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WHAT TO PACK PE TER ISL AN D R E SO RT -- floor-to-ceiling windows frame a panorama of ocean. The private-island vibe—physically close to but spiritually apart from the neon energy of Miami Beach—remains perfectly preserved. AFTERNOON Soak up the sun Two pools flank the oval lawn: the rectangular adults-only on the left, the freeform family pool on the right; private cabanas line both. Because you reserved one in advance, it's been awaiting your arrival. An attendant brings a fruit platter and bottle of bubbly, but you should also order the frozen mojito, a refreshing chartreuse frosty made famous by longtime (and impressively mustachioed) bartender Geno Marron. Relax in the sun and cool off in the pool, or the ocean if you prefer; a path leads to a ripple of beach right behind the cabanas. EVENING Dine al fresco The palm-papered alcoves behind the lobby's swanky Rum Bar showcase a deep collection of the tropics' signature spirit. Have a pre-dinner drink here—maybe the Puerto Rico, a Havana Club rum and cola kissed with vanilla and guava—then follow the glow of the firepits to a beachfront dinner at Paralía, the new Aegean concept serving spiced Cypriot-style meatballs, kebabs, and refreshing Greek wines. Day 2 MORNING Catch a flight Phase two starts bright and early. You want to catch American Airlines's 8 a.m. flight to Tortola, the largest of the British Virgin Islands, so that you'll be checked in and beachside by lunch. Sit on the left side of the plane for the best views during landing, after which Peter Island Resort's team will whisk you to their dock in Road Town for a 30-minute boat ride to the private island. AFTERNOON Check in From the manicured sands of the horseshoe-shaped Deadman's Beach to the rolled and twine-tied branded T-shirts in the gift shop, everything is just so at this 52-key resort. They've had seven years to nail the details; Peter Island Resort reopened in 2024, after a resort-wide renovation that's been going on since Hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated the switchblade-shaped island in 2017. Unwind in paradise True to the name, your beachfront bungalow has sliding glass doors that lead right out to the sand and a dedicated pair of thick, cushioned loungers arranged between the dangling seagrapes and gossipy coconut palms. Get comfortable, order room service for lunch, and nap off that early flight. When you're ready for the sea, the watersports pavilion stocks kayaks, snorkels, and other gear, or you can lounge on one of the inflatable floating sofas anchored in the C O U R T E S Y P E T E R I S L A N D R E S O R T S ; C H LO E , F E R R AG A M O , AQ UA Z Z U R A , 1 0 0 % C A P R I The 22,000-square- foot Falcon's Nest , overlooking White Bay Beach, sleeps 12 and has its own spa room. "Beachfront" takes on new meaning at Peter Island Resort R E SO RT bright beachside best island. rolled They've FERRAGAMO S-shaped heel mules CHLOÉ pants AQUAZZURA Birdsong clutch 100% CAPRI Fiore Grande top BALHAR B O U RSH O P S .CO M