Rockhouse Hotel

"For a taste of Jamaica's wild and rugged side, head north of Negril's famous beaches to Rockhouse , a charming boutique hotel with a series of rustic—and Green Globe Certified—cottages that are spectacularly built into the volcanic rocky cliffs. Reserve one of the ocean view suites—made from wood, stone, and thatch—where you can watch the sun set directly into the sea. The blue water here is some of the clearest on the island, and can be accessed by jumping from one of the many bridge walkways or climbing down stairs, some of which are located in natural caves. If you want to enjoy the soft sands of the beach, there's a shuttle bus that can take you to Rockhouse's beach-side sister hotel Skylark Negril Beach Resort." - Ruth C. White