Each year, Travel + Leisure presents its World’s Best Awards, which are given based on a survey of T+L readers who share their opinions about various properties and travel destinations. The 2018 list covers several countries and territories in the Caribbean. Jamaica was well favored by survey respondents, and four of the island nation’s properties made the list of the Top 25 properties in the Caribbean. Number 4 is Tensing Pen in Negril. Ranked at Number 7 is Round Hill Hotel & Villas in Montego Bay, The Jamaica Inn in Ocho Rios has the Number 9 slot, while the Rockhouse in Negril is listed at Number 16. Survey respondents highlighted the affordable Rockhouse on the cliffs of Negril as especially attractive to couples, while Round Hill was cited for its family-friendly atmosphere, calm waters at its beaches, spacious villas, and excellent staff. The entire list of Top 25 Caribbean properties is below.
1. Frangipani Beach Resort, Anguilla
2. Jade Mountain, St. Lucia
3. Curtain Bluff Resort, Antigua
4. Tensing Pen, Negril, Jamaica
5. Ladera Resort, St. Lucia
6. Anse Chastanet Resort, St. Lucia
7. Round Hill Hotel & Villas, Montego Bay, Jamaica
8. Cap Maison, St. Lucia
9. Jamaica Inn, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
10. Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, Aruba
11. Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa, Grenada
12. Four Seasons Resort & Private Residences, Anguilla
13. Nisbet Plantation Beach Club, Nevis
14. Reefs Resort & Club, Bermuda
15. Zemi Beach House, Anguilla
16. Rockhouse, Negril, Jamaica
17. The Cove, Eleuthera, Bahamas
18. Malliouhana, Auberge Resorts Collection, Anguilla
19. Eden Rock, St. Bart’s
20. Marigot Bay Resort & Marina, St. Lucia
21. Shore Club, Turks & Caicos
22. Kimpton Seafire Resort & Spa, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
23. Jumby Bay Island, Antigua
24. Galley Bay Resort & Spa, Antigua
25. COMO Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos
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