Pool for the Summer

Eden Roc Beach Club

POOL FOR THE SUMMER A roundup of Caribbean hotels & resorts where you can experience the best private villas and pools for the summer

Eden Roc Cap Cana | Punta Cana, Dominican Republic The number-one-rated resort and only Relais & Chateaux property on the island, Eden Roc Cap Cana is made almost entirely of private, brightly colored villas each with its own plunge pool and with exceptional culinary programming putting the Dominican Republic on the map as a culinary hot spot. The villas, which are currently undergoing chic updates, make the perfect accommodations for travelers of all types, especially those who crave luxurious culinary offerings. Grab all your foodie friends and check into the threebedroom Royale Villa, which includes a full kitchen and chef service to arrange cooking classes to make property specialties like ceviche, sushi, or pasta.

Plus for a truly unique experience - the guests' personal butler can arrange a dinner in a cenote.

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Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort | St. Lucia Check into the newly renovated Sugar Beach, A Viceroy Resort, which offers breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Val des Pitons, along with the iconic 18thcentury Colonial charm, where the island's most luxurious private accommodations are waiting for summer travelers. The expansive property includes 10 different types of stand-alone villas and cottages with totally private and stunning views.

Guests who want to relax can check into the Superior Luxury Cottage to lounge indoors in the pristine sitting area, and take a dip in their expansive plunge pool or the Victorian-style clawfoot bathtub. With new spa treatment rooms and a beachside fitness center, guests can indulge in island-inspired service for true relaxation.

Each villa also comes with private butler service making things that much easier for the guest who just wants to unwind in paradise.

Curtain Bluff Terrace Suite

Main pool at Viceroy Sugar Beach

Curtain Bluff | Antigua, West Indies For a quick dive into summer with your private plunge pool, choose between Grace Bay Suite, Morris Bay Suites, or the Terrace Suite, better known as part of the Hulford Collection. Each of these three generously scaled suites occupies the third floor of a Caribbean-style villa, right on the resort’s “surf” beach. Both Grace & Morris Bay suites are luxuriously furnished with blue-marble bathrooms, colonial furniture, richly colored fabrics and lush palms. On the bluff side, The Terrace Suite is the most popular choice thanks to its private location at the very top of the bluff and breathtaking views over the beach, Morris Bay, and the Caribbean Sea. White walls, bright sea-blue fabrics, one-of-a-kind furnishings and glowing woods give the room a sense of calm, timeless sophistication. Its large 567square-foot terrace with infinity edge plunge pool and romantic daybed is the ideal spot for private relaxation and dining.

The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort | The Bahamas Taking center stage at this iconic property (this year celebrating its 60th year!) is the ultra-exclusive Three and Four-Bedroom Oceanfront Villa Residences which are some of the most sought-after villa products in the Caribbean. If you're lucky enough to snag one of the Villas, you can expect luxury from head-to-toe (fun fact: scenes from 2007's Casino Royale were filmed here!). The villas are paired with all the luxuries of a beachfront home in addition to jaw-dropping panoramic ocean views, private expansive pools, lounge areas, full-service kitchens, dining rooms for private dinner parties, and a dedicated butler and concierge team to take care of you during your relaxing vacation. Guests have access to all the amenities of the Ocean Club, including the celebrity cheffronted restaurant by Michelin-starred Chef Jean-Georges, beach club access, the famed Martini Bar, and the Balineseinspired Spa.

Oceanfront Villas at The Ocean Club. Photo by Christian Horan

Shore Club Villa. Photo by Paradise Photography

The Shore Club | Turks & Caicos The Shore Club is home to six 6-bedroom villa estates, perfect for an exclusive and private romantic getaway. Sitting on Long Bay Beach with views of the vibrant turquoise waters and endless horizons, you’ll never have to leave your room when you book one of the 8,800 square foot villas. Expect your own heated pool, private courtyard, expansive terraces, spacious guest rooms, and baths with soaking tubs. Each villa features private elevators from an underground service area to the first and second-floor levels, ensuring privacy from all service providers, as well as guests, making you truly feel like the only ones on the island. Additional add-on services available include butler services, private chef, romantic dinner setups in your courtyard, private in-room couples spa treatments, kiteboarding lessons, full villa grocery pre-stocking, dry cleaning services, car rentals and so much more.