Raffles to Open in British Virgin Islands

Raffles Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with Greenfield Property Holdings Limited to manage a new luxury resort and residence, Raffles Tortola, in the British Virgin Islands.

Set on 50 acres of pristine beachfront property at the northeastern end of Tortola, Raffles Tortola will offer residents a secluded half-mile white sand beach and sweeping views of the shimmering Caribbean Sea.

Residents at Raffles Tortola, scheduled to open in 2010, can look forward to an elegantly appointed 100-room resort exuding the intimate, residential feel that distinguishes Raffles hotels and resorts across the globe. Located in this picturesque backdrop as well are 250 Raffles Residences of luxury villas, casitas, condominiums and estate lots available for ownership. In addition, residents will have a choice of four restaurants and bars offering an innovative and varied selection of cuisine and cocktails.

Three swimming pools, a fitness centre and two beach clubs provide an extensive range of leisure activities at Raffles Tortola. The resort also features 5,000 square feet of meeting space for conferences, as well as corporate and social events.

Raffles Tortola is only 10 minutes from Beef Island Airport and 15 minutes from Road Town, capital of the British Virgin Islands. Connections to Beef Island Airport are available through several Caribbean airports including San Juan, St Thomas, Antigua, St Kitts or St Martin.