The Presidente InterContinental Los Cabos is the oldest resort in Cabo and was built in 1981 and renovated in 2001. The resort is located in San Jose del Cabo with a nice thick beach (more…)
Royal Solaris Los Cabos is located in San Jose del Cabo only 10 minutes from the SJD Airport. The resort is all-inclusive with 5 restaurants. Three of these restaurants are buffet and two are a la carte. The theme for the a la carte restaurants are (more…)
The Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive resort is similar to the Divi Aruba All Inclusive. There are 236 rooms all of which are the same room category (ocean view). (more…)
The Divi Aruba All Inclusive resort is a moderate property with 203 rooms in the low rise section of Eagle Beach. The resort is all inclusive and has exchange privileges to the Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive resort. The Divi Aruba All Inclusive has a beautiful beach, (more…)
I like the Occidental Grand Aruba. The lobby area is very modern with marble floors and contemporary fountains. There are several shops in the lobby as well as the guest services desk (same place where you would make dinner reservations), a tour desk, the lobby bar (with nightly live entertainment), and the entrance to the casino. (more…)
The Riu Vallarta opened in November of 2006 and has 850 rooms. The resort is located adjacent to the Riu Jalisco and has exchange privileges (except for dinner). The resort is on a great stretch of beach in Riviera Nayarit. (more…)
The Riu Jalisco is very typical of all Riu Resorts. There are 700 rooms located on a nice stretch of walking beach in Riviera Nayarit. The Run of House rooms have two double beds (which can be pushed together), liquor dispenser, and fully stocked mini bar. (more…)
Villa Premiere Hotel & Spa is a boutique resort located in downtown Puerto Vallarta on a nice beach overlooking downtown. There are 84 ocean view rooms in this AAA 4 Diamond adults (16 years or older) only resort. (more…)
Dreams Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa is located 10 minutes from downtown Puerto Vallarta on a secluded beach near Mismaloya. The resort has the best beach in the Puerto Vallarta area. The sand is white, it’s nice for walking, and the water is clear and blue. (more…)
The Melia Puerto Vallarta is located on a limited beach in the exclusive residential area of Marina Vallarta (7 minutes from the airport and 15 minutes from downtown Puerto Vallarta). (more…)
The Vallarta Palace is a AAA 4 Diamond resort located on a nice beach in Riviera Nayarit. The resort is very similar in design to the Playacar Palace and Le Blanc Spa Resort. (more…)
Marival Resort & Suites is located on a nice stretch of beach in Riviera Nayarit. The resort has 495 rooms and suites including 1, 2, and 3 bedroom suites. This resort is definitely geared towards families. All of the rooms have a balcony, stocked (more…)
The Allegro Nuevo Vallarta is located on a nice stretch of beach in Riviera Nayarit. There are 294 rooms and 4 restaurants. This resort is for budget and family travelers. (more…)
The Grand Velas All Suites & SPA Resort is located on a nice walking beach in the area of Riviera Nayarit. The resort is part of the Leading Hotels of the World and one of two all-inclusive resorts to receive the AAA 5 Diamond Award. (more…)
Beaches Sandy Bay is located on a long beautiful stretch of Seven Mile Beach. The beach there was beautiful, partially making (more…)
Couples Negril is a fantastic resort! The beach is outstanding and the service is top notch. The resort is located on a half mile stretch of white sand beach named “Bloody Bay”. The water is turquoise, very shallow and very calm. The resort has old Caribbean charm with a refined elegance. (more…)
I liked Sandals Negril Beach Resort in Spa in Jamaica. The resort is located on a half mile stretch of 7 mile beach. The beach is great with white sand and turquoise water; however it is a little narrow. (more…)
I was very impressed with Beaches Negril Resort & Spa. It is located on a beautiful stretch of white sand on Seven Mile Beach in Jamaica. Despite having such a large beach and pool area, there are only 210 rooms. There are 5 restaurants (including 1 adults-only) along with the three available at Beaches Sandy Bay. (more…)
Couples Swept Away in Jamaica is a beautiful resort. As the name refers to, the resort wants to sweep you away from the stress of your daily life. As with Couples Negril, the lobby is wired for Wi-Fi, and there is free internet access in the lobby. The lobby has the same Caribbean sea foam green color scheme as Couples Negril. (more…)
The Reserve is located across the street from the Paradisus Palma Real Resort and is tailored towards families. The Reserve has its own lobby and reception area and a shuttle is required to get to the beach and pool area of the Paradisus Palma Real. (more…)
The Paradisus Palma Real Resort was built in 2005 and has 554 suites. The Paradisus Palma Real receives 4 Diamonds from AAA. This resort is very large and elegant and all guests receive unlimited green fees at the Coctal golf course (more…)
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana officially re-opened on November 1, 2010. The Hard Rock Hotel is enormous with 1800 rooms. The resort is situated on a gorgeous half mile beach with 11 large pools (many with swim up pool bars). (more…)
Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana was originally built in 1994. The resort was closed in 2007 and re-opened in 2008 after a $22 million upgrade. The resort is located on a great beach and has a lovely pool area. (more…)
The Majestic Elegance Punta Cana is adjacent to the Majestic Colonial Punta Cana. The Majestic Elegance opened in November of 2008 and caters to destination weddings, honeymoons, and really anyone. The resort has 6 restaurants serving the following (more…)
The Majestic Colonial Punta Cana is adjacent to the newer Majestic Elegance Punta Cana. The Majestic Colonial opened in 2005 and caters to destination weddings, honeymoons, and really anyone. The resort has 6 restaurants serving (more…)
The Iberostar Grand Bavaro opened in December of 2008 and is fabulous. The resort is adults-only and has 260 junior suites. (more…)
Before I get specific with the Iberostar Bavaro Suites, I’d like to decode the dining policy at the Iberostar Resorts complex. There are four resorts at the complex: (more…)
Dreams is the family brand of AM Resorts which specializes in destination weddings and vacations for the whole family. Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa was built in 2004 and renovated in 2007. (more…)
Excellence Punta Cana opened in 2000. The resort is located on the north coast of Punta Cana, 1 hour from the airport. The resort is adults-only and has a very large private beach and several large pools with swim up pool bars and complimentary cabanas. (more…)
Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana is located on the north coast of Punta Cana near the Excellence Punta Cana. Zoëtry incorporates many of the same “Endless Privileges” that her sister properties offer. These include (more…)
Secrets Sanctuary Cap Cana was built as an EP resort in 2005 in the exclusive resort area of Cap Cana, about 15 minutes from the Punta Cana Airport. The resort is simply amazing!!! (more…)
The first AAA 5 Diamond all-inclusive in the world and 1 of 5 total. The Royal Hideaway Playacar has 200 rooms and suites. The beach was restored in Playacar in 2010 and it is the best in Mexico! The sand is perfect and the ocean is neon turquoise. (more…)
Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun is an adults-only property that opened in August of 2008, and is one of my favorite resorts! The resort is 45 minutes from the Cancun Airport and is situated on one of the prettiest beaches in Mexico! (more…)
THE ROYAL in Playa del Carmen opened in 2004 and is located in the heart of Playa del Carmen on Fifth Avenue. This adults-only resort is 45 minutes from the airport and offers direct access to the nightlife, unique shopping, people watching, street performers, and little margarita bars of Fifth Ave. The ferry to Cozumel is within walking distance. (more…)
The Valentin Imperial Maya Resort & Spa opened in December of 2007 and is located 30 minutes from The Cancun Airport. This adults-only resort is on a very long walking beach (more…)
Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun opened in August, 2008 and looks great! The resort is located 25 minutes from the Cancun Airport. The resort has 431 junior suites with view, location, and Preferred Club being the primary difference. (more…)
Le Blanc Spa Resort is adults only and is the nicest all-inclusive resort in Cancun! Le Blanc received the prestigious AAA 5 Diamond Award in 2010! After the beach restoration in 2010, the beach is fantastic! (more…)
I was very impressed with Dreams Puerto Aventuras Riviera Maya. I visited this resort in December of 2006 and (more…)
Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa in Riviera Maya opened in November of 2009 and is my favorite family resort in the area. The resort is located 30 minutes south of the Cancun Airport. (more…)
I had the pleasure of attending the Gala Grand Opening of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana on January 26, 2011. This beautiful resort is only 30-40 minutes from the Punta Cana Airport. (more…)
The Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa in St. Lucia is located on the Atlantic side of the island and was formerly a Club Med. This resort is a short ride from the airport which makes it a draw to many. (more…)
I think one of my favorite hotels/resorts is the Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island in the Bahamas. Being English myself (Churchill), this resort puts me in an “awe” moment. (more…)
I just arrived back after 6 days at the RIU Palace Riviera Maya in the Playacar area of Playa del Carmen. The hotel is very impressive with the big chandeliers as you enter the hotel. (more…)
My husband and I stayed at the Zoëtry Casa del Mar Los Cabos from Dec. 3 to 6, 2010. We absolutely loved it, because not only is it a really beautiful resort, but the service was impeccable. (more…)
The description is in the name…its GRAND. I have stayed at the Iberostar Grand Bavaro in Punta Cana three times now and I love it more every time. The all suite rooms are beautifully decorated. We enjoyed a (more…)
This ultra luxury resort has 90 beachfront suites and is located 30 minutes from the airport in the quaint town of Puerto Morales. Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita is one of five AAA 5 Diamond rated all-inclusive resorts in the world. The resort is (more…)
THE ROYAL in Cancun is an adults-only resort that opened in February 2007. THE ROYAL in Cancun has a fantastic restored beach with thick spaces of white sand and turquoise water. Guests at THE ROYAL can visit, play, eat and drink at the neighboring Gran Caribe Real Cancun. (more…)
I recently returned from Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa on January 27, 2011! I have been a travel agent for 23 years and I have stayed at all Sandals and Beaches Resorts. Sandals Grande Antigua is truly at its best. With non-stop Continental flights from (more…)
The Holiday Inn SunSpree Montego Bay offers the all-inclusive experience (meaning your food, drinks & tips are included in your package) for the (more…)
What can I say about these over the top resorts…there is nothing you could possibly want that Sandals Resorts has not already thought of first! I myself have stayed at (more…)
The Sun Palace resort is located on the South end of the Cancun strip. All of the hotels on this strip have received a new beach and it looks awesome with white sand and turquoise water. The Sun Palace is more secluded than the mid strip properties and is adults and couples only. (more…)
Recently I stayed at the Le Blanc Spa Resort, an upscale all-inclusive resort. (more…)
I just returned from the Now Jade Riviera Cancun in Cancun. The staff and the Kids Club were fantastic; my 6 and 4 year old loved every part of the club. The rooms were great and spacious. The first floor (more…)
First off, let me say that Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa is awesome. Except for some very inconsequential things, I can’t understand how anyone would not have a great time here. If you (more…)
Excellence Playa Mujeres is a very unique resort located 35 minutes from the airport in a secluded location north of Cancun. The resort has 450 junior suites and opened in the Winter of 2008. The resort is similar in quality to (more…)
Overall, Now Jade Riviera Cancun is a great value for the money. The resort has 565 Jr Suites divided into 5 room categories. The Preferred Club rooms are larger and offer fantastic views and locations closer to the beach and the quiet pool. There are two large pools both with swim up pool bars. (more…)
I visited this property during a travel agent familiarization for Aubree’s Travel. The Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort & Private Island is a smaller Sandals property that I really like. I think the rooms are very nice, the grounds amazingly well kept, and the off-shore island is a HUGE perk. I really like the “British Colonial” feel of this property. (more…)
Although the Golden Parnassus Resort & Spa is a 3 1/2 star resort in Cancun, I would personally award them 5 stars for service and friendly staff, plus they had very good food! (more…)
I just got back from the newly branded Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana. My thoughts are this…….very big (1700+ rooms) but plays much smaller, giving you the feel that the resort is not crowded at all. We were there when they were at 100% and you would never know it. The beach is incredible; the (more…)
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