The Gran Melia Golf Resort Puerto Rico was built in 2004 in the town of Rio Grande, 40 minutes from the San Juan, Puerto Rico Airport. The resort is located on Coco Beach and is home to the Trump International Golf Course. (more…)

The Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa, A Wyndham Grand Resort is located in the town of Rio Mar, 40 minutes from the San Juan Airport. The resort is self contained and no other resorts can be seen from the property. (more…)

The San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino is located on a nice beach in the heart of San Juan, Puerto Rico, just 10 minutes from the airport and 10 minutes from Old San Juan. The resort was completely renovated in November 2008 and now received the AAA 4 Diamond Award. (more…)

The InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino is a AAA 3 Diamond resort located in the Isla Verde area of the city of San Juan. This resort is minutes from the airport and has 402 rooms. (more…)

The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan is a AAA 4 Diamond resort located on the beach in the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The resort was built in 1997 and renovated in 2007. Ritz-Carlton has several high end shops (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…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

Overall I really enjoyed my stay at the Sandals Grande Ocho Rios Beach & Villa Resort. It is a property that I will be very specific in whom I recommend it to. I was there on a familiarization trip for my travel agency, Aubree’s Travel. I did perform site inspections on the different room types, and of the entire property. (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…)

I was able to enjoy this property during a travel agent familiarization trip to Jamaica for Aubree’s Travel. This was hands down my favorite property. From the moment I arrived (first impression) to the moment I left (lasting impressions) I just really loved this property. (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…)

I recently had the opportunity to stay at the Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort & Spa in St. Lucia. At first, I was a little startled to see so many steps and inclines at this resort, but it didn’t take long to settle in and really love this charming Caribbean resort. (more…)

I just returned from Punta Cana and had the privilege of staying at Secrets Sanctuary Cap Cana. What a beautiful hotel, magnificent grounds and a friendly staff to take care of all your needs. (more…)

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana is more beautiful now than the last time I was out there. Everyone is very friendly at this property. The casino and night life are great for any age and the beaches are fantastic with white powder sand that never gets hot on your feet. (more…)

I recently returned from Jamaica with the Jamaica Tourist Board & was able to see Secrets St. James Montego Bay & Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay. Both are very similar with just a difference in theme. Secrets St. James is more of a British Colonial type with earthy colors, while Secrets Wild Orchid has more of an Oriental Flare to it. (more…)

We are travel consultants specializing in Caribbean all-inclusive resorts. The RIU Palace Paradise Island hotel in the Bahamas is a beautiful hotel with friendly staff. (more…)

I just returned from 5 excellent days at the new Hard Rock Hotel in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. (more…)

This was my first visit to St Lucia and I wasn’t disappointed. The BodyHoliday at LeSPORT, which is an all inclusive family resort, includes a daily spa treatment. The drive from the Castries George F.L. Charles airport is about 30 minutes (more…)

Couples Swept Away is located on Negril Beach in Jamaica is one of our preferred all-inclusive properties. This laid back adults-only resort sits on one of the Top Ten Beaches in the World, Jamaica’s Seven Mile Beach. Negril Beach has the softest, fluffiest sand to walk on with some of the best people watching in the world. Couples Swept Away represents (more…)

Jamaica is once again our favorite destination for a return trip mid October 2010 for a visit to Breezes Resort & Spa Rio Bueno including Braco Village, the adult au natural side of the resort. (more…)

Recently I was honored to be invited to stay and explore the Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa as part of an educational experience. We arrived later in the day and we found the staff to be so friendly, offering us a cool towel and tropical drink. We were quickly escorted to our room and settled in. (more…)

Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa is a wonderful resort for families, singles, and couples. They have so much to offer for everyone. I recently have stayed here with my family. The rooms are average size with most of them having pool views and several having ocean views. (more…)

Riu Palace Tropical Bay is a fabulous resort that is focused on their guests from when you first walk in the entrance of the resort. I was greeted by a staff member who handed me a cool washcloth and a refreshing tropical drink. (more…)

I visited Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa in September 2010 and it was beyond beautiful… (more…)

My family and I, 2 adults and 2 children (ages 10 and 2), stayed at Beaches Turks & Caicos on September 4-12, 2010. This was our 3rd visit to the property, but our first visit since the new Italian Village opened. It was truly one of the best vacations we have had in a long time. For the length of time we spent, we had not encountered any issues with service, food or accommodations. There was no shortage of activities or relaxation. (more…)

In September, I stayed at the Iberostar Rose Hall Beach in Montego Bay, Jamaica. This resort is set along a beautiful stretch of beach. The staff and the food were excellent. Their nightly shows were typical island shows but still fun to watch. (more…)

Secrets Wild Orchid and Secrets St James Montego Bay are beautiful resorts in a very scenic setting with the hills in the background. The resort sits on a private stretch of beach on the beautiful turquoise Caribbean Sea. Secrets Wild Orchid is closer to the restaurants and the bars and is much livelier while Secrets St James is about a 5 minute walk to the restaurants and is much quieter. (more…)

I love Jamaica. It is one of my favorite islands. Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall is just 20 minutes from the airport. It is an adult only resort (18 years and older) located in Montego Bay, Jamaica. (more…)

I just returned from the RIU Palace Tropical Bay in Negril, Jamaica where we spent 4 nights there on Aug 21-25. The front desk staff on arrival is excellent. We arrived too late for dinner reservations for the 1st 2 nights and ‘Cloyd’ (like Floyd with a C) took it upon himself to get us reservations for the 1st two nights. He got us a good room and was always smiling. (more…)

I had the pleasure of visiting Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa in Aruba in August. The intimate boutique 2-story resort is nestled on the largest and widest beach of Aruba. The resort is known for its charm, romance, great dining, friendly staff and quaint intimacy. (more…)

Couples Negril is an all-inclusive adult only resort and is spread out over 18 acres with a 2.5 mile half moon shaped beach. It takes about a little over an hour from the airport to arrive at this resort. Couples Negril features 234 AC rooms and suites, 5 restaurants, 3 bars and a swim-up bar, spa, water sports, volleyball, theme events, and unlimited golf nearby. The lobby (more…)

Couples Swept Away is an all-inclusive, adult only resort that is spread out over 27 acres with 10 acres housing a magnificent spa, sports and fitness complex. This property is on an unspoiled stretch of Negril’s Seven Mile Beach consisting of 1,500 feet and within walking distance to downtown Negril. It takes a little over an hour from the airport to arrive at this resort. Couples Swept Away features 312 AC suites, 6 restaurants, 9 bars including a swim-up bar and (more…)

Once you arrive at the Half Moon in Jamaica, you are immediately captivated with the elegance, splendor, and exquisite layout of the property. You can be on this property for a week and still feel secluded in your own space. This property stretches across 400 acres and is truly a stately Jamaican oasis offering 398 beautifully appointed rooms, suites, cottages, and villas, including (more…)

I stayed at the Somerset on Grace Bay in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos July 15-18, 2010. The transfer from the airport to the hotel took about 20 minutes; upon arrival at the resort after a quick check-in I was given a tour of my one bedroom ocean view suite. The suite had a large living area with plenty of seating, state of the art electronic equipment for listening to Caribbean steel drums while enjoying your (more…)

I LOVE the Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. The resort is less than 20 minutes from the thatched roof of the Punta Cana Airport. You know immediately when your plane lands that you are in paradise. Dreams Palm Beach is top of the line and is on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Bavaro Beach. (more…)

I have been going to Aruba for over 20 years and there is nothing like the Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino. You cannot beat the service or the friendliness of the staff. Unlike some of the hotels in Aruba, as soon as you walk into the open-air lobby of the Hyatt Regency Aruba you feel like you are in a Caribbean Island. (more…)

Upon our arrival at Secrets Sanctuary Cap Cana on August 8, 2010 at 12 noon we walked into a small lobby to check-in. Our room was not ready, which we didn’t expect it to be since we arrived early, so we went to lunch at the Blue Marlin. (more…)

Think you can’t afford the Waldorf? Look to the tropics and think again. Thanks to the newest promotion to herald fall in Puerto Rico, luxury properties all over the commonwealth carry surprisingly low price tags. (more…)

I just returned from Couples Tower Isle in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, and in one word- PERFECTION! From the minute you land at the airport, and make your way to the Couples VIP Lounge, vacation begins. They give you a drink in the lounge, and you can freshen up, before your transfer. The transfer drivers are fun and entertaining. (more…)

Maybe you can’t pronounce or locate this Caribbean hidden gem but that’s all the more reason you must visit the island of Curacao, the “C” and largest of the lovely ABC islands. Curacao (Kora-sow, rhymes with cow) is one of the hurricane-free region’s best-kept secrets, and with beautiful resorts like sister properties Hotel Kura Hulanda Spa & Casino and Lodge Kura Hulanda & Beach Club, it’s easy to see why. (more…)

The Iberostar complex in Jamaica is made up of 3 hotels - The Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall, Iberostar Rose Hall Beach, and Iberostar Rose Hall Suites. These hotels are a great getaway for just about anyone. The Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall being the DELUXE property is great for couples or singles wanting an upscale adult’s only experience. (more…)

The BodyHoliday at LeSPORT in St. Lucia is probably the most inclusive property I have experienced in recent times. Included in the stay are all meals, including the fabulous Asian fusion restaurant Tao, plus all of your drinks, including premium drinks and most wines. Everyone receives a spa treatment daily except for the days of arrival and departure. Also included are free clinics in tennis, golf, archery, sailing, and a variety of aerobic, yoga and pilates classes daily. (more…)

It is well worth your while to upgrade to the Royal Service at the Occidental Grand Punta Cana. The Royal Service area is a little oasis within a huge resort. The Royal Service section is a two story building with lovely rooms that surround a small swimming pool with fusion music piped in at a low decibel. It is not a pool for laps, but for a refreshing dip when you want to get off the lounge chair. (more…)

My husband and I recently stayed at Couples Tower Isle, Ocho Rios, Jamaica for the third time. We’ve been to Jamaica 7 times, but this is our favorite resort. The journey starts when you arrive at the airport. After clearing Immigration and Customs, you proceed to the Couples Lounge where they tag your bags and offer you a cold Red Stripe (complimentary, of course!) (more…)

I recently stayed at Occidental Grand Aruba right on Palm Beach. This hotel is in a terrific spot on the beach, mid way in the high rise hotel zone. The rooms are nicely appointed with marble flooring and the restaurant choices are very good. The casino there is a hot spot and (more…)

It is well worth your while to upgrade to the Royal Service at the Occidental Grand Punta Cana. The Royal Service area is a little oasis within a huge resort. The lovely rooms surround a small swimming pool with fusion music piped in at a low decibel. It is not a pool for laps, but for a refreshing dip when you want to get off the lounge chair. There is a special section (more…)

Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa is located on perhaps the best beach in Jamaica. This adults-only, ultra luxury resort is on a multi-acre nature preserve with an amazing, beautiful beach. Each room has an ocean view with either a balcony or patio. (more…)

We recently had the pleasure of staying at the Riu Montego Bay, opened in August 2008, a quick two mile transfer from the vastly improved Sangster International Airport and just three miles from Jamaica’s “hip strip” downtown nightlife. (more…)

If you love beautiful white beaches this place has the best! While staying at the Hilton Barbados, I had the opportunity to see a nest of turtles hatching and marching in single file to the Caribbean Sea! The staff, rooms and food are great at the Hilton Barbados and you won’t be disappointed! (more…)

I recently visited the new Secrets Sanctuary Cap Cana and was blown away by this resort. The various room options, the secluded feeling, the level of luxury were all top notch. I guarantee that any honeymoon couple or couple wanting a romantic get away will love this resort in the Dominican Republic. This resort is a one of a kind experience. (more…)

The Occidental Grand Punta Cana Resort is a well maintained and very nice family friendly resort. This is a very clean resort with well kept grounds. The staff is friendly and always willing to help. A friendly “Hola” greeting is offered from the gardener to the manager every time you meet someone. (more…)

I stayed for 4 nights in April with my husband at the Iberostar Grand Hotel Bavaro in the Dominican Republic. This resort is top notch! The grounds are really pretty with a water theme. They even have an area with flamingos. (more…)

I just returned from an amazing, long weekend at the Atlantis. Four days is not enough to do everything and relax. This is an incredible hotel with rooms to fit any budget and taste. Think of this property as 6 resorts in one: Beach Tower, Coral Towers, Royal Towers, The Reef, The Cove, and the Harborside Resort at Atlantis. No matter which section you choose everyone has (more…)

If you’re the couple who likes to stay active on an island escape, this is the place for you! I’ve stayed at several Couples Resorts and have to say that the Couples Tower Isle in Jamaica is one of my favorites! The property was recently renovated and they did a wonderful job. I was amazed that after being on the property just a few hours the staff called us by name! (more…)