The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority has launched the Collection de Pépites to support the 400-plus smaller accommodation properties on the Caribbean island.

Collection de Pépites will showcase a range of island accommodation including B&Bs, boutique hotels, inns and luxury villas.

It highlights the options of staying in a property of 35 rooms or fewer.

Initial property listings include:

Caille Blanc Villa & Hotel

A one-of-a-kind luxury private boutique hotel with a 65-foot infinity pool and waterfall facing the Pitons and the Caribbean Sea

Jungle Escape Eco Lodge

An eco-lodge for couples or groups in the Saint Lucian countryside.

Nescape Studio

A newly built one bedroom apartment in a lush tropical forest

Paradise Hotel

Four cottages set back just off the waterfront overlooking Malgretoute Beach in the south of the island

Rabot Estate by Hotel Chocolat

Located 1,000 feet above the Caribbean Sea with views of the Pitons, this hotel has an open-air restaurant, bar, spa and 14 luxury lodges

South Sea House

Three apartments, suitable for 2-4 guests in each, located on a quiet cul de sac in Cap Estate, a residential area in the north of Saint Lucia

Têt Rouge

Located on the hills just above Choiseul, at the base of Gros Piton, this four-star boutique resort has six suites, and

The Suite Spot Apartment

A one bedroom apartment for a couple's retreat

Useful links

​ www.stlucia.org/en_UK/collectiondepepites