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Old Dec 2nd, 2014, 08:36 PM
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Looking for best Carribean all-inclusive for spring break

My wife and I are looking to take our kids (15 and 18) away to the Caribbean over spring break. They have never been before (the kids that is), so we are looking to WOW them! We would appreciate any advice you might have for the best all-inclusive resort to be found. Hoping to stay away from Mexico, or the DR. We are looking for good food, activities for the kids (golf would be a bonus), and a great beach/swimming pool. Any ideas would be appreciated!
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There are hundreds upon hundreds of All Inclusive throughout the Caribbean and while you've eliminated the two destinations (Mexico & the DR) that have the biggest percentage there are still scores to choose from.

In order for anyone to be of real help you have to give us some more information:

1) Where are you flying from and what is your tolerance level for "travel time"?

2) How long a trip are you planning?

3) What is your accommodation/food budget? Please give a specific dollar range as terms like "affordable", "won't break the bank" are meaningless without a point of reference.

4) Regarding your desire for "good food" - All Inclusives can be found in a variety of price ranges and food quality is often reflected in the price you pay. Most low and mid-priced AI Resorts offer "food", whether or not it's "good" depends on your definition. Some people think lots of food = "good food" others have higher standards. If you truly want "good food" at an AI you are going to have to concentrate on the higher end properties.

5) Define what you mean by "best all-inclusive" - there are some very high end resorts that offer meal plans and are "All Inclusive" or offer "meal plans" such as Amanyara in the Turks & Caicos, Four seasons, Nevis, or Sandy Lane in Barbados that will run you upwards of $1,000/night per person. Resorts like Little Dix Bay, Caneel Bay, Cap Juluca,, etc have the WOW factor you are seeking but will run you something in the neighborhood of $500/night per person. Are these the "best" you are seeking or does "best" to you mean something else?

5) Golf in the Caribbean can be expensive, especially at the "high end resorts". Expect to pay anywhere from $150US to $300US per person for Green Fees.

6) Is there anything else you want besides golf?

Help us help you - give us more info.

In the meantime check out Atlantis on Nassau in the Bahamas or Beaches Resort in the Turks & Caicos they are very family oriented All Inclusive Resorts and may be exactly what you are thinking.
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I'm not sure why you don't want to go to Mexico or the DR as many all-inclusives are there.
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You can check West coast in Barbados could have been a nice one. If you like nature, hiking, serenity, culture and rich heritage , then you will love this place.
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Cutting out all of Mexico and the Dominican Republic seriously cuts down on the All-Inclusive choices. How do you feel about Jamaica?
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That's right, cutting out Mexico and DR only leaves the following islands that have AI properties to choose from:

Antigua
Barbados
St Lucia
Grenada
Jamaica
Tobago
Martinique
Aruba
Curacao, not to mention the one in T&C, Bermuda (not in the Caribbean and only 1 AI hotel) and various AIs in the Bahamas.
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Old Dec 3rd, 2014, 08:39 PM
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Okay, good points. Let's concentrate on Jamaica. Any suggestions?
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