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Congrats to USVI Tourism Commish Doty on becoming CTO Chair

 

USVI Tourism Commissioner and CTO Chair Beverly Nicholson Doty

I'm very excited for U.S. Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism Beverly Nicholson Doty on her being elected Chair of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) - it's not only a high honor for Mrs. Doty, but a feather in the cap for the territory.

 

The announcement was made at the State of the Industry conference in St. Kitts early in October 2012.

"It is with great humility that I accept this vote of confidence in me and in the U.S. Virgin Islands from the CTO Council of Ministers and Commissioners of Tourism," Doty shared in a press release.

"I look forward to continuing the hard work of outgoing chairman Sen. Richard Skerritt of St. Kitts and Nevis and collaborating with each of the Caribbean's nations and territories to advance marketing, product and human development efforts through coordinated regional approaches."

Read the entire article in the St. Croix Source, Nicholson Dody Elected to Lead Caribbean Tourism Organization

Anita Davis Profiled in Virgin Islands Source

Our own Anita Davis was profiled in the online VI Source newspaper edition, St. Thomas Source this week!  She's an integral member of our team, having come to be with us from the local radio industry in 2004.  

Anita Davis is our anchor and steady compass at McLaughlin Anderson Luxury Villas. 

Dept of Tourism and Crucian Point LLC launch official app of the USVI

We could not be more excited about the great news that Shomari A. Moorehead's My Virgin Islands smartphone application (app) is now the official phone app on behalf of the United States Virgin Islands Department of Tourism (DOT).  We are also proud to say that McLaughlin Anderson Luxury Villas is one of the participating businesses featured on the program, which is now available for iPhone, Android, or Blackberry.

Seeing this major government agency partner with the cutting-edge Crucian Point, LLC is a welcome trend, combining the best and the brightest ideas available right here in the islands with innovative technologies for the good of everyone!

Read the official release, and hurry to your app store to download My Virgin Islands!  Now available for the Apple iPhone, Android smartphone, or Blackberry.

We are Caribbean villa rental experts!

... Just ask Caribbean Travel + Life, one of the most well-known publications in the world when it comes to the sun-kissed islands in our part of the world.

I must say I am flattered to have been mentioned by the magazine's editors among the most trusted sources for villa vacations in the Caribbean. Since 1985, our company has specialized in luxury villa vacation rentals. We are based in the United States Virgin Islands, and our guests benefit from the support of not only our St. Thomas office team, but our extended network of owners, island managers and service providers that spans 7 unique Caribbean islands.

Over the years, we have created a "soft knowledge base" that I call "Planning a Flawless Villa Experience", which aids our guests in choosing not only the right villa, but even the right travel companions and island! We are happy to share the most Frequently-Asked Questions (FAQs) about villa rentals, to help you as well.

Read the Caribbean Travel + Life Editors' choice article, "Ask the Caribbean Villa Experts"!

To learn more about how McLaughlin Anderson Luxury Villas, came to be, visit our Press Page and download the article that appeared in the Island News publication.

Old Stone Farmhouse: Where Dinner Turns Dazzling

Nancy enjoyed dinner at the legendary Old Stone Farmhouse restaurant at Mahogany Run on St. Thomas with a friend, and she was so impressed that she blogged on FaceBook!  We share her comments here:

What a wonderful evening; it wasn't just a delicious dinner, it was entertainment and an exciting experience from start to finish. We were invited back into the bright and spotless kitchen to see cuts of meats and signature dishes on display, and to discuss our preferences with Chefs Greg and Bryce.

Managers Todd and Whitney gave us a wealth of information which my gourmand friend Ajit so enjoyed; everyone took excellent care of us throughout the evening. We begin with a bottle of Molly Dooker Cab, and then had a rare and sumptuous bottle of Sine Qua Non! We let Chef Greg create our meals. I was served a spinach salad with roquefort and pear, shrimp ceviche, and delicious lamp chops. Then the staff brought us a knockout dessert sampler, which polished our evening to perfection.

We both felt that Chef Greg and his seasoned staff have brought a new, sophisticated and unique dining experience to St. Thomas, and we would urge everyone to give Old Stone Farmhouse a try soon.

They've added free valet parking - and we found the prices of entrees and a la cart items amazingly reasonable, particularly since you can consult with the staff and have them customize your meal to your liking.

Big thumbs up and a grateful toast to everyone at Old Stone Farmhouse! Absolutely wonderful.

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