Best of Lesser Antilles

Ahh, hideaways can be so delicious. This one lies off the north coast of Antigua, a tiny unspoiled islet. Its name? Little Jumby. Its address: where the whisper of waves and the breath of the wind tell of a barely known sanctuary for those in quest of the truly exceptional. An islet offering that rarest form of escape, where effortless luxury and chic discretion join forces in perfect harmony. At the heart of this oasis is The Hut, a private beach club that invites you to unwind and discover the unexpected. With sun-drenched allure and a Saint-Tropez vibe, this is barefoot glamour at its most intoxicating. But, shhh! Keep this gem to yourself.

Adjacent to Falmouth Harbour on Antigua’s hilly southern coast, historic English Harbor is a living tribute to a bygone maritime era. And an idyllic Caribbean getaway, to boot. Established in 1725 as a Royal Navy base, the town boasts the world’s only Georgian dockyard still in operation, the UNESCO-designated Nelson’s Dockyard. The legendary Admiral Nelson himself called it home for a time. The constant breezes here are just as legendary, luring sailing enthusiasts onto these waters. Had a more relaxed adventure in mind? Pigeon Point’s white sand and turquoise surf invite basking and swimming, while the vibrant Antiguan atmosphere adds zest to your respite.

Princess Diana Beach stretches along Barbuda’s untouched coast like a ribbon of silk between sky and sea. The sand is dazzingly white with a blush of pink, while the ocean shifts through shades of blue, its silence broken only by seabirds and the soft sway of anchored boats. Far away from the world, this is where Princess Diana found rare peace. Renamed in her honor, it remains a place one imagines her loving for its simplicity: a sunset, a brilliance of blue hues from sky to sea, a nap beneath the shade of an almond tree. Fiercely beautiful and untamed, Barbuda guards this shoreline like a secret. Princess Diana Beach is more than a destination—it is a place where every step in the sand tells a story, one of a woman seeking peace and of an island that chooses absolute authenticity.

Known as the “Isle of Flowers,” Martinique could as easily be called the “Isle of Colors.” From vivid tropical blooms to coral reefs and black-and-white beaches, it dazzles at every turn, be it for its vibrant Creole cottages, its golden-hued rum or the emerald slopes of Mont Pelée. Once the capital and a refuge for privateers, Saint-Pierre was the “Little Paris” of the Caribbean before the volcano’s eruption in 1902. Yet, fragments of its past endure: the charred steps of its grand theater, the soot-darkened Fort Church and crumbling facades along Monte-au-Ciel Street... The discovery does not stop there, as beneath the bay’s surface, divers discover sunken ships, silent sentinels of an untold story. Today, it is a place where history and resilience converge, leaving a vivid impression on those who walk its streets.

Cradled by the gentle curve of Carlisle Bay, Bridgetown offers one of the most naturally sheltered harbors in the Caribbean. Yet, beyond its geography lies a rich and unexpected blend of British heritage and tropical serenity.

Claimed by the British Crown in 1624, Barbados retains the legacy of its historic past. Throughout the capital, Victorian buildings stand proudly, the Parliament rises with its clocktower, and a Caribbean echo of Trafalgar Square adds to the sense of familiarity. This "Little England" of the West Indies has rightfully earned its place as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Bridgetown's coral-stone facades and sun-warmed streets invite unhurried exploration. In this corner of Barbados, history and beauty meet in perfect balance, offering an experience as refined as it is relaxed.