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 away from prying eyes, amidst lush vegetation and almost deserted beaches.
Laurent Voulzy, Laeticia Hallyday, Sofia Coppola, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mick Jagger… From Guadeloupe to Saint-Barthélemy, passing through Belize or Mustique Island, these paradisiacal properties tell another story of experiencing luxury. Here, there are no immense towers or giant hotels, but discreet villas hidden in nature.
Laurent Voulzy in Guadeloupe, Laeticia Hallyday in Saint-Barthélemy… these French stars who have found refuge in the Caribbean
Very attached to his Antillean roots, Laurent Voulzy owns a true haven of peace in Marie-Galante, Guadeloupe. The singer finds calm in the wild beaches, coconut trees, and a much more peaceful atmosphere than that of the major French cities.
The artist regularly evokes his connection to his ancestral lands. “There is a very deep connection between the Antilles and me, in my heart,” he confides in the podcast “La Ballade de Souchon & Voulzy” from France Bleu. Several hundred kilometers away, Saint-Barthélemy remains intimately linked to the history of Johnny and Laeticia Hallyday. The singer’s widow continues to stay regularly in her spectacular villa facing the Caribbean Sea. With a infinity pool, terraces open to the ocean, and a decoration inspired by chic beach style, this property has become one of the most famous on the island. “Saint-Barth is our refuge,” explained Laeticia Hallyday.
Sofia Coppola, Leonardo DiCaprio: discreet refuges of the stars in Belize
Known for her strong taste for decoration and confidential places, Sofia Coppola shares her life between several exceptional destinations. The American director, famous for the refined aesthetics of her films and interiors, particularly appreciates the Turtle Inn, the famous tropical refuge imagined by Francis Ford Coppola in Belize. Between wooden cabins open to the beach, artisanal 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 in search of a 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 also reminds another mythical destination in the Caribbean: Mustique Island.
Mustique Island, the ultra-secret paradise of stars and billionaires
Among the most exclusive destinations in the Caribbean, Mustique Island holds a special place. This tiny private territory of only 5.7 km² has been attracting billionaires, aristocrats, and international celebrities for decades in search of absolute discretion.
Princess Margaret, Mick Jagger, and other international fortunes own hidden villas in the tropical hills. On the island, the rules remain extremely strict to preserve the calm and intimacy of the residents. Lady Anne Glenconner recalls, “It was Colin’s wish: no one should come unless they have rented a house or be at the hotel.”
