Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The Caribbean consists of almost 7,000 different islands and reefs. The region is known for its warm, turquoise water and friendly, laid-back people. Each island has its own personality and charm. Some islands have a reputation for being quieter, appealing to vacationers who want peace and privacy.
The Petit St. Vincent Resort is truly a secluded Caribbean vacation destination. It is about 40 miles south of St.Vincent in the Grenadines island chain. It is 115 acres surrounded by beautiful white sand beaches. It is very private with no airport, no formal check in, and no room keys. If you really want to disconnect from your busy life, this is the spot as there are no televisions or telephones in the cottages. Available activities include scuba and snorkeling, sailing, yoga, windsurfing, and sea kayaking. Expect to pay for the seclusion as rooms start at $700 per night.
Petit St. Vincent Resort
Reservation Office
P.O. Box 841338
Pembroke Pines, FL 33084
954-963-7401
Cap Juluca is located along the secluded crescent of Maundays Bay on the island of Anguilla. It is a secluded resort that offers the high-end amenities some vacationers seek such as: Stearns and Foster beds, 40-inch flat screen televisions with DVD players, Bose stereos with iPod docking stations, and free wireless Internet. The adjoining golf course is listed by Golfweek magazine as one of the 2011 Best Courses in the Caribbean & Mexico. There are five restaurants within the resort. Rooms start at about $500 for a single room during the off season to over $1,500 for a junior suite during the busy season.
Cap Juluca
Maundays Bay, AI-2640
Anguilla, British West Indies
888-858-5822
Jumby Bay is set on a 300-acre private island just off the coast of Antigua. The stunning lush landscape and white sand beaches are ideal for people who love to be outdoors. Don't expect to be overrun with crowds as there are only 40 suites and 11 two-bedroom villas, each with a private plunge pool. Its unique activities include croquet, tennis, an island-inspired massage, culinary class or even a gourmet beach picnic. Room rates at this elegant resort start at $1,400 up to more than $3,000 a day.
Jumby Bay
P.O. Box 243
St. John's, Antigua, West Indies
268-462-6000
jumbybayresort.com/
The One & Only Ocean Club in the Bahamas was originally an estate called Shangri-la. The 52-room resort was the setting for several scenes in the James Bond movie Casino Royale -- both the original and the remake. Activities include pool, casino, tennis courts, 18-hole golf course, a spa, and a fitness center. There are 105 rooms, suites and villas available with room rates starting at around $500 per night.
One & Only Ocean Club
One Casino Drive
Paradise Island, Bahamas
954-809-2150