Cap Maison Resort & Spa

"Overlooking the dramatic cliffs of Smugglers Cove in St. Lucia, Cap Maison is known for its Spanish-Caribbean architecture and sweeping sea views. The resort offers a refined retreat with spacious villas, private pools, and intimate, relaxing spaces. Guests can savor award-winning cuisine at The Cliff at Cap, enjoy private dining on Rock Maison with waves lapping at their feet, or explore the nearby coral reefs." - Meagan Drillinger Meagan Drillinger Meagan Drillinger left New York City for a life on the road. She has spent the majority of her career traveling and living in Mexico, and is passionate about seeing destinations in a slow-

"Cap Maison Resort & Spa is a family-owned boutique resort that feels private and secluded despite its proximity to some of the liveliest parts of the island. This newly minted Relais & Chateaux property also offers an array of foodie-favorite dining experiences overseen by its award-winning executive chef, Craig Jones." - Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila is a bilingual travel writer, editor, and content marketer. She is an expert on Latin America, the Caribbean, and Cuba, as she lived and worked in four different count

"At the northern tip of St. Lucia, on what used to be the sugar plantation, Cap Maison sits clifftop like a small orderly village. This cluster of three-story white buildings has a Spanish (via Caribbean) colonial architectural motif with its characteristic Moorish inflections, painted tiles, and dark wood. The 49 rooms are kitted out with local paintings and richly upholstered furniture (including an oversized chaise longue at the foot of the bed), balconies, louvered shutters, ceiling fans, A/C, iPod docks, and Bose speakers, as well as lovely bathrooms with painted ceramic sinks. Some suites come with a private plunge pool but, should you prefer company, there is a small cliff-edge cascading pool as well as a larger one surrounded by chaises. At the bottom of a long staircase down to the sea is a small protected beach for swimming and snorkeling." - CNT Editors

"At the northern tip of St. Lucia, on what used to be the sugar plantation, Cap Maison takes hold on a cliff like a small orderly village. This cluster of three-story white buildings has a Spanish (via Caribbean) colonial architectural motif with its characteristic Moorish inflections, painted tiles, and dark wood. The 49 rooms are kitted out with local paintings and richly upholstered furniture (including an oversized chaise longue at the foot of the bed), balconies, louvered shutters, ceiling fans, AC, iPod docks, and Bose speakers, as well as lovely bathrooms with painted ceramic sinks. Some suites come with a private plunge pool but, should you prefer company, there is a small cliff-edge cascading pool as well as a larger one surrounded by chaise longues. At the bottom of a long staircase down to the sea is a small protected beach for swimming and snorkeling. Resort guests also have access to a shiny motor yacht for sunset cruises and day-trips (lunch in Martinique, anyone?). The exceptional restaurant, which overlooks the water, expertly prepares dishes like mahimahi with a garlic brown butter and dark greens. Staff are friendly and solicitous and will arrange meals in your suite or a car and driver, generally catering to your every whim."

"Top amenities: Private dining deck, hiking and running club, wind surfing, a Champagne zip lineWhat’s nearby: Participate in the Friday night local Jump Up party in Gros Iset, only minutes from Cap Maison and a real St. Lucian fête Having just completed a top-to-bottom renovation, this boutique resort now offers one of the most sophisticated stays on the island. Studio IDC, who specialize in luxury hotels and residential homes in the Caribbean, took on the project and delivered a hacienda-style resort with 50 guest rooms and suites that match the expectations of the resort’s loyal clientele of celebrities and in-the-know couples alike. The resort has implemented many measures to minimize its impact on the surrounding natural areas during the renovation, adding solar panels, reducing single-use plastics, and installing a sewerage treatment plant, which they recirculate as irrigation water. Cap Maison’s cliff top location boasts unobstructed views across Pigeon Island National Park and offers access to a private beach for lounging, swimming, and water sports. Located in a secluded cape in the north of the island, you’d never know that the lively Rodney Bay is just minutes away, with its abundance of restaurants and bars—like the atmospheric Buzz Seafood and Grill. Back at the resort, don’t miss a private dinner on the Caribbean’s first dining deck out in the sea, serviced by a Champagne zip line." - Scott Bay