Le Sereno – St. Barths

Set on Grand Cul-de-Sac beach, this high-end hotel is 2 km from Morne du Vitet peak and 8 km from downtown Gustavia. Featuring private terraces or gardens, most with ocean views, the airy, contemporary suites & villas have luxe bedding, flat-screen TVs, iPods, free Wi-Fi and minibars. Some have 4-poster beds and/or granite bathrooms with sundecks, while villas add hot tubs and/or private pools. There’s an upscale restaurant serving French-Italian cuisine, a leafy spa and a freshwater outdoor pool, all overlooking the ocean. Other amenities include a fitness center, a lounge bar and beach club. Event facilities are available.