Prince William and his wife the Duchess of Cambridge, née Kate Middleton, are currently enjoying a relaxing private family holiday, accompanied by their little toddler Prince George and Kate's family - Carole Middleton has just celebrated her 60th birthday on the idyllic Caribbean island. William and Kate are understood to be staying in one of the magical villas the island has to offer, which comes with a butler and other staff on 24-hour call, as well as stunning sea vistas, a swimming pool and a shallow children's pool, perfect for George.
As the Cambridges enjoy the rest of their holiday in paradise ahead of the birth of their second child, HELLO! Online takes a look at luxury Caribbean villas so that you too can kick your feet back and relax, royal-style.
Frangipani, Mustique Designed by renowned architect Paolo Piva, this stately, gracious seven-bedroom family villa commands the northern end of Mustique from its hilltop location high above L'Ansecoy Bay. Included at this wonderful villa is a grandiose drawing room with wrap-around verandah overlooking the Caribbean, indoor and outdoor dining areas, a library, a snooker and games rooms, and four acres of immaculate private gardens as well as a butler, chef and other staff to pamper you and your every need. Prices start at $25,000 per week on mustique-island.com.
Villa C'est la Vie, St Lucia Villa C'est la Vie is a privately owned 5-bedroom luxury villa covering over 5,000 square feet, set in extensive gardens filled dominated by an eye-catching swimming pool with a feature waterfall and island. Access to two beaches, a butler, chef and housekeeper are all included, as well as a personal concierge service. Prices from $1,300 per night. villacestavie.com
Half Moon, Jamaica Half Moon offers a choice of four, five, six and seven-bedroom Royal Villas with private swimming pools and plenty of space for relaxation and socialising. The villas are staffed by a butler, housekeeper and cook who take care of everything from booking golf tee times, making restaurant reservations or even arranging a sumptuous feast at the villa. Prices start from $1,295 per night for a five-bedroom garden view villa on a room only basis. halfmoon.com
The Landings, St Lucia This resort offers a personalised butler service to take care of everything from reserving sun loungers to serving drinks and even arranging a buggy ride from the beach to the suite. If you fancy a home-cooked meal, hire a chef to prepare and serve meals in the suites and even clear up afterwards. Other luxuries include a private yacht marina, three swimming pools, hot tubs, tennis courts, and a choice of non-motorised water sports such as windsurfing, kayaking, Sunfish and Hobie cat sailing. The price tag? From US$871 per night for a three-bedroom Marina View Villa suite on a room only basis. landingsstlucia.com
