ROBB REPORT
The Robb Report
January 2004
"Villas In Paradise-Our idiosyncratic guide to the world's Top 10 villa rentals"

Chateau Des Palmiers
French St. Martin, West Indies
"Nearly every seagoing European nation has at some point controlled the island's 33 square miles, a heritage reflected in the island's unusual political and cultural divisions --part French, part Dutch. Ultraluxe meets la mer on St. Martin as this rambling property, which stretches from the sparkling shores of the white-sand Plum Bay to the road, and then continues across the road. Both the five-bedroom oceanside villa and its four-bedroom garden neighbor are surrounded by manicured grounds and have opulent, formal French Regency--style interiors. The beach villa's huge heated pool (rimmed with chaise lounges and enlivened by a state-of-the-art outdoor sound system and shaded outdoor bar) is a focal point, but the gleaming fitness center, tennis court, billiard room--and that perfect beach--invite activity as a prelude to chef-prepared meals indoors or out. From $90,000.00 Per Week. Please contact Villas Caribe at 800.645.7498 or visit them on the web at www.villascaribe.com ."

The Robb Report
January 2004
"Villas In Paradise-Our idiosyncratic guide to the world's Top 10 villa rentals"

Greensleeves, Barbados
"Great Britain ruled Barbados for over three centuries, but the country owes its name to Portuguese sailors who thought that its shaggy fig trees resembled "bearded ones." The design of Greensleeve's 13-acre compound brings a touch of another former British outpost--East Asia--to the calm waters of of Barbados's West Coast. Raised teak walkways lead through a lush Oriental water garden to the guest quarters (eight air-conditioned suites with en-suite baths). Balinese chairs and overstuffed bamboo sofas invite relaxation. Dine beside the pool in the 20-seat indoor dining room or on the shaded outdoor terrace. Catch a movie theater-style entertainment room, work out in the air-conditioned gym or on the floodlit tennis court, swim in the 100-foot freeform pool (with sunken wet bar) or walk the beach or the private 10-acre landscaped park across the road. The staff of 25 will handle the rest. $From 125,000.00 per week. Please contact Villas Caribe for further details at 800.645.7498 or visit them on the web at www.villascaribe.com ."