These 20 Caribbean Resorts Give You a Luxury Summer Vacation With a Boutique Personality
Baoase is a hidden enclave — a collection of villas, pathways and small bridges arranged around a sheltered private beach. Its villas are designed as self-contained sanctuaries, many with pools, gardens and outdoor showers that make the experience feel deeply private. The lagoon is calm and quiet, framed by a soft curve of sand and a small island accessible by footbridge, creating an atmosphere that blends ease with exclusivity. Somehow this is one of the best luxury resorts in the Caribbean, but most travelers have never heard of it.
You can spend entire afternoons on the lagoon, moving between shaded loungers, water sports and small corners built for reading or sunbathing. Despite being close to Willemstad, the resort feels far away from everything — a small world designed entirely around the preferences of each guest. The service is the biggest story. It’s the most memorable thing from every one of my visits here (along with the food, of course).
Guy Britton is the managing editor of Caribbean Journal. With more than four decades of experience traveling the Caribbean, he is one of the world's foremost experts covering the region.
