Petit St Vincent

Petit St Vincent is a genuinely private, single-resort 115-acre island - there's no other accommodation, town or development, meaning the entire island is dedicated to one property, which is rare even by private-island standards.

The journey typically involves a flight to the wider Caribbean, followed by onward inter-island transfers by smaller aircraft and boat - it's a multi-leg journey, so it's worth allowing a full travel day.

The private island resort model here tends to suit couples particularly well, given the intimate, romantic character of the destination - solo travel is possible but less the typical guest profile.

Given the island's compact size and total privacy, activities tend to centre on the beach, snorkelling, sailing and simply enjoying the seclusion - it's designed for slowing down rather than a packed itinerary.

The resort deliberately avoids some of the trappings of conventional luxury - no televisions or air conditioning in the original cottages, for instance - in favour of a genuinely unplugged, nature-immersed experience.

Given the exclusivity and remoteness involved, this sits firmly at the ultra-luxury end of the market, reflecting both the privacy on offer and the logistics of maintaining a single-resort private island.

December to April is the Caribbean dry season and the recommended window; the Atlantic hurricane season, which peaks later in the year, is generally best avoided.

About as much as is possible at any resort - cottages are spread across the island with no direct sightlines to neighbours, and a flag system lets you signal for privacy or service without needing to interact with staff.

The wider Grenadines offer boat excursions to nearby islands and sandbars, and the resort can arrange day trips for guests wanting to see more of the surrounding archipelago.

Given the emphasis on genuine seclusion, wifi and mobile connectivity are more limited than at a typical luxury resort - worth preparing for this if you need to stay reachable.