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All SLH hotels understand that flexibility is increasingly important and that's why they now offer flexible rates, plus, our INVITED members receive up to 30% off and instant benefits from their very first stay. more
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All SLH hotels understand that flexibility is increasingly important and that's why they now offer flexible rates, plus, our INVITED members receive up to 30% off and instant benefits from their very first stay. more
Enjoy more time away from home when we give you a free night reflected in the total price on qualifying bookings of 3, 4, 5 nights or more when you book at one of the luxury participating SLH hotels. [links]
From rustic fishermen's huts and woodland treehouses to rainforest retreats, alpine chalets and desert-style 'dude' ranches, no two stays are the same in our collection of intimate spaces in unusual places.
Hayman Island is a private island resort in the heart of the Whitsundays, managed by the InterContinental Hotel Group. The nearest island to the Great Barrier Reef, Hayman Island is ideal for nature based activities and exceptional guest experiences. Featuring 160 guest rooms, suites, villas and penthouses across three main accommodation wings, the property presents guests the ultimate in barefoot luxury. Restaurants and bars offer an array of local and international cuisines, while the spa is a heaven for the body and soul. The resort’s on-island experiences range from nature-bound walking trails, immersive wildlife tours, fish feeding, cultural weaving classes and a curated collection of sports and fitness activities including yoga, tennis lessons, state-of-the-art golf simulator and more.
There’s more information (with reviews + YouTube videos) below the slide show. Think I missed one? Leave a comment, or take my poll below!
Accessible only by private plane, tropical Pamalican Island is around an hour from Manila, yet feels a world away from anywhere. Managed by the famous Aman group – one of the most luxurious hotel brands in the world – since December 1993, Amanpulo is the only property on this Philippine island. Its 40 airy casitas and villas open to 5.5 km (3,5 miles) of coral sand that encircle a jungled center. With a convivial poolside clubhouse, an Aman spa, dive center and a laidback beach club, guests can be as active as they choose; a snorkel on your private beachfront might be all the exertion required to complete a day of restorative lounging. Other diversions include tennis courts, island hikes, turtle spotting and exploring the kaleidoscopic reefs just offshore. more
Located on an idyllic island off the coast of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean, Time + Tide Miavana is very possibly the most remote luxury castaway in the world. Fringed by an exceptionally beautiful white sand beach and a sprawling coral reef, the resort represents an insanely beautiful haven where guests can enjoy unique bespoke experiences in ultimate privacy. Dotted along the pristine beach, the resort’s 14 massive pool villas are a masterpiece in luxury and design. Guests step directly onto the powder-soft sand from their private decks to enjoy spectacular panoramic Indian Ocean sunsets extending to the far contours of mainland Madagascar. Boat and helicopter transfers are provided to the mainland, where the resort’s guides can lead you to a world of lemurs and chameleons, and a mosaic of unexplored coves. [links]
Hilton Honors: 95,000 points per night [links]
This resort would also be a great use of your Hilton Weekend Night Reward certificates available with cards such as the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card. Note that Zemi Beach House is currently closed and slated to reopen in April 2021.
Of course, the coronavirus pandemic has upended travel everywhere. But, many Caribbean islands were some of the first destinations to open to tourists after the initial stoppage of travel. Each nation or territory has its own policy when it comes to testing and quarantining after travel, and we’ll list general guidelines for each destination covered here. However, things seemingly change by the minute, so you’ll need to double-check your destination’s specific entry requirements before getting on the plane. here
The calm, clear water of Aruba, the dramatic coastline of Jamaica, the accessibility of the U.S. Virgin Islands, the views from St. Kitts and Nevis, the lively atmosphere of the Dominican Republic and the tranquility of Turks and Caicos. The Caribbean has it all — except the arduous journey required to travel half a world away.
And, this winter has been especially snowy and cold in the Northern Hemisphere — yet another reason to escape to the Caribbean. T here’s no better cure for the winter blues than a points and miles-fueled trip to the sun. more
Jamaican hotels won big this year as well, with four top spots. Couples Tower Isle, the highest-rated winner in Jamaica and No. 2 in the Caribbean, has been a romantic getaway since the 1950s, when Eva Gabor and Noël Coward cocooned at the resort. Fresh from a recent $30 million renovation, the all-inclusive property offers twilight catamaran tours and unlimited time on the golf course—all, of course, without having to pay extra. A lesser-known Jamaican gem is the Rockhouse Hotel, set on a craggy cove and known for its affordable rates—often less than $125 a night. here
To help you make the best choice, T+L asks readers each year to score their favorite hotels on rooms, location, service, restaurants, and value. The top-ranked hotels in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas run the gamut from affordable boutique hotels to clubby all-inclusives. But what they share is excellence—and a stamp of approval from thousands of travelers.
Beachgoing travelers know the truth: not all Caribbean hotels are created equal. And during a long winter, when all you crave is warm sun and soft, colorless sand, you want to know that you’ve picked the right spot.
Four of the top 20 Caribbean hotels are in St. Lucia, but you won’t have to worry about fighting the crowds: it’s easy to find a quiet paradise on the shoreline of this volcanic atoll. Ladera Resort, in Soufrière, had the highest score here—its secluded, open-air cottages have sweeping views that stretch from the towering Pitons to the turquoise sea. And the view gets even better at night, when you can stargaze from a private plunge pool.
Homing in on excellent accommodations is important to the 10.8 million American travelers who headed to the Caribbean last year, according to Sylma Brown Bramble, director of the Caribbean Tourism Organization. According to Bramble, “The Caribbean has hotels that suit any type of traveler, from families to single travelers—and many have an affordable price point.” In fact, according to Smith Travel Research, the average price of a Caribbean stay is less than $200 a night.