Houzz Escape: Cut Out to the Caribbean

Feel the Island Sun in a Tropical Photo Getaway

Lily Gahagan January 7, 2011

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We've barely broken the surface of January and I'm already ready for a break. In the past two days I've satisfied my travel bug by heading to the Mediterranean — Greece and Italy, to be precise. Today I'd like to head somewhere a little closer to home...

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How about the islands of the Caribbean? I don't know about you, but I can practically feel that island sun now.

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We'll take a puddle jumper from the main islands to a private one near Antigua. Here's a view of the property from the sky.

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The entrance is mere moments from the island's makeshift airport. Someone rushes out to collect bags and welcome us in.

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This place is so big you could get lost. As I recall, we head through the open courtyard to door number three.

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Airy bedrooms lie up ahead, just past one of many pools.

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I've got dibs on this room! What luxurious retreat would be complete with a gauzy canopied bed?

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With the doors flung open and that dreamy view, it'll be a pleasure to wake up in the morning.

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The key to tropical living is always taking advantage of the beauty and temperature outside. A house that effortlessly melds indoors and out does just that.

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Let's head out to explore the grounds.

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The inviting pool will quickly have us sidetracked. Time for a dip.

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You could spend all day staring at the intersections of pool, ocean, and sky out here.

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But before the day is done I've got some pressing business to attend to—my shoulders that is. Time to book an appointment with the island's resident masseuse.

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As night sets, walk back through one of the property's myriad courtyards...

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... And curl up on the patio for a cocktail. Don't let the setting sun fool you; it's as warm as a summer's day out here.

Add more: Care to share your own gorgeous Caribbean photos of homes and gardens? Please add them in the comments below!

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