Punta Cana & the Southeast
Known as much for its celebrity guests (LeBron James, Beyoncé, Jay Z, Michael Jordan) and villa owners (Marc Anthony, Sammy Sosa, Pitbull) as for its…
Punta Cana & the Southeast
Known as much for its celebrity guests (LeBron James, Beyoncé, Jay Z, Michael Jordan) and villa owners (Marc Anthony, Sammy Sosa, Pitbull) as for its…
Las Galeras
Santo Domingo veterinarians Nora and José, a gourmet Italian chef named Mirko and a gaggle of Italian greyhounds are your hosts at this extraordinary six…
Santo Domingo
If these walls could talk, they'd tell this city's story. But this is no dusty museum. A stay in one of these six impeccably restored colonial-era homes…
Hotel Iberostar Parque Central
Havana
For over two decades the Iberostar Parque Central has been Havana's most consistent international-standard hotel, despite newer competition, with service…
Havana
A work of creative genius on the Malecón, this French-run hotel is a whimsical mélange of art, recycling, comfort and sophistication. The four rooms are…
Bávaro & Punta Cana
The moment you walk into the intimate Zoetry, relaxation befalls you. Wooden accents and Balinese touches abound at this small property, with 96 suites…
Aruba
When guests arrive at this collection of dazzling and eclectic overwater bungalows, they often wonder if somehow they've been transported to the Maldives,…
Bávaro & Punta Cana
Imagine Las Vegas with a Caribbean sea. This den of decadence and cool sits atop Punta Cana’s list of bold and beautiful resorts. The lobby feels like a…
Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast
One of Jamaica's most exclusive properties, Ian Fleming's old villa has been expanded into a stylish resort, with a selection of gorgeous beach huts and…
El San Juan Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
San Juan
Fresh from a US$65 million makeover, this storied grande dame’s lobby is all gleaming Italian-marble floors, hand-carved mahogany ceilings and…
Las Terrenas
One of the Caribbean’s more exquisite accommodations, this Victorian B&B with a French-chateau aesthetic perched high on a hill overlooking Playa Cosón is…
Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast
Record mogul Chris Blackwell’s pet, Strawberry Hill is a luxury retreat just north of Irish Town. Gaze at Kingston and the harbor 950m below from a deck…
Holguín Province
You may need a wallet of gold to access the river of gold resort by Meliá. Oft touted as Cuba's best resort, this 356-room resort shines with a five-star…
Barbados
Possibly the best boutique hotel on the south coast. Once a Mediterranean-style mansion, the hotel now has 10 rooms in a variety of shapes and sizes, some…
Vieques
This hilltop ecoretreat takes its design cue from the elements, with 18 loft-style rooms spread over four stark yet beautiful concrete casas. At off-the…
Aruba
With its white-stucco edifice and red-tile roofs, Bucuti & Tara is among the classiest of the low-rise resorts. It's also the first carbon-neutral resort…
Cayman Islands
The oldest resort on the island is also the classiest: Southern Cross is a gorgeous boutique operation with an eco-conscious approach. There are 14 pastel…
St Vincent & the Grenadines
Centered around a beautifully renovated colonial-era cotton warehouse, the luxurious Cotton House is set on 13 acres of beautiful grounds. Accommodations…
Port Antonio
This superb hilltop German-run hostel outside Port Antonio has astounding views over the coast. The dorm is spacious and the doubles are well presented,…
Holguín Province
Once a general store, this majestic three-story colonial oozes character. The most gracious of the three Iberostar properties in Gibara, it has 27…
Ocho Rios
With its small clifftop garden overhanging a reef, this exquisite property with two delightful cottages is an intimate alternative to the resort…
Santiago de Cuba
From the hanging rooftop garden to wall murals and impeccable rooms, every fiber gleams. Run by an enthusiastic team of well-traveled Cubans and local…
Trinidad
Start in the fern-filled tiled lobby and browse the courtyard surrounded by three floors of rooms in a remodeled 19th-century colonial. The five-star…
San Juan
The all-suite, adults-only sibling to O:live, just around the corner, blends contemporary architecture and art-deco opulence. All plush velvet furniture…
Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast
The hotel home of Gee Jam recording studios sets the standard for ultra-modern design, cuisine and exclusivity. Fabulous cottages are connected by jungle…
Virgin Gorda
Virgin Gorda is known for its high-end resorts, but Oil Nut Bay takes the cake for over-the-top luxury. Between the manicured hills and the powdered-sugar…
El Yunque
Tucked in to the mountains with panoramic views over El Yunque, adults-only Casa Flamboyant makes the most of its spectacular setting. Three well…
San Juan
At this luxe, Mediterranean-inspired boutique, each of the 15 rooms is unique, showcasing talavera tiled floors, heavy wooden doors and eclectic objet d…
Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast
A historical-home-cum-luxury-retreat, this beautiful 17th century colonial house belongs to the Henzel family, of The Harder They Come fame. The four…
San Juan
This charming, ecofriendly B&B is set in a beautifully restored 18th-century house in the heart of the old town. Rooms are spacious and thoughtfully…
Grenada Island
Easily the area’s nicest place to bed down for the night. The beautifully manicured grounds sit hand in hand with a standard of service that is second to…
Vieques
At the western end of the malecón, travertine floors, luxe fabrics and uncluttered modern rooms make this 13-room upscale boutique a stylish choice. Three…
San Juan
This boho-chic B&B artfully mixes up retro and contemporary furniture, modern art and vintage knick-knacks, indoor and outdoor space. There are quiet…
Kingston, Blue Mountains & the Southeast Coast
This combination of a small working coffee farm with exclusive all-inclusive lodging is hugely appealing. It offers three large, luxurious cottages with…
El Yunque & East Coast
Set on an expanse of icing-sugar sand and surrounded by tropical greenery, this sophisticated resort’s rooms and suites are spacious, bright and…
San Juan
One of the city's most opulent hotels when it opened in 1919, this iconic grande dame overlooking the Atlantic has been lavishly restored and expanded…
Negril
This secluded 5-star offering in the West End is both tasteful and intimate, with only 22 rooms and villas, each decked out in calming pastels and dark…
Punta Cana & the Southeast
Nothing good comes easy and this quirky and rustic retreat, one of the more special places to stay anywhere in the DR, and the antithesis of the all…
New Providence
If Disneyland, Vegas and Sea World birthed a love child, this watery wonderland would be its pricey but irresistible spawn. The Lost World of Atlantis…
Rincón
A stone's throw from two of the bigger, more luxurious hotels, Rincón's best B&B is certainly one of Puerto Rico's finest. True indulgence beckons at this…