"If you’d prefer the privacy of a home rather than the bustle of a resort, use Wimco Villas to source an island retreat. The company, which specializes in Caribbean rentals, has an impressive portfolio: there’s everything from an 11-bedroom compound in Mount Jean that comes with a private chef to elegant townhomes in town center. (Want something in between? This writer stayed at the striking Villa Jocapana, where you can gaze upon the sun setting over the port of Gustavia from your infinity pool.) Added bonus? Many of the villas come with a concierge service to assist you with everything from dinner reservations to boat rentals."