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DESIGN ANGUILLA - DECEMBER 2012
"Asian influences create the perfect Anguilla villa... Taking his design cues from Asian influences, the architect created a relaxed, elegant home that aimed to be in harmony with its natural surroundings. The villa was conceived in the manner of a Balinese compound: distinct pavilions connected by a series of gardens, pools and outdoor living spaces all planned around a wind-protected courtyard."ess, services and amenities afforded by its unparalleled location and superior staff."
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THE TIMES (UK) - DECEMBER 2012
20 Best Caribbean Beaches...with a Villa Attached
"Bypass the more popular Shoal Bay and head instead for Sandy Hill Bay on the south coast, one of the most peaceful beaches on the island and a great spot for sailing or snorkeling. A path straight from the beach leads to the luxurious Bird of Paradise villa. Designed with an Asian feel, its four buildings are linked by lagoon style pools." |
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CONDÉ NAST JOHANSSON'S - NOVEMBER 2012
"Let me be the first to congratulate the Bird of Paradise for making the finalist list in our hotly contested 2013 Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence", writes Charlotte Evans, Group Publishing Directory. "The Awards are based on responses from on line voting forms, guest feedback and our regional inspector reports drawn from the properties featured in our most recent guides." |
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OCEAN HOME MAGAZINE, OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2012
Anguilla is known for its cyrstalline waters, excellent seafood, sporting opportunities, and Bird of Paradise—a "Top 20 World Class Villa" known for its privacy, spaciousn DESIGN ANGUILLA - DECEMBER 2012
"Asian influences create the perfect Anguilla villa... Taking his design cues from Asian influences, the architect created a relaxed, elegant home that aimed to be in harmony with its natural surroundings. The villa was conceived in the manner of a Balinese compound: distinct pavilions connected by a series of gardens, pools and outdoor living spaces all planned around a wind-protected courtyard."ess, services and amenities afforded by its unparalleled location and superior staff." |
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Abu Dhabi's THE NATIONAL, AUGUST 2012
East in the West. Asian-influenced architecture and accessories combine with natural materials to create
a luxurious interior in this Caribbean hideaway with stunning ocean views, writes Selina Denman.
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OCEAN HOME MAGAZINE, JAN/FEB 2011
On Anguilla's Sandy Hill Bay Beach, Bird of Paradise features lagoon-style pools, carved rock walls, and art from Papua New Guinea. Guests can stay in the four-bedroom suite equipped with three king beds and two queen beds, or rent the villa as a one-, two-, or three- bedroom unit. Four flat-screen TVs, a gourmet kitchen, wire- less Internet, and two whirlpool tubs and outdoor showers are among its creature comforts. Fold-back walls transform indoor living space into an outdoor experience, and an out- door living room has a fireplace, lounge chairs, a wet bar, and a treetop deck. Guests can take in spa treatments on daybeds overlooking the ocean or enjoy a sunset cruise or fishing on the villa's privately chartered boat.
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ISLANDS MAGAZINE, JULY/AUGUST 2010
"The World's Top 20 Villas". ISLANDS editors and local experts around the world selected the best villas for relaxation, a scenic location, and allowing guests to both retreat and indulge in the island's offerings. The Bird of Paradise was rated the 11th best villa in the world and the only villa honored on Anguilla. |
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CARIBBEAN HIDEAWAYS: DISCOVERING ENCHANTING ROOMS AND PRIVATE VILLAS
October 2010. A new hardcover book by Meg Nolan Van Reesema with a chapter on the Bird of Paradise. Amazon writes "the book is an invaluable guide to the finest guest rooms in the Caribbean. Featuring stunning escapes selected for their unique views, unrivaled décor, and one-of-a-kind ambience, this book is the perfect gift for both the sophisticated traveler and the interiors aficionado. Every traveler wants to feel as if they are the first to discover their destination—that's why staying somewhere fresh, somewhere that is still a well-kept secret, is so important. Travel journalist and hotel expert Meg Nolan Van Reesema has combed the Caribbean for the most exotic, exclusive places to stay..."
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REALlife MAGAZINE
"A Prelude to Paradise", an 8-page feature article on the Bird of Paradise in the Spring 2010 issue.
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DESTINATION WEDDINGS MAGAZINE
Bird of Paradise Villa is featured in the October 2010 issue of Destination Weddings
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RECOMMEND MAGAZINE, JUNE 2010
Bird of Paradise, one of the most luxurious experiences we've found in the Caribbean is also one of the most romantic.... A rumored below-the-radar vacation spot for celebrities... This is a place where virtually anything is possible...Jaw-dropping views and chic open-air bedrooms filled with tribal art and expansive bathrooms....we can't think of any place we'd rather be.
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CARIBBEAN TRAVEL + LIFE MAGAZINE
Bird of Paradise Villa is featured in the March 2010 issue of Caribbean Travel + Life
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NEW YORK RESIDENT MAGAZINE
In this February 2010 issue, the Bird of Paradise Villa is praised "has awe-inspiring Asian-Tropical architectural detail— finely chiseled rock walls, stained wood interior
ceilings, and plenty of tranquil peace and quiet."
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LUXURY HOUSES - Holiday Escapes
Bird of Paradise is featured in a new book by teNeues Publishing, LUXURY HOMES HOLIDAY ESCAPES. Amazon writes, "A beautifully illustrated coffee table book that gives readers a tour through the world's most luxurious vacation homes."
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"In another life..." The homes in LUXURY HOUSES are described in a July 2008 article in Scotsman Magazine: "In another life.... a new book gives a glimpse of the kind of holiday homes most of us can visit only in our dreams. |
InsideOut Magazine for Discerning Home Lovers in the Gulf
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Bird of Paradise featured in Park Cities Real Estate of People Newspapers
Check out this May 4, 2007 article titled "Building the Ultimate Getaway".
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American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Dallas, Texas.
Bird of Paradise wins a first place in Dallas ASID's Design Ovation
Competition.
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Bird of Paradise on the cover of Robb Report Vacation Homes
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OCEAN HOME, February/March 2008
"If you want to sample a taste of Anguilla's good life book a stay at the beautiful Bird of Paradise villa located above Sandy Hill Bay with views of neighboring St. Maarten and Barts. Owned by Melody and Jon Dill and designed by Wilson Associates, famed resort designers for the Amandari in Bali, Las Ventanas in Cabo San Lucas and the Peninsula Beverly Hills, and named after the exotic birds of Papua New Guinea, the villa features a stunning Asian tropical decor complete lagoon-style pools, meandering throughout the four free-standing buildings. Housed in one of these buildings is the master suite with it's own private plunge pool.... Gorgeous artwork and furnishings form Bali, South Pacific and Africa, coupled with dark woods and rich colors, give the home a warm inviting feel while existing in perfect harmony with the environment and island climate." |
