A CLASSIC Caribbean beach, contemporary, luxurious accommodations, unlimited cocktails and high-level cuisine. This is the new all-inclusive. But the region’s all-inclusive product comes in a host of shapes and sizes, from hidden boutiques to larger properties with unmatched amenities. Our Must-Visit list appropriately reflects that mix, with a selection of properties including small, intimate places, family-friendly large resorts and chic, luxurious outposts. These are the all-inclusives you should try in 2015. This is a 2015 version of the top all inclusive resorts in the Caribbean.
Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
One of our favorites, this 96-room property is as much a wellness retreat as an all-inclusive. With beautiful, thatch-roofed rooms, a serene beach and excellent food, this is one of the region’s best-kept secrets.
Sandals LaSource Grenada
Sandals’ game-changing property in Grenada takes the brand’s famous luxury to a different level, from its oceanview skypool suites to some of the best food at any resort in the Caribbean.
Fowl Cay, Bahamas
This villa resort in the Exumas is comprised of six large villas. Each one comes with its own fully-stocked kitchen, a golf cart, and, most importantly, your own motor boat. (It even comes with gas). This is a true island oasis.
The Caves, Jamaica
This boutique institution in Negril is part of the portfolio of Island Outpost, the brand that redefined the small all-inclusive resort. Composed of 12 cliffside units, The Caves has superb food, a delightful rum bar and an even better spa.
Palm Island Resort, St Vincent and the Grenadines
Everyone dreams of that untouched-island-paradise feel, but Palm Island achieves it. This 43-room resort (which is also home to some spectacular villas) is set on a simply spectacularly beautiful 135-acre island lined with coconut palms. It’s a private island in every sense of the term.
Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall, Jamaica
Hyatt’s first-ever all-inclusive resort in Jamaica is an adults-only property, set at the former Ritz-Carlton in Montego Bay. It’s a crisp, modern resort that brings Hyatt quality to an all-inclusive framework.
The Beloved Hotel, Playa Mujeres, Mexico
This Playa Mujeres boutique has eight different suite categories, from ocean views to beachfront, and they’re all exquisite. But for the perfect splurge, go for one of the ocean view terrace suites that come with their own plunge pools.
Club Med Buccaneer’s Creek, Martinique
Yes, you can go all-inclusive in Martinique. And at this bungalow-style resort, located near one of Martinique’s most famous beaches. It’s a way to experience one of the more fascinating destinations in the region, all with the ease and comfort of an all-inclusive stay.
Bolongo Bay Resort, St Thomas, US Virgin Islands
Excellent food, a terrific beach bar, 62 beachfront rooms; Bolongo Bay is one of the great values in the Caribbean, and it’s a place that’s all about having fun. It’s that kind of vibe that always pervades this low-key, family-run hotel.
Riu Palace St Martin
This newly-opened resort is located at what used to be the Radisson Blu resort on the French side of St Martin; Now it’s an all-inclusive beach resort with a French Caribbean twist.
Coconut Bay, St Lucia
This is a classic all-inclusive on one of the region’s more beautiful islands, the so-called Helen of the West Indies. With both a family-friendly wing and an adults-only enclave, there’s just a bit of everything for the fun-seeking Caribbean traveler.