Feliz Navidad!

Welcome to our Sparkle & Shine issue. In our Exclusive Cover Feature on page 16 we talk to Edward Childs and Sylvia Moses from renowned real estate company, Smith Gore about their rebrand to Christie’s International Real Estate BVI and we tour their exclusive listing, Red Rock Villa on Virgin Gorda.

In the lead-up to Christmas each year, Roy and I inevitably find ourselves running around town - grabbing the last stocking fillers and gathering all the final touches for the dinner table.

Last year, while watching the boys play on the beach at Trellis Bay (as we so often do!), we ran into friends whose children are a similar age. “How’s all of your Christmas Day plans coming along?” I asked. “Easy!” they responded. “It’s just us this year, so we will open presents in the morning with smoothies for the kids and a bottle of bubbles for us, then head to one of the resorts for dinner” they continued.

This time around, I’m thinking about their relaxed approach and I remind myself to tone-down the running around, just a little. There are all sorts of festive styles and they all have their charms.

At VIPY, our festive pages are anything but relaxed. In our usual style, we cram as much content into our Sparkle and Shine issue as possible.

Turn to page 36 for House of Luxury’s gold, diamond, gemstone and watch feature plus their top tips on how to buy a diamond ring.

Our annual Christmas Gift Guide on page 44 features fantastic gift ideas from a selection of BVI retailers, reminding us all that there is great shopping on island this festive season.

On page 52 Arawak Interiors provide inspiration for tables, decorations and gifts and you’re invited to their Sip & Shop Day on 16 December - there will be giveaways and even a few sneaky discounts (sshhh… you didn’t hear it from me).

To round out the festivities in this issue, turn to page 58 to see the recipe for my favourite Christmas dessert, New Zealand’s own Pavlova.

Merry Christmas and happy start to high season to you all.

On our Cover is Red Rock Villa - read all about this stunning Estate on page 19. We also get the low-down on Smiths Gore's re-brand to Christie's International Real Estate BVIjoining a prestigious global group.

Photography by Samuel Childs, Island Films.

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023

REAL ESTATE

14 CHRISTIE’S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE BVI

Smiths Gore Real Estate is now Christie’s International Real Estate - part of a global network offering exclusive home and luxury real estate services to buyers and sellers worldwide.

19 RED ROCK VILLA

Red Rock Villa, located on the magnificent shoulder of Princess Quarters, near the Copper Mine ruins in Virgin Gorda is represented by Christie’s International Real Estate BVI.

26 SOL Y SOMBRA

This beachfront estate is steps away from the pristine beaches of the Baths, Virgin Gorda’s famous destination. Read all about why this villa is the perfect family escape.

34 LITTLE BAY ESTATE

This incredible property includes nearly 2,000 feet of oceanfront and is accessible only by boat and helicopter for ultimate privacy

CHRISTMAS

36 DIAMONDS ARE A GIRLS BEST FRIEND

House of Luxury showcase a selection of diamond, gemstone and gold jewellery and watches.

44 CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

Our Annual Christmas Gift Guide is loaded with great gift ideas available from BVI stores this festive season.

52 DECOR & TABLES THAT SHINE!

Get the look for your Christmas gifts, tables, decorations and decor from Arawak Interiors. Save the date for their Sip & Shop Day on 16 December.

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DELISH

58 CHRISTMAS PAVLOVA

A Christmas dessert synonymous with summer celebration and a favourite of VIPY’s Publisher, Erin, who hales from New Zealand. REGULARS

8 PUBLISHER’S LETTER

60 BVI MAP

58 Page 44

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