As the morning haze melts into the sea, the islands of Tortola, Cooper, Virgin Gorda, St John and Jost Van Dyke rise to form the back drop to your tropical paradise, Peter Island Resort. At night the lights from these neighbouring isles vie with the stars for your attention.

Peter Island is the largest private island in the British Virgin Islands, yet has just 32 Ocean View rooms, 20 Beach Front Junior Suites and 3 villas spread over 1,200 acres, so there’s plenty of space for everyone.

Beef Island is the International gateway to the BVI, but as bankers send their money here to sleep, you’ll appreciate just how sleepy this corner of the Caribbean can be. And in such a laid back atmosphere deciding which of the five powdery soft white sand beaches on Peter Island is the best constitutes serious discussion. Honeymoon Beach which was created for couples may rank highly, but you’ll be hard pushed to surpass the pleasure of escaping to the peace and beauty of White Beach especially enjoyed with a picnic lunch.

Days at Peter Island tend to start with a leisurely breakfast at Tradewinds, the hotel’s fine dining restaurant open for breakfast and dinner. Lunch though is definitely on the beach at Deadman’s for grills and handmade pizzas and light meals. It is also open in the evening for more casual dining.

For some the need to escape from this perfect Paradise Island for a little retail therapy is overwhelming and for them there is a regular complimentary ferry that shuttles between Peter Island and Road Town, just a short distance away. But be warned, this is the Virgin Islands and not Knightsbridge, so the emphasis is more on fun. For the active remaining on island choose from an array of complimentary activities including hobie cat sailing, Laser and Sunfish sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and snorkelling. There is also a scuba diving school, as well as the resorts 40 foot yacht Silmaril available for overnight sailaways or half or full day charters. Deep Sea fishing charters for big game fishing can be arranged. For those who prefer to be land based, there is a complimentary tennis, fitness centre, biking and hiking trails. Golf can also be arranged in St Croix, but you’ll need the helicopter to transfer you. The Spa at Peter Island is one of the very few in the Caribbean to offer a full Ayurvedic programme.

For couples thinking of getting married or honeymooning in the Virgin Islands, Peter Island offers the perfect setting. Weddings are such a personal and special event in a couples life, you cannot buy an ‘off the shelf package’. So whilst the basics may have a common thread, couples marrying at Peter Island discuss their plans with our Wedding co-ordinator, who fashions the couple’s dreams into their special day.

Browse our picture gallery to get a real feel of the understated luxury that is Peter Island. You can click on the image to expand it and as Telly Savalas said, ‘if a picture can paint a thousand words.....

Getting to the Virgin Islands and getting around when you’re there:

From the UK both British Airways (www.BA.com) and Virgin Atlantic (www.virgin-atlantic.com) fly nonstop to Antigua from Gatwick. Additionally BA fly to St Kitts and San Juan. Flights can be booked online or via a travel agent or tour operator. From these gateways flying inter-island to Tortola tends to be with LIAT (www.liatairline.com) which operates much like a bus service hopping from one island to the next. Alternatively private charters are available. For advice on the full range of flight options e-mail: Susan.Pollard@ClassicHideaways.com

The Virgin Islands are normally thought of as being made up of the British and US Virgin Islands. But look into some Danish guide books and you’ll find the Danish Virgin Islands as well and of course the Swedes came here as well. The main islands are Virgin Gorda, and Tortola in the British Virgin Islands and St Thomas, St Croix and St John in the US Virgin islands. The British islands are quite sleepy, but a visit to the ‘Baths’ is a must. For those looking to stray a little further St John is the most attractive. Without question the best way to see these islands is by boat. The local ferries can be fun, they’re certainly very fast. The best way of all though is to combine your stay with a couple of nights on Silmaril visiting deserted beaches and dining under the stars or in restaurants only accessible by boat. On arrival and departure let Peter Island organise your transfer from and to the airport aboard their own luxury ferry (approximately £30 return).

Additional information about Peter Island Resort can also be found at: www.peterisland.com

Further information about the British Virgin Islands can be found at: www.bvitourism.co.uk

Restaraunts and Bars

Tradewinds
Breakfast at Tradewinds is the perfect start to the day, the large windows provide dramatic views over the Sir Francis Drake Channel and Tortola beyond, a perfect setting in which to enjoy a healthy breakfast. At night table dressings showcase German china, French silverware and Italian crystal whose opaque reflections of flickering candlelight competes with the distant lights from Tortola. Tradewinds is one of the most romantic settings in the Caribbean, but more importantly serves superb international cuisine fused with locally grown produce to give a hint of Caribbean culture.

For a truly memorable evening every Thursday a Vintner evening is held in the wine room and the hotel’s Wine Merchant visits with a range of fine wines to complement the specially prepared dinner. If you know nothing about wine, you’ll learn a thing or two and if you already know your wines, you’ll enjoy some great company and possibly some wines you don’t know.

Deadman’s Beach Bar and Grill
Shaded by towering palms on one of the world’s best beaches is Deadman’s. Open for lunch and dinner, the informal and relaxed Deadman’s offers a light alternative. Pizza’s are cooked in the restaurants own wood fired pizza oven, the salad bar offers a huge variety of different fresh flavours. A range of fresh pastas, grilled meats and fish are also available from the menu. In keeping with the informal setting there is also live entertainment most evenings.

Bars
There are two bars, Drakes Channel Lounge is the perfect meeting point for pre-dinner drinks and is located near to the pool and Tradewinds. The second bar is at Deadman’s but if the rigours of leaving your sun lounger on the beach are too great, the beach service will bring food and drink to you.

Room Service
A full Room service menu is available from 8.00am until 11.00pm

Activities for the lounger

The Beach
The beach, well five beaches should keep even the most avid beach connoisseur content. Deadman’s has in the past been voted the best Beach in the world. White Beach is perfect for an escape and Honeymoon beach as its name may suggest is perfect for just two.

The Pool
Set close to the marina with views across Drakes Channel towards Tortola, the pool is perfect for those that like to swim, paddle or instant cooling after tanning under tropical skies.

The Spa at Peter Island
With both indoor and outdoor treatment rooms, you’ll be spoilt with the range of treatments available including ancient Indian Ayurvedic therapies. Yoga is also available in classes or private tuition. Many people are saying this is one of the best and most comprehensive spas in the Caribbean.

The Boutique
The boutique has a range of casual beach wear, gift ideas plus of course the usual essentials normally forgotten in the haste of packing.

Activities for the active

Fitness Centre
Located by the beach, the fitness centre is well equipped with cardio vascular equipment, weights and weight training equipment.

Tennis
There are four tennis courts; two of them are floodlit for night use

Hiking and Biking
At Peter Island there are over twelve hundred acres to explore by bike or by hiking. Or alternatively take one of the horticultural tours.

Close by
For those needing an escape from island life, shopping and golfing on St. Thomas, jeep rentals, 12 National Parks Tours and day trips to The Baths on Virgin Gorda can all be organised.

Watersports
Complimentary activities include: snorkelling, wind surfing, sailing and kayaking. A full-time water sports instructor is on site for free instruction and guidance. Additionally deep-sea fishing, yacht charters, scuba diving, bareboat sailing are all available and can be booked and paid for locally.

All 52 rooms and suites have a modern, cool and relaxed atmosphere. The images above give a true reflection of how the rooms look. Both the Beachfront Junior Suites and Ocean View rooms feature king size beds, air conditioning, direct-dial telephones, ceiling fans, mini-bars, mahogany chaises, wicker furnishings and CD players.

Ocean View Rooms

The 32 Ocean View rooms are close to the marina and pool and have views over the Sir Francis Drake Channel towards Tortola. The rooms are either located on the ground floor with a terrace, or on the first floor with a balcony. The upstairs rooms have lofted ceilings and a ‘den feel’, whereas the ground floor rooms have a more airy feel.
Accommodates: 3 adults

Beachfront Junior Suites

Located on Deadman’s Beach and a few minutes’ walk from reception, the junior suites feature a comfortable sitting area, luxurious bathrooms with double Jacuzzi tubs and oversized showers. From your private terrace or balcony there are spectacular views of Deadman’s Bay Beach. Stone and rough-cut cedar walls create a rustic sense of luxury.
Accommodates: 4 adults

Inter-connecting rooms and suites
Some of the rooms and suites can inter-connect, ideal when travelling as a family.

The Villas

Peter Island has three villas, a three bedroom, four bedroom and the ultra luxurious 6 bedroom Flacon’s Nest. These villas are an excellent alternative for families or groups of friends looking for extra space, flexibility and privacy.

Hawks Nest

(3 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms)
Completely refurbished Hawks Nest has high ceilings and broad expanses of window, this three-bedroom, 3,000 square-foot villa has a casual, light and airy interior. Extended balconies make the most of the hillside location and its breathtaking views over Deadman’s Bay and the yacht-filled harbour below. There is a large living/dining area, spacious bedrooms, each with their own bathroom, fully appointed kitchen and a private sundeck with its own dipping pool. Hawks Nest also has its own private Nannies quarters with small kitchen, living room and 2 bedrooms, one equipped with bunk beds, ideal if Nanny is looking after the younger ones.
Accommodates: 6 adults

Crow’s Nest Villa

(4 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms)
Also totally refurbished Crow's Nest has a bit of a 'Thunderbirds' look, perched on a hill above the resort, Crow’s Nest Villa affords panoramic views of the sea and Virgin Islands in all directions. It can accommodate up to eight guests in 6,500 square feet of luxury. Each of the four private bedrooms has its own bathroom with a deep soaking tub and shower. They also all have secluded verandahs and separate entrances. Outside there is a private seamless-edge pool and a dipping pool. The villa comes staffed with a valet, chef, maid, gardener and a private vehicle and driver for your personal use.
Accommodates: 8 Adults

Falcon’s Nest Villa

(6 double bedrooms, 6 bathrooms)
A luxury resort within its self, located high up on Peter Island, Falcon’s Nest combines classic Caribbean style with modern touches. Two of the six luxurious bedrooms are in the main building. The other four rooms are in two separate living areas, one across an ornate bridge on the front terrace and the other on a slight promontory to the side of the main house. All the rooms have private balconies with panoramic views of the surrounding islands allowing guests to fully experience this island paradise. Of course if you tire of the view, each room has a flat screen television and sound system as well.

With an outdoor terrace featuring a covered dining area, a zero-entry two tiered pool with swim-up bar, cascading waterfall and large Jacuzzi, barbeque pit and not to mention the balconies, you’ll not be surprised that al fresco living tends to be the norm. Inside you’ll find the spacious lounge, separate dining room, library and bar. Whilst downstairs there is a private gym, spa suite and Nanny’s room.

Falcon’s Nest also has a full team of staff to look after you including a Villa Manager, Butlers, Chef and maid and of course your own transportation.

For those looking for the privacy a villa affords, yet also wanting to be able to dine out and have access to a complete resort in a discreet location, then look no further. Falcon’s Nest is unrivalled in the Caribbean.
Accommodates: 12 Adults

Peter Island Resort is a spectacular location for the perfect wedding, whether you’re looking for a quiet personal occasion or a large celebration, when you might want to consider an ‘island buyout’. Beautiful tropical gardens, open terraces, hilltop locations all with stunning views of neighbouring islands, channels, passages and seas; not to mention superb white sandy beaches are all perfect locations for saying ‘I do’.

Weddings are such a personal and special event in a couples life, you cannot buy an ‘off the shelf package’. So whilst the basics may have a common thread, couples marrying at Peter Island discuss their plans with our Wedding co-ordinator, who fashions the couple’s dreams into their special day.

Shown below is our standard package with a list of inclusions and costs to help you plan your special day. When you’re ready please contact us so we can help you to create your Wedding Day.

Wedding Blessings

Cost: US$2,500.00
Inclusions:
• Dedicated Resort Coordinator
• British Virgin Islands' Wedding License Fees and Stamps
• Registrar Fees
• Round-trip taxi transfers to file formal application
• Elegant, traditional bridal bouquet
• Groom's boutonnière
• Wedding cake for two
• One bottle of house champagne and two keepsake, logo engraved, champagne flutes
• Sight location fee (Crow's Nest Villa additional)

Special Conditions
Marriage in the British Virgin Islands requires establishing "residency" for at least three business days.

7 Nights for the Price of 6 and 14 Nights for the Price of 12 in Beach Front Junior Suite
Breachfront Junior Suites
Valid: 4 Jan - 31 May 2013

5 Nights for the Price of 4 and 10 Nights for the Price of 8 in Beach Front Junior Suite
Ocean View Rooms
Valid: 4 Jan - 19 Dec 2013 (Book by 31 May 2013)

Reconnect with Family and Friends
Book first room at standard daily rate and receive second room of equal of lesser than 50% off
Only applicable with rack rates
Valid: 4 Jan - 19 Dec 2013 (Book by 31 May 2013)

35% Villa Discount PLUS Sip and Save Beverage Package
Available for Hawk's Nest Villa and Crow's Nest Villa
Min 3 Night Stay
Valid: 4 Jan - 19 Dec 2013 (Book by 31 May 2013)

Early Booking Summer Promotions

7 Nights for the Price of 5 and 14 Nights for the Price of 10 in Ocean View Rooms
Ocean View Rooms
Valid: 1 June - 19 Dec 2013 (Book by 31 May 2013)

Double Summer Fun on the Beach! 2 Stay for the Price of 1
Beach Front Junior Suites
Valid 1 June - 19 Dec 2013 (Book by 31 May 2013)
 

There are a full range of packages available throughtout the year which offer excellent value for honeymooners, romantics, divers and spa devotees. Please contact us for more details: Susan.Pollard@ClassicHideaways.com, or alternatively refer to: www.peterisland.com/peterisland.html
 

Prices per room per night:

*For single occupancy (2010) deduct $250 per night. Add $250 per night for each extra adult in room
*For single occupancy (2011) deduct $255 per night. Add £255 per night for each extra adult in room

The prices above are quoted in US dollars and exclude tax and service charges (currently 18%)

Special Conditions:

Children: Aged 11 and younger can stay in an adults room (double occupancy) for an additional $75 per night

Cancellation Terms, Deposits & Minimum Stays: Details available on request