From Dominica to Turks and Caicos, 5 Secret Luxury Hotels

By: - July 12th, 2018
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They’re luxury hotels — off the radar. Some are closely-guarded secrets, others are just plain undiscovered.

All of them offer a unique brand of Caribbean luxury that is the pinnacle of the hospitality experience, from more traditional retreats to the essence of eco-chic.

Here are five secret Caribbean luxury hotels you’ve probably never heard of.

It’s time to discover them.

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Pagua Bay House, Dominica Yes, it’s time to return to Dominica. The island is making an admirable comeback from last year’s storms, and one of its top hotels has already made a comeback: the tiny, tranquil, Zen-filled Pagua Bay, home to a small collection of cabanas and suites, all of which are crisply designed. Our suggestion? Go for the plunge pool ocean suite — you won’t regret it. 

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