If you are looking for a stress free, no decision making vacation, then the answer is simple: an all-inclusive resort. Generally speaking, everything is paid for upfront so that you can truly enjoy yourself and not have to worry about a thing. I am sure you’ve heard the pitfalls of these resorts such as slow service, bad quality of food, etc. Navigating through to find the best all inclusive resort can be overwhelming, which is why we’ve done our research and compiled a list of the best all inclusive resorts in terms of food, quality of service and price.
Sugar Beach- St. Lucia
This all-inclusive resort is known for their rooms with private walled gardens, a plunge pool, and their personalized butler service. Yes you read that correctly, each room gets their own butler who is with you for the duration of your stay! The plush accommodations in combination with their easy access to some of St. Lucia’s best dive spots (including “Superman’s Flight”, a popular drift dive off) off of the Pitons make Sugar Beach the ideal all inclusive destination. Guests have exclusive access to book island tours and arrange scuba excursions through the resort, in addition to their plethora of onsite water activities. The all-inclusive resort also has an incredible rainforest spa located at the bottom of the mountain. They have three on-site restaurants including a beachfront Bayside Restaurant, the elegant Great Room Restaurant, and the Terrace Restaurant. They have themed evenings, depending on the day of the week. Whether you are enjoying their amazing BBQ, dancing the night away to their live DJ, or enjoying a romantic dinner for two on the beach, you will never run out of things to do. The resort is known for its clean accommodations, superb service, and mouth watering cuisine.
Hermitage Bay
Known for transforming their guests views on all-inclusive resorts, Hermitage Bay captures the essence of a worry free and fun vacation. This all-inclusive resort has 25 cottages spread out over 16 acres of brilliant tropical gardens met with a beautiful white powdery sand beach, and views of the sharp peaks of Nevis, St. Kitts and Montserrat in the distance. Each cottage has a private infinity plunge pool with a view of the magical beach, and is known for their open interiors. They have a garden spa with treatments influenced by ancient Eastern concepts of chakra, and a gourmet kitchen featuring locally sourced ingredients. The kitchen is known for their Jamaican, Chinese and Indian dishes served in a multi-tiered restaurant overlooking the glistening water. Their all-inclusive plan comes with three meals a day, an afternoon snack, premium-brand drinks and French Champagne in the winter. They also have activities such as snorkeling, kayaking, windsurfing, pilates, mediation and yoga.
The Caves
This adults only all-inclusive oasis is perched on a jagged limestone cliff that plunges into the Caribbean Sea 20 feet below. They have 12 charming thatched-roof cottages that keep the atmosphere of the all inclusive resort intimate and serene.The resort is equipped with rum bars hidden in private grottos and people jumping into the ocean from the cutouts in the rocks. The drinks are strong and continuous enhancing the beauty of the location. They provide kayaks and snorkel gear to explore all the nearby reefs and stunning ocean floor. Their kitchen is known for spotlighting some of the best native recipes, and is known to be one of their best attributes.The resorts also hosts private cave diving available inside a nearby sea cave. The all-inclusive resort is also just down the road from Negril’s famous Seven-Mile Beach giving their guests a chance to experience everything.
Excellence Playa Mujeres, Cancun
Excellence Playa Murjers is an all-inclusive resort known for its modern and luxurious ambience. It is located in the northern part of Cancun, and is home to spacious rooms with ocean view balconies. Some rooms even have swim up access, and private plunge pools. The guests have multiple pools and a lazy river to choose from, ten restaurants, eleven bars and exclusive access to a selection of luxury treatments at their on-site Mille Spa. The all-inclusive resort is located in the Northern part of Cancun and sits on a beautiful stretch of land equipped with sun loungers. The guests can even spend a day snorkeling or paddle boarding.
Lilly Beach
One of the best and most luxurious all-inclusive resorts is the Lilly Beach resort in the Maldives. The all-inclusive resort is surrounded by mesmerizing shades of blue of the Indian Ocean. The resort is located on Huvahendhoo, a coral island surrounded by breathtaking coral reef. Their bungalows are perched over the glistening waters or strung along the beach with contemporary furnishings and modern additions such as home theater systems, outdoor bathrooms, and private jacuzzis. The water villas have direct access to the hypnotic sea and give you the utmost privacy. The beach villas on the other hand are along a beautiful stretch of white powdery sand. Both accommodations are heavenly, and make you feel like you are in paradise.
The all-inclusive resort even has interconnecting rooms, making it perfect for traveling families. Lilly beach also offers over the water villas with glass floors allowing one to peer into the crystal clear sea, and specific sunset villas with a private plunge pool and 24-hour butler service. The kitchen serves everything from fusion cuisines, themed buffets, and Chinese, Indian and Thai food. They are known for their snorkeling, two pools, volleyball and tennis courts, and their over-the-water Tamara spa. Additionally, the all-inclusive plan is optional. The plan includes food, beverages and two excursions per person for their stay.
While all inclusive resorts can be appealing, they aren’t always the perfect fit for everyone. At Chloe Johnston Experiences we have multiple destination packages where we plan everything, so you can have a worry free vacation.