Plan to spend the day camped out on a chaise lounge besides an infinity pool, stretched out on a talcum beach, or gazing out at breathtaking panoramas from a sky-high spa oasis while expert hands soothe your body and soul. Or perhaps you would prefer hiking up a mountain, kayaking across a turquoise sea, or sailing into the sunset with a breeze at your back. Come get carried away to tropical bliss at the 5-star Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, a member of the Five Star Alliance collection.

It’s the island you’ve been looking for, the one in your dreams: a tiny speck of green afloat in a turquoise sea, encircled by a 360° white beach and a lone palm tree waving in the trade winds. Cruising aboard a catamaran, you’ll cross the Sir Francis Drake Channel to Tortola and sail along the coast to Jost Van Dyke. Soak in the gorgeous seascapes as your friendly crew chats about this beautiful island group with its historic lore of piracy and privateering.

It would be a shame to leave without seeing at least a few of the highlights of Saint Martin like the atmosphere Quartier d'Orléan and the French and Dutch capitals. You’ll visit Philipsburg, capital of the Dutch St. Maarten, where you can stroll along the boardwalk, relax in a sidewalk café, tour some of the historic sites, or browse through shops for last-minute souvenirs.

Enjoy a cruise through the tranquil waters surrounding Turks and Caicos to its remote outlying islands. Along the way you’ll glide across a vast system of coral reefs clearly visible in the crystalline waters. Dock at Salt Cay island for a relaxing few hours on a secluded beach and keep an eye out for the herons, egrets and ospreys that call the island’s mangroves and waterways home. Swim and snorkel in the warm, shallow waters where tropical fish dart in and out of reefs, take a walk on the powdery white sand beach or drift off to the sound of gentle waves lapping at the shore.

When driving a dune buggy, you can traverse narrow marl tracks and rocky coastlines, which allows for a deeper exploration of the island of Grand Turk. Enjoy scenic views of Gibbs Cay and the surrounding Turks Islands from the cliffs high above the shores. On a stop at the famous Grand Turk Lighthouse built in 1852, head to Cliffhanger Lookout for a spine-tingling view of crashing waves 80 feet below. Continue further down the coast to see the salinas that were once used to harvest salt, and if you are lucky, you may catch a glimpse of pink flamingos wading in the shallow waters.

Hop aboard on an epicurean journey to Grand Turk’s major landmarks and a hands-on culinary experience alongside our resident chef. Simple yet delicious specialties are on the menu today using fresh ingredients sourced locally from the oceans and lands of Turks and Caicos. At the Salt House you’ll learn how centuries ago, salt was considered as valuable as gold, and why chefs don't cook without it today. For generations, salt was the island's biggest industry in these islands. Admire the Grand Turk Lighthouse built in 1852 primarily to protect the salt business.

Experience the two premier attractions in the turquoise waters of Grand Turk: snorkeling along a vibrant coral reef, and swimming and playing with gentle stingrays. Your first stop is a private reef, a secluded snorkeling haven that is home to pristine corals, sea fans, sponges and of course, the bright tropical fish of the Caribbean. Next, sip a rum punch and have your camera ready for Gibbs Cay and your stingray encounter .These friendly, wild Atlantic Stingrays will let you play with them and stroke their soft underbellies. Then hit the sand at the Reef Shark Bar & Grill.

With its reefs and bays, pinnacles and caves, divers will find a bounty of underwater treasures on Norman Island, the deserted, 2.5 mile long island that was the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1881 novel Treasure Island. Angelfish Reef, for example, boasts some of the most captivating landscapes in the British Virgin Islands, as well as an incredible cast of characters, from the rare orange ball anemone to eels and nurse sharks and, of course, a variety of dazzling angelfish.

Enjoy a 30 minute boat ride from the yacht. On arrival at Pirates follow the local guide up onto the summit of the island for wonderful views of the surrounding islands. After approximately 1.5 hours, the tour will return to Pirates Beach bar for a light lunch.