There’s nothing like a secluded beach and good book when the stress at home builds up—or you just want some well-deserved R&R. And while some of our favorite Caribbean destinations require multiple transfers and lengthy travel times, these top-notch resorts are so easy to reach that you can board the plane in the morning and be sunbathing by the afternoon.
The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort in the Bahamas
- Vibe: Elegance in the tropics
- Getting There: 3-hour nonstop flight to Nassau (NAS) from New York
Amanera in the Dominican Republic
- Vibe: Sleek, Romantic, Beach and Jungle Paradise
- Getting There: 3.5-hour nonstop flight to Puerto Plata (POP) from New York
Amanyara in Turks and Caicos
- Vibe: Sleek, Asian-Inspired, Romantic
- Getting There: 3.5-hour nonstop flight to Providenciales (PLS) from New York
Jumby Bay in Antigua
- Vibe: Grand, Family-Friendly, Upscale All-Inclusive
- Getting There: 4-hour nonstop flight to Antiqua (ANU) from New York
Round Hill Hotel in Jamaica
- Vibe: Clubby, British Roots, Intimate
- Getting There: 4-hour nonstop flight to Montego Bay (MBJ) from New York