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Top 10 Caribbean Hotels
 1. Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas
Celebrated Living’s Caribbean champ, Atlantis enraptures readers with lavish attractions including a new 63-acre water park called Aquaventure, where slides drop 50 feet and an 11-acre dolphin habitat enchants. Adult-friendly improvements include the new Balinese-style Mandara Spa, a restaurant from top toque Bobby Flay (Nobu and Jean-Georges are already here), and a sleek new 600-oversize-room-resort called The Cove where the $15,000-per-night penthouse occupies the top two floors. (800) 285-2684 or (242) 363-3000, www.atlantis.com
2. The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Fresh from a $40 million renovation, St. Thomas’ Ritz is the first in the sea to boast a Prada Spa complete with chic treatment rooms and luxury skin care. All 180 guestrooms were redecorated and the new 55 Club-level suites include rain showers, soaking tubs, and private balconies with unobstructed ocean views. Three new restaurants span every appetite from refined to street-casual. (800) 241-3333 or (340) 775-3333, www.ritzcarlton.com
 3. Four Seasons Resort Nevis, West Indies
Forty Four Seasons villas are now some of the most elegant rentals on Nevis. Game guests can catch lobster and cook it with the chef. Seen: Hugh Jackman, Christopher Meloni. (800) 332-3442 or (869) 469-1111, www.fourseasons.com/nevis
4. The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan Hotel, Spa & Casino, Puerto Rico
Two top Manhattan restaurants, BLT Steak and Il Mulino, recently fired up off-shore stoves here. (800) 241-3333 or (787) 253-1700, www.ritzcarlton.com
5. El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door Spa, Puerto Rico
New high-speed luxury catamarans take guests offshore to the beach on Palomino Island. David Rockwell designed the resort’s new meat-centric Strip House, and famed designer Robert Barry planned an ultrachic rooms redo. (866) 317-8932 or (787) 863-1000, www.elconresort.com
6. Caneel Bay, A Rosewood Resort, St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
New at this well-loved resort: Qi Gong and Taoist Inner-Chi Yoga for harmony seekers at the spa, and high-tech “geocaching” treasure hunts for the family on the beach. (888) 767-3966 or (340) 776-6111, www.caneelbay.com
7. Little Dix Bay, A Rosewood Resort, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands
Part of a $25 million refresher, 16 added Rosewood junior suites and three hilltop villas feature indigenous materials with exquisite outdoor showers. (888) 767-3966 or (284) 495-5555, www.littledixbay.com
8. Half Moon, Rose Hall, Jamaica
Innovations here include night golf on illuminated fairways, a children’s play space, and a massive spa (68,000 square feet) with six spa beachfront suites. (866) 648-6951 or (876) 953-2211, www.halfmoon.com
9. Casa de Campo, La Romana, Dominican Republic
The newly remodeled El Pescador restaurant serves Le Cirque-inspired cuisine prepared by a chef from the Maccioni family’s famous Le Cirque restaurant in New York. Recent guests include Salma Hayek. (800) 877-3643 or (305) 856-5405, www.casadecampo.com.do
10. The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica
With a $15 million redo underway, Jamaica’s Ritz sports new paintings, updated meeting rooms, and a lounge. To come later this summer: remodeled rooms, including plasma TVs with DVD players. (800) 241-3333 or (876) 953-2800, www.ritzcarlton.com
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