Resorts for a Relaxing Winter Vacation

Located on 85 acres of beautifully landscaped tropical gardens in Vieux Fort, on the south side of Saint Lucia’s Atlantic coast, Coconut Bay Beach & Spa Resort is an all-inclusive tropical paradise set right on the sandy beach. It is only a short drive from the Maria Islands Nature Reserve and about 1.8 miles (3.1 km) from Hewanorra International Airport. The resort has 250 rooms, all nicely decorated and with cozy balconies, private bathrooms, minibars, coffeemakers, and TVs. The guests enjoy a range of facilities, such as six restaurants and six bars, five pools, a chic spa, a gym, and four tennis courts. There is also beach and pool volleyball, basketball courts, and much more. There are also two distinct areas for different guests’ needs. Harmony is a secluded, adult-only private oasis with a palm-shaded pool with a pool bar, a spa, cabanas with day beds, and a pool with a hot tub. Splash is a kids and family area with St Lucia’s biggest waterpark and the kids' club CocoLand, with a water feature and a mini zipwire.

Coconut Bay Beach & Spa Resort, Vieux Fort Lighthouse, St. Lucia, Phone: 758-456-9999

Hotel Riu Palace is a large all-inclusive beachfront hotel in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, a short drive from the famous Matapalo Beach, 3.7 miles (6 km) from the Congo Trail Canopy Tour, and about 13 miles (21 km) from The Club at Coco Bay. The modern rooms are beautifully decorated and all have free Wi-Fi, cable TVs, seating areas, ceiling fans, balconies, and minibars. Suites also have separate living areas with sofas and some have whirlpool tubs. Guests enjoy a casual restaurant, a Japanese restaurant, an Italian restaurant, a steakhouse, and a nightclub. There are also four outdoor pools, a sauna, a gym, and the Renova Spa. One pool has a swim-up bar. There is also a fitness center and a spa. More active guests can play tennis or volleyball, go sailing, snorkeling, windsurfing, and hiking through the National Park Rincon de la Vieja.

Hotel Riu Palace, Playa Matapalo, Carrillo, Guanacaste Province, Sardinal de Carrillo, Costa Rica, Phone: +506-26-81-23-00

Located next to one of the world’s most beautiful beaches, Barcelo Bavaro Beach in Punta Cana is an exceptional adults-only luxury resort on the magnificent coast of the Dominican Republic. Located in popular Punta Cana and overlooking the famous Bavaro Beach, the guests of Barcelo Bavaro are invited to relax in hotel’s spacious, luxurious rooms with all modern amenities. Most of them overlook the beach. The guests enjoy three gourmet restaurants – Caribe Buffet, Chez Gourmet, and La Brisa, offering Mediterranean cuisine. There is a large new swimming pool with lounge chairs and hammocks, and lush gardens. There are plenty of activities for the guests – from hiking and sightseeing to diving and snorkeling.

Barcelo Bavaro Beach in Punta Cana, Carretera Bavaro km 1, Bavaro, 01001 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

BodyHoliday Saint Lucia is an all-inclusive luxury resort, the ultimate getaway for body and mind on the beautiful Caribbean coast of Saint Lucia. The resort is located in a hidden cove fringed by a white sandy beach and surrounded by a lush rainforest and manicured gardens. BodyHoliday is considered one of the world’s finest destinations for those who are looking for an escape from everyday life, an idyllic spot where the guests can choose to be as active or as relaxed as they wish.

The resort’s world-class spa offers an indulgent array of classic body treatments as well as state-of-the-art therapies. Five-star restaurants feature locally sourced foods and produce from the resort’s organic garden. Guests can enjoy yoga sessions, fitness classes, scuba diving, tennis, sailing, golf, biking along the coast, hiking the mountains, or rappelling down a river gorge.

BodyHoliday Saint Lucia, Cariblue Beach, Castries, St Lucia, Phone: 758-457-7800

An all-inclusive romantic heaven set on a magnificent sandy beach overlooking Nassau’s Delaport Bay, Breezes Bahamas is a polished luxury adults-only resort a short drive from the Ardastra Gardens mini zoo and about 6 miles (10 km) from Lynden Pindling International Airport. The modern, bright, sophisticated rooms have mahogany furnishings, marble bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms also have furnished patios overlooking the ocean and mini-fridges. Guests enjoy five distinct restaurants, four bars, a nightclub, a piano bar, three pools with a swim-up bar, three tennis courts, a gym, and a spa. All sorts of watersports are available for those who are looking for some active recreation.

Breezes Bahamas, Breezes Lane, Nassau, The Bahamas, Phone: 242-327-5356

Club Med Turkoise Village is an adults-only, all-inclusive casual resort located right on the white sand of Grace Bay on Providenciales Island. The island is part of the Turks and Caicos archipelago and is located south of the Bahamas. The 69-acre property is nicely landscaped and shaded with stately palms. It is located only a short walk from Casablanca Casino and about 8.6 miles (14 km) from Providenciales International Airport. The rooms are unpretentious, comfortable, and colorful and all have TVs and coffeemakers. Some also have minibars. All guests enjoy three restaurants and two bars, a gym, a spa, and an outdoor swimming pool. Tennis and horseback riding are available upon request. Guests can also take advantage of the blue Caribbean waters and enjoy snorkeling, fishing, and much more.

Club Med Turkoise, Grace Bay TKCA 1ZZ, Turks and Caicos Islands, Phone: 649-946-5500

Located in Guánica, Puerto Rico, on a palm-fringed beach on the Atlantic coast, Copamarina Beach Resort & Spa is a refined resort not far from the nature reserve Bosque Seco de Guanica and a short walk from the ferry terminal. The resort is spread on a 20-acre tropical garden and a half-mile-long sandy Caribbean beach. Luxury rooms have seating areas, work desks, cable TV, refrigerators, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi, and some have balconies with ocean views. The private three-bedroom villas have fully equipped kitchens and wraparound balconies. The guests enjoy two outdoor pools, an-onsite spa, two restaurants with bars, two outdoor pools and two kids' pools, a spa, two tennis courts, and a gym. The warm tropical waters are perfect for a range of watersports. Guests can also request massages and other body treatments.

Copamarina Beach Resort & Spa, PR-333, Guanica, Guánica 00653, Puerto Rico, Phone: 787-821-0505

Gansevoort Turks and Caicos is a modern luxury hotel in Provinciales, Turks and Caicos, overlooking Grace Bay and a golden sandy beach. The hotel’s sleek modern decor seamlessly blends into the lush tropical garden that surrounds it. The rooms are opulent and beautifully decorated, bright and airy, and have sitting areas, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, iPod docks, and DVD players. Studios have kitchenettes and balconies, while one to three-bedroom apartments have fully equipped kitchens and some have wraparound terraces. Guests enjoy an infinity pool, a spa, a fitness center, and a complimentary breakfast buffet. There is also a romantic poolside restaurant and a beachfront restaurant, perfect for sunset cocktails and fresh seafood. For those who enjoy watersports, there are kayaks and snorkeling equipment.

Gansevoort Turks and Caicos, TC, Lower Bight Rd, British West TKCA 1ZZ, Turks & Caicos Islands, Phone: 888-844-5986