The five-star Hermitage Bay is on a secluded bay on the Caribbean side of Antigua. The resort has 25 spacious and private cottage suites with views of the Caribbean. Harbor Marina's complex of shops, restaurants, golf and tennis is just 10 minutes from Hermitage Bay. On property are a modern spa and fitness center, along with non-motorized water sports.
Hermitage Bay
P.O. Box 60
St. John's, Antigua
011-268-562-5500
hermitagebay.com
This 17-room and suite resort is in the Great Bear Rainforest on the western coast of British Columbia. King Pacific has received Conde Nast Readers' Choice awards as the best Canadian resort and one of the "Best of the Best" among all resorts, hotels and cruise ships in the world. The lodge offers ocean fishing charters, guided fly fishing trips, guided hiking tours, wilderness kayaking and whale watching tours.
King Pacific Lodge
255 West 1st Street, Suite 214
North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7M 3GB
604-987-5452
kingpacificlodge.com
Kamalame Cay is a 96-acre private island off the coast of Andros, Bahamas, with 17 accommodations from spacious rooms to large private villas. Kamalame Cay has a beachfront pool and dining venue, included in the all-inclusive investment. Guests have complimentary use of snorkeling and kayaking equipment, as well as tennis and marina facilities. Guided fishing tours and trips to Nassau can be arranged.
Kamalame Cay
Staniard Creek
Andros, Bahamas
305-677-6525
kamalame.com
Playa Conchal is on 2,400 acres along a beach in Costa Rica. This all-inclusive resort offers 406 suites, nightly entertainment, 18-hole golf course, beach volleyball, tennis, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, scuba diving, horseback riding, bicycle tours and supervised kids' camp. Paradisus' enrichment class topics include sushi making, wine tasting, massage, candle making and tango dancing.
Paradisus Playa Conchal Resort
Playa Conchal, Sta. Cruz Guanacaste
Costa Rica
011-506-2-654-4123
paradisus-playa-conchal.com
Spice Island Resort is on one of Grenada's most beautiful beaches with 64 suites. All inclusive "Life of Spice" pricing includes all meals and drinks, golf green fees, tennis, cycling, non-motorized water sports, use of modern fitness center and premium label drinks, excluding bottles of wine and champagne. Scuba diving and sailing charters are available for a fee. The Nutmeg Pod Activity Center is free for children from 3 to 12 years old, providing organized activities and games.
Spice Island Beach Resort
P.O. Box 6
Grand Anse Beach
St. George's, Grenada
011-473-444-4258
spiceislandbeachresort.com
Palm Island Resort is on a 135-acre private island with nature trails in The Grenadines with diverse accommodations, including rooms, beachfront cottages, suites, island lofts and villas. Palm Island's all inclusive pricing includes all meals at two restaurants, modern fitness center, tennis and water sports such as windsurfing, snorkeling, kayaking and catamaran sailing.
Palm Island Resort Ltd.
Palm Island, P.O. Box 2314
St. Vincent, The Grenadines VC0470
011-954-949-2132
palmislandresortgrenadines.com
Las Brisas' 263 bungalow-style rooms occupy 40 acres on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Acapulco Bay. The resort's color scheme is pink and white, carrying over to everything including the shuttle jeeps taking guests to the private beach on Acapulco Bay.
Las Brisas Acapulco
Carretera Escenica 5255
Acapulco, Mexico 39867
011-52 (744) 469-6900
brisashotelonline.com
Anse Chastanet's 600-acre resort is on a hillside near a St. Lucia beach with tropical gardens winding throughout the 49 individually designed rooms. Family activities on property include hiking, biking, swimming, snorkeling and guided tours of the Anse Mamin Plantation.
Anse Chastanet Resort
P.O. Box 7000
Soufriere, St. Lucia
011-758-459-7000
ansechastanet.com
Dreams Los Cabos offers 308 luxurious suites on the beach overlooking the Sea of Cortez in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Nearby are championship golf courses, with a large free-form pool, spa with 6,400-square-foot health club, five restaurants and five bars on site. The resort also offers the Explorer's Club for kids.
Dreams Los Cabos Resort
c/o Earth, Sea and Sky Vacations
567 Auto Center Drive
Watsonville, CA 95076
831-724-5800
dreams-los-cabos.com
The 100-acre Round Hill Resort is part of the Round Hill Estate on an oceanfront peninsula close to Montego Bay, Jamaica. There are 27 private luxury villas amid tropical gardens and 36 luxurious ocean view rooms with patios or balconies. Complimentary resort activities include hiking, basketball, tennis and spa and fitness facility. Included water sport activities are a double infinity pool, windsurfing, catamaran sailing and kayaking. Resort personnel can arrange guided diving and deep sea fishing trips.
Round Hill Resort
John Pringle Drive
P.O. Box 64
Montego Bay, Jamaica
011-876-956-7050
roundhilljamaica.com
