It’s one of the best-kept secrets in the Caribbean: in some ways, traveling to the Caribbean is even better in the summer.

It’s less crowded, meaning you get can in to the hottest tables, find your seat at the hippest beaches and enjoy an even more tranquil experience.

And that’s without mentioning the blissfully warm water that you don’t find in some destinations during the colder months of the year.

But there’s a caveat: the mercury is higher, meaning you’ll want to be in one of two places: either somewhere in the hills, or somewhere right on the beach, close to the water.

And we have you covered, with 20 great places to stay for perfect summer Caribbean vacations, either perched in breezy hillsides, set right on the sand, or, well, both.

Kimpton Seafire, Grand Cayman One of the Caribbean’s hottest resorts is effortlessly cool in summer, especially if you stay in one of the resort’s beachfront bungalows. Either way, you’re getting a plum spot on the world-famous Seven Mile Beach, with outstanding food, a buzzy bar scene and an even better spa.