We Asked 10 Travel Experts Their Favorite Island Destination-and They All Said the Same Thing

"Across the globe, there are tiny, floating plots of land just waiting for you to come to dig your toes in the sand, swim in the azure waters, and kick back to relax and do nothing at all. However, according to the travel experts we spoke to, there are a few islands that shine a little brighter than the rest. And it turns out, they all agree that the Caribbean is the best place to find them."

""St. Barts blends sophistication with simplicity. One day, you might be enjoying dinner at a chic beach club, and the next, you are grabbing a fresh sandwich from Petite Colombier, the little island bakery everyone adores," Allison Collier, owner of Collier Travel Collective, shared. "For evenings, Le Tamarin is pure magic, set in a tropical garden. It feels like stepping into another world.""

The Caribbean contains hundreds of islands, and select destinations stand out for luxury, natural beauty, and service. St. Barts pairs French-Caribbean sophistication with laid-back simplicity, offering chic beach clubs, refined dining, boutiques, and 17 postcard-perfect beaches that can be looped in under an hour. Signature experiences include fresh pastries from Petite Colombier, evening meals in tropical gardens at Le Tamarin, and stays at iconic resorts such as Eden Rock and Cheval Blanc on Flamands Beach. Travelers can easily combine lazy beach days, body surfing, celebratory dinners, and consistent, high-quality service for a seamless island getaway.

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