The origin story of Caerula Mar, which quietly opened its doorways on the Bahamas’s South Andros in December, reads nearly like a romantic comedy: Bryan and Sarah Baeumler have been on a boating journey in 2017 when a heavy rain swept in, blasting their plans; recalibrating, they seemed on the map, pointed to comparatively unknown Andros, and have been on their approach. The two occurred on the weathered husk of a mid-century resort not lengthy after making landfall and, as they are saying within the motion pictures, the remaining is historical past. It sounds scripted, but it surely matches throughout the narrative of the Baeumlers, who’re HGTV stars of their native Canada. (The cameras saved rolling throughout Caerula Mar’s renovation). The ensuing property’s design feels cool and pared-back. The 24 suites and villas, accomplished up in creamy neutrals and delicate textures like white oak flooring, and recent Libeco linens, are little greater than a backdrop for Andros’s unspoiled magnificence. Hop on a motorcycle and discover the island, or be pleased simply to laze by the pool for per week. Here it’s simple to have the perfect time doable, even if you’re doing nothing in any respect. A crisply good island hideout in a refreshingly go-slow nook of the Caribbean. —Betsy Blumenthal
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