Guana Island 

Guana Island, covering 850 acres is one of the largest of the British Virgin Islands and one of the most private hideaways in all of the Caribbean.

Situated only 15 minutes boat transfer from Tortola, Guana Island is a tropical paradise, with seven pristine, white sandy beaches, verdant foliage and tropical forests, this truly is a Virgin Island.

One of only a few remaining privately-owned islands in the Caribbean, Guana Island features standard guest rooms, the North Beach Cottage and two villas. Each of the comfortable guest rooms are housed in quaint stone cottages, individually styled, decor is simple yet attractive and each room features a terrace that boasts sweeping views of the island and either the Caribbean Sea or Atlantic Ocean.

The North Beach Cottage is set on its own private beach amongst lush vegetation and features a separate bedroom and living room, open decks, fresh water pool and a natural sea pool, a perfect choice for the romantics, honeymooners or those seeking total privacy and seclusion. Perched on the islands main ridge is the Harbour House, a two bedroomed villa with sweeping views of Guana Island, and both the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean.

The Harbour house features an over-sized bedroom with air conditioning, and expanse outdoor terraces with sunken Jacuzzi and infinity edge swimming pool. The Jost House, the islands luxurious three bedroom villa boasts spectacular views from its living room, dining room and terraces. The grand terrace has an infinity pool and hot tub.

Each guest room and villa comes with its own golf buggy so you can transport yourself from your hillside accommodation to the pristine beaches below. Whilst at the main beach you can make use of the comlimentary water sports including hobie cats, kayaks, windsurfers, pedal boats, snorkel equipment or fishing equipment. Beach BBQ's can be arranged for lunch, although buffets are normally served in the main historic house, an honesty bar is available in the main house and at the beach.

Other island activities and services available for an additional charge are spa services, diving, water skiing, kite boarding, boat charters and fishing trips. The island is dotted with a number of nature trails and guided walks can be arranged. Castaway picnics are particularly popular where you can either be taken to one of the secluded beaches for the day with a picnic and bottle of wine, and you will be collected later int he day, alternatively take one of the nature trails to these beaches and your picnic will be there waiting for you when you arrive.

Mingling is encouraged at meal times with the main dining room situated in one of the original stone houses, large dining tables on the outdoor terrace allow you to dine with your fellow guests and discuss your days activities, alternatively you can enjoy intimate and romantic dining under the stars on one of the terraces whilst watching the lights twinkling on the nearby island of Jost Van Dyke and Puerto Rico.

Guana Island is more barefoot Robinson Crusoe rather than glitzy luxury and attracts a traveller that seeks peace and tranquility in outstandingly beautiful surroundings, an island that is charming with an exceptionally friendly staff and management team and offers pure escapism. If you are looking for glitz and glamour, Guana Island isn't for you, if you want to get as far away from the stresses that normal life brings, then there in no more a perfect place to be than Guana Private Island.