The British Virgin Islands may be nearly 2,000 miles from New Hampshire, but John Lynch knew the trip to Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands was worth the trip. The Granite State’s former governor, who served from 2005 to 2013, is selling his stunning island home, “Bella Beach Villa at Oil Nut Bay,” for $15,900,000.

The Wall Street Journal, which broke the story on July 17th, reported that Lynch and his wife, retired pediatrician Dr. Susan Lynch, listed their home because they want to travel. “I have mixed feelings about selling, but we don’t use it as much as we could,” Lynch told the Journal.

Measuring 6,000 square feet, the six-bed, 6.5-bath mansion, which is being sold furnished, is the picture of tropical luxury. Tucked on about a half acre on a cul-de-sac, the home is surrounded by lush foliage and meticulous landscaping, all with a prime location on the oceanfront.

Boasting a Balinese influence, the home features a single-level floor plan. Upon entrance from the long wooden walkway, you’ll find a welcoming kitchen with a breakfast bar and a dining space that measures 328 square feet in all. Under beautiful vaulted wood ceilings, it opens directly into the great room, which measures 547 square feet. It offers the ultimate gathering space with a fun nautical theme and a wall of doors that open to the patio overlooking the infinity pool.

The single-level living is a great feature, particularly when one has one children, said Roz Colthart, real estate director of Oil Nut Bay, who has the listing. “They’ve got their children, and they’ve got their grandchildren. They’ve got little toddlers in the family.”

The right wing of the home features the primary bedroom suite, which measures 343 square feet. It also embraces the same indoor/outdoor aesthetic as the rest of the home, boasting easy access to a patio of its own through sliding glass doors and a spacious stone outdoor shower. The 243-square-foot en-suite bath is expansive and provides access to a pair of walk-in closets.

This side of the home features three other suites — all are accessible from the outside and have outdoor showers.

The opposite wing of the home is similar to the right, boasting a second primary suite and another bedroom suite. However, this side also features an additional kitchen, a laundry room, a 161-square-foot fitness room, a garage, and a 158-square-foot storage space.

As you’d expect, the stunning view is one of the most coveted aspects of the home. Colthart said the view includes a look at Richard Branson’s Necker Island in the distance, as well as Eustatia Island, which belongs to Larry Page, one of the founders of Google.

“It is kind of referred to as the ‘billionaires’ playground.’ In property it’s location, location, location,” Colthart said. “I honestly think that locations for tropical homes do not get better than this.”

And talk about unique views: There are flamingos in the salt pond just off the property.

“You get that burst of pink when you walk by,” Colthart said.

Or ride by. The home comes with two golf carts, The Boston Globe reported on Wednesday.

See inside the home:

Union City Mayor Brian P. Stack will not support freshman Assemblyman Julio Marenco (D-West New York) for re-election next year in Hudson County’s 33rd district as part of a rapidly escalating fight with North Bergen Mayor Nicholas Sacco.

Marenco faces a tough battle for a second term in the legislature without the support of Stack, who is also the state senator from the same district.

Two sources with direct knowledge of Stack’s plans confirmed that Marenco is a non-starter for Stack in 2025.

When a new legislative map was approved in 2022, Stack and Sacco found themselves in the same legislative district.  A week later, Sacco announced that he would not seek re-election after 30 years in the Senate and endorsed Stack.  The relationship between the two, never good, has bottomed out over the last year.

Part of the redistricting deal was that Marenco, a North Bergen commissioner and longtime Sacco running mate, would get one of the Assembly seats. The other went to West New York Stacks’ choice, West New York Mayor Gabriel Rodriguez; Rodriguez knocked out six-term incumbent Angelica Jimenez (D-West New York), a Sacco ally.  Marenco replaced Assemblyman Pedro Mejia (D-Secaucus).

One possible challenger to Marenco is Larry Wainstein, a businessman and fierce Sacco critic whose parents were born in South America.

Wainstein has run against Sacco in North Bergen three times, each with essentially the same result each time: a 65%-35% loss in 2015, a 68%-32% loss in 2019, and now an even bigger 71%-29% loss last year.   But Wainstein can pump serious money into his campaign – he loaned $600,000 to his 2023 campaign – and could win a third of the vote in North Bergen, along with Stack’s ability to deliver massive pluralities in Union City, West New York, and Weehawken.

Still, Stack won’t be on the ballot next year, so his running mates won’t have the benefit of his direct coattails.

Marenco was listed as one of four Hudson County assemblymembers who would run using Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop’s slogan next year; Stack, Hudson County Executive/Democratic County Chairman Craig Guy, West New York Mayor Albio Sires, and Weehawken Mayor Richard Turner have announced their intention to back Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-Wyckoff) for governor if he runs in 2025.

The National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory at 4:09 p.m. on Friday in effect until 8 p.m. for Berks, Lehigh, Northampton and Bucks counties.

“Heat index values up to 100 degrees,” says the weather service. “Showers and thunderstorms have brought relief from the excessive heat to many areas.”

“Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses,” explains the weather service.

Hot weather safety: Weather service tips for staying safe and healthy

• Stay hydrated: Make sure to drink plenty of fluids.
• Seek cool shelter: Opt for an air-conditioned room to stay comfortable.
• Avoid sun exposure: Avoid direct sun exposure, protect yourself and check on vulnerable relatives and neighbors.
• Child and pet safety: Never forget to safeguard young children and pets by not leaving them unattended in vehicles, especially during scorching weather when car interiors can become life-threateningly hot.
• Caution outdoors: Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside.
• Optimal timing: If possible, move strenuous activities to early morning or evening for more favorable conditions.
• Recognize heat-related issues: Educate yourself about the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
• Dress comfortably: Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing to stay comfortable.

Additional tips for outdoor workers:

• The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas for outdoor workers.
• If someone succumbs to the heat, promptly relocate them to a cool, shaded location.
• In emergency situations, dial 911 for immediate assistance.

These NWS heat safety directives are essential for safeguarding your well-being when facing high temperatures. Stay well-informed and take the necessary precautions to shield yourself and others from the potential hazards of extreme heat.

Advance Local Weather Alerts is a service provided by United Robots, which uses machine learning to compile the latest data from the National Weather Service.