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Many
travelers agree that the best part of being on a warm-weather vacation is that
easy, breezy vibe -- not only thanks to the laid-back atmosphere, but also to
the literal beachy breeze that sweeps through resorts. So it can be
particularly nice to find a hotel where open-air rooms benefit from the breeze
as well so you can enjoy it around the clock. Numerous hotels have rooms
with an al fresco leaning, but here are the 10 prettiest we've ever seen.
Costa Rica Yoga Spa
Costa Rica Yoga Spa is an intimate, all-inclusive, eight-room retreat set on a breezy mountaintop overlooking the distant Pacific and the protected Ostional National Wildlife Refuge. Catering to yogis on group retreats, the hotel offers immaculate, although basic, bunk rooms with shared baths as well as more sophisticated suites with private baths and air-conditioning. Wellness is the focus for most guests, and they tend to spend time meditating, practicing yoga, enjoying massages, or writing in journals as they sway in the rope hammocks that line the terrace corridor outside the rooms.
Bitter End Yacht Club
The Bitter End Yacht
Club, snuggled into a steep hill on the scenic North Sound of Virgin
Gorda, is a relaxed resort. The tech-free rooms (no TVs or Wi-Fi
here) feature stunning views from the balconies, and the sliding doors allows
breezes to sweep through; some rooms do not have air-conditioning but most
guests find they don't miss it. Rooms also include hammocks on the balconies
and large, sexy showers in the sleek bathrooms.
Inchcape Seaside Villas
Inchcape Seaside Villas comprises 13 rustic, beachy
studio or apartment villas and is located in the Silver Sands neighborhood on
the south coast of the island. Decorated with white couches and chairs, wood
tables and desks, and white tile and brick, the units are both cozy and
stylish. While they lack air-conditioning, large patios and balconies allow for
nice breezes, and some units have canopied beds. The remote location may be a
turn-off for some, but others find that the sleepy atmosphere and laid-back
feel of the property -- which is dotted with hammocks -- provides the ultimate
escape.
Jade Mountain
Through
an innovative, open fourth wall, each of Jade's 29
enormous suites overlooks the sea from its
chromatherapy-lit whirlpool tub, canopied bed, and
private infinity pool. They may lack air-conditioning, but with 15-foot
high ceilings, numerous ceiling fans, and a lovely ocean breeze, guests find
they don't need it. Jade Mountain
may be hard to reach, but most find its unwavering silence -- no TVs, radios,
or kids -- worth it.
Hotel Zone
This
small, service-oriented beachfront boutique has a quiet spot on the southern
end of the Hotel Zone. The mid-range Encantada
is strongly focused on preserving and sharing local culture, which it does in
part by using regional artisanal goods throughout. All of the
eight spacious rooms have exactly the same design, decor, and layout --
the only difference is the views: ocean view or garden view. Entrances are
comprised of three large, floor-to-ceiling windows that open up to allow the
natural sea breeze to cool them. While there is no air-conditioning in any of
the units, each one has multiple fans that keep most guests happy. Center-stage
in each is a king-size canopy bed, draped in mosquito netting, that appears to
be hanging from its rope canopy.
Blue Mountain
This
former coffee plantation nestled among the steep and winding hills of Jamaica’s
famous Blue Mountain is a little oasis above the very un-resort-like city of
Kingston. The resort offers plenty of intimacy and privacy, with just 12
cottages on more than 26 acres. While some lack air-conditioning, all come with
private terraces or balconies accessed via lovely white shuttered doors, and
four-poster beds are bedecked in gauzy mosquito netting. The resort also
includes an expansive spa, a breezy restaurant and bar, a
hilltop pool with panoramic vistas, lush gardens, and ample relaxation
space.
Natura Cabanas
Natura Cabanas consists of just 10
stone-walled, thatched-roof bungalows. All are eco-sensitive, meaning light
bulbs are energy efficient, and they lack TVs, phones, and air-conditioning.
Thanks to plentiful ceiling fans and an ocean breeze that sweeps through the
balconies and into the rooms, the vast majority of guests don't miss
it. In keeping with the eco-sensitive theme, most of the furniture was
constructed from the bamboo and coco palm trees that were cleared to construct
the property.
Little Palm Island Resort & Spa
Reachable
only by boat or seaplane, Little Palm
Island Resort & Spa is located on a private island where wild key
deer roam. It includes 30 luxurious suites, many with private
oceanfront verandas, hammocks, outdoor showers and whirlpools, and even
fire pits on the sand. Inside the villas, the living rooms feature
tasteful, Tommy Bahama-style decor and side table with champagne chiller,s
fresh fruit, and gourmet snacks. Bedrooms have four-poster beds, some of which
are draped in white flowing fabric, and double doors open from the bedrooms to
the porches.
Hotel Guanahani
Hotel Guanahani is a beautiful resort on
the northeast side of St. Barts that attracts well-heeled guests and celebrities.
The hotel offers 75 rooms and separate cottages, all of which feature
airy terraces, colorful, beachy decor, and modern amenities such as large
flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and free Wi-Fi. Large glass doors in the bedrooms,
bathrooms, and living rooms open to lovely decks and patios, and some rooms
even have private pools and ocean views.
Atlantis Hotel
If
the name “Atlantis” conjures up images of the megaresort in the Bahamas, then
think again. The Atlantis
Hotel in Barbados -- a historic property from the 1800s with only
eight rooms -- is the polar opposite. The boutique hotel re-opened in 2009 and
offers freshly decorated nautical-themed rooms with
canopy beds, stylish furnishings, and modern amenities. Many suites include
oceanfront porches accessed via quaint shuttered French doors.
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