Premier Recommends: Caribbean Resorts That Turn Your Holiday into a Dream Escape

Plan your perfect island break with our curated selection of Caribbean resorts—where luxury, warmth, and effortless holiday magic come together.

Nothing sets the holiday mood quite like a Caribbean escape filled with sunshine, calm seas and powdery sand. With crystal-clear waters, warm island breezes and beaches that look straight out of a dream, this season is all about sinking your toes into soft white sand and unwinding in places that feel worlds away. 

Whether you are craving a private-island escape or a beachfront suite made for sunrise views, these Caribbean stays bring the ultimate holiday mood to life. Pack your beach bag… paradise is just a flight away!

1. Jade Mountain — Saint Lucia

Open-air sanctuaries overlooking the Pitons

Jade Mountain sits high above Saint Lucia’s emerald coastline, offering sweeping views of the UNESCO-listed Pitons from private infinity pools. Each suite opens to the Caribbean Sea with no Fourth Wall — a signature design that gives you uninterrupted scenery from sunrise to sunset. The resort’s personalised butler service and farm-to-table dining elevate the experience, making it one of the region’s most iconic hillside escapes.

2. The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort — Bahamas

Timeless beachfront elegance on Paradise Island

Set along a flawless stretch of white sand, The Ocean Club blends refined Caribbean charm with serene oceanfront living. Guests can wander through Versailles-style gardens, relax by calm turquoise water, or enjoy discreet, attentive service throughout their stay. Its beachfront villas offer some of the most impressive sea views in the Bahamas, making it a favourite for travellers seeking exclusivity and standout hospitality.

3. Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort — Saint Lucia

A tropical retreat tucked between the twin Pitons

Located on one of the Caribbean’s most dramatic beaches, Sugar Beach is surrounded by rainforest and volcanic peaks. The resort’s cottages and villas come with private plunge pools and direct beach access, and its powder-soft white sand is one of the few in the region imported specially to create a pristine shoreline. With exceptional spa treatments and calm, clear waters perfect for swimming, it feels like a private pocket of paradise.

4. Palm Island Resort —The Grenadines

A private-island escape with endless turquoise views

Accessible only by boat, Palm Island feels wonderfully remote. The island features five beaches, miles of walking trails, and clear, shallow water perfect for snorkelling and paddle boarding. Guests stay in beachfront rooms or chic island villas, and the intimate scale of the resort means service feels warm, familiar, and genuinely personal — a rare highlight in the Caribbean.

5. Round Hill Hotel and Villas — Jamaica

Classic island charm on a private hillside

Round Hill is one of Jamaica’s most beloved resorts, offering elegant villas designed by Ralph Lauren and panoramic views over Montego Bay. Guests enjoy personalised villa staff, lush tropical gardens, and a calm private beach perfect for laid-back days. The resort’s long-standing heritage and impeccable hospitality make it a standout choice for travellers wanting an authentic yet elevated Jamaican experience.

 

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