5 Best Caribbean Luxury Escapes for Valentine’s Day
By Tim Cotroneo
What’s on your Valentine’s Day wish list? When you close your eyes do you see miles of white sand beach, or an oceanfront room, or a romantic dinner with palm trees swaying all around you?
The Caribbean meets all these Valentine’s expectations and more. Then again, some Caribbean accommodations raise the bar when it comes to tropical beauty, luxury, and making blissful memories.
The islands of St. Lucia, Turks and Caicos, Anguilla, Eleuthera, and St. Croix are perfect settings for making vacation dreams come true. Let’s take a deep dive glance at five Caribbean retreats that will make this Valentine’s Day one you won’t soon forget.
Ladera Resort in St. Lucia
Ladera Resort’s setting is in a word “breathtaking.” Perched on a volcano ridgeline 1,000 feet above the deep blue Caribbean Sea, Ladera is known for its twin views of The Pitons.
The resort’s intimate design, with just 37 rooms and suites, offers a picture-perfect visual for forging a connection to the beauty, romance, and lifestyle of St. Lucia. Befitting the resort’s eco-friendly philosophy, each suite is uniquely constructed from locally harvested tropical hardwoods, stone, and tile. Furniture is made on site by St. Lucian artisans.
What truly sets Ladera Resort apart is your suite’s “open wall” which gives way to a private plunge pool and magnificent views of The Pitons and Caribbean. Ladera is a sky-scraping escape for the Valentine’s couple looking to become one with nature. www.ladera.com
Turtle Beach Villa in Turks and Caicos
If your Valentine’s dream includes uber privacy, then consider Turtle Beach Villa, located in the beautiful Providenciales neighborhood of Turtle Cove. Turtle Beach Villa is tucked into the tip of the quiet residential end of famous Grace Bay Beach.
The villa is just a short walk to five popular restaurants in the Turtle Cove Marina. This beach villa features five bedrooms, four of which have a king-size bed and ensuite bathrooms. Enjoy some of the island’s most spectacular snorkeling a few steps away from the villa’s 150 ft private beach at Smith’s Reef. Of course, when vacationing in Providenciales, you’ll want to experience the island’s main attraction, five-mile-long Grace Bay Beach.
The open concept kitchen flows comfortably into the dining room, the stylish living area, outside to the infinity pool, and stunning ocean views. Turtle Beach Villa will deliver wonderful Valentine’s Day memories as you drink your morning coffee at sunrise or enjoy a cocktail at sunset! https://tcvillas.com/prop/turtle-beach-villa/
Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club in Anguilla
Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club is a Caribbean paradise created for the Valentine’s couple seeking an authentic and immersive island getaway. This luxury resort is both elegant and relaxed, refined and playful, and singular in every sense. Set on the idyllic Rendezvous Bay, Aurora Anguilla spans over 300-acres and honor the rich culture of Anguilla.
The resort is a magical setting of brilliant white architecture set against the shimmering turquoise sea and pearly white sand. Aurora Anguilla features four restaurants, a spa, a Greg Norman-designed golf course, and its own hydroponic garden. www.auroraanguilla.com
The Cove in Eleuthera, Bahamas
The Cove is an exclusive island retreat situated on 40 lushly landscaped acres on the northern end of the Bahamian island of Eleuthera. The resort faces the Caribbean and features white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and awe-inspiring views.
The intimate resort offers a selection of stylish seaside villas and suites. At The Cove you’ll indulge in private white sand beaches, a fitness center, spa, open-air sunset bar, and a gourmet restaurant inspired by the island’s aquatic bounty. Enjoy the best in snorkeling, paddle boarding, and kayaking. Eleuthera is also a great jumping off point for island hopping to nearby Harbour Island and Spanish Wells. https://www.thecoveeleuthera.com/
The Buccaneer Beach and Golf Resort on St. Croix, USVI
Overlooking the Caribbean and Christiansted harbor, and steps from three spectacular beaches, The Buccaneer Beach and Golf Resort is one of the most iconic luxury resorts in St. Croix. With an elevated view atop 340 acres, this oceanfront playground includes an 18-hole golf course, eight tennis courts, two pools, a water sports center, a full-service spa, and three restaurants.
All rooms are designed and furnished to be an intimate retreat surrounded by the beachfront beauty of St. Croix. Each room features a patio or balcony for maximum enjoyment of the The Buccaneer’s spectacular views and cooling breezes. Snorkeling, scuba, and boating enthusiasts will love the resort’s convenient location to the uninhabited Buck Island. https://www.thebuccaneer.com/
Happy Valentine’s Day
If you’re looking to make this Valentine’s Day extra special, then a luxury escape to the Caribbean is a vacation retreat that will make your heart sing. Whether your island preference is St. Lucia, Turks and Caicos, Anguilla, Eleuthera, or St. Croix, now’s the time to make this Valentine Day the best one ever.
