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The Ultimate Kitesurfing Escape

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Ani Villas Anguilla, the luxury Caribbean hideaway, partners with Private Jet Services Group and Anguilla Watersports Ltd. to offer the ultimate action-packed, super luxurious vacation for thrill-seeking yet discerning travelers.

The Ultimate Kitesurfing Escape package breaks new ground in the luxury travel market. Combining a full service experience with private airfare and extreme sports instruction is a novel concept in the luxury travel space.

Designed to offer a unique combination of luxury and adventure, the package includes exclusive round trip private airfare from anywhere in North America by Private Jet Services, kitesurfing instruction from the International Kiteboarding Organization (IKO) certified Anguilla Water sports team, and a variety other activities, services, and amenities provided by the discerning Ani Villas staff over a weeklong stay at the remarkable Anguilla estate.

ALL GUESTS AT ANI VILLAS ENJOY A FULLY-SERVICED BESPOKE VACATION, BUT
THIS $175,000 ULTIMATE KITESURFING ESCAPE INCLUDES A COMPLETE ITINERARY
OF ACTION AND RELAXATION:

* A weeklong stay at Ani Villas’ luxurious North and South Villas
for up to 14 guests.
* World-class pampering from a full team of staff, including butlers,
private chef, tennis pro, and more.
* Round trip private jet service from anywhere in North America by
Private Jet Services.
* Comprehensive training and guidance from Judson Burdon and the
distinguished IKO-certified kitesurfing instructors at Anguilla
Watersports. 16+ hours for up to 10 of the guests.
* Stand up paddleboard lessons and adventures.
* Massage sessions on off days to recover and recharge.
* Daily yoga sessions to maximize performance.
* Full board: all meals at Ani Villas and on the beach provided by Ani
Villas’ own Chef “Sweets” Connor, together of meals at a selection
of Anguilla’s remarkable restaurants.
* Cocktails, dinner, and awards ceremony with the Anguilla Watersports
team on the Ani Villas patio at sunset, plus an after-party with reggae
band.

The package includes 16+ hours of kitesurfing instruction on Anguilla’s world-renowned beaches. The Anguilla Watersports team of distinguished kitesurfers provides instruction for all levels, everything from getting newcomers started to taking a seasoned kitesurfer to the next level.

To keep the kitesurfers in top condition, the package includes massages and daily yoga for all guests on Ani Villas’ patios and roof decks, all with fantastic ocean views.

“Anguilla is a hidden gem for kitesurfing—great wind, stunning water, and no crowds,” says Judson Burdon, owner and lead instructor at Anguilla Watersports. “Our IKO-certified instructors can take beginners from zero to hero in a matter of hours.”

Even members of the family or group who aren’t kitesurfers will have plenty to do. The island has 33 beaches, and coupled with the Ani Villas beach butler service, lessons from the in-house tennis pro, stand up paddle boarding adventures with Anguilla Watersports, snorkeling, boat trips, and more, this package has something for everyone.

The ten bedroom private Ani Villas estate overlooks remarkable Little Bay, and offers two fully staffed villas featuring pools, hot tubs, indoor and outdoor dining areas, tennis court, full gym, mountain bikes, paddle boards, and breathtaking lounges and decks. Ani Villas provides a full-service team of concierge, butlers, tennis coach, optional personal trainer, and private security. On-call amenities include spa services, massage, yoga, and more.

“We are very excited to bring this new type of exclusive action-oriented escape to our client base,” explains Michael Friedman, marketing manager at Private Jet Services. “This package is perfect for the distinguished traveler who wants to get the most out of a vacation.”

“The entire Ani Villas team is pleased to partner with Private Jet Services and Anguilla Watersports on this escape,” says Felix Pina, property manager at Ani Villas Anguilla. “This is the perfect chance for a group of active friends to reconnect while learning a new sport—or perfecting their skills—in world-class luxury.”

Kitesurfing packages are also available without airfare, as well as for larger or smaller groups. Inquire today at dreams@anivillas.com

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Next Hot Destination: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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 Iconic Tobago Cays | Credit: SVG Tourism Authority

What is your favorite summer Caribbean vacation hot spot? Jamaica? Turks and Caicos? Or Anguilla? Well, you may have to rethink you’re ideal destination for a sandy beach and clear water, because Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a luxury vacation dreamland with across the board comfort.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines islands feature exclusive, tropical getaways offering a variety of amenities, while not breaking the bank. SVG is located in the Caribbean Sea between Grenada and St. Lucia, and is made up of a chain of small exotic islands stretching southward across turquoise and blue waters. Garnering a lot of attention is Mustique Island, a part of the alluring 32 island archipelago.

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Tobago Cays Boats | Credit: Kay Wilson 

DOWNTOWN caught up with Nubia Duvall Wilson, who has been to Mustique numerous times, for the inside scoop about SVG. Wilson is a luxury travel expert with a distinguished travel background. She has represented Bacardi in Travel Retail and luxury hotels and destinations around the world since 2008. Since 2003, Wilson has traveled to more than 40 destinations globally and lived in Taiwan for two years.

“It is an area of the Caribbean that isn’t your typical go to destination. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is where you feel isolated,” Wilson said. “The islands aren’t over developed, they are very lush, small and each island is different, so you have many options, which is nice. You get a more peaceful experience.”

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Port Elizabeth | Credit: RPM Media

These islands and cays are renowned for their natural beauty, abundant sea life and many different options to accommodate their versatile visitors from all over the world. This favorable vacation destination is set to have a sharp increase in tourism with the building of the Argyle International Airport which will replace the existing ET Joshua Airport, and is expected to open in early 2015.

The new and improved airport will offer nonstop international jet service from North American and European gateways, increasing flights into SVG. Aside from the airport increasing access to these paradisal islands, the infrastructure and eco-friendly activities have been immensely re-constructed. Two new deep-water seaports were recently built, one exclusively for cruise ships in mainland St. Vincent.

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Massage on the beach at the Buccament Bay Resort | Credit: Buccament Bay Resort

In addition, the opening of 15 tourist sites are ready for excursionist’s enjoyment after restoration. The awe-inspiring activities include waterfalls, beaches, parks and botanical gardens to choose from. If you think that sounds great, a state-of-the-art marina is being built on Canouan Island and it’s expected to be the most outstanding marina in the Caribbean, accommodating 300 yachts and 6 mega-yachts.When thinking about these extravagant arrangements, there are also grand hotels and resorts for a place to rest your head in comfort.

Wilson recommended three great accommodations for your trip to paradise: Palm Island Resort, owned by Elite Island Resorts, has recently been renovated into an eco-friendly and green private island. This luxurious, all-inclusive resort just added four large suites. To access the island, guests take a complimentary 45-min air transfer from Barbados to Union Island then an 8 min boat ride to the resort.

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Palm Island Resort | Credit: Palm Island Resort

Also, the wonderful Bequia Beach Resort is on eight acres of tropical gardens overlooking Friendship Beach. This five-star hotel includes 41 suites; featuring an expansive penthouse, three two-bedroom villas with private pools, three bungalows and 11 rooms. Buccament Bay Resort is an all-inclusive property where you can receive soccer and tennis coaching, and also includes the Pat Cash Academy and Liverpool Football Club Soccer School.

SVG is perfect for travelers looking to discover the undiscovered Caribbean. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are a concealed gem in the Caribbean perfect for the enterprising traveler. SVG offers all the amenities needed for a serene and tranquil vacation.

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Bequia Beach Hotel | Credit: Bequia Beach Hotel

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Buccament Bay Resort | Credit: Buccament Bay Resort

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Palm Island Resort The Grenadines | Credit: Palm Island Resort 

Written by Mariah Brown 

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Travel: Amazing Anguilla

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ALL-STAR ACCOMMODATION, FIVE-STAR FOOD AND UNPARALLELED NATURAL BEAUTY ARE JUST A SHORT FLIGHT AWAY IN THIS UNDERSTATED JEWEL OF THE CARIBBEAN

BY KATIE MCELVEEN

Nobody will confirm it, but there’s a rumor that Lady Gaga recently stayed in the house—the aptly named Ultimacy Villa—where we’re currently having lunch. It’s easy to see why. Located off an unmarked road near Shoal Bay East, the excruciatingly private, star-worthy villa has eight bedrooms, ten bathrooms, three kitchens, a gym with two treadmills and a full-time staff that includes a butler, a security team and a housekeeper. Although there’s no beach—the home is perched on a rocky bluff overlooking the endless blue sea (and Michael Dell’s manse)—the stunning pool and tiled pavilion more than make up for it.

Lady Gaga isn’t the only celebrity who’s been spotted on Anguilla, a diminutive isle located just a few miles, yet a world away, from bustling St. Maarten. Islanders report regular sightings of A-listers like Uma Thurman, Paul McCartney, Michael Jordan and Beyoncé. “They come because they know no one will bother them,” says our boat captain as he takes us past a villa where Denzel Washington may or may not have stayed. “We’re pretty laid back.”

And why shouldn’t they be? Rimmed with billowy pale-pink sand lapped by evanescent turquoise water, Anguilla is a star in its own right, as beautiful as any island and as tranquil as a daydream. You could spend all your island time listening to the waves, snorkeling, sailing or just walking along the beach. Or you could do as we did and eat your way through the island. Continues…

Anguilla is the highlighted Passport location of DOWNTOWN’s Spring 2014. You can find more on what Anguilla has to offer in our latest issue on newsstands now!