Mandarin Oriental, Canouan

On Canouan Island in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, this luxury beachfront resort perches on Godahl Beach with all-ocean-view suites and villas. It’s a short, complimentary transfer from Canouan Airport (CIW), steps from Windward Islands and minutes from Canouan Golf Club and several pristine bays.

Just 39 rooms — 26 suites and 13 villas — all with private furnished balconies or patios and sweeping ocean views. Rooms include pillowtop beds with premium bedding, refrigerators, iPads, 55-inch LED TVs, and bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and rainfall showers. The mood is modern, secluded and family-friendly.

A full-service spa, indoor and outdoor pools and nine hot tubs set the tone for relaxation. On-site fitness center, diving club, library, sauna and massage rooms keep days active or calm. Concierge services and babysitting (surcharge) are available — wake up to sea-breeze mornings and step straight onto the sand.

Express check-in and check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services and a complimentary 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle. Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected.

Four restaurants on property, including Tides Bar and Grill serving Caribbean cuisine, plus a poolside bar and lounge. 24-hour room service is offered and cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily (7 AM–11 AM for a fee).