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Caribbean Travel Guide

Welcome to "The Best of the Caribbean," Gayot's destination guide featuring the hottest things to see and do, top restaurant recommendations, as well as luxe hotels, resorts and spas, from the Antilles to the Turks and Caicos Islands.


ROMANTIC CARIBBEAN ESCAPE
Peter Island Resort Spa

This casually chic island retreat features 52 treatment rooms, five palm-shaded beaches and a large Bohio that overlooks the sea.
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The pool at the Spa at Peter Island Resort

A room at Anse Chastanet Beach Hotel in St. Lucia, the Caribbean HONEYMOON HOTELS
Anse Chastanet Beach Hotel

This quiet hideaway on St. Lucia features a little bit of everything: adventure, relaxation, culture and more. Or just laze at the beach and watch the sunset together.

BEACH BONDING
Viceroy Anguilla

Situated along miles of secluded beachfront, this new hotel fosters romance through outdoor showers, oceanview spa treatments and private island excursions.
Viceroy Anguilla

Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat in The Bahamas

YOGA IN PARADISE
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat

If you truly want to get away from it all, try recharging yourself at this Bahamian yoga retreat, which offers a very structured program to get your mind and body on track.


THE FOUND CONTINENT
Atlantis Resort Paradise Island, Bahamas

This modern-day Atlantis incorporates water into nearly every experience, from bedrooms overlooking the sea to the restaurant with its aquarium view.
Atlantis Resort Paradise Island, Bahamas

Bonaire Buddy Dive Resort DIVE HAPPY
Bonaire Buddy Dive Resort

Situated on the quietest of the ABC Islands in the Caribbean, this resort offers prime conditions for diving: warm waters, high visibility and unspoiled reef.

FROM BARBADOS TO ST. JOHN
Top 10 Caribbean Resorts

Here are our top picks of places to sip cocktails alongside a lagoon, sun on the beach, walk through lush jungles and dive amidst some of the most stunning reefs in the world.
Cobblers Cove on the island of Barbados

Guest room at Kamalame Cay, The Bahamas ECO-TRAVEL
Kamalame Cay

Take an eco-tour of this private island in the Bahamas, where you can discover miles and miles of unspoiled beaches, exotic tropical plants and unique wildlife.

TOP 10 SPA HOTELS
Parrot Cay Turks & Caicos

Surrounded by the crystal clear Caribbean Sea, Parrot Cay emphasizes uninterrupted pleasure and full relaxation of the mind, body and soul.
Parrot Cay Turks & Caicos in The Caribbean

Coco Palm Resort in St. Lucia, the Caribbean TEN BEST VALUE HOTELS
Coco Palm Resort

Affordable luxury is the mantra of this resort, which offers "swim-up" rooms, spa treatments and yoga and tai chi classes. It makes our list of Top 10 Value Hotels Worldwide.

Find more travel information visit the sites of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, www.doitcaribbean.com and www.onecaribbean.org.

(Updated: 02/09/10 NH)


72 HOURS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

America's capital city might have started out a swamp, but now it's a destination for tourists and heads of state alike. Whether you're here to inspect the Constitution or to check out artifacts from the first Apollo mission, we'll help you fit it all in.

BUSINESS IN SEATTLE

Once a relatively isolated provincial town, Seattle is now recognized worldwide as the home of high-tech and as a gateway to Asian trade centers. From the charm of its 100-year-old Pike Place Market to its striking steel-and-glass central library, the city lures many a business visitor back as a tourist.