Coldwell Banker Islands Blog

Debbra Brouillette, Dallas Tropical Travel Examiner, is writing a series on “What does your ideal island vacation look like?” In Part III, she compares sand, ocean, and beaches of the various islands in the Caribbean. At the top of her list of 10 Best Beaches is Grace Bay Beach, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, for white sand and calm waters.

The Sand

White, off-white, light tan or pink sand is found on beaches in the “flat, desert-like” or “somewhere in between” categories found on Turks and Caicos. She explains, “The sand itself ranges from fine to powdery and is created by parrotfish who use their beaks to scrape off coral rock. They then digest algae and expel it as fine, white sand. White or light sand beaches are softer underfoot.”

In her footnote, she describes “white” sand color as subjective. While there are many shades of “white sand,” like the white paint colors you have to choose from for the walls in your home, there are many shades of white-sand beaches as well.

The Ocean

Broullette writes, “The color of the ocean water will also change, according to several factors, including the sky conditions (a clear blue sky versus a cloudy day), water depth (light reflected from the sand in shallow water appears to be a lighter color than in deeper water), substances in the water or at its bottom (sand, seaweed), and the sun’s angle (ocean looks darker at noontime due to less light being reflected from the surface, bottom, and interior of the water).

The ocean water on white or light sand beaches will appear to be lighter, usually appearing as shades of aqua and turquoise; while on beaches with darker sand, the ocean water often appears to be darker shades of royal or sapphire blue.”

Windward vs Leeward

All islands have a windward side (think more wind, more waves) and a leeward side (less wind, calmer waters). If you plan to stay at a resort on the islands, check whether it is on the leeward or windward side. Most are located on the leeward, calmer sides.

Read her full beach post in the Examiner.com.

A weekend full of magic and comedy is in store for all ages July 3-4 in Grand Bahama, when world-class entertainers bring their talents to the island.

The weekend will kick off on Friday, July 3, when talented comedians will bring a night of laughs and fun for the older crowd at the Our Lucaya Convention Centre ballroom.

Saturday, July 4, will be a day of kid-focused fun with a world-renowned magician, exciting juggler, and two favourite cartoon characters appearing live on stage.

Local show organiser and president of Tides Entertainment Orick Nesbitt said that the weekend of fun and laughter is just what Grand Bahama needs. “Everyone in Grand Bahama has felt some of the pressures of today, and it is events like this that will give some relief to the stress and encourage families to spend time together,” Mr Nesbitt said.

For details and ticket information, visit BahamaIslandsInfo (use Firefox as the browser).

Kibanda means “small house” in Swahili and the present owners may have bought a small house but they have transformed it into a wonderful home, exuding charm and quintessentially Caribbean character. The first impression walking up the path is a cozy familiarity, and when the front door opens it’s hard not to gasp at the beautiful view ahead. The entrance leads down a couple of steps to the main living area which is completely open to the spectacular ocean view. Two bedrooms and bathrooms lie to the left and the sitting room/office to the right. His master’s choice of dark woods and subdued colours make it cool, relaxing and very inviting. Walking through this area leads to the kitchen and dining room, with a dark, solid oak, dining table and chairs. The kitchen is completely custom built by local craftsmen and is a joy to behold. Beyond the kitchen is the large deck with outdoor dining and lounge chairs. The pool is beautifully set in the manicured garden and nothing has been overlooked, as testified by the decorated satellite dish that has been painted with a garden mural to better blend in with the surroundings. The deck wraps around the front of the house and steps lead down to two more bedrooms and bathrooms. Also at this level are the pump and filters for the pool which show a very professional installation. Kibanda comes fully furnished, with the exception of a certain pieces that have sentimental value. Listed at $1,800,000.

For more details, visit our Coldwell Banker listing page.

Two exclusive villas located in the Salina Serca/Bakval area. Close to the high-rise Palm Beach Hotels and only a few minutes drive to beautiful Eagle Beach. Secluded gated community with alarm system. Designed by renowed architects and built by the finest local contractors. Grandiose spanish exterior design. Entrance hall with wooden panel doors. Gypsum ceilings and marble floortiles. Marble wall tiles in bathrooms which are equiped with high quality sanitary. An ultra modern european kitchen accentuate the well appointed interior decoration.There is a jacuzzi in the tower.Maids room with laundry facilities. Patio with natural stone floortiles. The outside swimming pool area blends in with the complete tropical landscaping. Listed at $995,000 or $925,000.

For details, visit our Coldwell Banker listing page.

Customer Service and Lead Generation were the focus of the annual Coldwell Banker Island Affiliates Broker’s and Manager’s conference held June 17-21 in St. Martin, FWI. Coldwell Banker business owners and their management staff attended and shared ideas both on generating new business and better ways to service customers who find us online.

The highlight of the conference, held at La Samanna on the French side of the Island, were the technological initiatives presented by Larry Burke, Director of IT for the company. Among the many new concepts on the horizon are individual company Facebook and Twitter pages, complete with listing data and links back to their own websites. Individual agent pages and individual listing pages were also displayed.

Using cutting-edge proprietary technology, Burke demonstrated many new applications that will ultimately lead to a dominant web presence and an industry presence second to none. When a web visitor finds us online, we want their experience to be fulfilling and give the information they want. We will be using all these new tools to achieve this goal.

Heather Goodman, Marketing Director for the company, introduced new marketing concepts for the year ahead, including website directory links and on-line advertising at some of world’s leading newspapers such as the Wall Street Journal and New York Times.

Attending the conference were 22 Brokers and Managers from many of the island countries of the Atlantic and Caribbean. Also in attendance was Jim Gillespie, President & CEO of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation and Beth Makatura, VP & Director of International Services. The meeting was hosted by Coldwell Banker Real Estate St. Maarten & Coldwell Banker Caraibe.

Check back often to our Cayman Islands Coldwell Banker site and watch for the latest in technology to be available for your use.

Customer Service and Lead Generation were the focus of the annual Coldwell Banker Island Affiliates Broker’s and Manager’s conference held June 17-21 in St. Martin, FWI. Coldwell Banker business owners and their management staff attended and shared ideas both on generating new business and better ways to service customers who find us online.

The highlight of the conference, held at La Samanna on the French side of the Island, were the technological initiatives presented by Larry Burke, Director of IT for the company. Among the many new concepts on the horizon are individual company Facebook and Twitter pages, complete with listing data and links back to their own websites. Individual agent pages and individual listing pages were also displayed.

Using cutting-edge proprietary technology, Burke demonstrated many new applications that will ultimately lead to a dominant web presence and an industry presence second to none. When a web visitor finds us online, we want their experience to be fulfilling and give the information they want. We will be using all these new tools to achieve this goal.

Heather Goodman, Marketing Director for the company, introduced new marketing concepts for the year ahead, including website directory links and on-line advertising at some of world’s leading newspapers such as the Wall Street Journal and New York Times.

Attending the conference were 22 Brokers and Managers from many of the island countries of the Atlantic and Caribbean. Also in attendance was Jim Gillespie, President & CEO of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation and Beth Makatura, VP & Director of International Services. The meeting was hosted by Coldwell Banker Real Estate St. Maarten & Coldwell Banker Caraibe.

Check back often to our Turks and Caicos Coldwell Banker site and watch for the latest in technology to be available for your use.

Customer Service and Lead Generation were the focus of the annual Coldwell Banker Island Affiliates Broker’s and Manager’s conference held June 17-21 in St. Martin, FWI. Coldwell Banker business owners and their management staff attended and shared ideas both on generating new business and better ways to service customers who find us online.

The highlight of the conference, held at La Samanna on the French side of the Island, were the technological initiatives presented by Larry Burke, Director of IT for the company. Among the many new concepts on the horizon are individual company Facebook and Twitter pages, complete with listing data and links back to their own websites. Individual agent pages and individual listing pages were also displayed.

Using cutting-edge proprietary technology, Burke demonstrated many new applications that will ultimately lead to a dominant web presence and an industry presence second to none. When a web visitor finds us online, we want their experience to be fulfilling and give the information they want. We will be using all these new tools to achieve this goal.

Heather Goodman, Marketing Director for the company, introduced new marketing concepts for the year ahead, including website directory links and on-line advertising at some of world’s leading newspapers such as the Wall Street Journal and New York Times.

Attending the conference were 22 Brokers and Managers from many of the island countries of the Atlantic and Caribbean. Also in attendance was Jim Gillespie, President & CEO of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation and Beth Makatura, VP & Director of International Services. The meeting was hosted by Coldwell Banker Real Estate St. Maarten & Coldwell Banker Caraibe.

Check back often to our Grand Bahama Coldwell Banker site and watch for the latest in technology to be available for your use.

Customer Service and Lead Generation were the focus of the annual Coldwell Banker Island Affiliates Broker’s and Manager’s conference held June 17-21 in St. Martin, FWI. Coldwell Banker business owners and their management staff attended and shared ideas both on generating new business and better ways to service customers who find us online.

The highlight of the conference, held at La Samanna on the French side of the Island, were the technological initiatives presented by Larry Burke, Director of IT for the company. Among the many new concepts on the horizon are individual company Facebook and Twitter pages, complete with listing data and links back to their own websites. Individual agent pages and individual listing pages were also displayed.

Using cutting-edge proprietary technology, Burke demonstrated many new applications that will ultimately lead to a dominant web presence and an industry presence second to none. When a web visitor finds us online, we want their experience to be fulfilling and give the information they want. We will be using all these new tools to achieve this goal.

Heather Goodman, Marketing Director for the company, introduced new marketing concepts for the year ahead, including website directory links and on-line advertising at some of world’s leading newspapers such as the Wall Street Journal and New York Times.

Attending the conference were 22 Brokers and Managers from many of the island countries of the Atlantic and Caribbean. Also in attendance was Jim Gillespie, President & CEO of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation and Beth Makatura, VP & Director of International Services. The meeting was hosted by Coldwell Banker Real Estate St. Maarten & Coldwell Banker Caraibe.

Check back often to our St Kitts & Nevis Coldwell Banker site and watch for the latest in technology to be available for your use.

Customer Service and Lead Generation were the focus of the annual Coldwell Banker Island Affiliates Broker’s and Manager’s conference held June 17-21 in St. Martin, FWI. Coldwell Banker business owners and their management staff attended and shared ideas both on generating new business and better ways to service customers who find us online.

The highlight of the conference, held at La Samanna on the French side of the Island, were the technological initiatives presented by Larry Burke, Director of IT for the company. Among the many new concepts on the horizon are individual company Facebook and Twitter pages, complete with listing data and links back to their own websites. Individual agent pages and individual listing pages were also displayed.

Using cutting-edge proprietary technology, Burke demonstrated many new applications that will ultimately lead to a dominant web presence and an industry presence second to none. When a web visitor finds us online, we want their experience to be fulfilling and give the information they want. We will be using all these new tools to achieve this goal.

Heather Goodman, Marketing Director for the company, introduced new marketing concepts for the year ahead, including website directory links and on-line advertising at some of world’s leading newspapers such as the Wall Street Journal and New York Times.

Attending the conference were 22 Brokers and Managers from many of the island countries of the Atlantic and Caribbean. Also in attendance was Jim Gillespie, President & CEO of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation and Beth Makatura, VP & Director of International Services. The meeting was hosted by Coldwell Banker Real Estate St. Maarten & Coldwell Banker Caraibe.

Check back often to our British Virgin Islands Coldwell Banker site and watch for the latest in technology to be available for your use.

Customer Service and Lead Generation were the focus of the annual Coldwell Banker Island Affiliates Broker’s and Manager’s conference held June 17-21 in St. Martin, FWI. Coldwell Banker business owners and their management staff attended and shared ideas both on generating new business and better ways to service customers who find us online.

The highlight of the conference, held at La Samanna on the French side of the Island, were the technological initiatives presented by Larry Burke, Director of IT for the company. Among the many new concepts on the horizon are individual company Facebook and Twitter pages, complete with listing data and links back to their own websites. Individual agent pages and individual listing pages were also displayed.

Using cutting-edge proprietary technology, Burke demonstrated many new applications that will ultimately lead to a dominant web presence and an industry presence second to none. When a web visitor finds us online, we want their experience to be fulfilling and give the information they want. We will be using all these new tools to achieve this goal.

Heather Goodman, Marketing Director for the company, introduced new marketing concepts for the year ahead, including website directory links and on-line advertising at some of world’s leading newspapers such as the Wall Street Journal and New York Times.

Attending the conference were 22 Brokers and Managers from many of the island countries of the Atlantic and Caribbean. Also in attendance was Jim Gillespie, President & CEO of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation and Beth Makatura, VP & Director of International Services. The meeting was hosted by Coldwell Banker Real Estate St. Maarten & Coldwell Banker Caraibe.

Check back often to our Bahamas Coldwell Banker site and watch for the latest in technology to be available for your use.