• Introduction
• 1. Aruba
• 2. Barbados
• 3. Key West
• 4. Oahu
• 5. Providenciales
• 6. Puerto Vallarta
• 7. Rincon
• 8. San José del Cabo
• 9. St. Lucia
• 10. St. Martin

St. Lucia

The greenest of all the Caribbean islands, much of St. Lucia’s interior is covered in lush tropical rain forests, while the coastline offers serene bay beaches. Flora and fauna abound year-round, and in April, most resorts are at half their capacity. Visitors who go in July will experience Carnival, a true taste of St. Lucian culture.

SPLURGE The most elegant of St. Lucia’s all-inclusive properties, East Winds Inn has just 26 island-inspired rooms scattered across its green gardens and manicured grounds. Watch for the daily visit by local fisherman, who deliver dinner right from their boats. From $445/night after June 1; eastwinds.com

VALUE Located on Rodney Bay, the low-key Coco Palm Resort has 83 rooms, some with swim-up pool access. Coco Palm’s restaurant, Ti Bananne, offers a blend of Caribbean and Creole-inspired dishes. From $145/night after April 15;
coco-resorts.com

GETTING THERE Direct flights from Atlanta (4.5 hours); Charlotte (4.5 hours); New York (5 hours); Philadelphia (5 hours)

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