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21 Small Caribbean Beach Resorts to Visit in 2020

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - March 4, 2020
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It’s just you and the sand. No crowds, no hassle, no long journeys to get from your room to the water. 

That’s what the best beach resorts are about — places where nothing stands between you and the object of your affection — pure Caribbean sun, sand and sea. 

And at small Caribbean beach resorts, that’s exactly what you find — intimate hospitality, unmatched beauty and some of the most authentic experiences you’ll encounter in the wider region. 

Our favorite small beach resorts (note: we capped them at a maximum of 50 rooms) to check out in 2020 are a mix of old favorites, new additions and some properties that have long stayed under the radar. 

Here are 20 small Caribbean beach resorts to try this year. 

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Barbuda Belle, Barbuda Yes, the island of Barbuda is back, and so is its best boutique hotel: the tiny Barbuda Belle, a eco-chic retreat with seven beachfront bungalows set on one of the most jaw-dropping coastlines in the entire Caribbean. (And the Mangrove eatery is superb, too). 


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