What are the nicest places to stay? Are there any small, luxury properties, or are the best places to stay the large properties?

Nicest resorts are the Radisson and Hyatt. As for all inclusive, I ahve heard Bucuti is very nice.

The three top hotels are Hyatt, Marriott and Radisson all located on Palm Beach. If you mean luxury as in Four Seasons category there really aren't any. Bucuti is very popular but not for luxury. It's the service that is excellent, the beach is HUGE and also you rarely find families as there are no kids clubs.

Consensus seems to be that Hyatt and Radisson are the best, and Bucuti is the best small hotel. Bucuti has the best beach, but it's not a real luxury hotel.

Agree with the above posters in all respects as regards the Bucuti - just wanted to add that this is NOT an all-inclusive!