Cap Maison

St. Lucia's Cap Maison boasts a romantic history: the gorgeous 50-room boutique hotel is perched above a sandy beach on a former sugar plantation. From Spanish colonial architecture to interiors with cedar wood finishes, Cap Maison is every bit the fitting beneficiary of a sweet and storied past.

Sumptuous living spaces await, from the Gardenview room to the huge Oceanview Villa Suite. Hand-painted tiles and rich fabrics give each room a personal touch, while beyond your windows, the blue waters of Smugglers Cove tempt you out into the warm Caribbean air. Take advantage of the plush amenities, including a Sea Ray motor launch - perfect for cruising. Or check out one of the island's most exciting water sports, kite surfing.

When hunger and thirst beckon, heed their call at Cap Maison's three restaurants - for adventurous imbibing, try out the Champagne Zip Line, a wooden deck suspended over crashing ocean waves where drinks are carefully served via, yes, a zip line.