A fabled sustainably minded retreat.

Long before Negril became the go­to spot for travelers looking to escape the Caribbean’s large­scale resorts, there was Rockhouse. The 34­-room property has been an institution since 1972, serving as a refuge for Bob Marley, the Rolling Stones, and other members of rock 'n' roll’s elite. The open-­air hotel sits atop the cliffs of Pristine Cove, hemmed in by eight acres of tropical gardens and the sapphire sea. French architect Jean­-Henri Morin is behind the design, which is intended to blend into its surroundings so that the site’s natural beauty take center stage. Pared­-down oceanfront and garden villas crafted from timber, stone, and thatch—mirroring the volcanic rock landscape along the coast—have wooden four­poster beds and open onto private sundecks. The property’s sustainable ethos manifests itself in various aspects; the spa’s natural ingredient­based treatments administered in cliffside cabanas, a juice bar stocked with produce from the on­site garden, and the locally­sourced materials used across the structures. The eco­-conscious practices have earned the hotel a Green Globe certification. The resort prides itself on investing in the local community as well, supporting schools and teachers through its Rockhouse Foundation. It’s a feel­-good stay in every sense. Bonus: The namesake restaurant is acclaimed for its authentic home-­style cuisine, not to mention its idyllic setting that gets some of the best sunsets anywhere on the island.