For years the British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico have enjoyed a very special relationship – close neighbours that appreciate each other’s islands and culture – and enjoy spending time with one another.  Never was this more apparent than in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Irma, when the ‘Puerto Rican Navy’ (the unofficial group of enthusiastic Puerto Rican boaters – rather than an actual military branch) mobilised rapidly and responded… The post Xmas in July – 2022 appeared first on The Barefoot Angel ..read more

Getting away on a group vacation can be an incredible time to make family memories or a fantastic way to celebrate with all your friends. But finding a venue that will fit your whole crew? That can present more of a challenge! Luckily I’ve found you the perfect large villa rental on Tortola!  We recently snuck away for a birthday staycation at Mount Healthy Villas – two beautifully appointed three-bedroom… The post Mount Healthy Villas – the perfect villa rental on Tortola for a group vacation appeared first on The Barefoot Angel ..read more

A short while ago, I shared a tiny teaser of this property on my Facebook page – and ever since then, I have been eagerly awaiting their opening and the chance to go and stay at The Inn at Cornucopia. The latest boutique hotel to join the accommodation options on Virgin Gorda, in the British Virgin Islands. So I was thrilled to be invited to spend the night as part… The post Boutique Hotel in the BVI – Our Staycation at The Inn at Cornucopia appeared first on The Barefoot Angel ..read more

In case you weren’t already aware (and, if not, where the blimming hell have you been), Saba Rock Resort re-opened this season to great excitement – and this blogger was fortunate enough to be invited along!  It has been four years since Hurricane Irma ripped through the Virgin Islands. During that time, we have patiently been waiting for the return of several pillars of BVI tourism, including the rebuild of… The post The Return of Saba Rock Resort appeared first on The Barefoot Angel ..read more

I haven’t been very good at making time for myself recently. But, last weekend, as I lay face down on the massage table inhaling the sweet smell of rosemary and bergamot with strong fingers kneading the knots in my shoulders and my tensions melting away. I was reminded of just how valuable a little ‘me time’ can be. I’m guilty of burning the candle at both ends. Of not resting… The post Girls Spa Day with Spa and Sparkle appeared first on The Barefoot Angel ..read more

I’ve made no secret of how much I love living on Virgin Gorda, in the British Virgin Islands. (I’m a very lucky girl!) And an unmistakable benefit of living where I do, is having one of the Caribbean’s premier restaurants as my ‘local’. CocoMaya, Virgin Gorda It’s where I get my happy hour on, a quiet date night favourite and a great girls lunch spot! It’s where they show sporting… The post CocoMaya, Virgin Gorda – A Look Around My ‘Local’ appeared first on The Barefoot Angel ..read more

For a long time, Brandywine Estate Restaurant has been a firm favourite of Tortola residents and visitors alike. An institution on the fine dining scene… The post Sitting on the Dock of the Bay – New Dock Access at Brandywine Restaurant appeared first on The Barefoot Angel ..read more

Did you know that when you leave the British Virgin Islands the beautiful memories of your holiday, your Soggy Dollar t-shirt and your souvenir trinkets… The post Adopting Island Pets appeared first on The Barefoot Angel ..read more

If you read anything about travel in Costa Rica you’ll know that the overwhelming recommendation is to spend at least two weeks exploring the country,… The post Pura Vida: One Week Costa Rica Itinerary appeared first on The Barefoot Angel ..read more

As recently promised on my Instagram account – I wanted to share with you my tips for affording luxury travel on a budget. We love… The post 10 Tips for Affording Luxury Travel on a Budget appeared first on The Barefoot Angel ..read more