These 15 Tiny Luxury Resorts Give You a Very Different Kind of Caribbean Vacation
Royal Isabela stretches across rugged cliffs on Puerto Rico’s northwest coast, offering casitas with sweeping views and a layout that blends into the landscape. Each casita includes its own plunge pool, outdoor terrace and secluded garden, creating a private retreat within the larger property. The terrain — a mix of cliffs, valleys and coastline — sets a dramatic backdrop for the entire stay.
Dining focuses on fresh, local ingredients grown on the property’s farm or sourced from nearby communities. The golf course, carved into the natural contours of the cliffs, is one of the most distinctive in the region, while the trails and pathways around the resort invite long, exploratory walks. Royal Isabela’s mix of landscape, privacy and design makes it one of Puerto Rico’s most unique small resorts.
Guy Britton is the managing editor of Caribbean Journal. With more than four decades of experience traveling the Caribbean, he is one of the world's foremost experts covering the region.
