Caribbean: Rent Your Dream Villa on the Beach

Diversity in Paradise

The Lesser Antilles and the French Antilles encompass several groups of countless islands scattered across luminous turquoise waters in the eastern Caribbean — many of them small and uninhabited. For discerning travellers, they represent nothing short of paradise. Explore the breathtaking beauty of the Caribbean islands with their dream beaches, turquoise waters, year-round summer temperatures, and an effortlessly relaxed atmosphere. Boundless sporting possibilities, exotic vegetation, rich culture, and excellent cuisine combine with a spirit of adventure that is never far from the surface. Each island has a character entirely its own — and letting yourself be swept along by it is half the pleasure. Prepare to feel more alive than ever.

The French Antilles — also known as the French West Indies — are overseas departments of the French state, comprising seven islands, some uninhabited, surrounded by the deep blue of the Caribbean. Guadeloupe, St. Barth, Martinique, and St. Martin are fully integrated parts of France and members of the European Union. Nature lovers drawn to pristine sandy beaches, spectacular waterfalls, traditional villages, and the depths of untouched rainforest will find everything they are looking for in the French Antilles.

History & Tradition

The culture is shaped in large part by French, African, and East and West Indian influences — a blend made most visible in the Creole architecture, with its vividly coloured wooden houses. Most of these buildings originally belonged to the plantation owners who made their lives in the Caribbean. Today, you are invited to immerse yourself in that living history as deeply as you wish, and to feel the singular joy of watching the sun sink below the Caribbean Sea.

Music and dance form the backbone of Antillean culture, accompanying the rhythms of daily life and lending the islands an unmistakably cosmopolitan energy. The nightlife has a reputation that is nothing short of legendary.

Nature & Adventure

Depending on where in the Caribbean you choose to rent your luxury villa, the cultural and natural sights on offer vary enormously.

Barbados is a destination of surprising variety. Marvel at one of the largest caves in the Caribbean or one of the most celebrated tropical gardens in the world. Above and below the water, an extraordinary wealth of wildlife awaits. Historic sugar plantations, traditional rum distilleries, and the UNESCO-listed capital Bridgetown transport you deep into the island's past.

For breathtaking natural scenery, we recommend Saint-Barthélemy — the smallest island in the French Antilles and a beautiful destination slightly removed from the crowds. Life on St. Barth moves in quiet harmony with nature. Swimming alongside sea turtles, jumping from rocks into the sea, riding turquoise waves, sampling exceptional cuisine, and sailing around the island by boat — these are the experiences that make a stay here truly unforgettable.

Antigua is celebrated above all for its beaches, often called the "Island of 365 Beaches" — one for every day of the year. This is made possible by a deeply indented coastline of countless bays, coves, mangroves, headlands, and offshore islands, each with its own distinct character, from secluded hideaways to lively stretches with restaurants and watersports. Golf, cricket, fishing, sailing, and swimming all find their natural home here — as does diving, with world-class sites drawing enthusiasts back year after year.

And then there is Grenada, the Spice Isle. White palm-fringed beaches, turquoise water, and untouched nature scented with exotic spices await on this remarkable island. Secluded and beautiful bays line the coast, while extinct volcanic cones rise in the interior. Crater lakes, waterfalls, hot springs, national parks, the charming capital St. George's, and a vivid underwater world make Grenada an island of irresistible appeal.