
Atlantic
— The Destination —
From the barefoot chic of St Barths to the wildness of Mustique — private islands, shell-pink beaches and the most generous afternoon light in travel. Charter a sailing yacht through the Grenadines, helicopter between the Leewards, or simply close the gates of a private villa for two weeks of nothing at all.
— When to go —
December to April — dry season with reliable sunshine, cooling trade winds and the calmest seas for sailing.
Tropical with temperatures hovering between 24–32°C year-round. The dry season (Dec–Apr) is idyllic; the hurricane season (Jun–Nov) brings higher humidity and occasional storms, though many islands lie safely outside the main hurricane belt.
— Places to visit —
St Barths
Gustavia harbour, designer boutiques and the famous New Year's Eve yacht gathering.
Mustique
the private island retreat of celebrities, with pristine beaches and the legendary Basil's Bar.
The Grenadines
Tobago Cays' turtle sanctuary and the finest sailing waters in the Caribbean.
Barbados
Harrison's Cave, plantation houses and the surf breaks of the east coast.
Anguilla
arguably the Caribbean's best beaches with powder-fine sand and translucent water.
Old San Juan
colourful Spanish colonial architecture, cobblestone streets and historic forts in Puerto Rico.
— Beyond Caribbean —
St Martin / Sint Maarten
Franco-Dutch island and regional flight hub for the Leewards.
Nevis & St Kitts
quiet plantation-house retreats, a short hop from St Barths.
Dominica
wild rainforests, hot springs and the Caribbean's best hiking.
Bahamas & Turks and Caicos
pink-sand beaches and bonefishing flats, an easy onward connection north.
— Where to stay —