We’ve made no secret for our love of the Caribbean’s smaller hotels, where travelers can dig deep into the authentic charm of the Caribbean. But there are more such properties than one can count — meaning we never get tired of sharing them with our readers. Here are five charming little hotels in the Caribbean to check into right now.

One word: “oui.”

Hotel Plein Soleil, Martinique You journey past the cane fields and down a dirt road until you reach this hillside escape that boasts the most beautiful rooms in all of Martinique. This is a place for serenity, where tranquility meets the height of French Caribbean cool (and make sure you choose one of the rooms with their own private plunge pools). The restaurant is among the island’s best, too.