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The 25 Best Caribbean Luxury Resorts

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - October 31, 2013
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What is luxury? Luxury basically means one or two categories above what you’re used to. Luxury is about full service, full amenities and about having all your needs met — at any time of day. A luxury property has the certain indescribable sheen that other properties do not. Simply put, you know it when you see it.

In the Caribbean, luxury means something different — Caribbean luxury has its own identity, with a special kind of service, design and ambience.

These are our picks for the top 25 Caribbean luxury resorts, from smaller boutique properties to large beach resorts. Tell us what you think.

The view at Secret Bay.

Secret Bay — Dominica

There is no hotel like this anywhere in the Caribbean; it’s a remarkable collection of massive, hyper-modern villas with their own pools and spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea. It’s secluded, luxurious and will take you to a totally different state of mind. Get Prices.


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