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BeerAdvocate
10-01-2011, 04:28 PM
I am starting to think about next years vacation so I am considering an All-Inclusive resort since all I want to do is lay around and eat and drink.
Does anyone have any recommendations or advice?
Angry_Pirate
10-01-2011, 04:32 PM
Went to Sandals White-house in Jamaica it was nice. The travel agent told us that Sandals was like Disney you pay extra for the name. Are you taking kids or not? You can also check TripAdvisor.com once you find a resort you like to see what other travelers think.
BeerAdvocate
10-01-2011, 04:43 PM
No kids
markem
10-01-2011, 04:45 PM
We've had good luck with Rex Resorts. We really liked Hawksbill on Antigua

http://www.rexresorts.com/
chippewastud79
10-01-2011, 04:46 PM
Adults Only and check tripadvisor.com Look at the pictures and read the bad reviews to see why people claim to hate it. :2
68TriShield
10-01-2011, 05:24 PM
A cruise?
BeerAdvocate
10-01-2011, 05:26 PM
A cruise is out of the question. Not a big fan at all
cobra03
10-02-2011, 12:19 AM
Ive stayed at RIU Paradise Island Bahamas twice and have enjoyed it very much. Its right next to Atlantis. You get access to alot of Atlantis such as the casino and the sweet but expensive Havana Humidor cigar store with out dealing with all of the screaming kids. Food, booze and service were very good as well.
CigarSquid
10-02-2011, 12:27 AM
A cruise is out of the question. Not a big fan at all

How come?

The wife and I are looking into a 7 day cruise next year.. Halloween! That will be so much fun!
justonemorestick
10-02-2011, 12:34 AM
Sandals is nice because it is adults only and all inclusive drinks food and most activities. You will need to look at what is offered and what you want to do. Remember if you book in the off season you will get some great deals but you will also be subject to why it is the off season possible hurricanes rain winds etc.. Get Trip Insurance Just incase. But Even if you are at an all inclusive get out and explore the area.
Ratters
10-02-2011, 01:38 AM
A lot of places they will have more than one resort in each town. The older ones are usually cheaper but still let you access the amenities at the newer ones. Just something to look at when you're planning.
icehog3
10-02-2011, 01:50 AM
I have been to the Sandals Royal Carribean in Nassau twice (10 days and 14 days), and it was awesome. Food is great, top shelf booze is free, they don't accept tips (gotta "sneak" them), and they treat you like royalty. I highly recommend it.
DPD6030
10-02-2011, 04:36 AM
The Dreams Resorts have treated me like a King. :D
4WheelVFR
10-02-2011, 06:32 AM
Biras Creek on Virgin Gorda, BVI. $$$$ very expensive though. You won't find as many all inclusive places, but in my experiences, Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke in the BVI are unbeatable as far as Caribbean destinations go.
forgop
10-02-2011, 07:18 AM
I recommend that you go to Eden and get the Pelican Package. ;)
bigpedunn
10-02-2011, 08:57 AM
If no kids are going Couples Negril or Couples Swept Away in Negril are the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!
qwerty1500
10-02-2011, 03:52 PM
Stayed at the RIU in Jamacia a couple of years ago. That was my first experience with an all-inclusive and loved it. Eat, drink, relax ... do whatever you want.

In fact, I'm headed to the Cozumel Palace later this week with a bunch of friends from work. It looks nicer than the RIU and I'm really looking forward to it.
loki
10-02-2011, 04:43 PM
Wife and I honeymooned at Couples in jamaica. no kids, couples only, was awesome. can't wait to goback
loki
10-02-2011, 04:44 PM
If no kids are going Couples Negril or Couples Swept Away in Negril are the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!

wife and I want to san souci, loved it
jjirons69
10-02-2011, 05:05 PM
Wife and I honeymooned at Couples in jamaica. no kids, couples only, was awesome. can't wait to goback

+1 Spent my honeymoon there, too. The one we went to was in Ocho Rios. Awesome food, room, atmosphere, etc. We'd go back tomorrow if we could. The ride from Montego Bay to the resort is better than any carnival ride out there.
Killian
10-04-2011, 10:01 AM
Wife and I really enjoyed Couples Negril as well. Their all inclusive really does include everything (scuba, snorkeling, cat cruise, etc), we went to Sandals Mo Bay on our honeymoon. We enjoyed it then but have heard it has gone downhill. We are going to Riu Palace Tropical Bay in Negril at the end of the month for a friends wedding. We have seen the property before since it is right next door to Couples. I think I will like couples better.
We have also done a few AIs in Mexico. The Iberostars in Riviera Maya are nice. We enjoyed them.
Like everyone else says, check Tripadvisor reviews of any places you are considering. Take the negatives with a grain of salt. People complain about the littlest things on there.
Blak Smyth
10-04-2011, 10:10 AM
If you where at all considering any non-all inclusive I can recomend a beautiful private resort in St. Lucia that me and my wife stayed in for our honeymoon.

http://www.tikaye.com/
waffle
10-04-2011, 10:29 AM
In fact, I'm headed to the Cozumel Palace later this week with a bunch of friends from work. It looks nicer than the RIU and I'm really looking forward to it.

My honeymoon was at Palace Resort in Cancun, I believe Sun (no kids) and my friends just got back from the Isla Mujeres Palace Resort... both all-inclusive and both Adults Only... they were both absolutely amazing! And the good part is no eating a "sit-down" meal only 3 times during the week, in fact we hit several of the restaurants for different courses... sushi for apps, steak or seafood for dinner and the italian restaurant for dessert... it was amazing!
NeuRon
10-04-2011, 10:41 AM
If you where at all considering any non-all inclusive I can recomend a beautiful private resort in St. Lucia that me and my wife stayed in for our honeymoon.

http://www.tikaye.com/

my best friend just came home from there last week on his honeymoon. its gorgeous! im goin there next year, lol
BeerAdvocate
10-04-2011, 12:41 PM
thanks for all the great ideas. Time to do some more research!
Blak Smyth
10-04-2011, 12:43 PM
my best friend just came home from there last week on his honeymoon. its gorgeous! im goin there next year, lol

Yah we loved every minute of it, can't wait to go back.
BigCat
10-04-2011, 01:56 PM
Check out the Moon Palace in the Mayan Riviera in Mexico. Of course, I was on my parents' dime when I went there about 8 years ago, so I can't say whether it was reasonable or not.
Bear
10-04-2011, 02:20 PM
:D

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g1199960-d254186-Reviews-SuperClubs_Breezes_Jibacoa-Santa_Cruz_del_Norte_Mayabeque_Province_Cuba.html