We owned gorgeous TS units at the Towers and used them every year for about thirty years so of course we were devastated when they were damaged by Irma and then financially ruined by the owner and management.

We couldn’t believe the way they treated us but fortunately, we had already discovered the Beachside Villas and the Mascarin family and their brand of ‘Friendly Island’ hospitality.

Every trip back, and there have been quite a few to date even if we don’t have the longevity factor so many have staying there, we discover how it is to be treated by someone who really cares about what they’re running.

From the reservation process - dates, rooms and even special needs, to the way they care for and constantly update their property, we appreciate all they do to make things work. Every trip we find something they’ve improved or upgraded and in the unlikely event you have any kind of problem, they’re right there to see it’s resolved ASAP. And this trip is no exception.

It’s too bad all the island properties aren’t as proactive but I guess that’s life, right?