Top 5 All-Inclusive Honeymoon Resorts

There are so many choices when it comes to your honeymoon! If you’re thinking of spending yours at an all-inclusive resort, there are still hundreds to choose from- but we try to make it easy for our clients. On our website’s main page, you’ll find our Top 5 All Inclusive Honeymoon Resorts. We chose these resorts based on the consistently good feedback we get from clients and the great amenities provided. Here, I’ll give you a quick run-down of each, which two are the best value, and why our guests love them!

Secrets Maroma Beach
Relaxing, Sophisticated, Luxurious

This resort is located in the Riviera Maya region of Mexico, just south of Cancun. It has a large, open layout that guides you to the main pool and gorgeous beach area. It’s also located on one of the best beaches in the world!

Guests love: service, food, beach, pool, activities

• 30 miles from Cancun’s airport
• 24-hour room service for all guests
• Free wifi & international calling (must download free app)
• Pool & Beach wait service
• small nightclub
• Top-shelf liquor
• 8 restaurants, no reservations required! (French, Mexican, Japanese, Italian, 2 Seafood restaurants, a grill, and international buffet)
• Complimentary honeymoon package

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Sandals Grande St. Lucian
Lively, Fun, Gorgeous

This large, bustling resort has beauty everywhere you look- pools, statues, gazebos, even the beach- all beautiful. There are two pools, one quiet and the other more active- but the entire resort vibrates with energy. It’s located on a peninsula, allowing ocean-views all around, and is next to Pigeon Island, which is known for great hiking.

Guests love: service, food, beach, activities

• 41 miles from Hewanorra Airport, which becomes a 90+ minute ride through windy mountain roads (if you get motion sickness, bring some medicine!)
• Room service only for Concierge and Butler Level rooms (7:30am – 10pm)
• Free wifi
• nightclub
• Top-shelf liquor, Beringer wine
• Free transfers to enjoy Sandals La Toc and Sandals Halcyon Resorts
• 7 restaurants included (Seafood, Pizza, Italian, Caribbean, international, a pastry shop, and a pub. An additional restaurant, Gordon’s, is included for Butler Level rooms only. All other guests must pay a surcharge. Reservations are required at Gordon’s, Toscanini’s Italian.)
• Complimentary honeymoon package

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Couples Swept Away
Relaxing, Tropical, Calm

Located on Negril’s famous 7-mile beach, Couples Swept Away is considered a BEST VALUE by our agents! Lush tropical gardens line the walkways, giving it a jungle-like feel. The greenery does make it hard to find your way sometimes, but the super-friendly staff will point you in the right direction. As you approach the beach, the resort opens up making it easier to navigate. If you enjoy long walks on the beach- this is for you!

Guests love: service, food, beach, lush gardens

• 60 miles from Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
• No room service (continental breakfast available by request)
• Free wifi
• Top-shelf liquor
• Pool & Beach wait service
• Piano bar that turns into a nightclub 2 days per week
• Fitness complex with Olympic-sized pool
• Sunset catamaran cruise and excursions to Margaritaville and Rick’s Cafe included
• 6 restaurants (International, seafood, Caribbean, Thai, gourmet, and a grill. Reservations are required for dinner at Lemon Grass Thai and Feathers Gourmet.)
• Complimentary honeymoon package

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Sandals Grande Riviera
Tropical, Fun, Versatile

This HUGE resort (100+ acres) has something for everyone- lush tropical gardens, a beach club, dozens of pools, with plenty of active areas and places for relaxation. According to our agents, It’s a BEST VALUE while giving you the best of both worlds- you can party the night away or have a romantic vacation.

Guests love: service, food, and the beautifully maintained property

• 55 miles from airport (2+ hours with 15 minute break)
• 24-hour room service for Club and Butler Level rooms only
• Free wifi
• Active nightclub
• Top-shelf liquor and Beringer wine
• 14 restaurants (2 international, sushi, Italian, Caribbean, Mediterranean, gourmet Jamaican, French, Hibachi, seafood, 2 pizzerias, a cafe, and bistro. An additional restaurant, Kelly’s Dockside Grill, is only included for Butler Level rooms. Any other guests require a surcharge. Reservations are required for Kimono’s Hibachi, La Parisienne French, and Kelly’s Dockside Grill.)
• Complimentary honeymoon package

*  The Great House Village and All-Butler Villas are located across a street from the main resort area, requiring a shuttle.

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Iberostar Grand Bavaro
Luxurious, Relaxing, Fun

Although this elegant resort is large in size, it manages to feel like an intimate boutique hotel due to the quality. Every guest gets concierge service to help with dinner reservations, selecting from the pillow menu, and whatever else you would want. If you want a spoil yourself with luxurious European styling, personalized service, and a picture-perfect beach, this resort is for you.

Guests love: service, food, beach, pool, activities

• 12.4 miles from Punta Cana airport (PUJ)
• 24-hour room service
• Free wifi
• pool and beach wait service
• Top-shelf liquor, and personalized in-room mini bars
• PILLOW MENU!!!
• Nightclub
• Exchange privileges with Iberostar Bavaro Suites, Iberostar Dominica, and Iberostar Punta Cana, all in the same complex. (Guests from these resorts cannot visit the Grand.)
• 6 restaurants (International, Japanese, Mediterranean, gourmet, Italian, and Surf & Turf. Reservations are required at the 4 specialty restaurants- Hashira Japanese, Le Tourbillon Gourmet, La Tentazione Italian, and El Galeon Surf&Turf.)
• Complimentary honeymoon package

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If you want more information or pictures for any of these resorts, go to our website!
www.Honeymoonsinc.com

What should I do before I contact a travel agent?

So, you’re planning an all-inclusive vacation or honeymoon and you’re considering using a travel agent… but it’s your first time and you’re not sure what to do! Is it best to do a little research before getting started, or should you jump in and call a travel agency? I asked a few of our agents, and this is the advice they gave.

1)      Have an idea of when you want to go. Having travel dates in mind helps us price your resort options accurately. Since travel package rates vary by date, we can’t give estimates- we have to re-price your package for every new date. We are more than happy to do this, but it’s easier to tweak the travel days a little and find your best price if we know the month and year you want to go! In our ideal world, you would know the exact dates you want to travel- but we understand that’s not realistic for everyone. Just be as specific as you can, whether it’s the season, month, or week you want to travel. If your dates are completely flexible, and you’re more concerned about budget- just let us know! There are times of the year that are cheaper to travel, and we are happy to advise how to get the best price!

2)      Do (a little) homework. If you’re an experienced traveler, you can probably skip this step. If you’re not very experienced, then think about what you want out of this vacation,  where you might you want to go, and price a few options on our website to get an idea of the cost. Talk to your friends to see where they’ve been, or just spend 10 minutes on Google to get an idea of where you do (or definitely don’t) want to go. Even just browsing through Pinterest can help you visualize what you want- it may even make you realize you’d rather go to a kid-friendly resort with a waterslide than an adults-only property. The more you narrow it down, the better we can advise you! Even if you just want a beautiful beach and a balcony with a Jacuzzi- that allows us to better tailor our suggestions to what you want, which makes it more likely we’ll find your perfect resort.  If budget is an issue, look at more affordable locations like Cancun and Jamaica. A decent all-inclusive resort vacation in Cancun is going to cost you at least $2000 for 4 nights (I priced the Riu Palace Las Americas for 6/13-6/17/14 and it came to $1964). We don’t want your jaw to drop when we tell you the prices- so it’s best that you have realistic expectations of the costs before we start.

3)      Consider insurance. I know, I know- you probably think it’s a scam that we make tons of money from, but that couldn’t be further from the truth! I won’t lie, we do make a few dollars, but it’s not significant- the insurance benefits you more than us. At Honeymoons, Inc., our preferred insurance allows you to literally cancel your trip for any reason, even a bad hair day, and get your money back (except the cost of the insurance, of course). The hotels’ and airlines’ cancellation policies aren’t very lenient… even if you have a medical emergency that prevents your trip, you can still lose the money you paid for your vacation- through no fault of your own! We don’t have control in these situations, which is why we encourage insurance- if something does go wrong, you get your money back. Period. No fighting or spending hours on the phone trying to convince someone to refund your money- you just get it back. The insurance we provide also gives some coverage while you’re on your trip, like if you lose your baggage or have a medical issue. With so many things that can go wrong in life (and travel), it’s a small price to pay for peace of mind.

We are here to help you in any way we can- so feel free to jump in and call us without following the list above! We will still provide great service and will do our best to find you a great resort. In love, you have to know yourself before you can find your soulmate, and in travel, spending a little time to figure out what you want makes it more likely we’ll find the resort of your dreams.