You can turn into a bit of numb to magnificence in St. Barts, however even after having been on island for days, I believe I squealed after I pulled into Eden Rock. It’s simply so good—so stylish, so glamorous, however on this simple, island-appropriate method. It’s the kind of place that simply being there makes you’re feeling like probably the most glam, sun-kissed model of your self. The lodge is nearly solely surrounded by calm, gin-bottle blue water that’s heavenly for a swim. There’s a diving platform a bit of methods out, and you’ll take out rafts and paddle across the level, and there’s a reef if you wish to snorkel. The rooms are pretty and chic, with a delicate Carib-meets-nautical vibe, without delay shiny and ethereal. When it involves the meals, rockstar chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten is answerable for the menu on the most important restaurant, and the resort’s breakfast unfold is insane in scope and high quality; don’t miss it. Sure, you may have a pleasant breakfast by your non-public pool, however the people-watching right here is just too good—you’d be lacking a chance when you stayed in. It’s a reasonably various crowd in some methods, however the widespread denominator, to inform it straight, is cash. This place is just not low cost, however it’s one of many uncommon resorts that’s completely value it. The setting is unparalleled and the meals, service, and design are prime of the highest. There isn’t any method you’ll go and never dream (perhaps nightly) about going again—it’s that particular. From $1,554. —Rebecca Misner