Where in the Caribbean? The 360 Resort Guide

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An extraordinarily beautiful chain of islands, reefs and cays that never fails to sate a thirst for sun-soaked escapes. Each of the Caribbean’s islands carries a distinct personality: Saint Lucia punctuates the horizon with its iconic Pitons, Grenada tempts with the scent of spice and rum, and the Grenadines shimmer like emeralds scattered across a bed of sapphire.

It’s this range that makes choosing where to go so difficult — and that’s where we come in. We know the Caribbean, we travel there often, and our experts and partners are based across the region. With their insight, we’ve curated a selection of resorts as a starting point for your trip: from romantic evenings in Saint Lucia to wellness in Grenada and exploratory travel in Dominica.

Best for Wellness: Six Senses La Sagesse, Grenada

A holistic approach to wellness on the Spice Isle

A serene collection of villas set around a saltwater lagoon on Grenada’s quieter south coast, Six Senses La Sagesse brings the brand’s holistic wellness philosophy to the Caribbean. Wellness programmes start with diagnostic screenings, forming the basis for tailored plans focusing on areas such as sleep, longevity, movement, detox, or recovery. Days might include guided yoga or breathwork sessions, functional fitness training, and workshops in the Alchemy Bar, followed by a treatment using your own custom-made body scrub. There are sound therapy sessions, biohacking treatments, and classic wellness rituals that combine Six Senses’ science-led approach with distinctive Caribbean influences. The setting does its part too, with wide skies and the constant presence of water: ocean views from panoramic decks, leafy walking paths between the lagoon and the sea, and calming private infinity pools.

Which Room to Choose at Six Senses La Sagesse?

Each room sits as an elegant sanctuary built into the leafy slopes overlooking the sea. If you need the space, take a larger villa, with kitchens, pools, private gardens and up to four bedrooms. Otherwise, we recommend the 1-bedroom Oceanfront Pool Villa, with direct access to the secluded southern beach, a palm-shaded terrace and an infinity pool perfectly sized for two.

Best for Families: Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, Saint Lucia

A remarkable natural setting, perfect for families

Positioned to take advantage of the towering UNESCO World Heritage-listed Pitons, Sugar Beach is one of the Caribbean’s most instantly recognisable settings. The beach itself is calm and swimmable, good for children and older family members, with soft white sand and crystal water, while the wider resort is designed to allow ample space. The Sugar Club provides activities like treasure hunts and arts and crafts for younger guests, while older children can spend days snorkelling the reef, paddleboarding, or heading into the rainforest to zip-line past mango trees and giant banyans. Dining is eclectic, from relaxed lobster lunches on the oceanfront terrace at Bonté Restaurant & Bar to decadent rum and chocolate pairings at Saltwood Bar.

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Which Room to Choose at Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, Saint Lucia?

Accommodation ranges from multi-bedroom villas and residences to beachfront bungalows and the impeccable nine-bedroom Spice of Life Residence. The latter is by far the best choice for larger families in need of space and luxury. You’ll have a 24-hour butler and private chef, as well as direct beach access, a sprawling outdoor pool terrace that seamlessly blends into interiors, and activities unique to the villa, like private art lessons amongst the villa’s museum-worthy art collection.

Best for Foodies: Mandarin Oriental, Canouan, St. Vincent & the Grenadines

A food-led stay on one of the Caribbean’s lesser-known islands

Perched on Godahl Beach, Mandarin Oriental, Canouan pairs one of the Caribbean’s most pristine island settings with an ambitious mix of local and international culinary options, ideal for the curious palate. There are cocktails infused with local ingredients like bell pepper syrup and caramelised onions at Turtles. Asianne offers Atlantic-facing breakfasts — think Vincentian chocolate pancakes and fresh juices — while Tides Bar + Grill focuses on seafood and meats served on an ocean-view terrace. For something more secluded, L’Ance Guyac sits on a quiet beach reached by a torchlit path, serving freshly caught seafood in a barefoot setting steps from the water. Private dining can be arranged almost anywhere: on a sandy beach or aboard a yacht sailing towards the horizon, with freshly caught seafood prepared to order. Indeed, a yacht is an exceptional way to island-hop the Caribbean, and we can shape a foodie itinerary by sea to take full advantage.

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Which Room to Choose at Mandarin Oriental, Canouan?

The suites and villas at Mandarin Oriental, Canouan are all stunning. But we suggest the beautiful One-Bedroom Beachfront Suite, which, along with the old-world charm of the colonial-style living spaces, has direct beach access via an idyllic patch of landscaped garden.

Best for Couples: Jade Mountain, Saint Lucia.

Privacy and sensory evocation in one of the Caribbean’s dreamiest settings

Overlooking St Lucia’s towering jade Pitons, this romance-kindling setting is truly sublime. The Pitons are a major draw, rising as dramatic towers, framed by open-walled suites that dissolve the boundary between inside and out. Service adds a layer of privacy, with discreet butlers ensuring everything from private dinners to rum tastings is perfectly executed. A remarkable setting for a Caribbean honeymoon, days at Jade Mountain are unstructured by design: breakfast around the resort’s Piton-reflecting infinity pool in the Jade Mountain Club restaurant, afternoons in the chocolate laboratory tasting the chocolate made from the resort’s 2000 cocoa trees, and starlit dinners with fresh local produce plucked from Jade Mountain’s colonial plantation.

Which Room to Choose at Jade Mountain?

All rooms benefit from the resort’s dedicated private Major Domos, who handle everything from reservations to bespoke tours, and all but one room type has private infinity pools, so you can watch from the pool as the mountains shift in light and colour from sunrise to sunset. But for the most immersive experience, 360’s Travel Designers most often recommend the beguiling Galaxy Sanctuary, which enjoys impressive views of the Pitons laced together by yachts sailing across the horizon.

Best All-Inclusive: O2 Beach Club & Spa, Barbados.

This exceptional all-inclusive prioritises quality and sense of place

Rising above the glittering expanse of Barbados’ southern coast, O2 Beach Club & Spa reworks the all-inclusive model into something more considered, with a focus on tailored experiences. The result is a well-balanced resort, with built-in flexibility allowing you to move effortlessly between the rooftop infinity pool and a beautiful white sand beach punctuated by striking orange and pink sun loungers, to convivial seafood lunches at Bluefin, and romantic dinners at Oro, a refined dining experience crafted around multi-course tasting menus and fantastic 9th-floor views.

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Which Room to Choose at O2 Beach Club & Spa?

For a strong sense of space and uninterrupted sea views, the Luxury Concierge Oceanfront Suites are the standout. Positioned directly above the shoreline, these suites feature generous open-plan layouts, king-sized beds, large ocean-facing terraces and dedicated concierge service. If you need additional space, the Luxury Concierge Two Bedroom Penthouse offers a more residential setup. Designed for entertaining, it combines expansive indoor–outdoor living with a large private terrace overlooking Dover Beach. The layout accommodates up to five adults, or four adults and two children.

Best for Active Travellers: BodyHoliday, Saint Lucia.

A resort built entirely around movement and routine

Designed for the kind of guest who likes to do more than simply switch off, BodyHoliday is one of the Caribbean’s most established wellness-led resorts. Daily schedules, incorporating a comprehensive menu of 30+ classes, keep everything moving, while recuperation comes in the form of an included daily spa treatment, Ayurvedic treatments, thalassotherapy, and infrared saunas. Days here are best structured with intent: light movement with guided stretching or a swim in the bay, before moving into a full programme of activities that run throughout the day. For travellers who yearn for choice, you’ll find serious breadth at BodyHoliday: tennis courts, sailing, scuba diving, archery, spinning, HIIT classes and guided hikes into the hills. A similar range is found in the restaurants too, each more than happy to cater to dietary requirements.

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Which Room to Choose at BodyHoliday?

Oceanfront Rooms are the most appealing, with direct views over sublime Cariblue Beach and easy access to the main activity areas. For more space, the Oceanfront Junior Suites offer separate lounge areas and a sea-view balcony, with an indulgent standalone bath — a perfect tonic to help soothe any post-workout aches.

Best for Exploring: Secret Bay, Dominica

A base for experiencing one of the Caribbean’s most dramatically untamed islands

Hidden amongst lush Dominica flora, Secret Bay feels entirely in tune with its surroundings: an island defined by rainforest, rivers and volcanic terrain alongside stunning beaches and dazzling, clear waters. Villas are set within dense tropical greenery, built from local hardwoods with wide terraces, plunge pools and open views over the water, but the real draw lies beyond. Dominica is often called the “Nature Island” for good reason. From Secret Bay, you can adventure through Morne Trois Pitons National Park to waterfalls and the geothermal Boiling Lake, swim through the narrow gorge at Titou Gorge, or snorkel Champagne Reef, where volcanic bubbles rise through the sea. In the resort, Zing Zing Restaurant offers a one-of-a-kind culinary experience: a cliffside dining space carved into the hillside, where chefs prepare tasting menus shaped by Dominica’s seasonal produce.

Which Room to Choose at Secret Bay?

360’s Travel Designers frequently book the fabulous Ti-Fèy Villas. These offer a secluded, treehouse-like setting, with a plunge pool with ocean views. The villas are designed for complete privacy and are reached by the resort’s charming rainforest-travelling Funicular.

Best for Accessibility: Calabash Hotel, Grenada.

A polished and accessible hotel just 10-minutes from the airport

Traditional Caribbean buildings punctuate tropical gardens on a sheltered curve of L’Anse Aux Epines Beach at the renowned Calabash Hotel. The property benefits from step-free access throughout the common areas, including the restaurants, and the sandy beach, calm and gently shelving, shaded by lines of swaying palms, is always just a short stroll away. Dining is a highlight, particularly at Rhodes Restaurant, where refined Caribbean cooking is served in an elegant, open-air setting, while Nori offers contemporary Japanese dishes shaped around Grenada’s excellent island produce.

Which Room to Choose at Calabash Hotel?

There are 30 spacious, tastefully appointed suites, each with a balcony, as well as four private villas with two to four bedrooms, fully managed by the hotel and complete with access to the Calabash’s amenities. For guests with accessibility needs, two of the Pool Suites at Calabash Hotel have been adapted to accommodate wheelchair users, with widened door frames and accessible bathrooms. The suites boast generous, open layouts with private plunge pools, lavish outdoor baths and terraces set within leafy gardens, and within a short distance of the hotel’s main social areas.

However you choose to experience the Caribbean, 360’s Travel Designers fine-tune every detail: from securing the right suite for your stay to arranging island-hopping by yacht, guided rainforest hikes, and tables set exactly where you want them.

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