An abandoned ski lift covered in snow up in the mountains - Julpo/Getty Images There's something hauntingly beautiful about abandoned places. Resorts once full of life and laughter often hold on to a ...

These once-popular island resorts across the Caribbean now sit deserted, offering a glimpse into stalled developments and storm-damaged beachfronts.

Deserted tropical island with white sand and palm trees - Goinyk Production/Shutterstock We can only imagine how five once-thriving island resorts ended up abandoned. Perhaps the scene unfolds like ...