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Chains and independents, all-inclusives and boutiques, we cover the waterfront when it comes to vacation resorts around the globe.

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Shangri-La Springs Resort in Bonita Springs, Southwest Florida

Visit Florida Shangri-La Springs, which usually conjures up a fantastical paradise, is actually where the springs that give the town of Bonita Springs its name were first discovered by the Calusa Indians - the first mineral springs spa in North America.- and this 102-year-old property with just eight rooms on 8½ acres oozes history and healing inside and out. Asian art proliferates throughout the property, inside and out. It’s a boutique hotel impersonating an art gallery. Even the lobby…

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3 of the Caribbean´s best Sandals resorts for honeymoons

Sandals Grande St. Lucian Based in Montego Bay, Jamaica, the famous Caribbean resort chain founded in 1981 by legendary Jamaican entrepreneur Gordon "Butch" Stewart was instrumental in pioneering the "all-inclusive" concept - paying one (usually very attractive) rate to cover all food and drink as well as many activities and amenities, in addition to just a room. Sandals properties now number 18 on eight islands, and they´re especially popular with (and indeed, marketed to) couples and…

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Wastin´ away again at the Dominican Republic´s Margaritaville resort

Set along a stretch of pure white-sand beach in Cap Cana, an exclusive enclave of the DR´s most popular resort area Punta Cana - and just 15 minutes from the Punta Cana International Airport - five-star all-inclusive property Margaritaville Island Reserve Cap Cana., which opened a little over three years ago is one of just eight Cap Cana resorts. On our visit, my husband and I found its “no worries,” tropical vibe spoke to me the moment we pulled up to the hotel entrance adorned with a…

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12 of Florida's best resorts

Beachcomber Resort & Club Attracting more than 120 million holidaymakers annually, the Sunshine State is famously home to many beautiful beaches on both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, and is known for its bright sunshine, tall palm trees, crystal clear turquoise waters, expansive beaches, theme parks; and resorts. And here's our list of picks (obviously by no means exhaustive) of a dozen of the best resorts - from very affordable to very exclusive, and intimate to enormous -…

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David Paul Appell November 7, 2025 at 9:27am

A look at how and why adults-only resorts are trending: https://www.afar.com/magazine/why-demand-for-adults-only-resorts-is...

Demand for Adults-Only Resorts Is on the Rise. But Should Kids Really Be Excluded?

With interest in adults-only properties growing, both parents and nonparents alike extoll the benefits of these child-free escapes.
Ed Wetschler November 6, 2025 at 3:17pm

As someone who covered the Caribbean for years, I´m not surprised by most of these properties, nor the fact that a number are clustered on Anguilla and St. Lucia. Curaçao I admit was a bit of a surprise, though! https://www.travelandleisure.com/worlds-best-awards-2025-resorts-ca...
José Balido November 4, 2025 at 8:51am

Hardly surprising, sadly - Jamaica´s resorts hard hit, face possibly long recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa: https://www.miamiherald.com/living/travel/article312700547.html
Wendy Capra December 28, 2024 at 8:44pm

I´ve been to a couple of luxury all-inclusives - one in Mexico and one in the Caribbean - but wow, these are the top of the top, like north of $1,500 a night. Gulp https://thepointsguy.com/hotel/top-luxury-all-inclusives/

19 most luxurious all-inclusive resorts around the world - The Points Guy

Over-the-top luxury all-inclusives with amazing amenities, fabulous food and incredible service for your next vacation.
Dave Acton May 1, 2024 at 11:28pm

Huh, How´s this for a frisky new resorts trend - sexual wellness? https://edition.cnn.com/travel/sexual-wellness-resorts-retreats-wel...

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/sexual-wellness-resorts-retreats-wellness?cid=ios_app
María José October 11, 2023 at 9:43am

These all look dreamy... I'll take any, please! https://www.afar.com/magazine/the-best-wellness-retreats-resorts-ho...

20 Wellness Resorts and Hotels You Should Book in 2023

These are the 20 hotels we recommend most for wellness in 2023.
Max Pesling August 15, 2023 at 11:23am

Wow, might there actually be a way around those irritating and insulting hidden resort fees? Check this out: https://edition.cnn.com/videos/business/2023/02/23/nightcap-travel-...

https://edition.cnn.com/videos/business/2023/02/23/nightcap-travel-resort-fees-clip-orig-af.cnn
Jordan Simon June 13, 2023 at 12:02pm

Here's a much appreciated recent article from CNN on how to avoid those annoying and insulting hidden "resort fees" this year: https://edition.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/travel/how-to-avoid-resort-...

https://edition.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/travel/how-to-avoid-resort-fees
Barbara Necker April 19, 2023 at 5:07pm

Looking back, an all-inclusive resort would've been mighty appealing when I had my honeymoon! https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2023/04/18/alll-...

Romantic vacation idea: These all-inclusive resorts are perfect for honeymooners

All-inclusive honeymoon resorts are an easy way to vacation as a couple because your lodging, food, drinks and activities are included in the price.
John Kipper February 7, 2023 at 12:13pm

An interesting look in the Washington Post on how more all-inclusives are working to push the envelope to provide guests more "authentic" experiences with a "sense of place": https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2023/01/26/all-inclusive-reso...

All-inclusive resorts want you to forget their cheesy reputation

A new wave of all-inclusive resorts caters to consumers who crave more local culture than you can find at the familiar poolside smorgasbord.