Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe

The rainforest-covered, mountainous island in the Guadeloupe archipelago, it’s the best of all worlds: delicious Creole cooking, tiny villages, beautiful beaches and even easy island-hopping to the islands of Les Saintes nearby. But you’ll be quite happy lounging on the beach at the Langley Fort Royal resort in Deshaies. For a more eco-focused trip, try the Tendacayou lodge.