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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Milwaukee Design Magazine, July 2009
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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.
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."
Bird of Paradise Cover Article. Anguilla Life Magazine
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GUEST COMMENTS:
The P. Family and the H. Family, Minneapolis and Nashville.
"We thoroughly enjoyed your beautiful villa, which is unsurpassed in our travels around the Caribbean."
J. D., California.
"We had an awesome time at Bird of Paradise! The villa surpasses the photos on the web - you've done an amazing job of designing, furnishing and landscaping the property. It was like the best of the Four Seasons and Aman Resorts combined. The staff was great."
J. C., Birmingham, AL.
"The Peace of the Lord is in this place! Words can not express how incredible these nine days have been. We came for rest and received SO much more."
N. M., New York, New York.
"Extraordinary -- an Anguillan asset."
The A. Family, Gladwyne, PA.
"The best home, scenery, beach/ocean, staff, food, vacation. We loved every day here - can't imagine anything better than this."
D. A., Milan, Italy.
"Tranquility redefined."
B. J., Nashville, TN.
"We loved our sojourn at the Bird -- however, there were a few things missing: one iota of stress; stifling, windless days; worries about anything; and bad vistas."
D. W., Scottsdale, AZ.
"We came and had absolutely no idea we were about to land in one of the most beautiful homes ever - Bird of Paradise!! The house is wonderful and every detail is perfection! A feast for the heart and soul!"
T. B., Dallas, TX.
"The beauty and warmth of your home made it very difficult for us to leave - we simply love everything about it. The house's architecture, gardens, furnishings, artwork, finishings, views, etc. are exceptional."
R. G., New York, NY.
"As I told the concierge as she was showing me the villa upon my arrival, there is no adjective in the English language that truly describes the wonderment that is the Bird. I simply walked around with my mouth agape, frequently uttering 'Wow!', as I took in the beauty, elegance and hominess of the villa and its surroundings. In a nutshell, my family and I had a FANTASTIC time -- one that will be talked about for years to come."
A. M., Houston, TX.
"We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves in Anguilla. Your home is nothing short of spectacular - the architecture and layout are stunning; the furnishings and artwork make every inch of the house inviting. I honestly could go on and on...."
J. C., Toronto, Canada.
"We are enjoying the time of our lives in Anguilla. The Bird of Paradise is, in one word, 'perfection'!!!! We have all marveled at the attention to detail and the spectacular overall feel to the property. Job well done!!!!"
L. M., Boston, MA.
"We had a wonderful time. The owners created an amazing retreat and we feel very lucky to have experienced it. They clearly put a great deal of time and thought into each and every decision about their home. It probably has ruined us for future homes as I am sure it will be challenging to find any other home of such quality and impeccable taste!"
D. M., Altoona, PA.
"The Bird of Paradise is absolutely one of the most beautiful homes I have ever seen. Funny, as stunning as Aruba was, I remarked to Will that it still was no match to Anguilla. I have been to Cancun, St Barths, Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, etc.... none are as unique and intriguing as Anguilla. This home belongs there. Perfect!"
S. K., Sarasota, FL.
"We just returned from spending four days at the Bird of Paradise Villa and we were just blown away!!! We thought your villa was nothing short of spectacular!!! We were particularly fascinated by the decorating and furnishings from Indonesia. We had a marvelous time at your villa."
K. N., Quebec, Canada.
"The chef was terrific, the nanny did a great job, the prestocking of the villa was just what we requested, and all of the baby gear was in great shape. Plus, the dinner reservations were perfect."
W. M., Philadelphia, PA.
"I must have taken a hundred photos of the pools at night. Magical!"
Conrad Erb, Photographer, Philadelphia, PA, December 2006.
Conrad Erb was flown to Anguilla to photograph a wedding at the Bird of Paradise: "Anguilla is an outstanding place to photograph because of the sheer beauty of the island. Photographing at a villa as lovely as the Bird of Paradise only makes the work easier -- it is impossible to take a poor photograph in such a stunning setting! The owners have carefully created an atmosphere that is warm, inviting and gracefully beautiful, and their attention to fine detail enhances Christina and Jonathan's wedding photographs. At once elegant and relaxed, Anguilla -- and the Bird of Paradise in particular -- offers a superb setting for capturing the joy of celebrations while interacting with an intimate group of guests." www,conraderb.com
Bob Greens Anguilla News, March 29, 2006.
"There are a lot of new villas in Anguilla, but one of the best that we have visited is the newly constructed "Bird of Paradise" villa in Sandy Hill. The owners have travelled the world to gather the perfect materials and decorations for their home, which they named after the rare and exotic bird of Papua New Guinea."
M.K., Travel Agent, New York, New York, May 2006.
"I can assure you that I will not forget your villa and also never will. You put so much love into your house and it just breathes you. When the right person, one that really appreciates the beauty, comes along, you will certainly hear from me!"