| air-conditioned rooms with relaxed, breezy decor feature free wi-fi, satellite tv and en suite bathrooms; some have balconies. perched on a private beach overlooking the caribbean sea, this informal family-run guesthouse is a 2-minute walk from the 19th-century ruins of meadow's battery, 1 km from george f. check-in time: 11:00 amcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. upgraded rooms add sea views. suites and studios are also available. charles airport and 4 km from castries market. breakfast is available for a surcharge. other amenities include a restaurant and spa treatments. l
Hewanorra International Airport 1 hr 15
La Toc Beach (15 min) Castries Central Market (9 min)
Bustling collection of vendors selling handicrafts, prepared foods & native fruits & vegetables. Rodney Bay (24 min)
Large bay featuring a white-sand beach, a marina with yacht docks, a water park & more. Vigie Beach (6 min)
Laid-back sandy stretch in a calm bay, with snack vendors, bars & plane-spotting opportunities. Diamond Botanical Gardens (1 hr 15)
Former plantation-turned-park with many ornamental plants, a waterfall & geothermal mineral baths. Fort Rodney (25 min)
This historic hilltop fort with old cannons offers a 360-degree view of the island & ocean. Marigot Bay (32 min)
Charming harbor featured in the 1967 film “Dr. Dolittle,” with resorts, restaurants & kayaking. Pigeon Island (25 min)
Islet connected to the mainland via a causeway & featuring a beach & the ruins of historic forts. Splash Island Water Park (20 min)
Family-friendly open-water sports park offering obstacle-course features along Reduit Beach. Choc Bay (12 min)
Broad bay lined with sandy beaches overlooked by upscale resort hotels & dense forest vegetation. Pigeon Island National Park (25 min)
Forested cape with 18th-century Fort Rodney, military remains & Martinique views from Signal Hill. Reduit Beach (19 min)
Lively, narrow stretch of sand with swimming, chair rentals & water-sport options. Mount Fortune (17 min)
Summit ridge with remains of the 19th-century Apostles Battery, plus views over the cruise port. Anse Chastanet Beach (1 hr 20)
Popular, laid-back beach featuring coral reef snorkeling, calm waters for swimming & mountain views. Anse Cochon Beach (48 min) | 
