportunity for him to see the Caribbean that I know and love. During our conversation last week he said;
“Well, after living in the BVIs for the past few months I have had many FIRSTS; sailing on a catamaran; visiting my first Caribbean
charter boat show with you in St. Thomas; Foxy’s for New Years; and, waking up each day and taking a walk on a soft coral sand secluded beach. I now realize that the Caribbean really IS paradise. The land that so many people have written about for thousands of years, that so many have searched for, it is here, where the air is so clean and refreshing it is nurturing for the body, and where the water is so clear and inviting, its nourishing for the soul.
I have found the character of BVI is my favorite Caribbean spot, with an understated elegance that attracts the few discerning people fortunate enough to visit here. It is populated with professionals, the fasted growing off-shore trust industry, and the second largest off-shore domicile in the world. And, of course, the green mountains that cover the interior that seem to flow right into the turquoise waters melting into the beautiful Caribbean sunsets
! Yes, this IS truly paradise.”
Anguilla has been defined as a “sanctuary”, Fairmont Anguilla takes it to a completely new level. Their marketing material for this new project states, “It’s a sanctuary within a sanctuary. Ease and sophistication. Refined adventure. And, an innate sense of well-being permeate the community. From beach visits and spa treatments to snorkeling and Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf, relaxation will be the order of the day with unpretentious client services.”
I will keep you posted as to more details about Fairmont Anguilla as they are available. Until next time…