Luna

The all-white villas make you feel as if you have landed in Greece and not St-Maarten. Villa Luna is set at the highest point of the community, giving it commanding views of the Caribbean Sea plus the neighboring islands of Saba, St Eustatius, and Nevis. Sunsets and the moon and star-filled night sky are simply brilliant, especially from the unique rooftop pool terrace.

The entry to Villa Luna is tucked under a pretty pergola surrounded by tropical plantings. Its unique floor plan provides lots of privacy whether you are on a honeymoon or traveling with friends and family. Split on three floors, you enter the foyer, where you will find two of the three bedrooms. The second floor is the main living space including the kitchen, dining, and living, while the top floor is saved for the master bedroom and the private pool terrace. Access to the other floors from the main entrance is either by a chic elevator or a nautilus-shaped spiral marble staircase.

The two equal-sized guest rooms are off the main entrance; each with a private terrace, beautiful built-in closets, and elegant spa-style en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers. The decor is chic and elegant. The main living space on the second floor opens to the large terrace filled with comfortable seating for viewing the sunset. You look out over the blue tile roofs of Shore Point and out to the brilliant blue sea and sky. The top level is a private oasis. On one side is a large and elegant primary bedroom, with an en-suite spa-style bathroom, in serene whites and creams. The private terrace expands your view. A unique rooftop pool is at the other end of this floor. You can almost touch the sky from the super secluded terrace.

You are very close to amenities and the neighboring beach of Mullet Bay. A short walk from the villa will bring you to the shops and restaurants of Porto Cupecoy. Culinary stars Escape and Temptation are two minutes away, as well as the Starz Casino. A further five minutes and you find yourself at the International airport or the nightlife of Maho. Traveling over the French Border you are 15 minutes from the Capital, Marigot, where you will find duty-free shopping, boutiques, bakeries, and the Creole Market.

Located on the island's southwest tip, Cupecoy is a set of three beaches surrounded by limestone cliffs.

It's also the last beach on the Dutch side before crossing the northern French border. Travelers say the sunsets here have to be seen to be believed, with dramatic views of Saba in the distance. Consider enjoying the day's end in one of the area's beach bars, or by buying a cold beer from one of the local vendors walking along the shore.

Recent visitors said the beach is stunning and romantic and suggest getting there early to claim a spot in the sand.

You can visit Cupecoy for free, but there are paid parking lots at the adjacent Cupecoy and Sapphire beach clubs.