From luxury resorts to eco-chic offerings and unique vacation rentals, the Caribbean is a favorite among many summer travelers thanks to the region’s beautiful beaches and clear waters. In addition to the powder-soft sand and crystal-clear waters, the many islands in the Caribbean and the Caribbean region of Mexico offer lavish accommodations with great services and amenities. Here are the best resorts in Punta Cana, Cancun, Tulum, Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire and Jamaica.
Punta Cana
Eden Roc Cap Cana
Between Kalithea beach and Rhodes town, Eden Roc Cap Cana is surrounded by lush greenery and verdant gardens in an exclusive gated community. Within the 30,000-acre community, the resort features 60 all-suite accommodations and the three on-site restaurants. Guests can dine overlooking the lagoon, by the pool or on the beach, as well as book luxurious treatments based on the island’s indigenous traditions and scents at the Solaya Spa.
Aruba
Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort
The environmentally friendly outing for adults features 45 suites and 59 rooms and is a great place for couples to enjoy and unwind. Situated on the beautiful and award-winning Eagle Beach, the tranquil location offers the very best for couples on a romantic getaway or wellness holiday. From curated experiences like a romantic dinner in a private palapa on the beach to a catamaran sail at sunset, the relaxing and intimate nature of the property will bring you and your loved one closer together.
Cancun
NIZUC Resort & Spa
Located on an exclusive 29 hectare beachfront estate at the end of Punta Nizuc in Cancun, the resort is surrounded by 29 hectares of protected mangroves and lush local foliage. The luxury beach resort overlooks the white sands of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and offers 274 rooms and suites. It is inspired by Mayan culture, from the architecture to the dining experiences and the first ESPA brand spa in the Mexican Caribbean. Whether guests seek adventure or seek solace in the beauty of nature, this exclusive retreat promises an unparalleled escape along their white-sand beach.
Tulum
Casa Chable
Located on an idyllic strip of land between a white sandy beach and tropical jungle, Casa Chablé is the first luxury eco-resort in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve. Located just 22 miles south of picturesque Tulum, this property offers just five detached beachfront bungalows and a main villa with five guest rooms. The intimate retreat offers true barefoot luxury on 12 hectares of tropical jungle, nestled along white-sand beaches.
Curacao
Sandals Royal Curacao Resort
The resort brings Sandals’ Signature Love Nest Butler Suites, butlers trained by the Guild of Professional English Butlers, 11 restaurants and 13 bars, along with several outdoor activity offerings to Curaçao. The adults-only resort sits on 44 acres of Santa Barbara’s exclusive 3,000-acre estate. It is a romantic paradise designed for lovers with 350 rooms and suites, including the first ever Awa Seaside Bungalows with private pools, the first Kurason Island Suites overlooking a heart-shaped pool and the unique two-level Dos Awa Infinity Pool.
Bonaire
Belnemhuis Bonaire
This off-the-grid boutique resort offers apartments and studio suites for guests to enjoy the island. Located between Donkey Beach and Bachelor’s Beach, Belnem House offers private airport transfers and a swimming pool with sunbeds and palapas. Within walking distance of the sea you can dive or snorkel in the beautiful waters around Bonairedive or snorkel in the beautiful waters around Bonaire as they collaborate with the 5-star PADI diving school Wannadive.
Jamaica
Crescent
Crescent is proud to be Jamaica’s highest rated resort. This ‘biophilic retreat’ features individual rooms, suites and villages overlooking the beautiful Caribbean Sea. Guests can enjoy a world-class spa that elegantly blends with nature; an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Sr. championship golf course; 11 restaurants and bars, including the prestigious Sugar Mill; water sports and wellness experiences.
