August 31st, 2009
Best caribbean all-inclusive resort?
I’m open to any destination in the caribbean. I’m just picky about the beaches; I want the clear water, white sand beaches. I was considering the Bahamas but I can’t find a nice all-inclusive resort. I was looking for something around the $4,000 range for 8 nights, 2 people, includign airfare from Miami, FL. If you have any ideas I’d appreciate them.
Oh yea, sorry, it’ll be my fiance and I. We’re hoping to get a resort that offers the free small wedding. I know Sandals does but they’re very expensive. I don’t think they have the nicest rooms, either.
Congratulations Steph!
Sandals Bahamian is a beautiful resort. The beach is very nice, they also offer their own private island & of course free weddings.
Also, I have had clients marry at Radisson Cable Beach. It is a nice resort when you can get a good deal.
The Dominican Republic, Bavaro Beach area is a beautiful beach… wide, white beaches, blue waters.. perfect!
Excellence Punta Cana Resort is adults only however I believe the no longer do free weddings. Partial nuditity is allowed on the beaches, many Americans are uncomfortable with this.
Cozumel & Cancun offer awesome beaches & very fine accommodations.
Secrets Capri- Riviera Maya
Reef Club – Cozumel
St. Lucia is also a romantic island with beautiful beaches
Windjammer Landing is where some of my clients have married, however the weddings are an additional charge.
Negril, Jamaica offers great beaches & fine resorts. Sandals Whitehouse is great but may be out of your budget.
There is also Couples Negril, I’ve had VERY happy clients marry there!
You may want to consider staying 5-7 nights, that will help you keep within your budget & still be able to have a better room.
There are so many options for you… also it depends on the time of year you plan to marry. Prices are much higher certain dates throughout the year.
Sorry this was so long but really not long enough 
Wendy
August 31st, 2009
skeet1 Says :
The Jamacain Grand Resort,it’s awsome.
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August 31st, 2009
Dee Says :
You don’t specify whether you are traveling with your boyfriend or husband, if so, any of the Sandals resorts are nice, but they are for couples only. The Sandals on Paradise Island in the Bahamas is very nice.
If you are very into water sports, any of the Club Med resorts are nice. They are also scattered throughout the Caribbean and Mexico.
Both of these companies have websites:
http://www.sandals.com and
http://www.clubmed.com
****my friend, a Caribbean specialist just returned from Half Moon Bay in Jamaica. He said by far – it is truly one of the most beautiful resorts he has seen in the Caribbean.. it’s worth a shot to take a look:
http://www.halfmoon.com
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I’ve been a travel agent for many years
August 31st, 2009
BOB Says :
Beaches or Sandals same company owns them one is for families = Beaches and the Couples only is Sandals… i have gone to two beaches resorts and one sandals love them both very much and im going to another beaches one this year i say go to one of the many to choose from if you like to have fun and a good time
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August 31st, 2009
TropicZone Travel Says :
Congratulations Steph!
Sandals Bahamian is a beautiful resort. The beach is very nice, they also offer their own private island & of course free weddings.
Also, I have had clients marry at Radisson Cable Beach. It is a nice resort when you can get a good deal.
The Dominican Republic, Bavaro Beach area is a beautiful beach… wide, white beaches, blue waters.. perfect!
Excellence Punta Cana Resort is adults only however I believe the no longer do free weddings. Partial nuditity is allowed on the beaches, many Americans are uncomfortable with this.
Cozumel & Cancun offer awesome beaches & very fine accommodations.
Secrets Capri- Riviera Maya
Reef Club – Cozumel
St. Lucia is also a romantic island with beautiful beaches
Windjammer Landing is where some of my clients have married, however the weddings are an additional charge.
Negril, Jamaica offers great beaches & fine resorts. Sandals Whitehouse is great but may be out of your budget.
There is also Couples Negril, I’ve had VERY happy clients marry there!
You may want to consider staying 5-7 nights, that will help you keep within your budget & still be able to have a better room.
There are so many options for you… also it depends on the time of year you plan to marry. Prices are much higher certain dates throughout the year.
Sorry this was so long but really not long enough
Wendy
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I am a destination wedding & honeymoon specialist as well as a certified vacation planner.
August 31st, 2009
Melissa Says :
Paradisus Punta Cana. My boyfriend and I went a few months ago, and didn’t have one problem. I would go back in a heart beat! Check it out:
http://www.solmelia.com/solNew/hoteles/jsp/C_Hotel_Description.jsp?codigoHotel=5889
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