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.
For the past two years of sailing adventures in the BVI I have sailed by this development as we headed to Marina Cay for some painkillers and conch fritters, or to the anchorage right across the channel from Scrub Island. We even took our dingy over to visit one day and wandered around the construction site. The location is spectacular for many reasons; A marina that has 55 deep-water slips, including five slips for yachts up to 150 feet, as well as provisioning supplies, diesel fuel, black water pump-out station, metered electricity, laundry 
facilities and more services; The over-the-top spa and fitness center; Caribbean sunsets – a must for me; and…a few very private beaches.
Scrub Island Resort officially opened February 11th, with some GREAT rates between now and March 31st – a $399 daily room rate. This is about half of what it will be after the “soft” opening, so if you can make plans quickly you will be getting the deal of the year with these rates. The rate also includes breakfast and nightly cocktail receptions. The amenities and choices one has to discover the BVI are endless with Scrub Island Resort as your luxurious home base. Here are a few to consider;
- Snorkeling and SCUBA diving adventures to destinations such as The Wreck Of The HMS Rhone, Angel Fish Point on Norman Island, The Dogs, and many more. And, a trip to The Baths on Virgin Gorda is a must for breathtaking snorkeling.
- How about marlin fishing to the BIG Drop with Scrub Island Marina as your shortest run to my favorite big game fishing spot.
- How about the shopping destinations in the BVI? One of our top boutiques is a Peter Island Resort across the channel from Scrub Island. The clothes are very high end with many of them now in my wife’s closet. Another one would be at The Bitter End Resort on the island of Virgin Gorda. It is worth an afternoon to just wander around.
- The Scrub Island Resort lagoon pool with the 15’ waterfall is where my wife would hang out most of the day. It is another spot that will take your breath away from morning to sunset. AND…they have a great pool bar and restaurant so you never have to leave your lounge chair.
- If you never leave Scrub Island the resort has created five different dining experiences to satisfy all of your gourmet desires – from candle light elegance to bare foot in the sand casual.
- For those who don’t want to fully disconnect from the world, the resort has wherever you are at the resort and all the beautifully appointed rooms have king-size beds, big plasma satellite TV, air-conditioning and non-stop views of the Caribbean.
For more information go to their website and check more of the details, or contact me TODAY. I know you will be very excited about this brand new Caribbean experience awaiting your review. Until next time…your Caribbean lifestyle detective remains on duty!
