My husband and I are planning a trip to the Caribbean next summer (June 2012) to celebrate our 12th anniversary & my 40th birthday.
This will be our first trip to the Caribbean. We are looking for an all-inclusive resort, right on a white sand beach (so not on a cliff), adults only preferred (we're leaving our 2 boys at home). My dream scene would be the Corona commercial. I also would like to have a beach cocktail bar where there is a steel drum band playing (not necessarily part of the resort).
We will be flying from Kansas City, MO, so we probably don't want a long flight that will take all day to one of the further located islands.
We would like some excursions (treetop zipline tours, water activities...not really into snorkeling), but we really just want to relax on the beach or at the pool.
Our budget? Nothing extremely expensive...nothing really cheap...I'm not really sure...still trying to get ideas, so any ideas are appreciated!!
Help! We're first-timers to the Caribbean!! Which island should we visit?
Recent Activity
View all Caribbean Islands activity »
- 1 June vacation trip for guys
- 2 St.Thomas St. John
- 3 Need some guidance with my Puerto Rican vacation!
- 4 Which island to visit???
- 5
It's Excellent in the Exumas ~ A week on Staniel Cay (+ Atlantis)
- 6 Four Seasons Nevis or Four Seasons Punta Mita, Mexico?
- 7
HONEYMOONERS on BUDGET...HELP
- 8 Multi Family Vacation- Caribbean
- 9 DR vs Riviera Maya - Which Resort?
- 10 Honeymoon Help!
- 11 Search Engines for Any Caribbean destination?
- 12 Anyone drive a rental car in Dominican Republic?
- 13 Grand Cayman
- 14 Sandals La Source Grenada
- 15 Sandos Playacar Beach resort
- 16 Gifts for Cubans - ElectricalOutlets
- 17 Honeymoon - St. Lucia, Martinique, St. Vincent & the Grenadines
- 18 Sisters trip can't seem to narrow down
- 19 quiet and relaxing
- 20 Dress Code - Little Dix Bay
- 21 Scam & Fraud in Cancun / Mexico = Watch Out For Mayan Palace!!
- 22 Planning a Thanksgiving 2013 Honeymoon- Caribbean or Mexico?
- 23 All Inclusive for small children?
- 24 Private tours in Jamaica
- 25 Harbor Condos from VRBO
www.bookit.com
Excellence Resorts Couplesresorts.com
Jamaica good vibe cheap flights good AIS
Lots of adventure climb Dunne's River Falls zip etc
www.puntacana.com also good not as much adventure
Hard Rock new best for gaming good beach adventure not so much
luxurylink.com another good value site...
Happy Hunting!
www.bookit.com
Excellence Resorts Couplesresorts.com
Jamaica good vibe cheap flights good AIS
Lots of adventure climb Dunne's River Falls zip etc
www.puntacana.com also good not as much adventure
Hard Rock new best for gaming good beach adventure not so much
luxurylink.com another good value site...
Happy Hunting!
couples.com sorry
The majority of AI Adult only resorts will be located in Mexico and Jamaica.
You might want to check out the Jewell Dunn's River in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The only adult AI that I can think of that offers a beach party with a steel drum band. We are heading there in December. The Couples resorts are also widely recommended in Jamaica.
In Mexico, look at the Royal Playa del Carmen, any Secrets, Iberostars, El Dorados or Excellance resorts. I see more of a Corona commercial setting in Mexico.
I'd recommend Barbados for first time visitors, no idea on flying time/route from where ever you are but effort is often required to get somewhere as you describe. Also Couples Swept Away Negril, Jamaica might be ok too, since it is on a white sand beach and is AI.
Barbados would be a wonderful destination with ziplining, lots of watersports, submarine tours, island safaris, horseback riding and lots more.
There are a few AIs on the island but most accept kids. Almond Beach Club & Spa is located on the west coast and is adults only - see http://www.almondresorts.com/the-resorts/almond-beach-club-spa/ for details.
Wherever you choose, I wish you a wonderful vacation, happy anniversary and Happy Birthday.
Royal Suites Yucatan - Palladium Resort - Riviera Maya
There are no AIs in Saint Martin or in Sint Maarten.
Comments have been removed by Fodor's moderators
moxiejacobs:
St Maarten/St Martin fits the bill. Some of the best beaches I've seen. Orient Beach is pretty calm, does not drop off suddenly, and has great Beach Bars. There are umbrellas, chairs and restaurants. There is, on the island a Butterfly garden, zip-lines, and two Capitol cities to shop in. I'm not really familiar with the hotels there (at Orient Beach). I'm partial to hillside suites overlooking the water and we stay at Dawn Beach. The Westin is right on the beach at Dawn Beach but I can't recommend it since I have not stayed there. I'm not a foodie but I am told Grand Case (a small town near Orient Beach) has dozens of restaurants and gourmet food. There must be two dozen beaches on the island. Lots of places to sunbathe. Oh, one final point, this is a very European island and topless is common and nude is allowed in some places.