Some quick analysis:

-- Of the 17 to make the list, 10 are beach properties and seven are Cliffs properties -- but only one beach property made the top six.

-- The fact Seastar Inn is at No. 2 despite being about a half-mile from the shore is a testament to everything else that's endearing about the hotel -- service, food, and of course the niche of hosting Saturday night parties.

-- Also, very few expensive hotels in the top ten -- mostly three-star properties. We boardies do like our bargains! And, alas, only ONE all-inclusive among the top 17.

Oh, and finally, Clarity and hubbyman's only four hotels they've ever stayed at are the top three plus the top AI -- these two know what they're doing.