23 Hottest Caribbean Escapes

Poised on the limestone cliffs of Negril, The Caves is owned by famed music producer, Chris Blackwell. An oceanfront sanctuary featuring 11 exclusive cliffside accommodations, 2 main dining gazebos, private cave-dining and the sexy Cave Rum and Cigar Bar, The Caves is classic Caribbean luxury and the perfect romantic getaway.

If you're looking for impressive accolades, Jade Mountain, Saint Lucia, has them in spades. Consistently ranked as one of the top resorts in the Caribbean, Jade Mountain is an extravagant paradise that is committed to sustainability. They were the first hospitality facility in the Caribbean to be awarded LEED Gold. The property, which was conceived by architect and owner Nick Troubetzkoy, was designed to bring guests closer to nature. Rooms are open to the elements and designed in a way so that the trade winds keep the temperature comfortable all year long. There's even an ancient reservoir within the estate that is used as the property's main water source. Once treated, the water is distributed from the top of the hill so that no additional energy is used.

Visibility in the water off Nassau in The Bahamas can reach up to 100 feet — and that's why it's home to the world's best diving. Explore the Blue Hole, a natural hole 100-feet across and 200-feet deep full of large schools of fish. Trinity and Piece of Cake caves both have openings large enough to swim through and are home to some large lobsters. There are also countless shipwrecks that have occurred along the reefs surrounding the islands of the Bahamas that make for some very exciting underwater adventures.

Open since December 19, 2007, The Landings has quickly become an idyllic vacation destination. The resort offers lavish 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom villas along St. Lucia's most gorgeous bay. The 7,000-square-foot RockResorts Spa, fitness gallery and Beach Club Restaurant all offer first-rate service to the hotel's guests.