The 6 Best Hotels in Barbados for a "Hip" Trip

Why it made the list

Having to cross a footbridge over a 110-foot-long lap pool to enter the hotel’s sleek lobby sets the stage. Suites are modern and decorated with cool white walls, off-white flooring, and white furniture. Think of a Miami Beach vibe on the south coast of Barbados.

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Why it made the list

Style is key here, and that becomes evident as soon as you enter the lobby of this high-rise hotel. The furnishings are contemporary, the artwork is modern, and the undulating pool is 150 feet long. Very cool, indeed.

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Why it made the list

It has only 24 rooms, it’s for adults only, and the modern-minimalist design, contemporary furnishings, and cool attitude borrow from Miami’s "hip" South Beach. The well-regarded restaurant has an open kitchen and a beach view. Best of all, it’s all-inclusive.

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Why it made the list

Who doesn’t think mingling with the yachting set is a “hip” vacation? Beautiful, spacious villas surround a tranquil lagoon, and each unit has its own berth—in case you bring on your own boat. Mega-yachts, however, tie up at the yacht club on a connected island—where, of course, you can have a meal and a swim.

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Why it made the list

Making The House your home is the objective, and it would definitely be lovely to have a home like this—especially with someone to provide a complimentary “jet lag” massage upon arrival! Casual yet sophisticated equals hip, in this case.

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Why it made the list

To start with, it used to be a gas station! And each of the six snazzy guestrooms is named for a classic car: Buick, Studebaker, and so on. The fact that celebrities have discovered the Lone Star—and it’s fab beachfront restaurant—doesn’t hurt, either.

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