These 20 Caribbean Resorts Give You a Luxury Summer Vacation With a Boutique Personality

By: - June 19th, 2026
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Secret Bay in Dominica.

Secret Bay, Dominica

Secret Bay is a cliffside retreat carved into Dominica’s rainforest, offering private villas suspended between treetops and sea. Each villa is a full residence with plunge pools, expansive decks, gourmet kitchens and dedicated “Nature Concierge” service to help customize every part of the stay. The architecture blends wood, glass and open-air design, creating a seamless connection between interior comfort and the surrounding landscape.

The resort’s dining experience is fully tailored, whether it’s chef-prepared meals in your villa or intimate dinners at the Ti-Féy restaurant. Secret Bay’s emphasis on privacy and detail gives it a feeling of total seclusion, yet the island’s waterfalls, hot springs and hiking trails are all within reach. It is one of the Caribbean’s most acclaimed boutique experiences, balancing sustainability, luxury and dramatic natural beauty.


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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.
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