These 9 Caribbean Relais & Châteaux Resorts Are Worth Planning a Trip Around

By: - July 12th, 2026
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Curtain Bluff.

Curtain Bluff, Antigua

Few resorts have shaped Caribbean luxury like Curtain Bluff.

Open since 1962, the all-inclusive resort occupies a spectacular bluff between two beaches on Antigua’s southern coast. While it’s famous for tennis, sailing and returning guests who have been visiting for generations, dining has always been one of its defining strengths.

Every evening brings changing menus showcasing Caribbean seafood, seasonal produce and international classics prepared with the attention to detail expected of a Relais & Châteaux member. The resort’s extensive wine cellar has earned international recognition, while beachfront breakfasts and elegant dinners overlooking the Caribbean have become part of the Curtain Bluff tradition.

If you’ve never experienced an all-inclusive where the cuisine rivals many standalone fine-dining restaurants, this is one of the Caribbean’s benchmarks.


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