5. Curtain Bluff
With just 72 rooms and suites nestled into a cove on Antigua’s southern coast, Curtain Bluff emphasizes its Caribbean setting – wild nightlife and modern luxuries are secondary. Reviewers are quick to stress that this all-inclusive resort doesn’t cater to the party crowd. The property offers an immersive vacation experience – guest rooms don’t include televisions. Instead, you’ll get floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the sea. Spend your days enjoying spa treatments (for an extra fee), playing tennis, scuba diving or napping on the beach. In the evening, dine at The Tamarind Restaurant or The Seagrape, or savor a glass of wine from the resort’s specialized cellar. Curtain Bluff may not boast some of the conveniences of home, but visitors find the resort’s other amenities outweigh those needs. Note: Curtain Bluff closes annually between mid-August and late October.
6. Dorado Beach, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Reopened in 2019 after an extensive renovation following damages from Hurricane Maria in 2017, this elegant Ritz-Carlton property sits on an eco-friendly reserve on Puerto Rico’s northern shore and features amenities galore. The resort offers access to a mile of sandy shoreline and numerous nature trails. While adults are teeing off on the two impressive 18-hole golf courses or indulging in a spa treatment amid the leafy canopy, kids can get acquainted with fellow resortgoers while participating in supervised Ambassadors of the Environment activities. Meanwhile, each of the resort’s opulent guest rooms and suites boasts a balcony, a deep soaking tub and an outdoor shower. Many accommodation options even include private plunge pools. And the buck doesn’t stop there.
