The Bequia Beach Resort. 

Bequia Visiting the turtle sanctuary and shopping for handmade model boats rank among the top activities on Bequia, so you know this is a pretty chill island. Bequia resorts are likewise pretty laid back, albeit with a nice veneer of luxury. The Liming resort is typical — it’s named for the Caribbean phrase for a stress-free good time, not the tart fruit — with its emphasis on quiet relaxation. Guests at this high-end bed&breakfast resort tend to flock to the nine villas with their private hot tubs and infinity pools, although junior suites with ocean views and a five-bedroom mansion house are other attractive options. This being Bequia, of course the resort also has a marina.

One of the challenges of visiting Bequia is getting there: it typically requires a couple of flights and a boat ride, but the Bequia Beach Resort has cut its travel time down considerably with direct VIP jet transfers from Barbados. The resort has villas, suites, and cottages fit both moderate and extravagant budgets, including the option of chartering its megayacht for a tour of the Tobago Cays, Canouan, and beyond.