Elite Traveler Winter 2023/24

BEACH

Eden Rock St Barths, Diamond Suite Waterlily STBARTHS Fresh from celebrating its 70th birthday, iconic red-roofed Eden Rock St Barths remains the place to see and be seen. Dining from chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, an array of gorgeously renovated suites and a general manager who knows his guests by name all add to this glamorous resort’s pulling power. The Diamond Suites are the most prestigious, and the Waterlily is positioned on the powder soft sand of St Jean Beach. Soak up the sun as you people-watch from your in fi nity pool on your raised front deck, or cocoon yourself in the walled rear terrace complete with hot tub and cabana. For an extra dose of R&R, a delectable menu of in-room spa treatments are available, such as the tailor-made Harmony Massage to balance body and mind. From $3,900 per night. Contact Mathilde Allemand, reservation manager, mathilde. allemand@oetkercollection.com, +1 855 333 6762, oetkercollection.com

Cobblers Cove, Colleton Suite SPEIGHTSTOWN, BARBADOS An institution on the well-heeled west coast of Barbados, for decades Cobblers Cove has been a magnet for high society, as well as creative types charmed by its stylishly playful brand of glamour. Having recently completed a fi ve-year refurbishment, this grande dame has never looked better; from the candy striped umbrellas that line the pool to the meticulously crafted classy rattan furniture and hand-printed fabrics inspired by the island’s fl ora. The family-run resort is set around a pastel pink 1940s mansion known as the Great House. It is here you will fi ndthe white and coral hues of the Colleton Suite. With its large four-poster bed and bathroom decked with heritage tiles and roll-top bath, you’d be hard-pressed to fi nd a prettier suite. The elegantly furnished drawing room opens to a private terrace with plunge pool overlooking the water’s edge. From $1,500 per night. Contact Joanna Roterberg, general manager, joanna.roterberg@cobblerscove.com, +1 246 422 2291, cobblerscove.com

Photos Jeanne Le Menn, Miguel Flores