If you'd rather build sandcastles than snowmen this winter, the Caribbean is the place to go. There are many new hotels in the Caribbean, from Anguilla to Turks and Caicos. These range from eco-friendly retreats in the middle of nowhere to luxury complexes along the world's largest reef system.
There are even opening specials at some of the hotels. Get a plane ticket and pack your swimwear. These seven locations offer everything from all-inclusive resorts to luxurious suites in St. Barts, so you can be certain that the only thing that will be frozen this winter is your drink.
The Aurora Resort & Golf Club, Anguilla
Hundreds of acres await discovery at the Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club, which looks out over the pristine shores of Rendezvous Bay. The new 9-hole short course and the resort's 18-hole championship course overlooked St. Maarten and the Caribbean Sea and were designed by Greg Norman, who also designed the resort. You may go trekking, kite surfing, take a steelpan session, or participate in a guided meditation at the gym while not on the green or swimming in the blue seas.
The Alaia Belize Autograph Collection
The Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System is the world's second-largest reef system and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Belize, attracting divers like Jacques-Yves Cousteau. Moreover, the Alaia Belize Autograph Collection on Ambergris Caye is only a short distance away. The property's pier is used for dive and snorkeling trips, and the onsite Belize Pro Dive Shop offers PADI courses and certification.
Nonetheless, there are other things to see besides the reef. The Alaia Belize is the first Marriott International Resort in the country, and it has a spa and three pools, one of which is a rooftop pool and lounge with views of the Caribbean Sea.
Explore the streets of San Pedro in a golf cart, a popular mode of transportation in the area. Once you've explored all the resort offers, relax in one of the 155 guest rooms or suites before calling it a night at one of the resort's four bars.
Colibri Ridge
Meeting Colibri Ridge, located on a verdant ridge above the Caribbean Sea, provides all the comforts of a luxurious resort without any hassles. The two infinity pools and 14 large studios and duplex suites at the 285-acre hideaway are kept at a comfortable temperature with filtered rainwater collected from rooftops and other locations on the property.
Each unit has a kitchenette, binoculars, a birdwatching book, and a terrace with an ocean view. Some suites include private pools, while others offer a second terrace with views of Sulfur Spring Valley and an outdoor rainfall shower.
Falcon's Resort by Melia — All Suites Punta Cana
Those who have basked in the Punta Cana heat and wished, "If only I could now face off against a fantastic character," should give the all-inclusive Falcon's Resort by Meliá — All Suites Punta Cana some serious thinking.
Falcon's Resort by Meliá, a "resorttainment" hotel chain, was co-created by the Mallorca-based Meliá Hotels International and the Orlando-based Falcon's Beyond.
The Lage brand's first resort is located in Punta Cana. It is part of a brand-new entertainment complex that also features the still-under-construction shopping, eating, and nightlife destination known as Falcon's Central.
Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth
Le Guanahani Resort, located on a secluded peninsula, was a haven of relaxed elegance for more than 30 years before it was forced to close due to damage sustained from Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017.
The two idyllic, palm-fringed beaches at the refurbished and reopened Rosewood Le Guanahani St. Barth have not changed. Younger visitors can participate in arts and crafts, nature education, and culinary and gardening programs at the kids' club.
Aside from the usual spa fare, you may also enjoy a tennis court, sauna, and steam room at this establishment. Moreover, the Beach House St. Barth is an outdoor eatery and bar that features dishes and beverages with French and Caribbean flavors.
Turks and Caicos Islands
Rock House by Grace Bay Resorts is a change of pace from the typical resorts that line Grace Bay Beach's long length of sand, taking its design cues instead from the cliffside mansions and villas of European seaside destinations like those along Italy's Amalfi Coast.
Built into the limestone on the north shore of Providenciales are 46 individual residences and studios. A 100-foot infinity pool can be seen from the patios of the studios, while the outdoor garden showers in the master baths and the soaring ceilings of the one- and two-bedroom houses provide breathtaking views of the ocean.
After a day at the beach, refuel at the Beach Club at Rock House with the Adriatic fare, including seafood, spaghetti, and aged steaks, while taking in breathtaking views of the Atlantic.
