Whether you’re looking for a classic getaway or a romantic escape in the Caribbean, all inclusive resorts are always a great option — especially in the summer season, when the price drops but quality doesn’t. And the Caribbean’s all-inclusive product keeps getting better and better, with more great properties to try. Here are five all-inclusives to visit this summer, from around the Caribbean region.
Palm Island The ultimate tropical island getaway. This private island resort near Union Island in the Grenadines is about fulfilling the Caribbean fantasy — your own patch of sand in the sea, with barefoot living and a sizable helping of romance. This Elite Island Resorts outpost is a bucket-list Caribbean experience.
Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita Equal parts wellness retreat and luxury resort, Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita is set on a lovely stretch of sand on the Riviera Maya on Mexico’s Caribbean coast. From its beautiful suites to exquisite food, this is as good as hotels get — all-inclusive or otherwise.
Dreams Tulum Try something different this summer — try Tulum. Mexico’s funky beach town is a hip but unpretentious corner of the Caribbean, and staying at the 432-room Dreams Tulum gives you the best of both worlds: all-inclusive convenience and a wonderful jumping off point to explore the wonders of Tulum.
Sandals Grenada The resort that marked the beginning of Sandals’ New Wave of hotel design, this is a luxurious, high-tech hotel on the charming Pink Gin Beach on the Spice Island. From private plunge pools to Sandals’ ever-expanding Discovery Dining range of culinary options, this is a new standard for all-inclusives in the Caribbean.
CHIC Royalton Punta Cana Royalton’s next level of all-inclusive is an energetic, well-designed resort in the Dominican Republic’s tourism hub. Set on Uvero Alto beach, this 320-room hotel is a kind of South Beach-meets-the-Caribbean hybrid that’s a welcome addition to greater Punta Cana. And don’t miss the C/X Chefs Table culinary experience — it’s worth the splurge.