Coldwell Banker Islands Blog

A contemporary development of just 18 apartments offering easy access to George Town and the business district of Cayman Brac. This top floor apartment benefits from its own secure private elevator access. Exceptionally well appointed with ceasar stone work surfaces, Kohler fittings, and stunning views and sunsets. This truly is the epitome of luxury living. Offered at $1,390,000.

View details on our Coldwell Banker Listing page.

Plan ahead to take part in some of these summer events on Turks and Caicos. (courtesy of TurksandCaicos.tc)

July 2-Aug 26: Summer Adventure Camp, Grace Bay Club, Providenciales. call Morgan @ 241-8583.

July 2-10: Provo Primary Summer Camp, Providenciales.

July: Youth Camp 2009, Providenciales. Contact Mr. Nixon Dickenson- Acting National Youth Director on 946-2801 ext:40610 or 242-6981.

July: Glow Worms, All Islands. Check with local tour operators.

July: The Premier’s Cup 2009, Provo Golf Club.

July 13-18: National Trust Summer Camp, Providenciales. Contact Ethlyn Gibbs-Williams (Executive Director) at 231-1172 or Jona Than-Sayao (Public Relation Officer) at 941-5710.

July 30-Aug 2: 6th Annual Turks & Caicos Music & Cultural Festival, Providenciales. Eight days of world class performances and non-stop entertainment. For schedule of events: Tel: 649-946-2321, Email: tci.tourism@tciway.tc.

If you are here as a visitor in July, be sure and enjoy these activities with us.

Catering to persons “from ages 6-99″, the St. Christopher Table Tennis Academy (SCTTA) officially opened its doors on Wilma St. to members of the community of St Kitts, providing a sport that demands strong discipline and can be approached by anyone.

Director of Sports Dave Connor said that table tennis is a sport unlike many others because parents could participate in it alongside their children. “Look at it as an opportunity to develop an even stronger bond with your children. The parents can actually come and learn the game along with their children,” he said.

Table tennis remains a largely underdeveloped sport in St. Kitts-Nevis, but Connor noted that there are many scholarships and other opportunities available worldwide. He added that parents would have to partner with their children to develop good organisational skills if they were expected to take advantage of these opportunities.

Persons interested in joining the SCTTA may do so by picking up an application form during their normal hours of operation, which are Monday-Friday 4:30 p..m.-6:30 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m.-12 p.m.

Read more about the program at SKNVibes.com.

“With its series of small villages and close-knit communities, there is a home-like feel to The British Virgin Islands. The people here are one of The BVI’s best kept secrets; they are a church-going, community-spirited group who believe in helping one another and welcoming visitors to their islands. They are proud and resourceful and have made the transition from a largely rural economy of farming and fishing just a few short decades ago to one of tourism and international finance easily.

“The people of The British Virgin Islands have their roots in Africa, but their culture is firmly Caribbean. The families of many BVIslanders have been here for generations. But The BVI has also been infused with people from many other islands and countries, and whose presence has turned the islands into a Caribbean and global melting pot.

“The British Virgin Islands culture is reflected in its many art forms including such indigenous music as fungi, a form of scratch band music. But music here also encompasses Caribbean imports such as steel band music whose melodic sounds originated in Trinidad. Reggae from Jamaica and salsa from Latin America, add to the cultural mix. The Heritage Dancers, an island folk dance group, performs dances from The British Virgin Islands, but also ones that have their roots in other islands and countries. Local artists, whose works are sold in galleries around The BVI also celebrate the islands’ culture. The ‘Wall,’ a long and colourful mural along Tortola’s Ridge Road, depicts many aspects of BVI heritage and has become a popular island attraction.”

(source: Tourism, Virgin Islands Daily News)

Bella Vita in Guana Cay, Abaco, is a 3 bedroom 3 bath home located on the Atlantic Ocean overlooking a fabulous white sandy beach on Great Guana Cay. Bella Vita is very private and is set on 3 acres of land. The property has been subdivided into six 1/2 acre lots and includes the beach house on one lot, a second vacant waterfront lot and 4 interior lots. Your choice to develop or leave as 3 acre estate property! Enjoy fantastic snorkeling out your front door. Offered at $2,250,000.

More details on our Coldwell Banker Listing page.

This home is a high quality Luxury Residence on the outskirts of Oranjestad in the upscale area of Ponton. The residence is built on 1200m2 property land and the built up area is 490m2. The house has 4 bedrooms each with baths and walk-in closets, of which one is located on the first floor. The kitchen is spacious and has all the luxury amenities you need. Additionally the residence has a maid’s quarter and a seperate guest house. The pool area is absolutely gorgeous and the landscaping adds to the tropical feeling of the house. It also features a double garage and a sophisticated alarm system. Listed at $1,050,000.

View details at our Coldwell Banker Listing page.

Moving can be a life-altering experience for a child. If you are moving out of the area and your children will be attending a new school, the difficulties for children may only be magnified. However, there are plenty of things you can do for your children during the moving process that can turn a stressful event into a time of excitement. Here are some suggestions.

1. Share the news early
Once you have made the decision to move, let your children know and listen to their opinions. While some kids may be disappointed ^ especially if you are moving out of the area ^ they may find some solace in providing input. Furthermore, the more time your children have to prepare themselves for the move, the better.

2. Show some excitement
Rather than expressing regret about the decision to move, let your kids know that a new home will be an exciting opportunity for everyone. Talk about the activities your family can do after moving and the benefits of their new school. As moving day approaches, you may find that your children are looking forward to everything from decorating their bedrooms to making new friends.

3. Get the kids involved
As you make the preparations to move, try to get your kids involved in the process. To help your kids remain focused and happy, work with them to schedule some fun activities before moving out. Find some local guide books or websites that your children can read and let them serve as tour guides after moving into the new neighborhood. When packing, it can also be helpful to let children box up and label their own belongings allowing them to feel more in control of the process.

4. Incorporate some creativity
To help your kids take their minds off the stresses of moving, encourage them to be creative. Younger children might enjoy painting pictures of your old house to display after you’ve moved. Older children can keep a journal or scrapbook during moving and have a story to share later. During the moving process, you could also give your kids jobs ^ complete with badges and uniforms ^ to help them stay involved.

5. Have a party
Prior to leaving your home, throw a party for yourself and your kids. Invite the friends of everyone in the family and plan some fun, all-ages activities. Afterwards, make sure your kids receive contact information for everyone they want to stay in contact with.

6. Get acquainted with your new surroundings
Once you have unloaded, try to make the first night in your new home as exciting as possible. Have fun playing hide-and-seek or a board game before worrying about unpacking and organizing. After you have settled in, start taking walks or bike rides around the neighborhood. You can introduce yourselves to the neighbors and the kids might find some new friends.

7. Get back to normal
For the sake of the entire family’s happiness, try not to take too long to resume doing what your family enjoys. You may want to drive through the area and acquaint yourself with the locations of businesses like grocery stores and restaurants. When Saturday rolls around, try out the local restaurant you found.

Though moving can be difficult on children of all ages, it can also provide something to look forward to. By keeping your kids involved during every step of the moving process, you will help them feel in control of the situation. After moving into your new home, help them understand that life will be as fun as it always was; it will just take place in a different location. Most importantly, do your best as a family to stay together and have fun along the way.

Moving can be a life-altering experience for a child. If you are moving out of the area and your children will be attending a new school, the difficulties for children may only be magnified. However, there are plenty of things you can do for your children during the moving process that can turn a stressful event into a time of excitement. Here are some suggestions.

1. Share the news early
Once you have made the decision to move, let your children know and listen to their opinions. While some kids may be disappointed – especially if you are moving out of the area – they may find some solace in providing input. Furthermore, the more time your children have to prepare themselves for the move, the better.

2. Show some excitement
Rather than expressing regret about the decision to move, let your kids know that a new home will be an exciting opportunity for everyone. Talk about the activities your family can do after moving and the benefits of their new school. As moving day approaches, you may find that your children are looking forward to everything from decorating their bedrooms to making new friends.

3. Get the kids involved
As you make the preparations to move, try to get your kids involved in the process. To help your kids remain focused and happy, work with them to schedule some fun activities before moving out. Find some local guide books or websites that your children can read and let them serve as tour guides after moving into the new neighborhood. When packing, it can also be helpful to let children box up and label their own belongings allowing them to feel more in control of the process.

4. Incorporate some creativity
To help your kids take their minds off the stresses of moving, encourage them to be creative. Younger children might enjoy painting pictures of your old house to display after you’ve moved. Older children can keep a journal or scrapbook during moving and have a story to share later. During the moving process, you could also give your kids jobs – complete with badges and uniforms – to help them stay involved.

5. Have a party
Prior to leaving your home, throw a party for yourself and your kids. Invite the friends of everyone in the family and plan some fun, all-ages activities. Afterwards, make sure your kids receive contact information for everyone they want to stay in contact with.

6. Get acquainted with your new surroundings
Once you have unloaded, try to make the first night in your new home as exciting as possible. Have fun playing hide-and-seek or a board game before worrying about unpacking and organizing. After you have settled in, start taking walks or bike rides around the neighborhood. You can introduce yourselves to the neighbors and the kids might find some new friends.

7. Get back to normal
For the sake of the entire family’s happiness, try not to take too long to resume doing what your family enjoys. You may want to drive through the area and acquaint yourself with the locations of businesses like grocery stores and restaurants. When Saturday rolls around, try out the local restaurant you found.

Though moving can be difficult on children of all ages, it can also provide something to look forward to. By keeping your kids involved during every step of the moving process, you will help them feel in control of the situation. After moving into your new home, help them understand that life will be as fun as it always was; it will just take place in a different location. Most importantly, do your best as a family to stay together and have fun along the way.

Moving can be a life-altering experience for a child. If you are moving out of the area and your children will be attending a new school, the difficulties for children may only be magnified. However, there are plenty of things you can do for your children during the moving process that can turn a stressful event into a time of excitement. Here are some suggestions.

1. Share the news early
Once you have made the decision to move, let your children know and listen to their opinions. While some kids may be disappointed ^ especially if you are moving out of the area ^ they may find some solace in providing input. Furthermore, the more time your children have to prepare themselves for the move, the better.

2. Show some excitement
Rather than expressing regret about the decision to move, let your kids know that a new home will be an exciting opportunity for everyone. Talk about the activities your family can do after moving and the benefits of their new school. As moving day approaches, you may find that your children are looking forward to everything from decorating their bedrooms to making new friends.

3. Get the kids involved
As you make the preparations to move, try to get your kids involved in the process. To help your kids remain focused and happy, work with them to schedule some fun activities before moving out. Find some local guide books or websites that your children can read and let them serve as tour guides after moving into the new neighborhood. When packing, it can also be helpful to let children box up and label their own belongings allowing them to feel more in control of the process.

4. Incorporate some creativity
To help your kids take their minds off the stresses of moving, encourage them to be creative. Younger children might enjoy painting pictures of your old house to display after you’ve moved. Older children can keep a journal or scrapbook during moving and have a story to share later. During the moving process, you could also give your kids jobs ^ complete with badges and uniforms ^ to help them stay involved.

5. Have a party
Prior to leaving your home, throw a party for yourself and your kids. Invite the friends of everyone in the family and plan some fun, all-ages activities. Afterwards, make sure your kids receive contact information for everyone they want to stay in contact with.

6. Get acquainted with your new surroundings
Once you have unloaded, try to make the first night in your new home as exciting as possible. Have fun playing hide-and-seek or a board game before worrying about unpacking and organizing. After you have settled in, start taking walks or bike rides around the neighborhood. You can introduce yourselves to the neighbors and the kids might find some new friends.

7. Get back to normal
For the sake of the entire family’s happiness, try not to take too long to resume doing what your family enjoys. You may want to drive through the area and acquaint yourself with the locations of businesses like grocery stores and restaurants. When Saturday rolls around, try out the local restaurant you found.

Though moving can be difficult on children of all ages, it can also provide something to look forward to. By keeping your kids involved during every step of the moving process, you will help them feel in control of the situation. After moving into your new home, help them understand that life will be as fun as it always was; it will just take place in a different location. Most importantly, do your best as a family to stay together and have fun along the way.

Moving can be a life-altering experience for a child. If you are moving out of the area and your children will be attending a new school, the difficulties for children may only be magnified. However, there are plenty of things you can do for your children during the moving process that can turn a stressful event into a time of excitement. Here are some suggestions.

1. Share the news early
Once you have made the decision to move, let your children know and listen to their opinions. While some kids may be disappointed ^ especially if you are moving out of the area ^ they may find some solace in providing input. Furthermore, the more time your children have to prepare themselves for the move, the better.

2. Show some excitement
Rather than expressing regret about the decision to move, let your kids know that a new home will be an exciting opportunity for everyone. Talk about the activities your family can do after moving and the benefits of their new school. As moving day approaches, you may find that your children are looking forward to everything from decorating their bedrooms to making new friends.

3. Get the kids involved
As you make the preparations to move, try to get your kids involved in the process. To help your kids remain focused and happy, work with them to schedule some fun activities before moving out. Find some local guide books or websites that your children can read and let them serve as tour guides after moving into the new neighborhood. When packing, it can also be helpful to let children box up and label their own belongings allowing them to feel more in control of the process.

4. Incorporate some creativity
To help your kids take their minds off the stresses of moving, encourage them to be creative. Younger children might enjoy painting pictures of your old house to display after you’ve moved. Older children can keep a journal or scrapbook during moving and have a story to share later. During the moving process, you could also give your kids jobs ^ complete with badges and uniforms ^ to help them stay involved.

5. Have a party
Prior to leaving your home, throw a party for yourself and your kids. Invite the friends of everyone in the family and plan some fun, all-ages activities. Afterwards, make sure your kids receive contact information for everyone they want to stay in contact with.

6. Get acquainted with your new surroundings
Once you have unloaded, try to make the first night in your new home as exciting as possible. Have fun playing hide-and-seek or a board game before worrying about unpacking and organizing. After you have settled in, start taking walks or bike rides around the neighborhood. You can introduce yourselves to the neighbors and the kids might find some new friends.

7. Get back to normal
For the sake of the entire family’s happiness, try not to take too long to resume doing what your family enjoys. You may want to drive through the area and acquaint yourself with the locations of businesses like grocery stores and restaurants. When Saturday rolls around, try out the local restaurant you found.

Though moving can be difficult on children of all ages, it can also provide something to look forward to. By keeping your kids involved during every step of the moving process, you will help them feel in control of the situation. After moving into your new home, help them understand that life will be as fun as it always was; it will just take place in a different location. Most importantly, do your best as a family to stay together and have fun along the way.