{"id":198149,"date":"2017-06-11T17:27:58","date_gmt":"2017-06-11T21:27:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.euvolution.com\/prometheism-transhumanism-posthumanism\/buck-island-british-virgin-islands-caribbean-private\/"},"modified":"2017-06-11T17:27:58","modified_gmt":"2017-06-11T21:27:58","slug":"buck-island-british-virgin-islands-caribbean-private","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.euvolution.com\/prometheism-transhumanism-posthumanism\/private-islands\/buck-island-british-virgin-islands-caribbean-private\/","title":{"rendered":"Buck Island &#8211; British Virgin Islands , Caribbean &#8211; Private &#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><p>Buck Island        <\/p>\n<p>      Sitting just off the south-east of      Tortola along the Sir Francis Drake Channel, 43-acre Buck      Island is the most luxurious, exclusive freehold private      island estate in all of the Caribbean. Its breath-taking      terrain consists in vertical cliffs and soft white sand      beaches perfect for exploring and admiring. With lavish      accommodations both spacious and meticulously designed, the      residence  host to royalty and dignitaries  houses upw      ...    <\/p>\n<p>      Sitting just off the south-east of Tortola along the Sir      Francis Drake Channel, 43-acre Buck Island is the most      luxurious, exclusive freehold private island estate in all of      the Caribbean. Its breath-taking terrain consists in vertical      cliffs and soft white sand beaches perfect for exploring and      admiring. With lavish accommodations both spacious and      meticulously designed, the residence  host to royalty and      dignitaries  houses upwards of 20 occupants, providing a      variety of unique spaces for people to converge.    <\/p>\n<p>      Collectively, the island residence has seven suites that can      host upwards of fourteen people:The Main House has 2 bedroom      suites that can accommodate up to 4. The Master Suite      includes 1 bedroom with 2 large porches, a study with      attached conference room, and a drawing room with porch.The      Two-Bedroom suite has a kitchen, sitting and dining area on      the upper level, and the garage, wine cellar, and staff      office.The Two Guest Cottages accompany the infinity edge      pool that overlooks the Sir Francis Drake Channel.    <\/p>\n<p>      The Beach and Boat Houses are centered on the islands      private, white sand beach. The Beach house includes a      barbeque area and kitchen building with an external dining      space. The Boat House is stocked with a variety of      recreational equipment.    <\/p>\n<p>      1000 feet from Tortola, Buck Island allows the most direct      boat transportation from Tortola of any island in the BVI.      Beef Island Airport (EIS), Tortola is a stones throw away,      serving commercial flights from San Juan-Puerto Rico (SJU),      St Thomas-USVI (STT), St Martin\/St Maarten (SXM), and Antigua      (ANU), as well as private jets. Upon arrival, the local      island transportation and yacht can take you from the airport      to Buck Island in minutes.    <\/p>\n<p>      The Main House has two king-sized suites: Cooper and Ginger      Island Rooms. Each has a private bathroom with open-air      showers, sitting areas and balconies that overlook the ocean.      The top level of the house has a tower leading to the Theatre      Room, whose wrap-around circular balcony captures 360-degree      views of the island. The kitchen is equipped with everything      a chef would need, including a large freezer, refrigerator,      ice-maker, gas range, ovens, microwave and a large island.      The bar area has a large refrigerator, wine fridge, sink, bar      wear and state commercial espresso maker. The dining room      seats 14. Other areas include a large family room, 4      half-baths, a dinette area, a computer\/library room, a      gallery, a butlers pantry, and laundry facilities. Beneath      the main house is a workout\/spa room with beautiful views.    <\/p>\n<p>      The Master Villa is a detached two story villa, adjacent to      the main house. Major features include a bathroom with double      sinks and an open-air shower, a King bedroom on 2nd floor, a      balcony with a 180 degree view, a sitting area, and a large      downstairs study and conference room.    <\/p>\n<p>      The Two-Bedroom Suite includes two wonderfully private      garden-view villas, adjoined by an interior wall. These      villas are each accessed by private entry from the courtyard      and are elevated to allow for an appreciation of the      surrounding topography and partial ocean views. Sharing a      kitchen and dining room area, these lodgings are a great for      families with children.    <\/p>\n<p>      The Two Guest Cottages both allow private entry from      courtyard. Each of the cottages has a King size bed, a full      bathroom with an open air shower, amazing views and a private      balcony.    <\/p>\n<p>      Located on the main island of Tortola, one-minute by boat      from Buck Island, are the Bar Bay House and Annex Staff      Quarters, which can accommodate up to six people. These      accommodations are generally used to house staff (pilot\/crew,      security, personal assistants, etc.);    <\/p>\n<p>      The Bar Bay House is a privately-gated home site with three      bedrooms and three bathrooms. Its main level includes a      family room with a large screen TV, a kitchen and a sunroom      with a large dining area. Upstairs are two bedrooms, each      with a private bathroom and views of Bar Bay. These two rooms      are adjoined by a large balcony and sitting area. The third      bedroom is on the main level. >    <\/p>\n<p>      The Annex Staff Quarters feature four bedrooms, two baths,      laundry and storage, two kitchens, a dining room, and two      living rooms, one with an open balcony.    <\/p>\n<p>      The Beach House features a Kitchen, 2 Toilets, 4 Showers, a      Barbeque, and a Lounging and Dining Area.The Boat House is      stocked with kayaks, lazer sail boats, dinghies, land &      water recreational equipment, snorkel gear, life      jackets\/vests, and other water sports equipment.    <\/p>\n<p>      The Infinity pool is very large and overlooks the Sir Francis      Drake Channel. The Pool Side Gazebo features a Kitchen,      Barbeque, and Dining Area under a Covered Patio. There are      teak lounge chairs and outdoor furniture around the pool.      There are several areas throughout the property that have      covered and uncovered sitting areas.    <\/p>\n<p>      The island comprises approximately 43 acres of land, rising      to a maximum height of 140 feet above sea-level at the      southern-most point. The southern hill has vertical cliffs      facing the Sir Francis Drake Channel varying in height from      30 - 100 feet. A natural rock formation just off the coast      has created a protected sea pool with a natural coral      bottom.On the island you will find a wide variety of thriving      flora such as cactuses and wild flowers, as well as a range      of land and sea birds including hawks, cranes, herons and      hummingbirds. Even more abundant are the beautiful coral      reefs and marine life that populate the surrounding waters.    <\/p>\n<p>      Indeed, the BVI has few competitors when it comes to water      activities of any kind - gentle trade winds and peaceful      waters have made it one of the world's premier sailing      destinations, and unlike in many parts of the Caribbean,      sailors can island-hop without worries of constantly having      to clear Customs. Breathtaking scenery including high,      emerald-green hillsides, unusual rock formations such as      Virgin Gorda, and miles of powder sand beaches all provide      the perfect environment in which to enjoy oneself.    <\/p>\n<p>      For Mega Yachts, Buck Island has a protected bay (Bar Bay) on      the west side, allowing yachts up to 200 feet to safely      anchor. Alternatively, other ocean vessels are able to anchor      at Fat Hogs Bay on the east side of Buck Island, the original      port of entry to the BVI for hundreds of years.A helipad is      available on the island for guests arriving by private      helicopters. Transport options to Buck Island are flexible      and can be catered to your preference and convenience.    <\/p>\n<p>      Sitting just off the south-east of Tortola along the Sir      Francis Drake Channel, 43-acre Buck Island is the most      luxurious, exclusive freehold private island estate in all of      the Caribbean. Its breath-taking terrain consists in vertical      cliffs and soft white sand beaches perfect for exploring and      admiring. With lavish accommodations both spacious and      meticulously designed, the residence  host to royalty and      dignitaries  houses upwards of 20 occupants, providing a      variety of unique spaces for people to converge.    <\/p>\n<p>      Collectively, the island residence has seven suites that can      host upwards of fourteen people:The Main House has 2 bedroom      suites that can accommodate up to 4. The Master Suite      includes 1 bedroom with 2 large porches, a study with      attached conference room, and a drawing room with porch.The      Two-Bedroom suite has a kitchen, sitting and dining area on      the upper level, and the garage, wine cellar, and staff      office.The Two Guest Cottages accompany the infinity edge      pool that overlooks the Sir Francis Drake Channel.    <\/p>\n<p>      The Beach and Boat Houses are centered on the islands      private, white sand beach. The Beach house includes a      barbeque area and kitchen building with an external dining      space. The Boat House is stocked with a variety of      recreational equipment.    <\/p>\n<p>      1000 feet from Tortola, Buck Island allows the most direct      boat transportation from Tortola of any island in the BVI.      Beef Island Airport (EIS), Tortola is a stones throw away,      serving commercial flights from San Juan-Puerto Rico (SJU),      St Thomas-USVI (STT), St Martin\/St Maarten (SXM), and Antigua      (ANU), as well as private jets. Upon arrival, the local      island transportation and yacht can take you from the airport      to Buck Island in minutes.    <\/p>\n<p>      The Main House has two king-sized suites: Cooper and Ginger      Island Rooms. Each has a private bathroom with open-air      showers, sitting areas and balconies that overlook the ocean.      The top level of the house has a tower leading to the Theatre      Room, whose wrap-around circular balcony captures 360-degree      views of the island. The kitchen is equipped with everything      a chef would need, including a large freezer, refrigerator,      ice-maker, gas range, ovens, microwave and a large island.      The bar area has a large refrigerator, wine fridge, sink, bar      wear and state commercial espresso maker. The dining room      seats 14. Other areas include a large family room, 4      half-baths, a dinette area, a computer\/library room, a      gallery, a butlers pantry, and laundry facilities. Beneath      the main house is a workout\/spa room with beautiful views.    <\/p>\n<p>      The Master Villa is a detached two story villa, adjacent to      the main house. Major features include a bathroom with double      sinks and an open-air shower, a King bedroom on 2nd floor, a      balcony with a 180 degree view, a sitting area, and a large      downstairs study and conference room.    <\/p>\n<p>      The Two-Bedroom Suite includes two wonderfully private      garden-view villas, adjoined by an interior wall. These      villas are each accessed by private entry from the courtyard      and are elevated to allow for an appreciation of the      surrounding topography and partial ocean views. Sharing a      kitchen and dining room area, these lodgings are a great for      families with children.    <\/p>\n<p>      The Two Guest Cottages both allow private entry from      courtyard. Each of the cottages has a King size bed, a full      bathroom with an open air shower, amazing views and a private      balcony.    <\/p>\n<p>      Located on the main island of Tortola, one-minute by boat      from Buck Island, are the Bar Bay House and Annex Staff      Quarters, which can accommodate up to six people. These      accommodations are generally used to house staff (pilot\/crew,      security, personal assistants, etc.);    <\/p>\n<p>      The Bar Bay House is a privately-gated home site with three      bedrooms and three bathrooms. Its main level includes a      family room with a large screen TV, a kitchen and a sunroom      with a large dining area. Upstairs are two bedrooms, each      with a private bathroom and views of Bar Bay. These two rooms      are adjoined by a large balcony and sitting area. The third      bedroom is on the main level. >    <\/p>\n<p>      The Annex Staff Quarters feature four bedrooms, two baths,      laundry and storage, two kitchens, a dining room, and two      living rooms, one with an open balcony.    <\/p>\n<p>      The Beach House features a Kitchen, 2 Toilets, 4 Showers, a      Barbeque, and a Lounging and Dining Area.The Boat House is      stocked with kayaks, lazer sail boats, dinghies, land &      water recreational equipment, snorkel gear, life      jackets\/vests, and other water sports equipment.    <\/p>\n<p>      The Infinity pool is very large and overlooks the Sir Francis      Drake Channel. The Pool Side Gazebo features a Kitchen,      Barbeque, and Dining Area under a Covered Patio. There are      teak lounge chairs and outdoor furniture around the pool.      There are several areas throughout the property that have      covered and uncovered sitting areas.    <\/p>\n<p>      The island comprises approximately 43 acres of land, rising      to a maximum height of 140 feet above sea-level at the      southern-most point. The southern hill has vertical cliffs      facing the Sir Francis Drake Channel varying in height from      30 - 100 feet. A natural rock formation just off the coast      has created a protected sea pool with a natural coral      bottom.On the island you will find a wide variety of thriving      flora such as cactuses and wild flowers, as well as a range      of land and sea birds including hawks, cranes, herons and      hummingbirds. Even more abundant are the beautiful coral      reefs and marine life that populate the surrounding waters.    <\/p>\n<p>      Indeed, the BVI has few competitors when it comes to water      activities of any kind - gentle trade winds and peaceful      waters have made it one of the world's premier sailing      destinations, and unlike in many parts of the Caribbean,      sailors can island-hop without worries of constantly having      to clear Customs. Breathtaking scenery including high,      emerald-green hillsides, unusual rock formations such as      Virgin Gorda, and miles of powder sand beaches all provide      the perfect environment in which to enjoy oneself.    <\/p>\n<p>      For Mega Yachts, Buck Island has a protected bay (Bar Bay) on      the west side, allowing yachts up to 200 feet to safely      anchor. Alternatively, other ocean vessels are able to anchor      at Fat Hogs Bay on the east side of Buck Island, the original      port of entry to the BVI for hundreds of years.A helipad is      available on the island for guests arriving by private      helicopters. Transport options to Buck Island are flexible      and can be catered to your preference and convenience.    <\/p>\n<p><!-- Auto Generated --><\/p>\n<p>The rest is here: <\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/privateislandsonline.com\/islands\/buck-island\" title=\"Buck Island - British Virgin Islands , Caribbean - Private ...\">Buck Island - British Virgin Islands , Caribbean - Private ...<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> Buck Island Sitting just off the south-east of Tortola along the Sir Francis Drake Channel, 43-acre Buck Island is the most luxurious, exclusive freehold private island estate in all of the Caribbean.  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.euvolution.com\/prometheism-transhumanism-posthumanism\/private-islands\/buck-island-british-virgin-islands-caribbean-private\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[187811],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-198149","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-private-islands"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.euvolution.com\/prometheism-transhumanism-posthumanism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/198149"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.euvolution.com\/prometheism-transhumanism-posthumanism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.euvolution.com\/prometheism-transhumanism-posthumanism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.euvolution.com\/prometheism-transhumanism-posthumanism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.euvolution.com\/prometheism-transhumanism-posthumanism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=198149"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.euvolution.com\/prometheism-transhumanism-posthumanism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/198149\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.euvolution.com\/prometheism-transhumanism-posthumanism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=198149"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.euvolution.com\/prometheism-transhumanism-posthumanism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=198149"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.euvolution.com\/prometheism-transhumanism-posthumanism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=198149"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}