Rosewood Resorts

The Rosewood Tradition of Excellence. It defines every aspect of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. The moment guests set foot in Rosewood’s distinctive properties, they enter a private world of rare and refined beauty. And, at the heart of each, is Rosewood’s unfaltering dedication to uncompromising quality and exemplary personal service. Peruse Rosewood’s Caribbean offerings and experience the world of luxury…

Little Dix Bay (Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands)

                                                                                  Just beyond a colorful barrier reef, lapped by gentle blue waters on a softly curving crescent beach, lies Little Dix Bay - a truly authentic destination, tamed for sophisticated tastes. The timeless boutique resort on the island of Virgin Gorda offers tranquility found nowhere else in the Caribbean. Little Dix rewards its discerning guests with an instantaneous retreat from their fast-paced lives. In the absence of the commercialism, Little Dix connects one to the surroundings.

Jumby Bay (Antigua, West Indies)

Set on a 300-acre private island, Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort casts a spell of serene enchantment. Nestled two miles off the coast of Antigua, the exclusive resort is noted for its landscape lush with rare tropical flowers, stately palm trees and abundant foliage. A naturalist's haven, the island features three superb, white sand beaches. Jumby Bay, a secluded hideaway accessible only by boat, is known worldwide for providing discerning travelers with world-class service and distinguished amenities.

From $750 night pp – includes all meals, drinks, non-motorized sports, gratuity and tax.

Caneel Bay (Cruz Bay, St. John)

Caneel Bay invites you to 'disconnect' in pristine natural surroundings and low-key luxury. The exclusive resort, nestled within the Virgin Islands National Park on St. John, remains faithful to the vision of founder Laurance Rockefeller and his reverence for the environment. Seven secluded white sand beaches border 170 lush acres where Caneel's accommodations have been artfully built to blend into the landscape. A true escape, the resort remains purposefully absent of modern glitz, digital distractions and the furious pace of the world at home.

From $350 night pp – includes all meals, drinks, non-motorized sports, gratuity and tax.

Classic Custom Vacations

The Classic Difference. A Classic Vacation begins with destination experts, who build unique and memorable vacations based on your travel preferences. Classic offers customers exceptional rates on first-class and coach airfare, premium hotels and rooms with the best views, no-hassle transfers, and tours and attractions that make a vacation unforgettable.

Galley Bay (Antigua)

                                                                                 This secluded resort has 70 rooms that rest on a three-quarter-mile Caribbean white sandy beach. The beachfront rooms have patios or terraces directly on the beach, and the cottages have private plunge pools overlooking a bird sanctuary. Sunbathe beside a large rock-waterfall pool, feed land turtles, or enjoy the water sports and fine dining.

Peter Island Resort (British Virgin Islands)

                                                                                     A 30-minute boat trip from Tortola, this 52-room resort on private 1,800-acre Peter Island features five distinctive sandy beaches. Guestrooms and suites supply privacy and tropical ambience. Suites have two-person jetted tubs and showers. The resort’s boats transfer guests to snorkeling and diving sites and to neighboring islands for shopping and sightseeing

Nisbet Plantation Beach Club (St. Kitts & Nevis)

                                                                                   No televisions or radios disturb the peace at this resort with guest cottages set on 30 green acres of Nevis’ north shore. The 36 guestrooms feature patios or balconies, ceiling fans, fresh flowers, refrigerators, coffee makers, and English Toiletries. The resort borders a coral-sand beach and has a fine restaurant housed in the former sugar plantation’s 1778 Great House.

Cotton House (St. Vincent & The Grenadines)

This gracious colonial retreat on a lush, private island is nestled between two bays on the north shore of Mustique. This exclusive resort is a tranquil retreat with impeccable service. Guestrooms and suites are distributed among several homes and cottages, some with private plunge pools and butler service. A beach on the Caribbean, another on the Atlantic, and a secluded outdoor pool underscore the private-island ambience.

Raffles Resort Canouan Island (St. Vincent & The Grenadines)

                                                                                       Located on Canouan Island, this 300-acre resort is set on a private estate with three sandy beaches. 156 rooms and suites feature bathrobes and slippers, fresh flowers, and twice-daily maid service. Each room comes with a golf cart for enjoying the 18-hole Jim Fazio golf course.

Palm Island Resort (St. Vincent & The Grenadines)

                                                                                 This resort is set on its own private island hideaway in the strand of isles that are St. Vincent & The Grenadines. The 40 guestrooms are free from the intrusion of TVs and phones and offer custom-designed bamboo furniture, luxurious linens, and a balcony or patio. Enjoy premium cocktails, a freeform swimming pool, and tennis courts.

Caneel Bay (U.S. Virgin Islands)

                                                                                  Set within the Virgin Islands National Park on St. John, the resort features seven powder-white beaches on a secluded 170-acre peninsula. Instead of televisions, radios, or telephones, 166 rooms provide tranquil views of lush gardens and azure blue seas. Caribbean specialties are served at a restaurant atop the ruins of an 18th-century sugar mill, and casual fare is served beachside.

2006 World’s Greatest Hotels, Resorts, and Spas

Travel+Leisure’s results of their most recent World’s Best Awards readers’ survey, which ranks the top hotels based on the consistent level of quality in categories that include accommodations and service, great location, and outstanding cost/value ratio.

Round Hill (Montego Bay, Jamaica)

Thanks to fashion designer Ralph Lauren, the hotel at iconic Round Hill has a fresh new look: white stone floors, whitewashed walls, four-poster bamboo beds stained a dark mahogany, and bright splashes of blue and pink. In addition, 27 privately owned villas are scattered throughout the former 110-acre pineapple and coconut plantations, and are available to rent when their owners are off-island. Price includes personal maid, cook, and gardener.

Casa Colonial Beach & Spa (Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic)

The absence of pink walls and plastic furniture isn’t the only refreshing thing that sets Casa Colonial apart from other hotels in the Dominican Republic. Once guests settle in one of the 50 suites, they can visit the low-density beach, one of the two restaurants, the rooftop infinity pool (with Atlantic Views), or the 12,000-square-foot spa, which offers beachside Pilates and yoga classes.

                      From $260 night

St. Regis Temenos Anguilla (Long Bay, Anguilla)

Each of the three two-story units at St. Regis Temenos Villas, a haven on the secluded western side of Anguilla, resembles a mini Aman resort, wraps around a spectacular infinity pool, and is set above a palmy beach. Architectural surprises abound – from Santorini-style terraces to secret alcoves, perfect for meditating or napping. The design is inspired by a beachy palette: the Sea Villa is done up in dark ocean blues; the Sand Villa, earth tones; and the Sky Villa, shades of light blue and green.

La Samanna (St. Martin)

                                                                                    La Samanna is perfectly placed: Equidistant to the nightlife on the Dutch side of St. Martin and the shopping and restaurants on the French side. Best of all, it’s perched above Baie Longue, the island’s most beautiful beach (made even more appealing by the recent addition of ipewood cabanas, outfitted with preprogrammed iPods and flat-screen TV’s.