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…
Must-see hotels in Caribbean
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Ocho Rios
With its small clifftop garden overhanging a reef, this exquisite property with two delightful cottages is an intimate alternative to the resort…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
