"The beauty of Mustique is that the day can be spent doing almost nothing but enjoying the tropical beauty or on the go by creating a more active schedule. Take to the water for sailing, snorkeling scuba diving, or simply floating in the ocean. Swim with the turtles at Tobago Cays or ride horses along the beaches. Mustique sits in a space between the Caribbean and the Atlantic, and each beach articulates this. The Atlantic-facing Macaroni Beach enjoys powerful waves, while the more secluded Gelliceaux Beach on the Caribbean side is a more tranquil hideaway. On the island's southwest, Lagoon Bay area is equipped with tables your staff can help you organize for over-the-top picnics staffed, furnished, and often featuring freshly prepared Caribbean lobster and rosé. A nearby shark cave and some shipwrecks offer opportunities for scuba diving. The Cotton House's Beach Café is a bucolic spot on Endeavor Bay for lunch on the deck while reggae plays, and the bartender serves rum punch with a secret ingredient "a lot of love." Charter a boat, windsurf, pedal or paddle are all available at the dock nearby.

Curate your own idyllic wellness journey by checking out the numerous picturesque hikes at various levels of challenge. Wake up early to beat the heat and drive your mule to the top of Rutland Bay for a hike exploring the island's Northeastern tip. Pass the grazing horses in the Island Sanctuary with mountains and ponds in the foreground. The path leads into a glistening bay reflecting the morning sun. Follow the marked trail, wind up the hill on the clay path, and curve around the island's uninhabited, lush and rocky perimeter. You are greeted along the way by turtles, frogs, herons and butterflies; each clearing exposes jaw-dropping and expansive views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Follow the hike with a yoga class held at the exercise pavilion, a plein air structure. Enjoy your practice while gazing out at the sea, a thatched roof shielding the direct sun and the sound of the waves meditative. One of the newest additions to the island is a state-of-the-art gym boasting full range of Life Fitness equipment and floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of the adjacent lily pond. The full-service spa is steps away, with customized treatments also available in room or villa.

For as idyllic as most days in Mustique are, evenings can be quite social and buzzy, filled with opulent cocktail parties hosted by guests and exuberantly organised by staff in the private villas or by the manager at The Cotton House. There may not be any nightclubs on the island, but that doesn’t mean Mustique regulars don’t know how to let loose. Internationally renowned Basil’s Bar, a seaside watering hole where Mick Jagger and Bon Jovi have spontaneously taken the stage, is a legendary dive where, every Wednesday, the weekly Jump Up party draws the entire island for dancing and live music from a notoriously good cover band. Infamous bartender-owner Basil Charles is still known as the king of the island and even attended the Royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton."

-UNLOCKING the MAGIC of MUSTIQUE, Dorian May