Sometimes we just want some time to ourselves.
And thats where the adults-only resort comes in.
But the concept of the adults-only resort has diversified in recent years. Today, adults-only resorts have moved beyond simply being enclaves of quiet and tranquility, beyond dedicated wings in a megaresort. They’re all about experiences, about allowing you the freedom to relax or to be active — or both.
The modern adults-only resort can be anything from an energetic escape to an adventure hotel in the heart of a rainforest — and everything in between.
What do they all have in common? They’re still just for you and yours.
In other words, they’re the vacation that we all need from time to time.
Here are five must-visit adults-only resorts to try in the Caribbean right now, from more “traditional” adults-only options to tiny island boutiques to, well, you’ll see.
Beach House, Turks and Caicos While the Turks and Caicos Islands is as relaxed and tranquil a destination as there is in the Caribbean, you can still up the ante with a full-fledged adults-only resort. Enter the 21-suite Beach House, a Grace Bay boutique resort that’s all about an intimate ambience, from beach butler service to two on-site eateries and two bars. (Guests also get access to the Alexandra and the Blue Haven resorts).
Sugar Reef, Bequia If you are a Caribbean aficionado, the endlessly charming island of Bequia needs to be on your list. Now. And even on a tiny outpost in the Grenadines, you can get your adults-only vacation, thanks to the boutique Sugar Reef hotel. There are just eight rooms here, but you have 65 acres to yourself, including a gorgeous stretch of totally empty beach. And then there are the stone-walled, historic rooms that will transport you to another age in the Caribbean.
The Ladera resort in Saint Lucia.
Ladera, Saint Lucia It’s arguably the most romantic resort in the entire Caribbean. But this hotel famous for its “three-walled” rooms is much more than that. It’s as authentically Caribbean a hotel as you’ll ever find, with tremendous food and impeccable service. But it’s also a haven for adventure, whether you’re hiking the nearby Pitons or going horseback riding or immersing yourselves in the rainforest. Of course, you can also just stay in the jaw-droppingly spectacular rooms.
A Gauguin Suite at Galley Bay.
Galley Bay, Antigua For decades, this all-inclusive Antigua retreat has been a beacon for adults-only vacations, with an exotic ambience that somehow manages to fuse Polynesia and the Caribbean. And while the food and service are outstanding, the portfolio of accommodations are the standout here, including the choice between true toes-in-the-sand beachfront rooms and the Gauguin Suites, with the latter offering a secluded, ultra-romantic setting including private pools.
Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, Aruba If you’re looking for an adults-only beach getaway, it doesn’t get any better than this. The modern, remarkably managed Bucuti Tara is set on the world-class Eagle Beach, arguably the best in Aruba, with well-designed rooms, a wide-ranging menu that includes manifold dietary accommodations and, perhaps most welcome, one of the Caribbean’s most committed environmental programs, led by owner Ewald Biemans.
Warwick Paradise Island Bahamas Set right on the blue water of the Paradise Island harbor, this is Nassau Paradise Island’s must-visit adults-only. And here, it’s about energy and action, with colorful, well-designed rooms, a happening pool scene and a breadth of culinary choices that includes five restaurants. But its location on Paradise Island means you’re within easy reach to all of the wonders of the area, from the Atlantis casino to downtown Nassau to one of the world’s greatest beaches, the nearby Cabbage Beach. And yes, it’s all-inclusive, too.
Couples Tower Isle, Jamaica Jamaica’s resorts are some of the most romantic in the Caribbean, and the island’s Couples brand has turned the adults-only experience into an art form. At its 226-room Tower Isle resort near Ocho Rios, the adults-only experience is taken to another level, from a private “au natural” island to a focus on wellness that includes the Oasis Spa Villas, which come with, yes, unlimited spa treatments.