Our 50 Favorite Boutique Hotels for 2026 Deliver a Different Kind of Caribbean Vacation

By: - January 7th, 2026
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plein soleil
Most rooms come with private plunge pools.

Plein Soleil, Martinique

Art and landscape meet at Plein Soleil. This Martinique boutique hotel pairs colorful design with panoramic views and a creative, locally driven restaurant. It feels intimate, expressive, and deeply rooted in place — with lovely rooms, most of which come with their own plunge pools rimmed by banana trees.


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The first image of the new Great Stirrup Cay.

Norwegian Cruise Line is reshaping what a private-island day looks like in the Bahamas, and the first phase of that transformation is now coming into focus at Great Stirrup Cay. Newly released images show a destination built around scale and flexibility, anchored by a massive new pool complex designed to serve families, adults, and everyone […]

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Turks and Caicos’ Newest Luxury Project Has Oceanfront Homes on a Plum Stretch of Grace Bay Beach

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Construction is now officially underway at The Point, a major new luxury residential development rising on 9.5 acres at the eastern tip of Grace Bay Beach. The project broke ground in February and has already reached 75 percent sold, placing it among the fastest-moving pre-construction offerings in Turks & Caicos’ high-end residential market. Set on […]

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The Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit Resort Just Renovated 242 Suites in a $30 Million Project

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The Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit has completed a $30 million renovation of its Master, Parlor, and Grand Terrace suites, the resort announced. The project was carried out over 12 months and concluded late last month. The renovation covered the resort’s largest accommodations, all measuring more than 1,000 square feet, and focused on updating finishes, layouts, and […]


This Hyatt Adults-Only Resort in Cancun Just Reopened With New Suites, Upgraded Dining, and a Private Beach Club

Hyatt’s Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf and Spa Resort has officially reopened after an extensive renovation, unveiling a reimagined adults-only, all-inclusive experience just north of Cancun. Set within the private, gated community of Playa Mujeres, the resort sits beside a Greg Norman–designed golf course and looks out over wide stretches of white sand and open Caribbean […]

Melia Just Opened a New All-Inclusive on an Under-the-Radar Caribbean Island Filled With Beaches, Rainforests, and Dive Sites 

Roatán has quietly become one of the Caribbean’s most reliable alternatives to the region’s bigger-name islands — less crowded, easiergoing, and still closely tied to what draws travelers here in the first place: reefs close to shore, small beaches tucked into coves, and a pace that has resisted large-scale tourism. A newly opened all-inclusive on […]

Royal Caribbean’s Royal Beach Club Paradise Island Is Officially Open - And It's All-Inclusive

Hyatt’s Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf and Spa Resort has officially reopened after an extensive renovation, unveiling a reimagined adults-only, all-inclusive experience just north of Cancun. Set within the private, gated community of Playa Mujeres, the resort sits beside a Greg Norman–designed golf course and looks out over wide stretches of white sand and open Caribbean […]

This Caribbean Beach Has Day Clubs, Gourmet Food, and the Essence of Saint Martin

You come to Orient Beach because you want a beach that moves. Not frantic. Not sleepy. Just alive in a way that feels natural. On the French side of Saint Martin, this long stretch of pale sand delivers a version of the Caribbean that’s breezy, social, and quietly stylish — the kind of place where […]

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