Htel Guanahani

Once you weather the short, white-knuckle flight from St. Maarten to St. Barthèlemy — the small, chartered plane slipping through a narrow gap between two mountains to ease itself onto the runway, stopping just short of the narrow beach dotted with sunbathers — island time begins. A 15-minute van transfer over a lush landscape takes you to Hôtel Guanahani, a perfect island getaway for small meetings or incentives.