There are places that seem designed to disappear from the world for a few days. In the Caribbean, several international stars have found much more than a second home: an intimate refuge far from prying eyes, between lush vegetation and almost deserted beaches.
Laurent Voulzy, Laeticia Hallyday, Sofia Coppola, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mick Jaegger… From Guadeloupe to Saint-Barthélemy via Belize or Mustique Island, these heavenly properties tell the story of another way of experiencing luxury. Here, no immense towers or giant hotels, but villas discreetly hidden in nature.
Laurent Voulzy in Guadeloupe, Laeticia Hallyday in Saint-Barthélémy… these French stars who found refuge in the Caribbean
Very attached to his West Indian origins, Laurent Voulzy has a true haven of peace in Marie-Galante, in Guadeloupe. The singer finds there the calm of wild beaches, coconut trees and a much more peaceful atmosphere than that of large French cities.
The artist regularly evokes his link with his ancestral lands. “IThere is a very deep thing between the Antilles and me, in my heart”, he confides in the podcast “La Ballade de Souchon & Voulzy” ofFrance Blue. Several hundred kilometers away, Saint-Barthélemy remains intimately linked to the story of Johnny and Laeticia Hallyday. The singer’s widow continues to stay there regularly in her spectacular villa facing the Caribbean Sea. Between an infinity pool, terraces opening onto the ocean and decoration inspired by chic seaside style, this property has become one of the most famous on the island. HAS” Saint-Barth is our refuge “, explained Laeticia Hallyday.
Sofia Coppola, Leonardo DiCaprio: the discreet refuges of the stars in Belize
Known for her very distinct taste for decoration and confidential places, Sofia Coppola divides her life between several exceptional destinations. The American director, famous for the highly crafted aesthetic of her films and interiors, particularly appreciates the Turtle Inn, the famous tropical refuge designed by Francis Ford Coppola in Belize. Between wooden cabins opening onto the beach, handcrafted furniture, thatched roofs and decoration inspired by Bali, this place has become one of the symbols of discreet luxury in the Caribbean.
Belize attracts a very discreet clientele looking for much more intimate luxury. Between villas hidden in the tropical jungle, almost deserted beaches and hotels accessible only by boat, the country also appeals to Leonardo DiCaprio, owner of a private island in the archipelago. This peaceful and almost timeless atmosphere is reminiscent of another mythical Caribbean destination: Mustique Island.
Mustique Island, the ultra-secret paradise of stars and billionaires
Among the most exclusive destinations in the Caribbean, Mustique Island occupies a special place. This tiny private territory of only 5.7 km² has for decades attracted billionaires, aristocrats and international celebrities in search of absolute discretion.
Princess Margaret, Mick Jagger and even great international fortunes own villas hidden in the tropical hills. On the island, the rules remain extremely strict in order to preserve the calm and privacy of residents. Lady Anne Glenconner recalled: “It was Colin’s wish: no one should come unless they have rented a house or are in a hotel.”
