You'll find exclusive hotels throughout the Caribbean but Barbados has the lion's share, most of them bang on the narrow sandy beach in the west, hence the nickname: the Platinum coast. If you tire of sybaritic living you can emerge from your luxurious cocoon for a spot of golf, or dinner at a fancy restaurant. 
Recommended tour operator: Seasons in Style
Seasons in Style says
Of all the famous-name hotels on the Platinum Coast of Barbados, there is none in quite the same league as Sandy Lane.
Sandy Lane offers casual sophistication at its best, and is amongst the few truly world-class beach resorts. Suitable for couples and families alike, the hotel has a superb children’s club, along with a stunning spa.
The 112 rooms, suites and villas offer contemporary sophistication, with wall-mounted plasma screens, spacious marble bathrooms and private balconies. The landscaped swimming pool provides an appealing alternative to the beach and there is a choice of restaurants from toes-in-the-sand-casual to fine dining.
Sporty guests can work up a sweat on the tennis courts or choose from two outstanding golf courses designed by Tom Fazio that are the envy of the Caribbean.
Seasons in Style is an independent, privately-owned luxury tour operator. We pride ourselves on using our knowledge, service, flexibility, resourcefulness and imagination to create holidays tailormade to your requirements, no matter how demanding they might be.
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