Bejewelled with secluded coves, tranquil lagoons, fashionable café terraces and sparkling marinas, luxury holidays in St Barths and St Martin have all the characteristics of laid-back Caribbean living with a peppering of Parisian chic.

Sublime St Martin, with its quaint terracotta-roofed buildings and yacht dotted harbours, has a distinctly Mediterranean feel. Here, well-heeled diners enjoy a fusion of French, West Indian and Creole cuisine on the marinas as kite surfers catch a breeze along the turquoise waters. While, in neighbouring St Barths, pristine white sands and exclusive ocean view restaurants give way to lush tropical rainforests where cascading waterfalls and secluded lagoons await discovery. With an abundance of boutique hotels playing host to private infinity pools and replenishing luxury spas, the islands of St Barths and St Martin offer a truly elegant tropical island escape.