They’re historic, but they’re not about the years. They’re elegant, but they’re not just about luxury. These hotels aren’t fixed in time — they transcend time. They’re places that, at one point or another, crystallized their view of the perfect Caribbean hotel experience. And they work even better today than they did at the beginning. These are the Caribbean’s timeless hotels — the places that take you to an experience far beyond the ordinary.

The Horned Dorset Primavera — Puerto Rico

The initial idea for this article came about while an editor was sitting in the bar at this magnificent boutique property on the edge of Rincon in Puerto Rico. From the exquisite Moroccan furnishings to the aforementioned bar, filled with rare books and rarer service, this is the essence of a timeless Caribbean hotel.