Six Senses La Sagesse

For their first foray into the Caribbean, the high-end Six Senses brand chose the island of Grenada, a place that’s rapidly ascending the luxury destination rankings. The 38-acre property occupies a headland on the quiet south coast, and its low-profile structures are nestled into the rises and falls of the land in a way that affords Six Senses La Sagesse an extraordinary sense of privacy and seclusion.

It’s helped by the resort’s small size: a mere 56 rooms and 15 villas. It’s laid out like a village alongside a small lagoon, and is tucked between two beaches; the walking paths are made from nutmeg shells and cocoa skins, a nod to Grenada’s “Spice Island” heritage. The accommodations themselves are modern and luxurious even as they aim to incorporate as much local color as possible; the views out to sea are nothing short of extraordinary.

Also extraordinary is the Six Senses kids’ programming, which keeps the little ones wholesomely busy while parents enjoy spa treatments, excursions, or just a silent moment. There’s a substantial focus on sustainability as well; the Six Senses Earth Lab aims to educate guests about the resort’s ethical and environmental safeguards — including the kitchen gardens whose produce is put to use in Six Senses La Sagesse’s restaurants and bakery.