(FORTUNE Small Business) – ST. LUCIA is one of the Windward Islands of the Eastern Caribbean, between Martinique and St. Vincent. Fly into either the George Charles Airport or Hewanorra International, both about 3½ hours from Miami. Rooms at the Coco Palm run $145 to $245 in peak season, double occupancy, breakfast included. 758-458-2626; cocoresorts.com.

Here are two other independently owned resorts on St. Lucia:

EAST WINDS INN, in the central part of the island near Castries, is smaller (with just 30 rooms) and more upscale than the Coco Palm. Rooms cost $455 to $570 a person, but that includes all meals and amenities. 758-452-8212; eastwinds.com

ANSE CHASTANET, near Soufrière (not affiliated with Allen Chastanet of the Coco Palm) offers 49 rooms, some with spectacular views of the Pitons, the most noted landmark on the island. From $495 to $895 a night, double occupancy, breakfast and dinner included. 800-223-1108; ansechastanet.com.