Holiday Type / Luxury Travel: All-time Favourites 2017 - Caribbean Islands

An oasis of relaxation and tranquillity seductively positioned on its own eighteen acre peninsula. Cottages and suites, decorated in a casually elegant Caribbean style with bold splashes of colour, are scattered amongst lush gardens vibrant with bougainvillaea, hibiscus and palm trees. The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with satellite TV, iPod dock, ceiling fan and minibar and feature custom-made furniture inspired by luggage chests of bygone explorers; many have their own private swimming pools and expansive outdoor terraces. The resort’s ...

The largest private island in the British Virgin Islands, this is a paradise of tropical vegetation, beautiful beaches and secluded bays. With the crystal clear waters of the British Virgin Islands just a toe-dip away from most rooms, guests can truly kick-back and relax with over 1,800 acres of private beach to explore. The spacious rooms lie either close to the pool or along spectacular Deadman’s Bay beach. In-room features include air conditioning, CD players, minibars, coffee-makers and patios or balconies. Three beautifully furnished priva...

Perched atop a panoramic bluff overlooking the Caribbean Sea and stretching down towards the soft, pristine white sands of Meads Bay and Turtle Cove is the setting for this luxurious private retreat. Contemporary, spacious guest rooms offer garden or ocean views feature an expansive terrace with hammock loungers whilst the suites boast private outdoor terraces with sweeping ocean views just step from the beach. Dining centres around The Restaurant at Malliouhana, where the seasonal menu is inspired by Caribbean and Mediterranean flavours as wel...

A beguiling beachside sanctuary whose raison d’être is personal service and whose setting amidst the extensive flower-filled lawns is totally conducive to relaxation. This Caribbean classic raises the bar when it comes to tailor-made services – carried out with all the charm and friendly efficiency that you would expect from a true family-run hotel. Thirty spacious suites – some with their own private pools – form a horseshoe shape leading down to a natural sandy cove. Choose from Junior Suites with spacious sitting areas to Suites with a loung...

Visited twice by The Princess Royal, but you don’t have to be a royal to be treated like one at the superb Spice Island Beach Resort. This award-winning and critically acclaimed resort is owned and operated by Sir Royston Hopkin and his family, and it sets the bar for luxury accommodation on Grenada. With excellent service, every guest is made to feel part of the family. Location is also a major draw; the 64 ultra-stylish suites are dotted throughout the resort’s fragrant gardens or seductively positioned right on the edge of the magnificent Gr...