With its stunning beaches, laid-back lifestyle, and warm
weather, the Caribbean is an ideal location to
spend a holiday. As a popular tourist destination,
many hotels go above and beyond to ensure
a luxurious experience, offering relaxing spas, comfortable and
spacious lodging, and fun activities both on land
and in the water. This list, presented in
no particular order, highlights Caribbean resorts you'll never
forget.
Our # 1 entry is The Dunmore Hotel.
This getaway is steps from the Pink Sand
Beach of Harbour Island in the Bahamas, and
features guest cottages and oceanfront homes for rent.
Amenities at the resort include beach access, a
tennis court, a heated oceanfront pool, and an
outdoor massage area.
The Clubhouse is The Dunmore's on-site restaurant. It
serves up casual fine dining based on contemporary
Mediterranean flavors, with fresh seafood, tropical fruits, and
locally-grown vegetables all common ingredients in its dishes.
In the morning, the Clubhouse serves complimentary coffee
and tea.
Coming in at # 2 we have Grace
Bay Resorts, a developer of hotels and residences
in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. The brand
includes three resorts and several private villas throughout
the island. The West Bay Club, its family-friendly
oceanfront hotel, features a four-bedroom suite that includes
a kids' room with bunk beds and a
full kitchen.
Guests who book one of Grace Bay's private
villas will enjoy a freestanding beachfront home in
Providenciales with amenities such as water sports equipment,
private decks, and more. Personal Chef services are
available as well menus are customized based on
dietary preferences and restrictions.
The # 3 entry is Tensing Pen Resort.
This boutique hotel is located in Negril, on
Jamaica's western tip. Each room is hand-built using
local stone wood, and thatch-cut roofs. A continental
breakfast is included in the cost of lodging,
and includes freshly cut tropical fruits breads muffins
juice coffee, and tea.
Guests can book massage services at Tensing Pen,
or enjoy yoga sessions in the open-air Seasong
Hut. The hotel is available to book for
weddings, and has various spaces to use for
the ceremony and reception. In addition, the entire
resort can be reserved for larger special events.
Up next, at # 4 we have Cayo
Espanto, a resort on a private island in
Belize. Located three miles off the coast of
San Pedro, it features all-inclusive dining that can
be tailored to each guest's tastes. The villas
come with a private dock, plunge pool, a
walled garden, and alfresco showers.
Cayo Espanto's staff can arrange several activities, such
as scuba diving fishing snorkeling, and bird watching.
There are daily excursions to the mainland of
Belize to tour Mayan ruins and jungle forests.
The resort also offers spa services, including massages
and facials.
Rounding out our list at # 5 is
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf &
Beach Resort. Situated on the island's northern shore,
it offers hundreds of guest rooms, two golf
courses, tennis courts, and three lagoon-style pools where
guests can rent a private cabana, complete with
towel service waters, and fruit.
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar's on-property casino has various
slots and table games. The Mandara Spa offers
an array of botanical treatments, an oceanfront meditation
area, a full-service salon, steam rooms, and more.
After a long day of activities, guests can
enjoy a meal at one of the resort's
many restaurants, such as Iguanas Cocina Puertorriquena.