Montserrat has faced an uphill climb due to circumstances out of its control, namely the reasonably recent volcanic eruptions that drove many tourists away from the Caribbean island and left it with a false image of being a territory that has yet to recover from the aftermath caused by the Soufriere Hills.

In fact, Montserrat is one of the Caribbean’s best kept secrets nowadays.  It’s not on the scale of one of its larger siblings like St. Maarten but the island continues to make inroads in its future, unveiling a brand new airport four years ago and bolstering its various housing developments, all of which have contributed to Montserrat’s Caribbean island real estate appeal.

Caribbean tourism has been among the region’s top draws, besides the appeal of owning vacation villas.  Montserrat has also made strides in this area, creating a cutting edge cultural center along with golf courses, a marina and resorts that maintain the Caribbean’s strict attention to environmental friendliness.

One of Montserrat’s most ambitious impending projects is Little Bay, a town which, when complete will function as Montserrat’s capital featuring lots of shopping, a museum, multiple hotels and Caribbean luxury real estate like condominiums and Caribbean villas.  In fact, many suggest Montserrat may be one of the best investment opportunities in the Caribbean as it progresses further into its development.

Even as the demand for a Caribbean home in Monsterrat rises, it still holds true to its long held traditions and customs that are also a major factor in Caribbean travel and tourism. As more people discover what this small but diverse island is all about, Montserrat will finally be able to rid itself of the undeserved image it still carries and become as popular as some of its fellow island brethren like Saba, Dominica and St. Lucia.