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A Beachgoer's Dozen Dominican Republic, Dominica, Grenadines, Grenada
[Hotel Albatross] An eight-minute walk from Cabarete Bay, the whitewashed walls of the 35-room Hotel Albatross look stark against a backdrop of tropical foliage. Even on a balmy night, the wicker-furnished rooms get cooled by ceiling fans and trade winds. Grab a sailboard from the nearby Wind Center and catch some air on Cabarete Bay or rent one of the center’s longboards and head 15 minutes west to surf the right break at Playa Encuentro. Perks: Windsurfing equipment (longboards for a nominal fee) and lunch Rates: Doubles, $626 for seven nights in low season, $696 in high season (December 15-April 15) Contact: Vela Windsurf Resorts, 800-223-5443, www.velawindsurf.com Trafalgar Falls, Dominica [Papillote Wilderness Retreat] This seven-room jungle lodge on the island’s southwestern end sits in the middle of a rainforest bursting with bougainvillea and banana trees; many of the rooms are detailed with plant-themed frescoes. A 15-minute hike from the retreat will take you to the roaring 275-foot Trafalgar Falls. Perks: Two refreshing waterfalls and three warm mineral pools are located on the property and are available to guests at any hour. Rates: Doubles, $95 per night year-round; the seven-night Adventure Package, $1,200 per person, includes meals, whale watches, guided snorkeling trips, and hikes. Contact: 767-448-2287, www.papillote.dm Carriacou, Grenadines [Caribbee Inn] At the northern end of Carriacou, on a forested ridge overlooking Sparrow Bay, the sweet smell of frangipani wafts into the seven guest rooms, each with its own four-poster bed and patio. This boutique hotel is reminiscent of a colonial plantation house and comes with four free-flying blue-and-yellow macaws, wild iguanas, and land turtles. Perks: A private cove offers guests some of the best snorkeling on the island; pristine Anse la Roche beach, part of High North National Park, is a 20-minute walk away. Rates: Doubles, $150 per night in low season, $200 in high season (December 15-April 15) Contact: 473-443-7380, www.caribbeeinn.com La Sagesse Bay, Grenada La Sagesse Nature Centre] Sitting on 67 acres of farmland, the five-room English-style manor and two beachfront cottages nuzzle up against La Sagesse Bay on the east side of the island. With lots of windows and welcoming verandas, the rooms are open to the salty air. Order a papaya-and-passion-fruit smoothie and a fresh grilled tuna sandwich at the open-air restaurant and have a picnic on the bay. Perks: Snorkeling equipment and sea kayaks as well as guided hiking trips Rates: Doubles, $80-$100 per night in low season, $120-$160 in high season (December 15-April 15) Contact: 473-444-6458, www.lasagesse.com
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