Fatboy

I agree with Knowing's recommendation of Palm Island as an AI (including top shelf alcoholic beverages) to consider. I have visted twice, and although not luxurious in the Ritz Carlton sense, it is exceedingly comfortable and private with a lovely beach, crystalline waters, flavorful food, and accommodating staff.

NJScubaDiva

Havingfun: Friends of ours just returned from Sandals Grande in St. Lucia and they had a couple of issues - they stated that the hotel seemed a little outdated and there were a couple of problems in the room (running toilet, that they had to fix themselves; AC that didn't work properly; food was "OK"; etc....). I have been to St. Lucia (Coconut Bay, AI, but not adults only) - it's a beautiful island, but after their report, I think I'd steer clear of the Sandals resort. Since it seems Jamaica has high-praises, maybe do a little more research into that location. As a side note, my husband and I stayed at Aventura Spa Palace in Riviera Maya Mexico. It was an adult-only AI, but I think they've seperated the property into adults-only on one side, and then family-friendly on the other... I would HIGHLY recommend any of the Palace Report properties, though (and our trip next year will probably be to Jamaica, so if you decide there, would love to see a review in the future!) Enjoy and Have Fun!!

Linda
aka NJScubaDiva

tinalobel

Just returned from our second annual trip to the Iberostar Grand Bavaro in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. I have been to numerous all inclusive resorts and only have the highest praise for the Iberostars.I would go to any of the other Iberostar GRAND hotels in Jamaica or Mexico but will return to the one in Punta Cana because it has a casino at the Iberostar next door. Jamaica and Mexico do not have a casino. Extensive research on Trip Advisor reports the Punta Cana beach better than Mexico. I would choose any one of these 3 based on ease of travel

JennyBTravel

Hi!

I have read alot of the feedback here and I have to comment. Since you are heading to the Caribbean during the summer, the main thing you should consider is the weather. While ``Jamaica, the DR, and Mayan Riviera of Mexico generally speaking have the most options for AI resorts available`they are not destinations that I would recommend during that time of year.

The farther south you go the less likely you are (most of the time)to be hit with hurricane type weather conditions.

My suggestion HANDS DOWN would be to head to Barbados. So much to do, great weather year round, spring water right from the tap, the safest of all caribbean destinations, friendly people, THE BEST food (and I am a foodie) without a doubt.

Let me know if you want more information and suggestions.

J

Patty1548

Couples Tower Isle or Couples Negril, both in Jamaica would be wonderful choices. Couples are a little more "mature" than
Sandals. They have all the same amenities and better food.

Knowing

BellaClaire- I have read it! It was a very good read! I'm sure his son had some outstanding stories for you!

acamm72

My husband and I are having the same problem. We want to go to an AI adults only resort in Mexico. We have been to Excellence Resort in Punta Cana, and enjoyed it very much. This time we are looking for something that is a little more upbeat. Excellence PC was very laid back, no music around the pool. I have looked into Excellence Playa Mujeres, and Secrets, but would like to get some input from other people before we decide. The only other thing that is very important is the choice of Beer. I am a Miller Lite drinker, and in PC the didn't have that so I was drinking El Presidente Light which I enjoyed very much, along with the "Drink of the Day"

KVR

acamm72, you should post your question as a new topic, so everyone can see it.

Look at the Royal Playa del Carmen in Mexico.

In most countries, AI resorts only provide their domestic beer. Very limited restaurants/bars will provide foreign US beers, and if they do it's very expensive.

suze

I think two good areas to look at AI's are as mentioned above by KVR Playa del Carmen, and also Nuevo Vallarta the new-ish developed resort area to the north of Puerto Vallarta, sometimes dubbed 'Riviera Nayarit'. Sorry don't know specific resorts to suggest.

acamm72

Thank you KVR I just did.

dlundgren

SInce it's a big anniversary trip and you're looking for presumably a romantic as well as finer level trip, you could do a hell of a lot worse than that Sandals on Exuma, Emerald Bay. It is several cuts above the normal Sandals experience (which we happen to like just fine - Antigua is our favorite) and may have everything you want, especially if you go the butler route. They will likely give you enough lobster to make you start thinking a hamburger would be a nice change.

Everyone has their own thing, certainly, but I think the Iberostar (in Jamaica anyway, haven't seen any others) is about as romantic as a truck stop in Ohio. Too damn big.

schmerl

Since the original post is TWO YEARS old, I think the OP already went on their big anniversary trip.

Cosmo7800

Hi. My husband and I have travelled to an A/I in Mexico for our honeymoon and stayed at the Excellence Playa Mujeres - and Oh My Gosh!!! Luxury Plus. Food, beverages, entertainment, Everything about this resort was Amazing!!! Check out Excellence Playa Mujeres reviews on tripadvisor.ca so that you can click on the photos that people post and you will see just how Amazing this place is. And I thought that this place would be hard to beat but we recently went to Punta Cana for our anniversary and stayed at the Majestic Colonial Punta Cana (which is the adults only side) and we stayed in a swim up room (3113) and it was Amazing. We had a Jacuzzi tub in our room plus a Jacuzzi tub on out balcony!! Both resorts have huge showers. Butler service etc... Again look for the reviews on tripadvisor.ca. I am an avid trip advisor review reader and will research a resort for months and read reviews for months before I book a resort. I hope you can find a place where you will both enjoy an Amazing holiday!! Good Luck with your search and if I can suggest one thing ... no matter where you go take Dukoral (for travelers' diarrhea) you take it twice before you go (I think two weeks before and then a week before). It's expensive (about $100.00 each person) but well worth it. It lasts for three months and prevents travelers' diarrhea. I work to hard for my money to go on holidays and get sick. We went to Cuba and stayed in a 5 start resort (Melia Cayo Coco) and we both got sick and I will not go back to Cuba!! Mind you we didn't take Dukoral as we found out about it after our trip - but I will not go back to Cuba. Resort was ok ... food was terrible - not a lot of selection - and drinks were crappy - not blended with ice or nothing!! So, my experience of Cuba was not good and we both got sick on the second day and this ruined our anniversary trip in August so we went away for an anniversary make-up trip in December to Majestic Colonial!!!

jamesdi

Hi!
Maybe if you wanna try something different for adults only all inclusive resort, I recommend Desire Pearl in the mayan riviera mexico, this resort is clothing optional only for couples.
Also in Desire you can enjoy the beautiful beaches like few in the world.
http://desirepearl.originalresorts.com/
The caribben offer many choices for the concept adults only all inclusive resort.
Greetings.

rogandgee

Sandals would be your best bet on an island like St. Lucia with lots to do. They have three resorts there and you can use all of their restaurants. Good luck.