7. Grace Bay Club
Grace Bay Club in eastern Providenciales on the Turks and Caicos Islands offers classic Caribbean vacation activities like snorkeling excursions, couples spa treatments and poolside drink service. Unlike some other luxury resorts, Grace Bay Club isn’t just for adults: Children of all ages can participate in swimming lessons, tubing or arts and crafts sessions with Grace Bay’s Kids Town program. Meanwhile, parents can get dressed up for an elegant dinner at the Infiniti Restaurant & Raw Bar or one of three other dining establishments. And after a day of underwater adventures or relaxation, you can retire to digs ranging from junior suites with bay views to four-bedroom beachfront residences with private pools. Each suite or villa contains at least one king-sized bed, plus an iPod docking station, free Wi-Fi access, an LCD TV and a kitchenette or kitchen. Guests say that a stay at Grace Bay Club can be pricey, especially because the resort tacks on a hefty $52 nightly resort fee plus a $104 nightly service charge. However, the boutique resort is part of The Leading Hotels of the World, meaning Leaders Club members have access to perks here.
8. Hotel Christopher
Located on St. Barts’ northern coast, Hotel Christopher provides luxury-seekers with an intimate getaway. Each of the 42 guest rooms and suites features neutral decor with pops of bright orange throughout and comes outfitted with a private terrace, free Wi-Fi access, a flat-screen TV, a minibar and luxury toiletries. Previous visitors said they left this Preferred LVX hotel feeling completely relaxed as a result of the property’s isolated location. High-end amenities like the full-service Sisley Spa and the stunning seaside infinity pool are bound to help you unwind, while the Mango Restaurant is sure to satiate your appetite after a long day of swimming, sailing, hiking or lounging. To save some coin while staying here, members of the I Prefer Hotel Rewards program can use reward certificates to cover the cost of their rooms.
