Get Out Of The Cold at These 5 Luxury Resorts In The Caribbean

By Everett Potter , From Forbes

Jade Mountain
Much of the United States has been incredibly cold for the past few weeks, leading many to wonder how they can face at least two more months of this freeze and thaw existence. Well, the sage advice is to get out of town now. Here are five intimate places in the Caribbean that can be guaranteed to pour on the heat in a setting of tropical beauty and dedicated pampering. All of them weathered hurricane season, so it’s time to fire up the Gulfstream and go.

Jade Mountain, St. Lucia

For those for whom nothing but butler service, incredible design and amazing views will do, Jade Mountain is the Caribbean go-to destination. A perennial pick for the best property in the islands, the suites have a bedroom, living room and private infinity edge pool that seem to hover in space, with jaw dropping views of the Piton Mountains and the Caribbean. The suites are each individually designed and each suite and pool is uniquely different in layout and shape, ranging from 400 to over 900 sq. feet. There are no telephones, radios, or televisions. Each suite has a unique bell pull cord to summon a dedicated room service and housekeeping team 24 hours a day. From $1,680 per room, per night, including breakfast and dinner.

The Meridian Club

The Meridian Club, Turks & Caicos

Want to splash in the gin-clear waters of the Turks? This luxury resort on the private island of Pine Cay has finally re-opened its doors after extensive renovations. Situated on one of dreamiest beaches in the Caribbean, The Meridian Club prides itself on “barefoot luxury.” You get around the island is by electric golf cart, bicycle or on foot. The Meridian Club has just 14 guest residences: 2 private cottages and 12 beachfront suites. The beachfront suites have landscaped outdoor showers and direct beach views and privacy. What to do? Enjoy some of the most stellar snorkeling and diving in the islands Rates from $1,225, per room per night, which include taxi/boat transfers, all meals and most activities.

The House

The House, St. James, Barbados

There are better known and far pricier places on Barbados, but The House seems to hit the sweet spot. Situated on the island’s west coast, The House is a newly renovated adults-only resort with 34 suites, all of them with ocean views. It’s the kind of place where champagne breakfast and afternoon tea are de rigeur, as is a complimentary jet lag massage upon arrival. The resort has a free form pool and a new spa, as well as 24/7 service. Rates from $512 per room, per night, including champagne breakfast, afternoon tea, and complimentary water sports.

Casa Solana at Cayo Espanto

Cayo Espanto, Belize

Cayo Espanto is a private island three miles off the coast of Belize. It has one and two bedroom beachfront villas, as well as an over-water bungalow. Private butlers and personal chefs make each visitor feel as though it is their own private island (all seven villas can be rented to sleep a total of up to 18 guests). Apart from lolling about in the tranquil waters, Cayo Espanto can arrange scuba diving and private snorkeling charters, Mayan Ruin tours or a private beach picnic. From $1,495 per villa, per night, all inclusive.

GoldenEye

Goldeneye, Jamaica

GoldenEye was the Jamaican home of writer Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond. When Island Records owner Chris Blackwell acquired the property in the 1970’s, it attracted the rock and roll set. It was here that Sting wrote “Every Breath You Take” and Bono wrote the theme song to the GoldenEye film. The Oracabessa property became a haven for writers, musicians and entertainers, and the demand for renting the original Fleming Villa, which can sleep up to 10 guests, was so great that Blackwell added other cottages. It’s the ultimate in laid-back Jamaican vibe, with a couple of dining options, like Bamboo Bar, where the floor is the beach and rum is the drink of choice. Casual but still chic, it’s a 52 acre property that distills the very best of the islands. From $635 per room per night, based on double occupancy, including daily breakfast.

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