Mustique

By Melanie Nayer for Boston.com

“For those seeking privacy and luxury, my top travel place for 2012 is Mustique, in the Grenadine Islands of St. Vincent in the Caribbean. The new year kicks off with the famously fun Mustique Blues Fest (Jan. 23-Feb. 6) held at Basil’s Bar. Spend the day relaxing in one of the expansive villas, picnicking on one of nine beaches, scuba diving, sailing, or visiting the spa. Do as much or as little as you please on this 2.2 square-mile island!”—Tiffany Dowd