Bal Harbour

BAL HARBOUR 223 XXX This 167-square-mile island, located in the southeast Caribbean, has long been known for its English charm and fiery Caribbean spirit—as well as being home to Rihanna. An evergreen escape that continues to lure us back for more, its latest offerings from new and storied properties alike are captured here. Last winter, the island's south coast turned into a coveted wellness destination with the debut of O2 Beach Club and Spa. The 130-room property is designed with contemporary comforts in mind—floor-to-ceiling windows, sleek furnishings, pops of color, a 24-hour fitness center—while also catering to those seeking an indulgent escape. Cobblers Cove recently underwent a five-year renovation by owner Sam de Teran, who used natural fibers, an array of brightly covered wallpapers and a collaboration with British furniture maker BA R BA D O S Soane Britain to give the property new life. The 40-room, all-suite hotel is now chicer than ever. An icon since its debut in 1961, Sandy Lane continues to welcome guests to its 102 rooms and 45 holes of golf (36 of which are on two courses designed by Tom Fazio). Set on the island's west coast, the property has long been favored by celebrities and the British elite—many of whom opt for its 7,300-square-foot villa, which sleeps 14 guests and has a private pool and dedicated staff. Outside of the five-star hotels, there's also an array of new dining options. Head to Deia Beach for a Mallorca-influenced experience, complete with seasonal and locally-sourced menu items like Turkish lamb kofta, market fish cakes and Mediterranean-style flatbreads. One of the newest venues, QP Bistro, opened in late 2021 on the island's west coast, offers a taste of Italy in the Caribbean. Culinary director Matt Worswick brings his 17 years of experience at Michelin-starred restaurants in the UK to the venue, which includes a bakery for morning pastries, live music in the evenings, and an elevated setting overlooking the water. C a n o u a n I s l a n d THE HARD-TO-GET-TO-BUT-THAT'S-THE-POINT ISLE With flights into the island limited to private transfer or with Grenadine Alliance (reservations need to be made 30 days in advance), Canouan Island has always been a challenge to get to, but doesn't that make it all the more enticing? Just 3.5 miles long and 1.25 miles wide, the quaint locale, a 25-minute flight west of Barbados, is having a moment. Soho House opened its 40-room boutique hotel on the island's southwest coast last year, and suddenly the secret was out about this chic getaway. No TVs and not entirely open to non-members (you'll have to get a Soho Friends membership to go), the property charms guests with vintage rattan furniture and a powder- sand beach. Those looking for a more traditionally luxurious experience will find comfort at the Mandarin Oriental, previously the Pink Sands Club. Surrounded by the Caribbean's largest natural coral reef, the 26 suites and 13 villas are within a 1,200-acre estate, but don't miss what's offsite: their spa features treatments in two over-water bungalows just off the shore, while golf can be arranged at the only championship course in the Grenadines, designed by Tom Fazio. A sweeping ocean view from one of the Mandarin Oriental's 13 villas. A pretty pink perch awaits at Cobblers Cove.

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