Laurance didn’t buy the island just to build a super luxury resort called Caneel Bay. Even though the ownership has changed over the years, the resort still sits leisurely across the bay. The beach is public, but to get there, you need to go through the resort. You can park along the road without worrying about parking fees if you show a receipt from the bar.

The beach is a favorite spot for snorkelers, where you can see sea turtles, parrotfish, reef squid, and barracudas. Nearby, you’ll also find Honeymoon Beach and Salomon Beach. Right now, the tour operator Overseas Travel has a catalog for the Caneel Bay resort, offering flights with American Airlines from Rome, Milan, Frankfurt, and Zurich, with prices starting at €2,300.