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Wild Lotus Camp is right on the beach
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WILD LOTUS
CAMP, ANTIGUA
BEST FOR... BEACH LIVING
WHERE: VALLEY CHURCH
BEACH, BOLANDS
ROOM RATES: FROM US$223
INFO: +1 268 788 5898;
WWW.WILDLOTUSCAMP.COM
USP: WAKE UP RIGHT ON THE SAND
You can’t sleep closer to the
Caribbean than in one of these
beautiful bulb tents – each one
is on the white sand beach, amid
exotic flowers and banana trees.
Inside you’ll find luxurious double
beds, handsome hardwood
furniture, fresh linens, solarpowered
USB ports and a feeling
of true peace as you’re lulled to
sleep by the sea. The tents are
totally off-grid, with tiki torches
and solar-powered fairy lights
illuminating the way. The stargazing
is out of this world.
What’s the location? Valley
Church Beach; there’s a gated
entrance, which is locked at
Make like James Bond at the
casino tables at Sonesta Maho
sunset (you will have keys).
What’s the vibe? Adults only. In
short, it’s utterly magical.
The lowdown: One Deluxe tent
and a handful of Luxury tents;
safes; padlocks for zip doors
and windows; private solarheated
showers; shared toilet
block; copper fire pits; breakfast
of locally sourced ingredients
available; nearby Nest Beach Bar
has music and WiFi.
3VIRGIN ISLANDS
CAMPGROUND,
USVI
BEST FOR... STRIPPED-BACK STYLE
WHERE: WATER ISLAND, ST THOMAS
ROOM RATES: FROM US$149
INFO: +1 340 776 5488; WWW.VIRGIN
ISLANDSCAMPGROUND.COM
USP: PRIVATE ECO-COTTAGES,
CLOSE TO NATURE
Hidden amid 500 acres of
verdant foliage on the smallest
of the main US Virgin Isles, these
nine sensitively designed woodand-linen
‘cottages’ are perfect
for connecting with Mother
Nature but detaching from the
world. Combining Caribbean
style and graceful simplicity,
they’re designed to have a low
environmental impact, drawing
electricity from wind power. But
they offer a little bit of luxury,
too, with queen or twin beds,
handy coolers, private porches
and sublime views.
What’s the location? Lush-green
site, five minutes’ walk from
Honeymoon Beach; seven-minute
ferry ride from St Thomas.
The eco-cottages on Virgin
Islands Campground are nestled
in lush forest on Water Island
What’s the vibe? Great for
couples and families – cottages
sleep four adults or two adults
and two children.
The lowdown: Large site;
minimalist cabins plus one
private suite attached to the
owners’ home; shared pavilion for
cooking, storage and socialising;
communications room for taking
care of business, watching TV and
checking the internet; hot tub.
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