Anguilla has long attracted travelers looking for a quieter alternative to the Caribbean’s better-known resort islands. This winter, new and expanded nonstop flights from Boston, Newark, Baltimore, Toronto, Tampa and Miami are making the island considerably easier to reach, opening the door to everything from a long weekend in the sun to a more leisurely Caribbean escape.

For an intimate base on the island, Quintessence Hotel occupies a stretch of Long Bay Beach with just 12 individually designed oceanfront suites. The Relais & Châteaux property is designed more like a private Caribbean estate than a conventional resort, with an emphasis on privacy, personalized hospitality and an unhurried sense of place. At JULIAN’s, the hotel’s fine-dining restaurant, that approach extends to the table, pairing an elevated culinary experience with an extensive wine cellar. The property is also a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel and has received recognition from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveller and Wine Spectator.

The Curated Take: The significance of the new air service is not simply convenience. For a destination whose appeal has long been tied to its relative seclusion, easier access could change who considers Anguilla for a short escape while leaving the island’s quieter character intact. Quintessence makes a compelling case for that balance: a small-scale, highly personal stay where the luxury comes from privacy, beachfront setting and exceptional food and wine rather than resort scale.