Why These All-Inclusive Caribbean Resorts Should Be on Your List

Ladera Resort is the only all-inclusive resort located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated along the west coast of St. Lucia in the town of Soufriere.

Once a part of the Rabot Estate, the most famous and oldest cocoa plantation, this resort offers guests a breathtaking setting nestled on a volcanic ridgeline 1,000 feet above the tranquil blue waters of the Caribbean Sea. It boasts an intimate and romantic atmosphere with just under 40 suites created from locally selected tropical hardwoods and furnishings made by local artisans. They offer a wealth of amenities, including an infinity pool overlooking the majestic Pitons, a soothing spa, and award-winning cuisine at Dasheene.

Rabot Estate Soufriere Post Office Soufriere, LC09 101, St. Lucia, WI, Phone: 758-459-6600

Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa is a beautifully unique and exciting vacation destination showcasing the architecture and atmosphere of France, Italy, Key West, and the Caribbean.

This 45,000-square-foot waterpark featuring five striking villages and spanning 12 miles of clear turquoise water and white sand beaches has a little something for the whole family. An energetic teen disco, the enormous Pirates Island Waterpark, an Xbox play lounge, and fun-loving Sesame Street characters are just a few of the highlights for teenagers, tweens, and tots.

The adults in the group will enjoy the six pools (three of which feature swim-up bars), romantic fine dining restaurants, the Red Lane Spa, scuba diving, and snorkeling.

Lower Bight Road, Providenciales TKCA 1ZZ, Turks & Caicos Islands, WI, Phone: 649-946-8000

The Caves Hotel is a natural preserve turned handcrafted oasis located in Negril, Jamaica.

Nestled on the limestone cliffs of the city’s scenic West End, it offers the seductive beauty of an oceanfront sanctuary. The hotel perfectly blends its incredible natural surroundings with a contemporary, metropolitan atmosphere.

The Caves boasts twelve extraordinary cliffside cottages overlooking 7 miles of tranquil white sand beaches, two dining gazebos, the iconic Blackwell Rum Bar, private caves, a spa, sauna, whirlpool, saltwater swimming pool, and private hot tub. Watersports are popular here due to the unique natural caves, where guests can venture out on snorkeling and scuba diving expeditions.

144 One Love Drive, Negril, Jamaica, Phone: 876-957-0270

Divi Aruba is a luxurious all-inclusive Aruba resort that overlooks the pristine Divi Beach in Oranjestad, conveniently located near top area attractions such as Arashi Beach and the preserved 18th-century Dutch Fort Zoutman.

All guest meals are included with all stays, including unlimited alcoholic beverages at all bars throughout the resort. Diners can choose from a wide variety of international dining options, ranging from Asian fusion cuisine to Argentinian grills, with additional fine dining restaurants available for an all-inclusive upcharge.

Guest rooms and suites feature colorful decor accents and top amenities such as flat screen televisions and private patios or balconies, with whirlpool tubs and private living rooms offered in suites. All guests can take advantage of outdoor recreation opportunities during their stay, including snorkeling and windsurfing courses.

J.E. Irausquin Blvd 45, Oranjestad, Aruba, Phone: +297-525-5200

Curtain Bluff Resort sits on a peninsula between two incredibly magnificent beaches. On one side, the water is calm and tranquil, making it ideal for swimming and water sports; the other side is washed by ocean surf.

Each of their 72 guest rooms and suites features exceptional seascape views of Surf Beach and nearby bluffs. The resort has two restaurants, the Tamarind Tree for breakfast and dinner and The Sea Grape for a casual, barefoot lunch. Onsite facilities include a fully equipped watersports center, a squash court, a championship tennis center, a fitness center, a tranquil spa that overlooks the sea, a beach bar, and a beachside swimming pool.

Carlisle Bay, St. John’s Road, Old Road, Antigua & Barbuda, WI, Phone: 268-462-8200

East Winds is one of St. Lucia’s best-kept secrets, offering visitors genuine Caribbean luxury. The 12-acre boutique resort features more than 100 species of trees, tropical plants, and colorful birds.

They have 30 cottage-style suites nestled within the gardens along their pristine secluded beach. Visitors can enjoy an array of watersports in their tranquil turquoise waters, such as scuba diving and snorkeling. They also provide exclusive experiences that are included in the all-inclusive price, such as boat trips to the Pitons, rum tasting, yoga, Pilates, tours of the Morne Coubaril Estate, dolphin and whale watching, distillery tours, and sunset cruises.

La Berlotte Bay, Gros Islet, St. Lucia, WI, Phone: 758-452-8212

For a private island experience, the Fowl Cay Resort is the perfect destination. Spread across a secluded 50-acre oasis in the private chain of the Exumas, Bahamas, there are no other hotels, no crowds, and no passing ships.

Six one-of-a-kind villas are situated on this island, offering visitors the chance to explore a unique wilderness surrounded by warm, tranquil, turquoise waters.

Renting one of these six homes comes with premium alcohol, delicious meals, fully stocked kitchens, a personal golf cart, and a personal motor boat with unlimited gas as well as access to all games, equipment, and watersports provided on the island.

Fowl Cay, Exumas, Bahamas, BS, Phone: 242-355-2046

Galley Bay Resort & Spa is a boutique property situated across 40 acres of stunning, lush tropical gardens offering every guest a sense of privacy.

The focal point of the resort is the mile-long white-sand beach and crystal clear Caribbean water. Here, visitors can soak up the sun while enjoying a refreshing swim or recline against a giant palm for a break in the shade. The resort features 98 guest rooms and a collection of premier Gauguin Suites hidden among the gardens that have incredible views of the lagoon as well as private, secluded plunge pools.

The resort also features three open-air restaurants, three lounge areas, live entertainment, a tennis court, a swimming pool, and complimentary watersports.

Saint John’s Street, St. John’s, Antiqua and Barbuda, WI, Phone: 268-462-0302

Gallows Point Resort is situated on a beautifully landscaped 5-acre peninsula in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, boasting panoramic, picturesque views from their private oceanfront location.

Located a mere 5 minutes away from Cruz Bay by foot, guests will delight in this tropical oasis featuring newly renovated one-bedroom villas with ocean views. The resort has an exquisite fine-dining restaurant – Ocean 362 – as well as a gift & gourmet coffee shop, an open-air bar, an oceanfront pool and whirlpool, and complimentary yoga and Pilates classes.

An array of activities can be set up by the expert concierge staff, such as helicopter rides, horseback excursions, and boat charters to other islands.

3 AAA Gallows Point Road, Cruz Bay 00831, St. John, VI, Phone: 855-245-4209

Hermitage Bay is a five-star boutique hotel located on Antigua’s west coast featuring 30 magnificently decorated suites.

It sits on the hillside and beach of a beautiful, natural bay amid lush tropical gardens. Surrounding this tranquil retreat are 140 acres of verdant undeveloped land, providing visitors with a sense of seclusion. Guests can participate in an array of watersport activities such as sailing, fishing, and scuba diving as well as indulge in a helicopter or farm tour, play a round of golf, or visit some historic sites.

The resort also provides an array of wellness activities such as cooking classes, organic treatments in the Garden Spa, and yoga, Pilates, and meditation classes.

Jennings New Extension, Jennings, St. Mary’s, Antigua & Barbuda, WI, Phone: 855-596-2747