By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon
CJ Travel Editor

Go big or go home? Not us! While we appreciate all the bells and whistles a large resort can offer, sometimes we just want to escape to somewhere less “mega” and more “mini.” Here are 10 of our favorite Caribbean hotels right now – none larger than 60 rooms – where going small doesn’t mean sacrificing service or style.

Casa Colonial, Dominican Republic

Secreted amid a sprawling beachfront complex of all-inclusive resorts, this elegant 50-room hotel is where we like to watch our cares slip away as we sip a cerveza by the rooftop ocean-view pool.