Travel+Leisure Feature: I’ve Stayed at More Than 50 Hotels in the Caribbean—These 12 Keep Me Coming Back Again and Again

Serene poolside at Caerula Mar Club, South Andros Island, with cabana bar, lounge chairs, and turquoise ocean views under blue sky.

I had heard that Caerula Mar Club on South Andros Island in the Bahamas was the only resort of its kind on the island, but I didn’t realize just how unique it was until I grabbed a paddleboard and took it in from the water. All along the island’s palm-fringed coastline, there are barely any other structures in sight, other than this 2021 It List hotel.

During my stay at this 23-key boutique property, I met all sorts of guests. Some were here to fish for tarpon and bonefish, while others simply wanted to unplug and unwind for a week. All of them, however, felt lucky to have snagged one of the few precious rooms at this tropical escape. And don’t be surprised if you meet a lot of Canadian guests here; Caerula Mar is much more famous than its small size might let on. It was featured in HGTV Canada’s Island of Bryan, which followed owners Bryan and Sarah Baeumler throughout the years-long renovation process. Caerula Mar Club’s appeal now far surpasses its 15 minutes of fame, and welcomes visitors who come back year after year.

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