Laluna

Laluna Review

You may think you've landed on an island in the South Pacific when you reach this upscale enclave, which is hidden away on a pristine beach near Grenada's Quarantine Point. Laluna's large thatched-roof cottages—each with its own plunge pool—line the beachfront and climb 10 acres of wooded hillside. Owner Bernardo Bertucci, once a fashion consultant for Armani and Prada, has transposed his elegant style into barefoot chic. Bedrooms in the breezy, open-plan cottages, which are all the same except for location and color scheme, open onto large verandahs that serve as indoor-outdoor sitting areas. Bathroom showers are partially exposed to the outdoors. Guests congregate at the comfortable beachfront lounge and bar and have free access to a small CD and video library, a couple of bikes, and a kayak or two. Laluna's resident yogi provides instruction in yoga, Pilates, tai chi, meditation, and other Eastern philosophies. The restaurant, which specializes in Italian fare, opens directly onto the beach for a perfectly romantic setting. The resort faces west, assuring beautiful sunset views. No dress code, no rules, no set dinnertime, no problem.