Barefoot bohemian hideaways to sleek beach houses, these boutique hotels across the Caribbean bring character, charm and a little something extra to your next island escape.

A sultry catch-up between Jess and her best friend Ana reveals what really unfolded at Desire Riviera Maya Pearl in Mexico. Moonlit moments, whispered bets and the kind of connection that lingers longer than tan lines.

The stay. Morning sunlight, tangled sheets and no emails. Part Two of this exclusive story set at Desire Riviera Maya Pearl with Jessica and James. Welcome to a new kind of rendezvous. Feeling tempted? You should be.