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The Caribbean is famous for beachfront resorts. But some of the region’s most memorable places to stay are found far from the shoreline, tucked into lush rainforest canopies where your neighbors are hummingbirds, tree frogs and towering palms.
Treehouse hotels have become one of the Caribbean’s most distinctive places to stay, offering a completely different way to experience the region. Instead of waking up to rows of beach chairs, you wake to mist drifting through the forest. Instead of spending your days around a pool, you might be hiking to waterfalls, paddling jungle rivers or spotting monkeys in the trees before returning to your own private perch above the canopy.
You’ll find them across Dominica, Belize, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, Panama and the U.S. Virgin Islands, ranging from ultra-luxury villas with private plunge pools to rustic escapes where the rainforest provides all the entertainment you need.
If you’re looking for a Caribbean vacation that trades crowds for birdsong, these are some of the region’s best treehouse hotels.
If one resort has become synonymous with luxury in the rainforest, it’s Secret Bay.
Hidden on Dominica’s northwest coast, the resort’s villas seem to disappear into the cliffs, surrounded by thick tropical forest with uninterrupted views of the Caribbean Sea. Private plunge pools overlook the canopy, while expansive indoor-outdoor living spaces make the surrounding rainforest feel like part of your suite.
The experience extends well beyond the villa.
You can spend the morning hiking to Trafalgar Falls, swimming through Titou Gorge, soaking in volcanic hot springs or snorkeling at Champagne Reef, then return for dinner featuring ingredients grown on the island.
Dominica has become one of the Caribbean’s premier adventure destinations, and Secret Bay gives you a luxurious base from which to explore it.
You can reach Dominica with nonstop service from Miami on American Airlines, along with connecting flights through San Juan, Antigua, Barbados and several other regional hubs.
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