A warm breeze, the smell of salt air mixed with sunscreen, the soothing lapping of the turquoise ocean…escaping the winter for a luxury private Caribbean villa is a welcome daydream right now.
While international travel is not recommended at this time thanks to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, adding places to your travel bucket list for the future may actually offer a needed mood boost.
Once the world and its alluring offerings return to some semblance of normal(ish), travel will be more appreciated than ever. Rather than sprawling resort towers, however, some may feel more comfortable bubbled with their significant other or family on the first few post-pandemic vacations. That’s where the dreamy private Caribbean villa comes in. The following nine luxury Caribbean villas are worthy of the splurge when it comes to making up for lost vacation time.
Nine Luxury Caribbean Villas For Your Bucket List
1. Casa de Campo Resort & Villa; Dominican Republic
On an island of massive all-inclusive resorts, the ultra luxury Casa de Campo Resort & Villa is the crown jewel of the Dominican Republic in the accommodation department. The celeb go-to spot – Drake, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Jordan, and Martha Stewart have all checked in here – offers word-class golfing, a pristine beach, tennis, watersports, and an indulgent spa. Casa de Campo also provides unmatched relaxation, something that’s facilitated by their exclusive villas. Cutting no corners with a complete five-star experience, each impressively designed villa is complete with its own private pool and butler.
2. Amanyara; Turks and Caicos
Get up close and personal with nature – and luxury – at the pristine Amanyara resort on Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos. The secluded escape is located next to the peaceful 18,000-acre Northwest Point Marine National Park and features a half-mile private white-sand beach. The decidedly Zen-feeling property features Asian-inspired design elements throughout, the private two to six-bedroom villas being no exception. The breezy villas are complete with personal cooks, soothing views, spacious hardwood sundecks, and black infinity pools. The wellness-centric resort features a spa, outdoor yoga, and a range of health, weight management, and detox programs. The resort is also known for its prime snorkeling, scuba diving, and whale watching.
3. Oil Nut Bay; British Virgin Islands
If you’re in the market for a luxury villa where privacy is front and centre, Oil Nut Bay – a stunning resort accessible only by helicopter or boat – awaits to make your lavish castaway dreams come true. Located on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, the exclusive paradise offers 11 spacious and stylishly designed one to six-bedroom villas, all with private plunge pools and tiki huts. Ensuring there’s no need to leave (but an on-site marina makes it simple to do so), the resort offers tennis, world-class dining, full-service spa treatments, hiking, and a picture-perfect beach.
4. Petit St. Vincent; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
If you’re in looking to escape the screen time and connectivity (and aren’t we all?), go off the grid with a uniquely refreshing experience at Petit St. Vincent. Located in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the secluded island paradise – which prides itself in its low-key “barefoot luxury” vibe – offers one and two-bedroom ultra private villas, where guests are invited to disconnect completely (there’s no Wi-Fi or cell service), communicating their needs to butlers though a colour-coded flag system. Memorable meals are made complete thanks to a walk-in wine cellar and a side of stunning ocean views.
5. Bluefields Bay Villas; Jamaica
Take the all-inclusive route – minus a resort tower – in one of the six luxury family-sized villas at Bluefields Bay Villas on the south coast of Jamaica. Here, a private chef skillfully takes care of every meal (and cocktails), a 24-hour butler caters to all wants and needs, and sweeping views of the stunning Caribbean Sea soothe the soul. This family-friendly villa option includes child-centric offerings, like private nannies, multiple bedrooms (two to six-bedroom options are available), a private white-sand beach, and private pools. Watersports, tennis, and spa activities round out this five-star Caribbean escape.
6. Aruba Ocean Villas; Aruba
Located in the village of Savaneta in Aruba’s southeastern coast, the tropical Aruba Ocean Villas – in all of its thatched-roof tiki hut-filled glory – has been a draw for the overwater bungalow seeking set of visitors for years. Now, the resort is even more alluring for the villa seekers, thanks to the fresh addition of seven brand-new overwater penthouse villas – the only of their type in the Caribbean. Set on top of the turquoise sea, these 2400-square-foot villas – which will open later in the year – feature their own pool, hammock, sundecks, and Jacuzzi.
7. The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort; Bahamas
For a tropical escape with the reliable Four Seasons brand stamp of luxury, splurge on the pristine beachfront Residence Villas at The Ocean Club in Bahamas. The villas at this colonial-style paradise feature a private infinity pool, direct beach access, and stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. The resort boasts some of the best golfing in the Bahamas, featuring an 18-hole, Tom Weiskopf–designed golf course. Other draws of the property include a Balinese-inspired spa, Har-Tru tennis courts, and memorable meals from a Michelin-starred chef.
8. Sugar Hill Estate; Barbados
The postcard-worthy Sugar Hill Estate is set on fifty lush and view-filled acres, on a ridge overlooking the endless west coast of Barbados. The resort – which has housed its share of famous faces throughout the years – features a mix of private rental accommodation, including four and five-bedroom grand villas. Each breezy villa is complete with a private chef and swimming pool. Other perks here include a state-of-the-art fitness centre, a communal infinity pool, floodlit tennis courts, and a poolside restaurant. Although the exclusive gated property isn’t directly on the beach – which accounts for its sweeping views – all guests enjoy access to a full-service beach club.
9. Baoase Luxury Resort; Curaçao
For those craving an ultra-exclusive and celeb-worthy vacation that’s secluded in its own pristine paradise, book one of the five-star villas at Baoase Luxury Resort in Curaçao. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, the villas range from one to four bedrooms, some with their own private pools. The star of the show, however, is the sprawling Master Villa, which offers panoramic views and takes the private pool concept a step beyond, with a “luxury cave” that houses a Jacuzzi, bar, and fitness/relaxation area. The resort also features a beachside restaurant, an infinity pool that seems to flow into the sparkling Caribbean Sea, and full-service spa treatments.
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