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Virgin Islands Property & Yacht Readers’ Choice 2015

RESULTS

Fifth year running now and what a year it’s been – the nominees were set by you, the votes were cast by you, and the results are here for you to review.

Some winners might be the obvious choice, others might surprise you, but the concluded count was a collaborative effort from BVI residents and visitors who relish all the delights of this slice of paradise.

If you are just learning about this now, please visit us for full information about the VIPY RC competition, nominations, and reader voting system in the Readers’ Choice Focus Section of this website. Here you can also find results of the previous year’s voting if you’re curious.

Without further delay, here are the categories in alphabetical order:

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Best Air Travel or Air Tour Company in the BVI

1^st Antilles Helicopter Services

2^nd Cape Air

3^rd Fly BVI

Antilles Helicopter Services say they will “elevate your experience of the Virgin Islands to new heights” and the double meaning here is completely merited. Their charter service has been enjoyed by many and grants a phenomenal perspective of the BVI.

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Best BVI Architectural Firm

1^st OBM International

2^nd Roger Downing & Partner Co. Ltd

3^rd TigerQi Architecture

Snatching the spot from long standing winner Roger Downing, OBM International are responsible for some of the most incredible architectural feats in the British Virgin Islands. Nevaeh in Anguilla—featured this issue—as our cover article is another beautiful example of their outstanding work.

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Best BVI Bartender

1^st Quincy Woolford @ Captain Mulligans

2^nd Kyle @ Peg Leg’s Beach Bar,

3^rd Vishaal Mohabir @ Myett’s,

All three top positions in this category belong to extremely popular locales in the BVI so it’s no surprise, but Captain Mulligan’s Quincy Woolford took the winning position this year from Soggy Dollar’s Mic Penn who was just behind Vishaal by a couple of votes.

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Best BVI Crewed Yacht (individual)

1^st Majestic Spirit

2^nd Lolalita

3^rd Sailing Swann

Boasting the dream vacation, Majestic Spirit is the holiday that sees visitors returning repeatedly – the magic of this yacht and its amicable crew bewitches its guests, making them enrich their spirit every year with a sail around the BVI.

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Best BVI Day Charter

1^st BVI Adventure Tours by Caribbean Images Tours

2^nd Rebel Yell Catamaran

3^rd Big Sexy Boat Rentals

BVI Adventure Tours is another one of the islands’ great and unique excursions – powering around on a RIB, the contrast of warm friendly guidance and thrashing epic speed makes this a MUST on anyone’s BVI holiday itinerary.

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Best BVI Health & Spa

1^st Sole Day Spa

2^nd Pura Vida Chiropractic

3^rd Studio One Spa & Salon

Residents and visitors alike will testify to the incredible service at Sole Day Spa. They won the award last year as well and one treatment at the hands of their experts will convince you why.

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Best BVI Land Activity

1^st Navanchor Events & Concierge Services

2^nd Mulligan’s Mini Golf

3^rd Sage Mountain National Park

Responsible for a range of activities from weddings, to seminars, to full banquets, this professional outfit has gone beyond gratification with its clients, placing itself as a new nominee in our competition and taking the gold.

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Best BVI Local Artist

1^st Al Broderick

2^nd Lutia Durante

3^rd Quito

With any long stay in the BVI, you would have heard Al play at some point or other. He whips around the islands and has had an increased presence as an entertainer in recent years, raising enjoyment at any party. He took 1^st place this year over long standing champion Quito.

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Best BVI Marina

1^st Nanny Cay Marina

2^nd YCCS

3^rd Bitter End Yacht Club Marina

Nanny Cay Marina literally has every amenity necessary for residents or visitors of the BVI. It is no wonder it always finds itself as the top marina in our competition.

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Best BVI Marine Activity

1^st Island Surf and Sail

2^nd Blue Water Divers

3^rd Rob Swain Sailing School

The ever-popular Blue Water Divers slipped this year to Island Surf and Sail who provide a range of water toys and services to relish the aqua side of the British Virgin Islands.

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Best BVI Provisioning

1^st Riteway

2^nd TICO

3^rd One Mart

The king of provisioning, Riteway remains the everlasting leader in this category with their multiple stores across the BVI and fully stocked shelves.

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Best BVI Real Estate Company

1^st Property BVI

2^nd Smiths Gore

3^rd BVI Sotheby’s International Realty

Property BVI finally took the lead this year – we say finally as their vote has always come in extremely close to Sotheby’s. Real Estate is a huge industry here and it’s crucial clients have the right representation.

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Best BVI Resort/Hotel/Accommodation

1^st White Bay Villas and Seaside Cottages

2^nd Guavaberry Spring Bay Vacation Homes

3^rd Anegada Beach Club

Jost Van Dyke’s White Bay Villas are great accommodation on an extraordinary island. For many, Jost has long been the best BVI spot due its picturesque setting and party vibe so White Bay Villas are right in the heart of the action.

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Best BVI Restaurant/Bar

1^st Brandywine Estate

2^nd Capriccio di Mare

3^rd The Dove

We all love this restaurant so it is good to see it receiving the recognition it deserves. The warm, homely feel and friendly smiles of the hosts—and of course not forgetting tasty cuisine—all combine to make it a locale you will visit repeatedly over the years.

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Best BVI Retail Store

1^st Arawak Surf Boutiques

2^nd Arawak Interiors

3^rd Pearls VI

Arawak was certainly popular for 2015 with its two stores—serving beach wear and essentials, and home decoration—taking the top spots. We welcomed new nominee Pearls VI this year who provide elegant pieces to complete one’s attire.

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Best BVI Sailor

1^st Alec Anderson

2^nd Rayne Duff

3^rd Chris Brockbank

This vote is always tough to decide for readers as all these guys are great people and brilliant at what they do, but the Olympic hopeful Alec is a face that’s always in the top three. He steals it back from Piers Helm who won it last year.

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Best BVI Vacation Villa (individual)

1^st Limin’ House

2^nd Plantation Villa, Jost Van Dyke

3^rd Steele Point

Tortola’s Limin’ House was a new entry in the top three this year and we welcome the breath of fresh air from the villa that revives body and soul.

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Best BVI Yacht Brokerage

1^st BVI Yacht Sales

2^nd H&R Yachts

3^rd 123 Hulls

The gold standard remains with BVI Yacht Sales – the fantastic yacht brokerage that has helped many acquire their pride and joy on the water.

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Best BVI Yacht Charter Company

1^st MarineMax Vacations

2^nd The Moorings

3^rd Virgin Traders

Who doesn’t like a yacht charter? We can’t actually imagine anyone disapproving this kind of holiday, but it is still important to have the right company supporting you and this year our reader vote unveils MarineMax as the ones to do it.

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