Coco Palm

Rodney Bay Blvd. , P.O. Box GM605

Rodney Bay Village , Saint Lucia http://www.coco-resorts.com

(758) 456-2800

What’s It’s Like: The French Creole-inspired Coco Palm resort has Wi-Fi service, yoga cruises, and “swim-up rooms” (at a higher cost), which open directly into the grand swimming pool and Caribbean bistro. The hotel arranges trips through the 19,000-acre rain forest on the new zip line, and can book sunset catamaran cruises and day trips to Martinique or the Grenadines.

Why It’s a Bargain: Guests can make all manner of customized requests: type airport transfer, color of room, champagne and snack preferences.