Mustique is mainly an island full of villas which are mostly for rent. These vary from super luxury homes built for people like Tommy
Hilfiger and Mick Jagger to smaller but equally beautiful homes mainly used for
holiday lets.
As you would expect prices vary enormously but this is what
to expect to pay per week if you rent one. We looked at the 2/3 bedroom villas
like Bali Hi, Moana and Greystone Cottage. All have pools and come with staff
to look after them and the guests. These usually comprise of 3 people to cook,
garden and serve. The cost per week to rent these homes are from US$6500, US$7000
and US$8,000 respectively. This includes staff cost although be prepared to pay a tip
approximately 5% of villa rental.
As far as transportation is concerned the villas come with their
own included transport and to get from Bridgetown, Barbados to Mustique costs about
US$525 each. And the time to go? Well any time really but I like it particularly
in November as everything is very green and the rain is not a major problem.
October half term might also be a good choice. I do not have anything to do
with the Mustique Company but if you wanted to have more of a look then type in
www.mustique-island.com
I have to admit I was a bit apprehensive about renting a
villa with staff in the Caribbean. I mean what do you do with them? Do they
hang around comparing you with the last guests? In fact that is why I
personally chose the Cotton House Hotel. A bit daft of me really because the
staff are around as much (or as little) as you want them to be.
The food in the
villas cooked by the chef is mainly superb but if you want something like beans
on toast then say so and do it yourself if you want. It is after all laid out
for you and nobody else! You can order food in advance or get it at a well equipped island store. And security? I know nowhere safer in the Caribbean or
Wiltshire UK where I live! A blessed haven in this troubled world although nothing
can be guaranteed anywhere.
Transport is always a bit of a worry especially in the
Caribbean. Sure, on most islands you can hire a car, and what are the roads
like? Are they full of mad drivers in big lorries and what if you get lost or
run out of petrol/gas? On this island you drive ‘mules’. No, not the hairy four
legged kind. These are what can be best described as heavy duty golf carts with
attitude. They are huge fun to drive but not really lethal like a large car or
lorry. The ‘roads’ are mainly tarmacked with regular speed bumps and I have never seen
anyone hit anyone ever. You need a visitors license but they can get these for
you.
One thing you have to be careful about is………tortoises. Yes tortoises.
In fact if you have a phobia about tortoises don’t go. The place is full of
them and they even have an interesting statue of two having a good time on a
road junction. Mating season seems to be June and it can be disconcerting to
lie on your sunbed and hear low level grunting and shell clanking in the
background! You get a few cats and dogs as well but most of them belong to
someone and those that don’t are trapped and neutered to prevent breeding
without disrupting mouse catching!
That was the nearest
I got to a celebrity when out there. I saw Sandy Gaul (newscaster) and Brian
Ferry (singer) but the highlight was ‘Mick Jagger’s dog’ or so I was told.
Anyway, none bothered us and you can be given water pistols to discourage birds
that show an interest in your pizza! A great new hobby I will try at home.
Woops, there I go digressing again. Just to sum up the
villas they include:
Airport pick-up and transfer to villa
Household staff
Use
of (6) floodlit tennis courts
Managing Director’s Cocktail party
One
(1) vehicle
Laundry service
Fitness Trail
There are all sorts of other events and activities going on
all the time and everyone was very helpful. You will enjoy!
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