2005 Annual Reader's Poll Best of Winners

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2005 Annual Reader's Poll Best of Winners

 

 

 

From the ultimate spas, dive spots, adventure destinations and small, medium and large resorts, to the region's friendliest people, favorite bars and finest local beers, here are the Caribbean's best places to go, things to do and people to meet.

 

 

All-Around Destination

St. John

Cayman Islands

Turks and Caicos

Jamaica

 

Resort Hotel

Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort, St. Thomas , (340) 776-8500, www.marriott.com/property/propertypages/STTFR

Cap Juluca, Anguilla, 888-8JULUCA, www.capjuluca.com

Four Seasons Resort, Nevis, (869) 469-1111, www.fourseasons.com

Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas, (340) 775-3333, www.ritzcarlton.com

 

All-Inclusive Resort

Divi Aruba All Inclusive, 800-554-2008, www.diviaruba.com

Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort & Spa. 888-BEACHES, www.beaches.com

Hedonism II, Jamaica, 877-GO SUPER, www.superclubs.com

SuperClubs Grand Lido Braco Resort & Spa, Jamaica, 877-GO SUPER,www.superclubs.com

 

Romantic Resort

Anse Chastanet, St. Lucia, 800-223-1108, www.ansechastanet.com

Caneel Bay, St. John, U.S.V.I., 888-ROSEWOOD, www.rosewoodhotels.com

Sans Souci, Jamaica, 866-557-6824, www.sanssoucijamaica.com

Cap Juluca, Anguilla, 888-8JULUCA, www.capjuluca.com

 

Resort for a Wedding

Caneel Bay, St. John, 888-ROSEWOOD, www.rosewoodhotels.com

Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort, St. Thomas, (340) 776-8500, www.marriott.com/property/propertypages/STTFR

Cap Juluca, Anguilla, 888-8JULUCA, www.capjuluca.com

SuperClubs Grand Lido Negril, Jamaica, 877 Go Super, www.superclubs.com

 

Resort for a Family Reunion

Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort & Spa, 888-BEACHES, www.beaches.com

Atlantis, Paradise Island, 888-528-7155, www.atlantis.com

La Cabana All-Suite Beach Resort & Casino, Aruba, 800-835-7193, www.lacabana.com

Westin Resort, St. John, 800-228-3000, www.westinresortstjohn.com

 

Resort With a View

Anse ChastanetSt. Lucia, 800-223-1108, www.ansechastanet.com

Frenchman's Reef & Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort, St. Thomas, (340) 776-8500, www.marriott.com/property/propertypages/STTFR

Divi Little Bay Beach Resort, St. Maarten, 800-367-3484, www.divilittlebay.com

Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino, 800-55-HYATT, www.aruba.hyatt.com

 

Mega Resort (300+ rooms)

Atlantis, Paradise Island, 888-528-7155, www.atlantis.com

St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino , (869) 466-1200, www.marriott.com/property/propertypage/SKBRB

Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino, 800-55-HYATT, www.aruba.hyatt.com

Wyndham El Conquistador Resort, Hotel & Golden Door Spa, Puerto Rico, 800-468-5228, www.wyndham.com

 

Large Hotel (150-299 rooms)

Westin Resort, St. John, 800-228-3000, www.westinresortstjohn.com

Divi Little Bay Beach Resort, St. Maarten, 800-367-3484, www.divilittlebay.com

Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas, 888-528-7155, www.atlantis.com

Hyatt Regency Grand Cayman Resort & Villas, (345) 949-1234, www.grandcayman.hyatt.com

 

Mid-Size Hotel (75-149 rooms)

Bucuti Beach Resort, Aruba, (297) 583-1100, www.bucuti.com

Royal Plantation, Jamaica, 888-48-ROYAL, www.royalplantation.com

Bolongo Bay Beach Club, St. Thomas, 800-524-4746, www.bolongobay.com

Little Dix Bay, Virgin Gorda, B.V.I., (284) 495-5555, www.littledixbay.com

 

Small Hotel (20-74 rooms)

Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort, Aruba, 800-932-6509, www.amsterdammanor.com

Anse Chastanet, St. Lucia, 800-223-1108, www.ansechastanet.com

Gallows Point Resort, St. John, 800-323-7229, www.gallowspointresort.com

Peter Island Resort, BVI, (800) 346-4451, www.peterisland.com

 

Boutique Hotel (fewer than 20 rooms)

Blue Parrot, Playa del Carmen, 888-854-4498, www.blueparrot.com

Montpelier Plantation Inn, Nevis, (869) 469-3462www.montpeliernevis.com

The Caves, Jamaica, (876) 957-0270, www.islandoutpost.com/caves

Eden Rock Hotel, St. Barts, 590 590 29 79 99, www.edenrockhotel.com

 

Eco Resort

Maho Bay, St. John, (800) 392-9004, www.maho.org

Cinnamon Bay Campground, St. John, 800-539-9998, www.cinnamonbay.com

The Lodge at Chaa Creek, Belize, (501) 824-2037, www.chaacreek.com

Xpu-Ha Palace, Playa del Carmen, 866-385-0256, www.xpuha-palace.com

 

Hotel Spa

Oasis, BodyHoliday at LeSport, St. Lucia, 800-544-2883, www.thebodyholiday.com

Mandara, Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, 800-223-6338, www.marriott.com

Boutique Spa, Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas, (340) 775-3333, www.ritzcarlton.com

Spa at Four Seasons Resort, Nevis, (869) 469-1111, www.fourseasons.com

 

Resort Golf Course

Four Seasons Resort, Nevis, (869) 469-1111, www.fourseasons.com

Hyatt Dorado Beach Resort and Country Club, Puerto Rico, (787) 796-1234, www.doradobeach.hyatt.com

Ritz-Carlton Rose Hall, Jamaica, (876) 953-2800, www.ritzcarlton.com

Sandy Lane, Barbados, (246) 444-2000, www.sandylane.com

 

Restaurant

Madáme Janette, Aruba

El Gaucho, Aruba

The Mill, Montpelier Plantation Inn, Nevis

The Sugar Mill, Little Dix Bay, Virgin Gorda

 

Friendliest People

Aruba

Jamaica

Cayman Islands

St. Martin/St. Maarten

 

Shopping

St. Thomas

Aruba

St. Martin/St. Maarten

Nassau, Bahamas

 

Duty-Free Store

Colombian Emeralds International

A.H. Riise

Little Switzerland

Diamonds International

 

Local Food

Jamaica

Mexican Caribbean

Barbados

St. Martin

 

Cruise Line

Royal Caribbean International

Carnival Cruise Lines

Norwegian Cruise Lines

Princess Cruises

 

Cruise Port

St. Thomas

Grand Cayman

Aruba

St. Maarten

 

Nightlife

Aruba

Jamaica

Cancún

San Juan

 

Bar

Foxy's, Jost Van Dyke, B.V.I.

Bomba's Surfside Shack, Tortola, B.V.I.

Rick's Café, Negril

Charlie's Bar, Aruba

 

Caribbean Beer

Red Stripe, Jamaica

Balashi, Aruba

Kalik, Bahamas

Carib, Trinidad

 

Rum

Mt. Gay, Barbados

Cruzan, St. Croix

Appleton, Jamaica

Bacardi, Puerto Rico

 

Beach

Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman

Magen's Bay, St. Thomas

Trunk Bay, St. John

Orient Bay Beach, St. Martin

 

Clothing-Optional Beach

Orient Bay Beach,St. Martin

Saline Beach, St. Barts

Hedonism II, Jamaica

Sorobon Beach, Bonaire

 

Adventure Destination

Belize

Dominica

Jamaica

St. John

 

Dive Destination

Cayman Islands

Cozumel

Bonaire

Turks and Caicos

 

Snorkel Destination

St. John

Cayman Islands

Bahamas

Aruba