Seek out a secluded spot along a golden ribbon of sand, feel the crystal-clear waters lapping at your toes and the afternoon sun softly kissing your face. A tranquil holiday by the sea offers nourishment for the mind, body and soul.
FAIRMONT ROYAL PAVILION, BARBADOS
Fairmont Royal Pavilion is the envy of its west coast neighbours; this is the only hotel in Barbados set directly on a beach, built several decades ago before stricter building regulations were introduced. It’s a truly iconic Bajan hotel, and it just gets better every year. Before you’ve even arrived, you’re treated like royalty as you’re whisked through Barbados airport with a VIP fast-track service. Everything is geared towards making the most of the fabulous setting.
All 72 rooms and suites have a sea view, whether you choose one of the recently-refurbished Luxury Oceanfront Rooms, with their glass-fronted balconies, or the ground floor Beachfront Suites, which open onto a large private terrace. The Palm Terrace and Taboras restaurants both overlook the ocean, while the casual Beach Club is right on the sand. The sunsets here are magical, and the weekly manager’s cocktail party on the Taboras terrace is always a special occasion, as is the decadent afternoon tea.
There are a host of complimentary watersports on offer, including sailing, paddleboarding and kayaking, and you can swim straight off the beach to a spot where turtles often gather. The hotel also has a lovely pool area, two tennis courts and an activity programme for kids and teens, freeing up parents to enjoy an in-room spa treatment or simply relax on the beach.
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YOUNG ISLAND, ST VINCENT & THE GRENADINES
Prepare to fall in love with this charming little private island, just a few minutes by boat from mainland St Vincent. Young Island evokes the Caribbean of old, with 29 rustic rooms and suites set amongst 13 acres of tropical gardens.
Accommodation is either on a hillside with a sea view or down by the beach, just steps from the sand. Upgrade to a Luxury Suite and you’ll have your own private plunge pool; alternatively enjoy swimming in the hotel’s main pool or the Caribbean Sea, with the swim-up Coconut Bar anchored offshore and ready to mix you up a fiery rum punch.
Other facilities include a tennis court, spa and complimentary non-motorised watersports, and the all-inclusive package offers great value for money.
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FOUR SEASONS RESORT NEVIS
Four Seasons Resort Nevis sits at the northern end of Pinney’s Beach, a three-mile stretch of sand on the sheltered west coast of Nevis. It’s the best beach on the island - what else do you expect from Four Seasons? - and a recent refurbishment puts the sublime location front and centre. There are three beachfront pools, one for adults only, and the new On the Dune restaurant and bar is a fantastic casual option right on the sand.
For an extra special day at the beach, hire a plush cabana complete with mini bar, entertainment centre and butler service. The resort boasts fantastic sporting facilities, including one of the best golf courses in the Caribbean, and accommodation ranges from spacious suites to lavish seven-bedroom villas.
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PARK HYATT ST KITTS
The arrival of the Park Hyatt brand in the Caribbean brings a new level of luxury to St Kitts. The resort is in a gorgeous location on quiet little Banana Bay, part of the exclusive Christophe Harbour development. The style is contemporary and Scandi-inspired, but still with nods to the island’s heritage, as exemplified by the stone arches that echo the architecture of the UNESCO-listed Brimstone Hill fort. Many of the stylish suites have a private pool and sundeck with fabulous views across to neighbouring Nevis, and there are also two resort pools - one for adults and one geared towards families.
Foodies will find plenty to sate their appetite, with three fantastic restaurants. We particularly like the ‘ocean-to-table’ cuisine at Fisherman’s Village, and the tempting options at the adults-only Stone Barn include a vegan tasting menu with wine pairing. Other reasons to tear yourself away from your sun lounger include the superb Miraval Life in Balance Spa, with nine treatment rooms and classes in yoga and meditation.
The Island Fort by Camp Hyatt Children’s Club keeps youngsters aged 3-12 yrs entertained while you’re enjoying your massage, and nearby attractions include hiking trails, motorised watersports and golf.
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COCO BODHU HITHI, MALDIVES
There is a real wow factor to Coco Bodu Hithi, an intimate private island resort where coconut trees sway in the breeze and the white sands are lapped by crystal clear turquoise waters. Your thatched-roof villa comes with its own plunge pool, whether you opt to stay on the beach or on stilts above the lagoon. Upgrade to an exclusive Coco Residence for additional benefits including butler service, daily yoga and complimentary cocktails and canapés every evening.
Explore stunning coral reefs where manta rays glide through the water, and try your hand at watersports including sailing, windsurfing and waterskiing. There’s also a fabulous spa, large infinity pool, tennis court and five different restaurants.
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COYABA BEACH RESORT, GRENADA
You simply won’t find a better place to build a hotel than this, at the heart of Grenada’s famous Grand Anse Beach. This stunning arc of white sand stretches for two miles, perfect for an early morning walk before breakfast. Coyaba’s 80 rooms are housed in low-rise blocks, set amongst impeccably-maintained gardens. Guests are drawn back year after year by the peaceful ambience and friendly staff, and the hotel is particularly popular with Brits.
The PADI dive centre offers courses for beginners, along with thrilling wreck and reef dives for more experienced divers. There are also two restaurants, watersports from the beach, a tennis court, large swimming pool and a small selection of spa and beauty treatments.
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