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Rec for AI resorts

My husband and I are going to start planning our honeymoon for next spring.  We are looking for suggestions regarding AI resorts during May/June 2013.  I've been to a few AI resorts in Cabo/Los Cabos, we are looking at either Mexico or Carribean AI vacations.

 

Thanks!

Re: Rec for AI resorts

  • We went to Sandals Royal Bahamian for our HM and loved it.  It was really expensive though.  We got a high level room with a wonderful view and butler service. I have heard complaints you can't get into all of the restaurants if you don't pay for a butler room.  Something to keep in mind if that is important to you.

    This past summer we went to Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso in Playa Paraiso near Riveria Maya.  It is an adults only resort.  We really enjoyed it.  The beach wasn't the best.  It had a lot of seaweed and rocks but you can walk down the beach to the next Iberostar hotel and swim there.  The seaweed could have been due to the tropical storm that was hitting that week.  If you stay there, you have access to the four or five other resorts in the complex (that are not adults only.) However, those resorts do not have access to your resort. 

    Good luck and have fun planning! Also, I would check tripadvisor for reviews before you book!

  • All Secret / Couples / Sandals resorts would be perfect for your HM we stayed at Secrets Wild Orchid for two weeks and loved it, planning a group trip back for next year :)
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  • We stayed at Sandals Whitehouse in Jamica for our honeymoon and loved every minute of it!  They really know how to make couples feel special and they understand that you're on your honeymoon!!  I would go back there in a heartbeat!

    We've also stayed at the Iberostar Grand Bavaro in Dominican Republic.  Also a really nice place that Adults Only. 

    If I had to choose between the 2, I would choose Sandals.

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  • I will vouche for Secrets Royal Beach in Dominican Republic. My biggest recommendation, wherever you go, is to do Adults Only for your honeymoon. Our resort had the Adults side, then also a side for all ages that you could go eat at their restaurants, bars, etc. We would have dinner on the other side, and go to their casino, but really enjoyed the adults only resort.

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  • We've been to three Sandals ( St. Lucia Grande 2xs *most recently this past March*, sandals negril and sandals Antigua) as well as The Royal Cancun (went in 2010 and going back in April). I have a link to our website where I have reviews and pics above my siggy pic. HTH
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  • We love Secrets resorts, they are fairly affordable compared to other luxury adult-only AI in Mexico, and better than any other AI we've tried in Mexico. Wristband free, no need for dinner reservations, no party atmosphere, romantic, relaxing. We have not had luck with Karisma resorts and definitely don't recommend. 
  • If you can swing it...Sandals is definitely my favorite resort chain. Sandals Antigua, Sandals Whitehouse and Sandals Negril would be my recommendations. Secrets is also nice. Secrets Wild Orchid (in Jamaica) and Secrets Maroma (In Riviera Maya) would be 2 other great resorts for a honeymoon. If you are looking for something in Cancun, MX...I highly recommend Le Blanc. It has been rated the best AI in Mexico and it is pure perfection from the food to the service.
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