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 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…)

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…)

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 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…)

Sometimes new may not be the choice. The Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa would very well qualify for a hotel stay if you are looking for that ‘lived in’ feeling when you are visiting the island of Maui. (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 stayed at the Outrigger Reef on the Beach in Oahu on 9/10/10, the renovations are outstanding - especially the rooms. Our room was clean and comfortable. Air conditioning, lots of hot water, in-room safe, etc. (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…)

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…)

I recently stayed at the Four Seasons Resort Maui and I have to say “Wow”. It was fabulous! The rooms are large and the beds are so comfy. But the best part is (more…)

Recently I stayed at the Le Blanc Spa Resort, an upscale all-inclusive resort. (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 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 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…)

What to be treated like royalty? Then Rosewood Mayakoba in Riviera Maya, Mexico is the place for you. This hotel feels like you have traveled to Southeast Asia with private boats that take you to your private villa where you will be (more…)

I had the pleasure of touring the lovely Aria Hotel & Casino at City Center in August and all I can say is WOW! Location, location, location…. (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…)

Excellence Riviera Cancun in Riviera Maya is absolutely beautiful! There are 8 restaurants at this resort and Toscana, the Italian restaurant and Chez Isabelle, the French restaurant are among my favorites! Presentation of these gourmet meals is (more…)

On each of our vacations, we take time to explore other resorts, as the information we gain helps us to choose a resort that is in line with our clients desires. (more…)

On each of our vacations, we like to stay at resorts that we send our clients to most and also explore other resorts within that chain. For this journey, we chose to stay at Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun, an adults-only, all-inclusive resort on one of the top 10 beaches in the world. (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…)

As a Travel Agent for Travel Leaders and an event planner, I can tell you firsthand about the Azul Sensatori Hotel in Riviera Maya from both the group and the individual perspective. I had two groups visit the Azul Sensatori Hotel, one an incentive group, and one a friends and family trip. I escorted both groups. From start to (more…)

Nothing compares to the JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa. This resort offers impeccable service, beautiful grounds, and a fabulous beach with a great location. The service was five stars from the pick up at the airport to all the staff at the JW Marriott.

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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 visited Zoetry Casa del Mar Los Cabos back on August 9-13, 2010. It was off season, but the resort has only 88 suites. The property is beautifully landscaped and located on an excellent beach. The food was awesome and all of the menus put a foot note at the bottom listing calories, fat, carbs, etc as this is a spa type resort. (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…)

The Four Seasons Resort Maui is a beautiful resort. The resort has a stunning staircase that goes down to the pool area and the beach from the main lobby. The Four Seasons Resort Maui is located in the Wailea area of Maui. Wailea has good golfing and upscale shopping. The resort is such a beautiful place to enjoy a very romantic experience!! (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…)

As a Destination Wedding and Honeymoon Specialists I wanted to experience the gourmet inclusive amenities that I promote to my couples. To say the least, El Dorado Royale in Riviera Maya tops all that I have personally experienced. (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…)

We stayed at Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun on April 15-19 for our anniversary and 4th annual trip to Mexico with our group of friends. I have stayed at other Secrets and Dreams properties and this is by far the best. This beach was the most beautiful I have been to. (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…)

I vacationed at the Valentin Imperial Maya Resort & Spa last year. This was my first experience with an all-inclusive in Mexico, and let me tell you this hotel has many of your familiar Caribbean chains beat by a mile. (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…)

We recently stayed at THE ROYAL in Cancun and may I say the property does have the “WOW” factor. Every room in the resort has a view of the ocean, and the rooms are amazing with Jacuzzi tubs and double headed marble showers, aroma scents, private pillow menu and separate check-in can be added by booking the Royal Service and its so worth it. (more…)

Keep the Disney hotels, the Hyatt Grand Cypress is the best place to stay in the area. For over 20 years the Hyatt Grand Cypress has been the leading hotel in the Orlando area, and after a total renovation, completed at the end of last year, it is not going to lose its place anytime soon. (more…)

Las Vegas! What a great place to stay and play. Especially if you plan your trip around the Mandalay Bay, more specifically THEhotel at Mandalay Bay. You can’t imagine our surprise when we checked into our beautiful suite with 2 bathrooms! That’s right I said 2 separate bathrooms. (more…)

From the moment we arrived, this resort was drop dead gorgeous with mosaic tile and granite everywhere. The main building at the Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun resort displays an impressive lobby where you can find a wonderful bar stocked with top shelf liquor, including Grey Goose and Don Julio. This lobby also houses several upscale gift shops and a beautiful lobby much like you might find at any 5 star resort. (more…)

I can not say enough nice things about the Fairmont Orchid, Hawaii. For the price, the value is excellent. The hotel is a 5 star property, deluxe and elegant but low key. The service from the time you arrive at the portico, to the ground staff, everyone is so pleasant and customer service oriented. (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…)

I just returned from a 7 night stay at Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa in Jamaica. As a travel agent I can pick from many resorts for my vacation but Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa keeps drawing us back to Sandals. This has been our second stay at this resort. (more…)

I returned home from Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun in April and plan to return again in November. I have been going to this property in the Riviera Maya twice a year since it opened in August 2008. I have yet to find a more suitable place for adults. If you’re looking for an all-inclusive escape with a beautiful beach, the ability to have steak & shrimp for lunch in your suite or by the pool, then this is the place for you. (more…)

The entrance at the Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso is grand in everyway and includes an indoor garden that reminds me of the Bellagio in Las Vegas. All the marble and carpeted hallways leading to the rooms are located inside…something that is unique to most if not all the Riviera Maya resorts. All the rooms are Junior Suites and are very nicely done with good quality furnishings and the bathrooms have a separate toilet room, shower and upgraded amenities. (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…)

One of our favorite spots in the world is the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel on the Pacific Coastline, high on a bluff overlooking the beach and the waves breaking below. The hotel enjoyed a multi-million dollar renovation two years ago as it went from a very traditional feel to a happier, cosmopolitan look and feel. The hotel is gorgeous and has the best service in the industry. (more…)

If you’re looking for a quaint, adult-only, all-inclusive escape, Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun is your calling! I’ve stayed at the Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun resort in Riviera Maya, Mexico several times over the past few years and love it! The property is just a short distance north of the Cancun Airport so you can be at the beach in no time after landing. (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…)

The ROYAL in Playa del Carmen in Mexico is hopping busy, a real scene. The hotel is smack dab in the middle of town, on a great beach. It is adults only and is the most upscale of the Real Resorts. The rooms are spacious and very ornately decorated (more…)

The Valentin Imperial Maya is an adult’s only property (18 and older) located in Riviera Maya, Mexico. It is situated on a very nice stretch of soft sand beach. It is approximately 20 to 25 min. from the Cancun airport. Check-in went very smoothly. Each building had its own concierge. (more…)

All I can say about the Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun is WOW! This is an adult’s only resort with huge character. The grounds are extremely lavish with vegetation everywhere. Here you are amidst vibrant flowers and numerous tropical plants. You will see native wildlife here on this resort property (more…)