Mandarin Oriental Canouan

Secreted away on a virtually untouched island in St Vincent and the Grenadines, this stunning property takes the Mandarin Oriental mark of quality and ratchets it up a few notches – your personal butler is always on hand to help you navigate the abundance of luxury, including a glass of Cristal champagne, always at the ready.

The 1,200-acre private estate is yours to explore on foot or by golf buggy: besides the superb Tom Fazio-designed golf course there’s a gorgeous spa that offers treatments with a view, a private beach and even an 18^th-century English church. The dining doesn’t disappoint, either: whether beach side or in the elegant Tides Bar & Grill.

Secluded and sophisticated, the resort is designed for maximum pampering, which can begin before you even arrive, with a transfer from Barbados on the hotel’s private jet.