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TOP RENTAL AGENCIES

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Representing Villas
Throughout the Caribbean Villas Caribe Eliminates surprises with 360-degree virtual tours, available on-line, of its 1,100 properties, including those on Jamaica, Barbados, and Virgin Gorda. 800/645-7498; www.villascaribe.com. Wimco A rental powerhouse, 21 years in the business, with a toehold on 12 Caribbean islands and in Europe. 800/932-3222; www.wimco.com. Caribbean Way A Montreal-based villa rental company with 900 properties on 23 islands and a notably easy-to-use Web site. 877/953-7400; www.caribbeanway.com. Villas of the World Represents 3,000 luxury houses worldwide (including Mick Jagger's place on Mustique); it has a separate office on Anguilla. 888/728-4552; www.villasoftheworld.com.

On-Island Specialists
Seaview Vacation Homes A St. John–only firm with 16 rentals. 888/625-2963; www.seaviewhomes.com. Villas by Linda Smith Its 54 well-vetted Jamaican houses are favorites with the hosts of The View: Meredith Vieira and family are repeat customers; Star Jones celebrated her 40th birthday in the Silent Waters compound. 301/229-4300; www.jamaicavillas.com. McLaughlin Anderson A St. Thomas–based outfit with villas of all sizes and sorts on the U.S. and British Virgin Islands, including St. John and Virgin Gorda. 800/537-6246; www.mclaughlinanderson.com. Sanctuare For queries and reservations on Necker Island, a full private spread. 800/557-4255; www.sanctuare.com.

Need More Guidance?
Travel agent Anne Scully at McCabe Bremer Travel (800/747-8401; www.mccabebremer.com) in McLean, Virginia, is a Caribbean-villa expert.

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