ON THE BEACH

Perched 1,000 feet above the Caribbean Sea on a UNESCO World Heritage volcanic ridge between the iconic Pitons, Ladera Resort is one of Saint Lucia’s most distinctive luxury retreats. Built on the site of a former cocoa plantation, the resort embraces its natural surroundings through open-air architecture, handcrafted local materials, and uninterrupted views that define every suite. With just 37 individually designed accommodations, Ladera delivers an intimate, adults-focused escape rooted in romance, nature, and authentic island craftsmanship.

Set across 7,000 acres on the southeastern coast of the Dominican Republic, Casa de Campo Resort & Villas is one of the Caribbean’s most established luxury resorts. Located in La Romana, the resort combines championship golf, a private beach, a full-service marina, equestrian facilities, extensive wellness offerings and the cultural enclave of Altos de Chavón. Accommodation ranges from casita-style guest rooms and contemporary suites to fully staffed private villas, making the resort particularly appealing for families, groups, golfers and multi-generational holidays.

Set along Barbados’ famed west coast in Holetown, The Sandpiper is an intimate, family-owned luxury boutique hotel surrounded by tropical gardens and a calm, palm-fringed beach. With just a handful of rooms and suites, it blends understated Caribbean elegance with personalised service, offering a serene escape ideal for couples, families, and repeat luxury travellers seeking privacy, space, and refined beachfront living

Set along the white sands of Medana Beach on Lombok’s tranquil northwest coast, The Oberoi Beach Resort, Lombok blends traditional Indonesian architecture with refined beachfront luxury. Surrounded by tropical gardens spanning approximately 24 acres, the resort offers spacious thatched-roof pavilions and private pool villas overlooking gardens, ocean or Medana Bay towards Bali’s Mount Agung. With direct access to coral reefs and the nearby Gili Islands, the resort appeals to travellers seeking privacy, understated elegance and immersive island experiences paired with Oberoi’s renowned personalised service.

Perched above the iconic Platis Gialos bay, the Myconian Ambassador Relais & Châteaux is a refined five-star retreat blending Cycladic minimalism with understated glamour. Part of the prestigious Myconian Collection, the hotel offers sweeping Aegean Sea views, seamless indoor-outdoor living, and a strong culinary identity rooted in contemporary Greek gastronomy. With a serene pool terrace, award-winning dining, and a holistic spa, it is designed for travellers seeking tranquillity within easy reach of Mykonos’ vibrant beach and nightlife scene.