HIDDEN ISLANDS - Prestige Travel Magazine

GUANA PRIVATE ISLANDCaribbean SeaTime Zone - GMT -4Currency - USDLanguage - EnglishAverage Temp - 21°c (90°f) - 32°c (70°f)Dialing Code - +1284Coordinates - 18°28’30”N - 64°34’10”WWhere the sparkling Caribbean meets the vastAtlantic, you’ll find Guana Island. Part ofthe exotic cluster that makes up the British VirginIslands, this private island resort possesses 850 acresof undisturbed natural beauty. Miles of tropicalforest cover the mountains, hills and valleys. Sevenimmaculate white sand beaches adorn the coastal edgeoffering the perfect gateway to the warm and tranquilwaters of the Caribbean Sea.PRESTIGE22www.guana.comThe first permanent settlement of Europeans camefrom the Netherlands in 1648. By 1672 ownershipof the islands had passed to the British and by thebeginning of the 18th century the islands had becomehome to many British settlers. A plantation economydeveloped based on slavery, cotton, sugarcane, gingerand indigo. Consisting of over 40 islands, islets andcays the modern day British Virgin Islands are a colonyof the United Kingdom.Scattered along a scenic ridge and cooled by gentletrade winds, Guana’s private cottages host magnificentviews of the Caribbean and the Atlantic. The interiorsare comfortable and furnished in a style that reflects thehistory of the island.For further peace and isolation, the North Beach Villais the only house on the island’s stunning North Beach.Footsteps from the shore and bordered by lavishtropical flora, the villa has large scenic terraces and itsown saltwater pool. The North Beach Villa epitomisesthe Caribbean beach house experience.At 930sqm (10,000 sq. ft.) the Jost House Villa is thepremier choice on Guana Island featuring a heatedinfinity pool that winds around the property.From an elevated position the large garden andbalconies exhibit stunning panoramic views of theislands dramatic contours, Caribbean Sea and AtlanticOcean.The villa has a giant living area, dinning room andchef’s kitchen. The three spacious bedrooms havebeen furnished to a high standard each with stoneand marble bathrooms and a Jacuzzi in the masterbedroom.The Villa is serviced by its own staff, at your disposal.Optional maid’s quarters are available. Amenitiesinclude satellite TV, espresso machine, whole-housemusic, wine chiller and wet bar that is stockedaccording to guests’ preferences.PRESTIGE23