Cap Juluca, Anguilla
There are lots of reasons to love Cap Juluca, from its bohemian bedrooms to its Moorish architecture and the white sand it sits on. Which is why guests return year after year. Oceanfront superior rooms from £636. capjuluca.com
Southern Cross Club, Little Cayman
Diving fanatics adore this friendly little 12-room resort, near one of the top three dives in the world. The rest of us love its great food, the pastel-coloured cottages on the sand and the hammocks strung between palm trees. From £2,100 for a five-night stay. southerncrossclub.com
Hotel Saint-Barth Isle de France, St Barths
This intimate retreat is on gorgeous Baie des Flamands. While the coolest rooms are the recently opened beach suites with private plunge pools, the garden rooms are lovely too. Garden rooms from £440. isle-de-france.com
La Banane, St Barths
A cluster of nine supremely stylish bungalows set in the jungle just two minutes from the beach. From £310. labanane.com
Cotton House, Mustique
If you're not a celebrity with your own private villa, staying at Cotton House is the next best thing. Cottages from £636. cottonhouseresort.com
Round Hill, Jamaica
There's a sophisticated party feel about this 18th-century house, plus villas, renovated by Ralph Lauren. It's tropical beach living at its finest. Stay seven nights (including flights) from £1,665pp with BA (room only). ba.com/montegobay
Parrot Cay & Como Shambhala Retreat, Turks and Caicos
With exquisite rooms and villas, flawless service and the Como Shambhala Retreat — one of the world's best spas — this is the ultimate in luxury wellbeing. Doubles from £445. parrotcay.como.bz
La Samanna, St Martin
Set in 55 acres of tropical gardens, La Samanna is the ideal option for those looking to kick back in a refined setting. De-luxe ocean view rooms from £390. lasamanna.com
