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The Cool List: The Caribbean’s Coolest Places to Stay in 2025, From Adventure Resorts to Historic Inns

By: Alexander Britell and Guy Britton - January 8th, 2025

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Admiral’s Inn and Gunpowder Suites, Antigua Set within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nelson’s Dockyard, this property is set in a collection of four 18th century buildings, with 23 rooms and suites divided by water of the harbor (a boat will ferry you back and forth). No matter which side you stay on, you’ll find a deliciously serene, endlessly charming boutique hotel that is a portal to another age. Rooms from $270 per night.

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