Caribbean
A captivating mosaic of islands, each with its own landscape, culture and rhythm. From Antigua’s secluded coves and Barbados’s elegant west coast to Saint Lucia’s volcanic peaks, St Barth’s French sophistication and the Dominican Republic’s expansive beaches, the Caribbean offers far more than a beautiful shoreline.
- Capital
- Varies by destination
- Currency
- Varies by destination; US dollars are widely accepted throughout many resort areas.
- Best time to visit
- December to April, when the weather is generally warm, sunny and less humid.
- High season
- Christmas to Easter, with peak demand over the festive period and February half-term.
- Recommended places
- Antigua, Barbados, Saint Lucia, St Barth, the Dominican Republic and Mexico’s Riviera Maya.
- Perfect for
- Romantic escapes, family holidays, private-island retreats, sailing, diving and multi-island journeys.
- Hermes hint
- May and early June offer a wonderful balance of warm weather, quieter resorts and more attractive rates. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June to November, with the highest risk generally between mid-August and October, although weather patterns and exposure vary considerably between islands.
Inspiration
Maroma, A Belmond Hotel
The coast’s original hideaway, reimagined by Tara Bernerd — Guerlain’s first Latin American spa beside the reef.
Hyatt Zilara Cancun
Adults-only all-inclusive between lagoon and sea — swim-up suites, a 50-metre pool and Zen Spa.
One&Only Mandarina
Coastal-rainforest seclusion — canopy treehouses and cliff villas, each with a private plunge pool.
Family Collection
Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana
All-ages all-inclusive on Juanillo Beach — Canapolis Water Park, swim-up suites and seven restaurants.
Hotel Xcaret México
All-Fun Inclusive™ beside the Caribbean — 1,800 suites and unlimited access to the seven Xcaret parks.
Majestic Mirage Punta Cana
All-suite, all-inclusive on Playa Bávaro — a Family Club with butler service and 11 bars.
Essential
La Samanna, A Belmond Hotel
A French-Caribbean hideaway on secluded Baie Longue since 1974 — clifftop villas and powder-soft sand.
Secrets Cap Cana Resort & Spa
Adults-only Unlimited-Luxury on Juanillo Beach — swim-out suites and seven à la carte restaurants.
Cayo Levantado Resort
A private island reached by boat — villas with pools, four wellness paths and Dominican-rooted cooking.
Iconic
Cheval Blanc St-Barth
The only Palace outside metropolitan France — 61 rooms, suites and villas, and the island’s only Guerlain spa.
Jumby Bay Island
A car-free 300-acre private island off Antigua — cottages, villas and estates, fully inclusive.
Eden Roc Cap Cana
The country’s only Relais & Châteaux hotel and first Two MICHELIN Keys recipient, on a Blue Flag beach.
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