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March 2013 Travel + Leisure's Global Guide to Villa Rental

Travel + Leisure

Great tips on planning a great villa vacation from Travel + Leisure magazine. What you need to know before you book, super strategies for picking the right property, and a listing of top travel specialists - including McLaughlin Anderson Luxury Villas!

TravLes_Mar2013.pdf (9.83 MB)


March 2013 Condé Nast Traveler

Condé Nast Traveler

Nancy Anderson has been selected as a Top Villa Rental Specialist for 2013 and joins a select cadre of only 41 notable villa rental specialists worldwide. Wendy Perrin has released her list of Perrin's People online and in print, as a Guide to Foolproof Villa Vacations.

CNTrav_Mar2013.pdf (3.73 MB)


Condé Nast Traveler online (Spanish Edition)

March 2013 Condé Nast Traveler online (Spanish Edition): 16 luxury villas where you will not miss your home - roughly translated! Architectural marvel 100 Pond Bay on Virgin Gorda is featured prominently in a field of 16 outstanding luxurious properties around the world by Condé Nast Traveler. In Spanish.

CNTravOnline-ES-Mar2013.pdf (1.31 MB)


December-January Les Isles Caraïbes

Les Isles Caraïbes

Selected by French publication Les Isles Caraïbes (Islands of the Caribbean), is St. Thomas villa Blue Serenity. The villa is referred to as a "precious gem" in title, for its location, the natural charms of its environment, and elegant décor! In French.

Dec12-Jan13_IslesCaraibes.pdf (3.03 MB)


Caribbean Travel + Life June-July 2012

Coastal Living

November Coastal Living: Fabulous Villa Vacations! For views, amenities, and family-friendly atmosphere, Star Garden, Mango Hill Greathouse, and Great Turtle villa are featured among editors' top picks!

2012_11_CoastalLiving.pdf (4.55 MB)


Caribbean Travel + Life June-July 2012

Caribbean Travel + Life

The editors of Caribbean Travel + Life share their top 30 villa rentals, including St. John's Bordeaux Breeze and Great Turtle, and Sol y Sombra and Symbio on Virgin Gorda.

2012_JJ_CarTraLife.pdf (1.35 MB)


St. John + St. Thomas Sun Times

Nancy looks back on over 25 years of creating memorable vacations and shares her secret to making McLaughlin Anderson Luxury Villas into the industry leader it has become.

2012_MayJune_SunTimes.pdf (1.61 MB)


Virgin Islands Property & Yacht

Virgin Islands Property & Yacht magazine is fast becoming a valuable resource for those seeking to learn more about the BVI and become a part of the community. McLaughlin Anderson Luxury Villas offers many rental options in the BVI - see our advertisement.

2012_May_BVIPY.pdf (1.53 MB)


Caribbean Travel + Life

"Living the Good Life" - Consider a villa as a "home of your own" on enchanting Virgin Gorda. In this issue of Caribbean Travel + Life, romantic Sundowner, sophisticated Symbio, accommodating Mon Repos, eclectic 100 Pond Bay provide a tasteful spectrum of vacation options.

2012_May_CarTraLife.pdf (1.3 MB)


Virgin Islands Property & Yacht

St. Bernard's Hill House features classic style and décor combined with the exceptional beauty of "Nature's Little Secrets®" to create an unparalleled luxury vacation experience. Discover the magic of villa perfection in the February issue of BVI Property & Yacht!

2012_February_BVIPY.pdf (3.39 MB)


Virgin Islands Property & Yacht

During a two-month survey, the votes came in, and exotic, tranquil Golden Pavilion villa on Tortola nabbed top honors in a readers' choice poll hosted by the British Virgin Islands' Property and Yacht Magazine! This deluxe property offers 5-star accommodations and amenities, including chef services... and is just a moment's drive from the white sands of Little Bay Beach.

2011_October_BVIPY.pdf (1.29 MB)


Private Clubs

The natural splendor of The United States Virgin Island of St. John goes measure for measure with the exotic isle of Mustique in the Fall 2011 issue of this exclusive publication. St. John villas Bel Horizon, Kismet, and Isla Vista featured. Read "Home for the Holidays on St. John" while bearing in mind, any day is a holiday in the islands!

Fall-2011_PrivateClubs.pdf (3.80 MB)


Caribbean Travel + Life

McLaughlin Anderson Luxury Villas President and Broker Nancy is cited among a host of trusted vacation rental experts, helping travelers unlock the potential of a villa vacation! Explore "Villa Vacations Made Simple" and take the mystery out of finding the perfect Caribbean villa!

2011_08-09_CarTraLife.pdf (5.97 MB)


Island News

Island News is a newsletter published by, for and about U.S. Virgin Islands property owners. McLaughlin Anderson Luxury Villas President and Broker Nancy Anderson was profiled in the May/June Issue (available by subscription only from Island News).

2011_MayJuneIslandNews.pdf (500 KB)


Condé Nast Traveler

Wendy Perrin issues her annual listing of Top Villa Rental Specialists in the World, alongside some of the world's Most Affordable Villas! Nancy is featured as a top specialist for the 3rd year in a row!

2011_04CondeNast.pdf (7.8 MB)


Condé Nast Traveler

Nancy Anderson, President of McLaughlin Anderson Luxury Villas, is named among the Top Villa Rental Specialists for 2010 by Condé Nast Traveler's Wendy Perrin. Also noted was St. Croix villa "Island Views" in an exclusive listing of worldwide villa rental favorites hand-picked by Perrin.

Jun 2010 - 2010_06-CondeNast.pdf (5.99 MB)


Coastal Living Magazine

Sweet Retreat: Clairmont Mill, a luxurious St. Croix villa that springs from a restored sugar mill ruin, has seen its share of tribulations and history. Coastal Living Magazine's Carla Jordan takes us inside.

Apr 2010 - 2010_04_Cstl_Lvg.pdf (5.53 MB)


Ocean Home Magazine

Escape to Golden Pavilion Villa: BVI Treasure Golden Pavilion promoted in luxury coastal lifestyle publication Ocean Home.

Sep-Oct 2009 - 2009_OcnHome-Sep-Oct.pdf (6.34 MB)


Caribbean Travel & Life

Affordable Villas: Villas Seacove and Crow's Nest (St. John); Rockworks and Azula Vista (St. Thomas); Seashell and Allamanda Estate (Tortola) featured among several affordable Caribbean villas.

Aug-Sep 2009 - 2009_08-09-CarTraLife.pdf (13.4 MB)


Virgin Islands Daily News

St. Croix episode of 'Mamma's Boys' airs on TV tonight: NBC reality show "Mamma's Boys" featured the three greater United States Virgin Islands of St. Croix, St. John and St. Thomas, and Banana Villa (St. Thomas) was featured in the episode just before the season finale.

January 19, 2009 - 2009_Jan-19-VI-Daily-News.pdf (1.95 MB)


Ultimate Luxury

Ultimate Luxury Shopping Guide, St. Thomas VI: The Ultimate Luxury Shopping Guide is distributed to the discerning St. Thomas shopper. McLaughlin Anderson Luxury Villas seeks its own level alongside a variety of exclusive outlets.

2009 - 2009_Ult-Lux.pdf (1.63 MB)


St. Thomas Magazine

St. Thomas Magazine (Debut Issue): McLaughlin Anderson lends its support to the premier of St. Thomas Magazine, a publication of Virgin Islands ADDY® award-winning MaLinda Media, LLC.

2009, Issue One - 2009_STT-IssueOne.pdf (1.13 MB)


Elite Traveler

5-plus star property Presidio Del Mar (St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands) is noted among the getaways most likely to pique the interest of this private jet lifestyle magazine's exclusive clientele.

Jan-Feb 2009 - 2009_JanFeb-EliteTrv.pdf (1 MB)


Ville & Casali

[Italian] Isole Vergini Ville Spettacolari: In Italian: The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism played host to a group of Italian travel writers in 2008; the result was our being featured in the article (roughly translated) "Spectacular Villas of the Virgin Islands". Nancy Anderson appears on page 171.

December 2008 - 2008_12-Ville-Casali.pdf (1.39 MB)


Caribbean Travel & Life

The Ultimate Villa Vacation: St. John's Presidio del Mar and Tortola's Golden Pavilion are featured in this special section on Caribbean island villa rentals!

December 2008 - 2008_12-CarTraLife.pdf (3.23 MB)


Caribbean Travel & Life

A Villa Sampler: "Island hideaouts from frugal to flush", plus 6 secrets to planning your first or next villa vacation.

September 2008 - 2008_09-CarTraLife.pdf (2.10 MB)


Travel & Leisure Family

Kid-Tested Spring Breaks: Travel & Leisure Family had pens at the ready as children tumbled off their spring vacations at New York's JFK and New Jersey's Newark airports.

Spring 2008 - 2008_Spring-TandL-Family.pdf (427 KB)


Art Fusion

Does Art Imitate Life Or Life Imitate Art: McLaughlin Anderson Luxury Villas' contribution to Art Fusion, a local arts magazine dedicated to the culture, arts and cuisine of the Virgin Islands.

Spring/Summer 2008 - 2008_Spr-Sum-ArtFusion.pdf (387 KB)


HR: Watches & Luxury

St. Thomas villa Stargate is touted as a way to enjoy the island with the freedom only found in a "home" of one's own!

Feb 2008 - 2008_02-HR.pdf (2.34 MB)


Stratos

Renting a Summer Villa Abroad: Know your needs and plan carefully to ensure your dream villa vacation.

Apr 2007 - 2007_04-Stratos.pdf (670 KB)


Caribbean Travel & Life

Viva Las Villas: From love nests to child-friendly, villa recommendations to suit any budget or taste.

Sep 2006 - 2006_09-CarTraLife.pdf (2.25 MB)


Travel & Leisure

How to Rent your Dream Villa: Strategies to help you ace the villa rental game; a global guide to villa rentals.

Jun 2006 - 2006_06-TravLes.pdf (1.95 MB)


Men's Health Best Life

Thrilla at the Villa: St. John villa living at its finest, with recommendations on where to eat, stay and play.

Apr 2006 - 2006_04-BestLife.pdf (953 KB)


Caribbean Travel & Life

Great Escapes: Features Tortola's unique villa Tara; Kenny Chesney, St. John's "Caribbean Cowboy"

Apr 2005 - 2005_04-CarTraLife.pdf (1.20 MB)


Islands

American Paradise - Secret, Secluded St. John: Transplants and locals share their secrets for enjoying the diminutive, culturally-rich US Virgin Island. We highly recommend this most informative article!

Jan/Feb 2005 - 2005_JanFeb-Isl.pdf (3 MB)


Destination U.S.V.I.

A Villa of One's Own: Trying to decide on whether to rent a villa? Economics, aesthetics and comfort are weighed in this article.

2005 - 2005-DesVI.pdf (417 KB)


Destination U.S.V.I.

Villa Life: Features Nancy Anderson's tips on locating the perfect villa for that perfect vacation.

2004 - 2004-DesVI.pdf (533 KB)


Caribbean World

Living in Eden: As part of the "Living in Eden" feature, "Private Paradise" celebrates the renowned Sand Dollar Villa on St. Thomas' northern shore.

Spring '04 - 2004_Spring-CariWorld.pdf - (1.04 MB)


Platinum Life

Inside my Dream Home: McLaughlin Anderson Luxury Villas featured in the editors' "Luxury Web Guide".

Vol. 2 - Vol2-PlatLife.pdf (524 KB)


Fortune Magazine

Heaven for Rent: The editors of Fortune Magazine launched a peer vote and listed McLaughlin Anderson Luxury Villas among the "Top Villa Rental Companies in the World"

2002 July - 2002_Jul-Fortune.pdf (3 MB)


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Press Releases & Articles


Luxury Travel Industry


Sonoma, CA-based BeautifulPlaces acquires 28-year-old McLaughlin Anderson
Company to continue as McLaughlin Anderson Luxury Villas

Addition of premier villa portfolio to boost high-end traveler offerings


McLaughlin Anderson Luxury Villas offers Villa Life app to St. Thomas rental guests.
Free mobile app provides access to island information and guest services.

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McLaughlin Anderson Luxury Villas rejuvenates its Ritz-Carlton Club® St. Thomas Rental Program
Lower rates, more availability plus more information on changes to our program!

Experience beachfront luxury at this supreme 5-star resort.


What We Did on our Summer Vacation
2012 Summer Villa Tour!

Bonnie leads the annual villa tours on the islands of Tortola, Virgin Gorda, St. John and St. Thomas - what's new in villa life!


Top 10 Reasons to Rent a Villa
St. Thomas, VI - March 31, 2012

From Nancy's files (2009): online travel article repository TRHut featured an item by Darren Lockie on 10 reasons to choose a villa.


Nancy Anderson named Condé Nast Traveler Villa Rental Specialist for 2012
St. Thomas, VI - March 28, 2012

Nancy Anderson receives the honor of being named a Top Villa Rental Specialist for the 4th year in a row by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine.


Nancy attends the 2012 Traveler Exchange
St. Thomas, VI - February 17, 2012

Newly named as a Condé Nast Traveler Villa Rental Specialist for 2012, Nancy attends the annual Traveler Exchange in California


HGTV features St. Thomas villas on 'House Hunters on Vacation'
St. Thomas, VI - August 16, 2011

Family must choose from among McLaughlin Anderson Luxury Villas' Banana, Indochine and Casa Lupa on popular design show!


U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism Hosts Luxury Travel Writers
St. Thomas, VI - May 12, 2011

Nancy Anderson garners 3rd citation by Condé Nast Traveler's Wendy Perrin
St. Thomas, VI - March 24, 2011

McLaughlin Anderson Luxury Villas a Constant Contact® 2010 All Star
St. Thomas, VI - March 16, 2011

Nancy Anderson attends the 2011 Condé Nast Traveler Exchange
St. Thomas, VI - January 29, 2011

U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism Department aids in air fare search
St. Thomas, VI - January 08, 2011

"Top Villa Specialists" (Condé Nast Traveler Magazine)
St. Thomas, VI - September 8, 2010


Discover Vacation Homes recommends "villa life" (VRMA)
St. Thomas, VI - February 08, 2010

"Top Villa Specialists" (Condé Nast Traveler Magazine)
St. Thomas, VI - July 23, 2009


Caribbean Villa Rentals Raise the Bar on Vacation Experience
St. Thomas, VI - April 02, 2009

"Top Villa Specialists" (Condé Nast Traveler Magazine)
St. Thomas, VI - December 19, 2008


"Planning a Flawless Villa Experience" (by Nancy Anderson)
St. Thomas, VI - revised May 26, 2011