Vogue Names Secret Bay Among the Best Caribbean Resorts

Vogue has named Secret Bay one of the best Caribbean resorts, spotlighting the property for “Lush Green Surroundings” and praising Dominica as the Caribbean’s “Nature Island.”

“It is not, in other words, a ‘fly and flop’ Caribbean beach destination,” Vogue writes. “It’s where you go to wake up in a tropical jungle. To soak in heated mineral waters. Maybe get a little bit wet and muddy on your hike.”

The feature highlights Secret Bay’s 27 standalone private villas, built entirely from sustainably sourced tropical hardwoods, each with its own private plunge pool and dedicated personal host. Vogue also notes the property’s two beaches, lap pool, on-site kombucha microbrewery, art gallery, and treetop riverside spa.

Their insider tip: Ask your villa host to arrange a private dinner on one of the property’s three floating decks, suspended eight feet above the ground among the guava trees.

This is the second time in three months Vogue has featured Secret Bay. In October, the magazine selected the resort as one of the world’s “13 Best Boutique Hotels for a Wedding Buyout,” describing it as a place that “provides the feeling of a private island retreat without the price tag of one.”

For couples planning a Valentine’s Day escape, honeymoon, anniversary, or milestone celebration, Secret Bay offers dedicated Honeymoon Villas, including the Zabuco Villa, recognized as one of the sexiest bedrooms in the Americas. The resort’s clifftop setting, private plunge pools, and dedicated villa hosts create the kind of uninterrupted time that’s hard to find anywhere else.

Those with Dominica on their bucket list will find getting here easier than ever, with direct flights from Miami and Newark on American Airlines and United Airlines, plus connections through San Juan on Contour Airlines.

For travelers seeking a private island-like experience without the full buyout, Secret Bay’s standalone villas deliver that seclusion. And for groups ready to take over the entire property, a full resort buyout accommodates up to 80 guests, with rates starting at $23,000 per night.

Read Vogue’s full Caribbean resort guide here, and explore Secret Bay’s romance packages and honeymoon offerings.