From Curaçao to Saint Lucia, Caribbean Resorts With Private Plunge Pools

By: - January 16th, 2021
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Hermitage Bay, Antigua

The dark-wood decor and lofty locale of the Hillside Suites at the Hermitage Bay resort give them the feel of a luxury treehouse — but you won’t find many treehouses with private, infinity-edge pools with unimpeded views of the Caribbean. Poolside relaxation is enhanced by outdoor showers, a stocked minibar, and sun loungers, double day beds and plantation chairs on the pool deck.


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