Discover the 10 best all-inclusive Caribbean resorts adults only

Perfect for pairs, the Couples Sans Souci resort in Ochos Rios, Jamaica, is a love-in of epic proportions. Set across 35 acres of jungle, spotted with waterfalls, rocky outcrops and lakes and fronted by its own beach, Couples Sans Souci heads up the all-inclusive Caribbean resorts adults only trend. Included in your booking are daily breakfast buffets from as many as five restaurants, free drinks from the minibar or swim-up bar, as well as a number of fun activities on and off-site. Try tennis lessons and reggae dance class or venture out on an excursion to Dunn’s River Falls and Margaritaville, otherwise, you can simply rest beside any of the four outdoor pools, indulging in intimate spa treatments and beach bonfires after dusk.

A top choice while in Antigua is Galley Bay Resort & Spa, based on 56 acres of land and made all the more tranquil with its adults-only premise. Mature yet modern, Galley Bay Resort offers boutique stone cottages (some complete with ocean-view balcony and garden) in walking distance of the central waterfall pool, beachfront bar and rum shack. Stay busy by day taking on non-motorised water sports, a tennis match or yoga class, getting equal parts toned and relaxed between the fitness centre and open-air spa. Nightly entertainment ensures all guests want for nothing, whether it’s dining in a quiet candlelit cabana or a Caribbean barbeque to the sounds of live steel-drum music at Sea Grape restaurant.

Complete with its own crescent-shaped beach bay upon 42 acres of tropical land, The BodyHoliday is another of St Lucia’s best bets, offering next-level R&R by way of a holistic approach. All-inclusive at The BodyHoliday means daily spa treatments and equine therapy alongside an inexhaustive range of fitness and meditative classes. Choose from pan-Asian fare at TAO, sushi from the deli or afternoon tea in the garden, starting the day with a buffet breakfast feast at the main beachfront restaurant. The sociable atmosphere across the resort makes it easy to join activities in the clubhouse or communal meals, though it’s also easy to escape into the hillside surrounding for golf, cycling and more.

Another Mexican liaison stealing the Caribbean’s thunder is UNICO 20.87 Hotel Riviera Maya, one of the newer Caribbean adults-only resorts to provide upscale experiences between Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Though the party is never far away, UNICO brings peaceful vibes throughout its high-end rooms, private beach and a total of three pools. Lounge by the water or take one of the resorts many activities, including mixology workshops, dance classes and tequila tastings, ending the afternoon in the hydrotherapy spa, fitness centre or salon. If you want for more, the 24-hour butler service has all ends covered, wherever you lay.

Sandals Royal Caribbean Resort is a model of the Royal Caribbean brand; an all-out luxury property moments from Jamaica’s Montego Bay. Across the resort, you’ll find glass floors and plunge pool extravagance through its overwater bungalows that will have you feeling like you’re floating at the edge of the world. Swim-up to your suite or go landward to any of the resort’s man-made beaches (some of which are clothing-optional), making time for treatments at Red Lane Spa, a blowout at the salon or a sweaty session at the fitness centre. Sandals attract a more mature crowd thanks to the intimate atmosphere made fun with nightly shows, free water sports (even scuba diving!) and a diversity of fine dining options, from Thai food to British pub bites.

Last but not least of the best Caribbean resorts is the so-called Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun, a resort that breathes tranquillity across its 400+ suites on the Riviera Maya. The resort’s private beach comes lined with loungers and cabanas, but there’s also 13 outdoor pools to lounge beside and seven different international restaurants to try. Most rooms come kitted out with a whirlpool, minibar and terrace, though it’s the shared facilities that are the real draw, inclusive of a full-service spa, six bars and a daily activity schedule of yoga, dance, archery and snorkelling. After making friends on the beach volleyball court, you’ll be ready to take on Cancun nightlife (30 minutes’ drive) or simply relax on-site for nightly live music and performances.

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