Caribbean

Antigua

The former British colony of Antigua is the quintessential paradise island: from sheltered coves to bustling markets, its pearly beaches, azure waters, untamed nature and wonderful food are a continuous feast for the senses. After arriving at the airport on a direct flight from London, Miami, New York or elsewhere in the Caribbean, take delivery of your yacht in the port and sail her to one of the many marinas that dot the dreamlike shores, such as the modern North Sound Marina near the airport, the historic Nelson’s Marina where the eponymous admiral held sway centuries ago, or the appropriately named Jolly Harbour Marina.

Seafood is the name of the game in the island’s many luxury eateries, like The Cove at the Blue Waters Resort in St John’s, which has a French vibe, or the more Italian Sun Ra in glitzy Falmouth. Accommodation worthy of royalty can be had in a range of luxury establishments: Hermitage Bay on the west coast will blow you away with its stunning views and private infinity pools, while the suites at the Curtain Bluff Resort in St Mary’s are only yards away from the amazing beach.

St Kitts

St Kitts is one of the northernmost Windward Islands, positioned strategically between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, 2100 km southeast of Miami. It is connected by regular and charter flights to all the major cities in the Caribbean and eastern North America.

St Kitts has three distinct groups of volcanic peaks, and its history is as dramatic as its landscapes and beaches – having switched hands repeatedly during the colonial era, the island is a melting pot of cultural influences and the site of Brimstone Hill Fortress, one of the best-preserved historical fortifications in the Americas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But St Kitts also features world-class hospitality and entertainment options, not least St Kitts Yacht Club in the capital Basseterre and more secluded Marina at Christophe Harbour.

The hotel options are as varied as the scenery, ranging from the likes of the fabulous Marriott’s St. Kitts Beach Club on the beach near Basseterre to the luxurious Park Hyatt St. Kitts in sheltered Christophe Harbour or the picturesque Belle Mont Farm on the slopes of Mount Liamulga. The same goes for the restaurants – delicious Caribbean cuisine and seafood is served in Serendipity on the busy Basseterre waterfront, in the more out-of-the-way local institution Marshalls or in The Pavilion on the southern peninsula.

St Thomas

There are many good reasons for the popularity of St Thomas, the main island of the US Virgin Islands. The deep-water harbour of the main city Charlotte Amalie was long a haven for pirates and is today one of the busiest ports of call for cruise ships in the Caribbean. Visited by Christopher Columbus in 1493 and long part of the Danish West Indies, the city is famous for Danish colonial architecture, including the oldest Lutheran church in the Western Hemisphere and two castles attributed to the pirates Blackbeard and Bluebeard.

Fly in from any major city in North America or the Caribbean, meet your yacht and take her to the Yacht Haven Grande in Charlotte Amalie’s harbour or the many small marinas on the eastern side of the island. Savour local specialties in Room with a View in Charlotte Amalie, Oceana in Frenchtown or Caribbean Fish Market on Cowpet Bay. And kick back at Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove on Pacquereau Bay, Two Sandals by the Sea near the American Yacht Harbour or the Ritz-Carlton on Great Bay.