Barefoot in paradise

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12 MAY 2004
Denzel Washington, Donatella Versace, Janet Jackson and Liam Neeson are just a few of the celebs who have discovered the escapist pleasures of the Caribbean. Fancy joining them for the most romantic escape of your life? Kick off your shoes, lie back and relax in the totally tropical surroundings of the best honeymoon hideaways the region has to offer.

Jake’s, Jamaica
Cool and funky, Jake’s is the ultimate laid-back hideaway for holidaymakers who want to chill out and focus on each other. Once described as the “chicest shack in the Caribbean”, the resort includes Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Sadie Frost among its fans. Belonging to Island Records founder Chris Blackwell, the stone cottages, each with their own individual design and some with alfresco bathrooms, ramble around a private cove and saltwater pool in the fishing village of Treasure Beach on Jamaica’s undeveloped south coast.

You’ll soon sink into Jake’s soporific rhythm. Start with a cocktail at the poolside bar, linger over lobster in either of the two romantic restaurants and gaze at the stars from your rooftop terrace. This is about as good as it gets.
For more on another Chris Blackwell resort, Pink Sands in the Bahamas, click here.

Laluna, Grenada
Barefoot luxury in an idyllic setting perfectly sums up Laluna, the relaxing retreat scattered over a hillside above the white beach on the “Spice Island” of Grenada. It’s the brainchild of Italian fashion designer Bernardo Bertucci whose flair can be seen in every nook and cranny from the cushioned sunloungers to the huge sofas and Balinese four-poster beds.

With yoga classes and in-room massages available, Laluna isn’t really for party people – it’s for couples who want to snooze, laze and potter around one of the most fascinating islands in the Caribbean.