Peter Island Resort & Spa, British Virgin Islands

By Arie Boris, CruiseGourmet.com

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We were met in Road Town by a limo and transported to the Peter Island Resort’s private ferry pier. We were offered a cool beverage by the waiting room hostess as we relaxed on sofas in air conditioned comfort. Our boat arrived and we were treated to twenty-five minutes of sun, sea and glorious views as we left Road Harbor and crossed British Virgin waters to the exclusive Peter Island Resort.

As we docked in the resort’s marina, Collin Butler, Guest Services Manager, greeted us with Ginger Lemonade, each enhanced with just a splash of rum. He invited us into an electric land rover (no exhaust fumes here) for a tour of this tropical Shangri-La. As we rode up the lush mountain road known as The Loop, he shared a little about himself which added an entire human dimension to this beautiful resort getaway. Collin actually grew up on this private island which is only open to guests and resort employees. His father was the original caretaker. He and his siblings commuted to school on Tortola by boat everyday and after completing his education came back to the Peter Island Resort & Spa to work. Now, as Guest Services Manager, every aspect of the guest experience is his responsibility and he makes it seem effortless. It is clear he and his staff take great pleasure in making people feel right at home… and what a magnificent place to welcome guests!