From the editors of Condé Nast Traveler:

Mount Cinnamon is so infused with the full spectrum of sea and sky that it seems to have sprung fully formed from its surroundings. The 21 suites are decorated in a chic yet playful beach house style that's not so luxurious you'll worry about tracking in a little sand. Each has two bathrooms, a fully outfitted kitchen, a living room with a flat-screen TV and a stereo, and a large shaded dining terrace and sitting area. The many whimsical touches include comfortable four-poster beds painted vivid purple, lavender shag rugs over the terra-cotta floors, and lime-green adobe showers big enough to pace in. The Verandah restaurant is one of the island's better eateries, and the warm, attentive service and sweeping views of Grand Anse Beach make Mount Cinnamon an ideal place to hole up in. —2009 Hot List

When to go: December through May are the driest months.

Which room to book: Hacienda Suites are the least expensive and have views of the pool and the sea.