The 10 Best Beach Resorts to Visit Right Now

By: - December 30th, 2017
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Beach resorts are the biggest draw to the Caribbean, offering the promise of indulgent comfort, natural beauty and authentic luxury. Because while the Caribbean’s resort product continues to amaze, with a remarkably diverse offering from hillside retreats to private islands to artful urban boutiques, it’s the beach that remains the primary magnet for travelers to the region — and with good reason — Caribbean beaches are the most beautiful on earth. It’s this beauty that remains the Caribbean’s abundant natural resource. So if you’re looking for the full-fledged beach experience, we have the perfect options for you.

And our recommendations range from across the Caribbean, from the heart of the Mexican coast to luxe boutique beach resorts in the Dominican Republic and everywhere in between.

Here are our 10 favorite beach resorts to visit right now, with a diverse mix of everything from traditional luxe to effortlessly chic.

Simply but, it’s all about that beach.

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The Palms, Turks and Caicos This grand, gorgeous property has 72 capacious, luxurious suites on a beautifully landscaped setting right on Providenciales’ world-famous Grace Bay Beach. When it comes to beach resorts, it doesn’t get any better than this.


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