Portsmouth

On the volcanic island of Dominica—less touristy than nearby Antigua and St. Lucia, due to the fact that it’s harder to reach—Secret Bay is so private you might never run into other hotel guests. Very little of the property is shared space. Instead, visitors settle into one of the 25 villas on site, each perched on a rocky sea cliff or nestled into the jungle, with private plunge pools, open-air terraces, mattress and pillow menus, and views of the Carribean. You might never be called to leave your villa, except to explore the rainforest on horseback, spelunk through sea caves, or spend the night at the restaurant, Zing Zing. Although that too is optional: Every villa has a fully-equipped kitchen, and guests can request a private chef or spend evenings cooking for themselves. (More romantic when you aren’t responsible for groceries or the dishes, which are handled by the dedicated and thoughtful staff.)