Million Air Winter 2022

SANDY LANE, THE VILLA A pink palace on the west (Platinum) coast, Sandy Lane, a member of Leading Hotels of the World, has long been on everybody’s list of the world’s most coveted stays. Surrounded by mahogany trees, bordered by the blue sea and its crescent of alluring beach, Sandy Lane summons timeless sophistication, even as it features a slew of contemporary conveniences. Its immense, 47,000-sq-ft spa invites indoor relaxation, while nine tennis courts and 45 holes of championship golf draw outdoor types to the greens. Transfers by the resort’s Rolls-Royce Phantom simply reign as the order of the day. Take over The Villa, a fi ve-bedroom fantasy of stately repose. Positioned in the resort’s center, it encompasses 7,300 sq ft and lies within its own gardens. Fully sta ff ed, it has a private pool and Jacuzzi, as well as various common rooms. With space for 15 guests, the gorgeous domain features private access to the beach. From $16,230 per night. Contact Walwen Ashby, revenue manager, washby@sandylane.com, +1 246 444 2070, sandylane.com

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O2 BEACH CLUB & SPA, CONCIERGE COLLECTION OCEANFRONT SUITE

Occupying a prime spot on the island’s south coast at Saint Lawrence Gap, this buzzy retreat conveys a contemporary Caribbean mood with 130 rooms and six restaurants, seven bars and three swimming pools. The resort’s inviting ‘how to’ classes urge otherwise languid poolside loungers to immerse in island culture. Jive to the tunes you make when you learn to play the steel pan drum, or set up an easel on the beach and learn to paint the colors of the sea. A haven, the Concierge Collection Oceanfront Suite features an oversized king-size bed, spa bathroom with walk-in rainfall shower and freestanding tub, plus a spacious living area with a queen sleeper sofa. The suite’s full kitchen and dining area, and an expansive balcony complete with sun beds, provide plenty of places to spread out. From $1,116 per night. Contact Christina Payne, guest relations manager, stay@o2beachclubbarbados.com, +1 246 418 1800, o2beachclubbarbados.com

THE CRANE RESORT, THE THREE-BEDROOM PENTHOUSE As Barbados’s fi rst resort hotel, The Crane exudes that sort of status and old-world charm that hails from a pleasure-packed past. Poised cli ff -top, overlooking the rosé-wine colored sands of Crane Beach, it opened in 1887. Expanded now to stretch across 40 acres and completely refurbished, it continues to feel pocketed away from the madding crowd, and romantic and secluded. With something for everyone, from fi ve pools to a restorative spa, gastronomic dining and the much trumpeted Calypso Kids Club, The Crane tempts family travelers with its commodious, 4,014-sq-ft Three-bedroom Penthouse. A combined Two-bedroom Penthouse and Junior Suite, replete with artisan-crafted furnishings, a granite kitchen, a tower-style pool on a huge balcony, a private roof terrace and a BBQ grill, the suite is ideal for girlfriend getaways or family reunions. From $720 per night. Contact Rochelle Yearwood, reservations manager, rochelle.yearwood@ thecrane.com, +1 246 423 6220, thecrane.com

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