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Luxury beachfront resort with infinity pool, spa, fine dining
Carenage Bay, VC, Canouan Island VC0450, St. Vincent & Grenadines Get directions
"A luxury beachfront Mandarin Oriental property situated on an isle noted for wild tortoises; guests can explore the hotel's Godahl Beach setting before kayaking over to the picturesque Shell Beach, and can take in panoramic water views from Mount Royal—positioned as a high-end base for both beach and island exploration." - Georgina Lawton Georgina Lawton Georgina Lawton is a journalist, editor, speaker, and former Guardian columnist. She writes about a range of topics for Time Out, Independent, Dazed, Bustle, Travel + Leisure, Marie Claire, Vice, The Times, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A palatial, all-suite retreat on a large private estate, featuring very spacious accommodations (rooms start around 1,300 square feet) and direct access to the Caribbean’s largest coral reef. The area is known for abundant hawksbill sea turtles and offers strong snorkeling and diving opportunities for both beginners and experienced divers; wreck-diving enthusiasts can explore the Puruni wreck, a 140-foot gunship sunk in 1918 that now serves as a thriving artificial reef." - Chris Dong
"A premier, intimate hillside property with 26 palatial suites and a handful of exquisitely appointed villas placed to maximize ocean views. The guest-only spa is small but elaborate, featuring 10 oceanfront treatment villas and two overwater spa bungalows that are accessible only by boat, stressing exclusivity and oceanfront privacy." - 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 countries in that region. Carley founded the digital travel publications Loosely Local and Home to Havana. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"The Mandarin Oriental made its Caribbean debut on the eastern reaches of Canouan, commandeering what was once the Pink Sands Club and rebooting the property to feel more Portofino than Port of Spain, expanding its 14, infinity pool–equipped villas by a further dozen. While the property prides itself on its subtle and elegant flair in the resort scene, its high-profile guests rave about their stays here—Amy Schumer posted about her babymoon here, and Robert Downey Jr’s yacht has been spotted moored nearby. While you might just rub elbows with A-listers and billionaires, the palatial grounds encompassing the spa, suites, beaches, and golf course gives all guests plenty of room to stretch their legs, take a deep breath, and ignore their clocks and calendar reminders like no one's watching." - CNT Editors
"Yuletide chasers will enjoy experiences like local Vincentian rum and chocolate tastings, festive afternoon teas, and a Papa Noel family brunch, plus a New Year’s Eve party with a DJ, saxophonists, and beachside fireworks. In between getting your fix of all things merry and bright, catch some rays on the white-sand beaches, try kayaking and windsurfing, do a guided hike to Mount Royal, and search for resident red-footed tortoises. In keeping with the charitable spirit of the season, the Caribbean sanctuary will donate 10 percent of the revenue from stays starting on Nov. 15 to the Canouan Resilience Fund." - Lindsay Cohn Lindsay Cohn Lindsay Cohn is a writer, editor, and avid traveler who has visited 45 countries across six continents — and counting. She contributes to Travel + Leisure, Hotels Above Par, InsideHook, Well+Good, T
