Vieques
One of the island's few beachside resorts, the Blue Horizon has only 10 rooms, each harbored in separate bungalows on a stunning oceanside bluff. The…
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El Yunque
At this one-of-a-kind retreat, four handcrafted wooden tree houses are wrapped in jungle greenery. Here, rustic means comfortable beds, hot showers and…
The Exumas
On tiny picturesque Staniel Cay, this resort offers waterfront bungalows, smaller double rooms and all-inclusive packages including sailing, meals,…
Havana
Giving little away at street level, this new private accommodations is an island of tranquility amid the Centro Habana maelstrom. Seven delightful rooms,…
Cienfuegos
Right at the southern tip of Punta Gorda, Casa los Delfines (the dolphins) enjoys all of the benefits of this idyllic strip, backing directly onto the…
Kingston
This family-run pocket of splendor in the greenery of Smoky Vale in upper St Andrew offers an intimate experience combined with a panoramic view of…
Ocho Rios
This B&B near White River offers luxurious bedrooms in cool blue hues – a real home away from home with a welcoming, well-traveled host. The separate two…
Vieques
This lovely, laid-back, bright-blue guesthouse is just a pebble's throw from the malecón. Rooms come with air-con, minifridge and microwave – two have…
Barbados
A traditional beach resort that stays in the pink, literally – the various blocks of rooms are decked out in a cheery pink tone. It is a large place, but…
Negril
This tranquil option with thatched cottages has a stunning setting, with a narrow bridge above a cove. Most cottages are ‘pillar houses’ – an…
Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast
A small but charming hostel-style guesthouse practically opposite Ian Fleming Airport (look for the red and yellow sign). Villa Sake has just a handful of…
Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast
This atmospheric option has sprouted from the ruins of an old 17th-century Spanish fort. The rooms have white bleached-stone walls and are lit by…
Havana
A boutique hotel on Havana’s semi-ruined sea drive, the Terral looks across the water at Florida and compares notes. Despite being built (and run) by the…
Montego Bay & Northwest Coast
Overlooking the placid waters of the private, hammock-hung Bengal Beach, these two breezy villas each come with a pool, and a somewhat nautical color…
Holguín Province
Location, location, location. With boat access only, this small house is 900m from Playa Blanca, a comma of white sand blissfully free of development…
Varadero
The array of shady terraces at this leading private homestay option will have hotels hereabouts looking enviously over their shoulders – as will the three…
Villa Clara Province
Long-term renters with four rooms that include plenty of extras (hairdryers, soaps, umbrellas). The rooms open onto a lovely uncluttered patio (unless you…
Antigua
Enjoy sublime sunsets, cold glass of wine in hand, from the private terrace of your lusciously furnished suite or beach cabaña at this peaceful and…
Bequia
Offering outstanding value, these bright and spacious apartments have separate kitchens with walls of windows that open out to reveal fine sea views…
Kingston
Set amid lush vegetation – a nod to its name – this gingerbread condo and wellness resort attracts those who like to mix business with pleasure. Each of…
Eleuthera
A Harbour Island icon, this 1940s private estate is now a hotel on an unimprovable bluff setting overlooking the Atlantic, and is lavishly blessed with…
Pinar del Río Province
Classic Pinar house (Tuscan pillars holding up a shady front porch) with four rooms spread over a couple of floors, the Nonna (an Italian influence?) is…
Varadero
The smaller, more grown-up alternative to the Meliá Marina Varadero next door, Las Américas has a no-kids policy, a nice slice of palm-tree-embellished…
St Lucia
The location is one of the best in St Lucia: an 1100ft-high ridge with full-frame views of the Pitons and the ocean. The spacious rooms have a rich,…
Out Islands
If you want to indulge your inner Hemingway, then the Big Game Club is where it's at. But it's not only about deep-sea fishing: there's also reef fishing,…
Grand Cayman
This small but classy resort does its best to facilitate an amazing dive vacation. The rooms are modern and bright, the setting is dramatically beautiful,…
Ocho Rios, Port Antonio & the North Coast
At this Spanish hacienda-style, all-inclusive family resort, there are kid-friendly facilities and a personal nanny assigned to each child. The resort has…
Port of Spain
Taking up a prime piece of oceanside real estate next to the ferry terminal, this is the most luxurious choice in Port of Spain. Its army of staff…
Santo Domingo
Housed within the upper floors of downtown's chic Blue Mall, the JW Marriott Santo Domingo is stylish and modern, with a snazzy cocktail bar, a relaxing…
Santa Clara
The Pérgola is set around an Alhambra-esque patio draped in greenery and crowned by a fountain, from where several large rooms lead off. Pretty much…
Port-au-Prince & Around
One of the fanciest big hotels in Haiti, this hotel-cum-conference-center is where you’ll find the plummiest businessfolk, international consultants and…
Nassau
This luxury resort complex in New Providence's Cable Beach area finally opened its gilded doors in 2017. It features three high-rise hotels, the Grand…
Kingston
This family-friendly ‘home away from home’ remains great value for its cheerful ambience and accommodating atmosphere. Rooms cluster around a green…
Old Bahama Bay Resort & Marina
Grand Bahama
Just 90km from Florida, this multihued beachfront resort and marina on Grand Bahama's western extremity is a favorite with the American yachting…
Ocho Rios
If you're looking for somewhere completely self-contained, this block of condos close to the beach and overlooking the cruise-ship pier is a very…
Cienfuegos
Well-appointed private homestay affiliated with a quiet cafe-restaurant that is more boutique hotel than casa particular. A lot of work has been put into…
Ciego de Ávila Province
It may not be the newest kid on the block by the time you read this, but the Gran Muthu Imperial is an attractive choice for adults only. While the…
Kingston
This is a fine hotel with a garden setting, popular with Jamaican families and businesspeople alike. The rooms – some with private balconies and work…
Artemisa & Mayabeque Provinces
A bright family home a 15-minute walk from most of the Soroa sights, Maité's is a slice of rustic heaven with rocking chairs on the porch, a verdant…
Holguín
Cresting the Loma de Mayabe, 10km southeast of Holguín, this large hilltop compound includes adorable bungalows tucked into lush grounds. The views,…
