Belmond Cap Juluca

Situated on Maundays Bay Beach's private stretches, this discreet enclave is a favored escape for financial barons and A-list celebrities, promising anonymity for the affluent. Capturing the charisma, character, and charm of the Caribbean, Belmond Cap Juluca is currently closed to undergo extensive renovations, taking the already impeccable resort to an even higher standard of excellence. Widely regarded as one of the Caribbean's top resorts, Belmond Cap Juluca will be positioned to become the pinnacle of all luxury properties.

During the season, the resorts guest list reads like a whos who of the social registry, but with a guest to staff ratio of three to one, the intuitive service is unparalleled and every whim catered to. While located less than 20 miles from see and be seen St. Barts, Belmond Cap Juluca remains the essence of serenity and tranquility.

Touted by Caribbean Travel & Life as having the "Most Unique Architecture," the 19-whitewashed Moorish villas, replete with turrets, domes, and parapets, seem to rise from the white sands on which they are poised. On an island blessed with 33 pristine beaches, Maundays Bay is often cited as the premier beach for its dazzlingly bright sand and creamy texture, lapped by the sea alternating with vibrant jewel-toned shades of azure, cerulean and turquoise.

A cloistered world unto itself, this Eden is resplendent with Sea Grape trees, salt ponds, and lush gardens blooming with Frangipani and Jasmine. Cozy nooks and crannies give way to breezy walkways where hibiscus and bougainvillea spill seductively over whitewashed walls, and the only interruption to be heard is the lull of gentle waves.

Whether staying in a five-room villa, guestroom, or private pool suite, resort quarters offer every conceivable comfort. Stylized archways lead to dark walnut louvered doors concealing rooms with king-sized beds topped with Frette linens and hand-sewn bedspreads, handmade rugs, and centuries-old urns personally selected from the souks of Morocco. Bathrooms are a showpiece of travertine marble, mirrors, and glass and offer a choice of Spa bath products. All feature soaking tubs with pillows, a separate shower, double sinks, dressing table, and cushioned banquette. Private high-walled terraces offer views of the surf, providing the perfect respite as the day was on the shoreline of Maundays Bay.