The Best Caribbean Hotel Pools — 2013

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SOME ARE spectacles, others sanctuaries. Ultimately, the quality of a great pool depends on the occasion. Looking to relax? Looking to take in the views? The Caribbean has more great pools than we can count, but these are our 10 favourites for 2013. What are yours? Tell us in the comments section.

Hotel Le Toiny — St Barth

St Barth has made the infinity pool an art form; you might be fooled into thinking this one really does go on forever.  

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