The Caribbean’s Best Hotel Bars – 2014

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - January 24th, 2014

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They’re the places we unwind after a long day of lounging on the beach, exploring cities or eating our way through the Caribbean. The Caribbean has some top-notch hotel bars, and we’ve released our second-ever Best Hotel Bars list for the Caribbean region for 2014. Here they are.

Sunset Lounge — Viceroy Anguilla

This is the focal point of one of the most beautifully designed hotels in the Caribbean. It has outstanding sushi and an impressive cocktail list, but it’s really all about the panoramic views of Meads Bay.

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