A string of star-studded gems, the Leeward Islands conjure quintessential Caribbean dreams into reality. Gorgeous golden beaches line the periphery of St Barthélemy, a tiny jewel with an esteemed legacy as a rendezvous for the famous.
Nearby, even smaller Anguilla is an unblemished utopia, epitomised by serene Shoals Bay where sugar-white sand coalesces with translucent turquoise water.
Separated by a whisker’s width, the two main islands of Guadeloupe are said to resemble the shape of butterfly; befitting of the lush rainforest that dominates Basse-Terre. Dotted by beautiful bays, the southern coast of Grande-Terre is a far tamer and relaxed getaway.