Petit St. Vincent Resort

This nautical-chic resort lies on a lush 45-hectare (111-acre) property. It's the only place to stay on the island. Open to the trade winds, this self-contained cottage colony was designed by a Swedish architect, Arne Hasselquist, who used purpleheart wood and the local stone, blue bitch (yes, that's right), for the walls. Some cottages are built on a hillside, with great views, and some are set close to the beach. Cottages open onto big outdoor patios and are cooled by trade winds and ceiling fans. Each of the spacious accommodations has an ample living area, two daybeds, a good-size bedroom with two queen-size beds, Caribbean-style wicker and rattan furnishings, and a large patio with a hammock. For payment, personal checks are accepted and preferred. When you need something (perhaps a picnic lunch made up for your day on the beach), you simply write out your request, place it in a slot in a bamboo flagpole, and run up the yellow flag.

Facilities:
Dining room; bar; babysitting; fitness trail; room service; tennis court; kayaks; sailing; snorkeling; windsurfing

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.