All-Inclusives offer the simplicity of paying one price for 95% of your honeymoon upfront - the lodging, food, alcohol, taxes, tips, sports, and activities are all included. You can move from one activity to the next without pulling out your wallet and without leaving the resort.

But not every resort and not every island fits every couple's taste. There are low-end, mid-range and deluxe all-inclusive resorts. They range from the small all-inclusive resorts with maybe 10-50 quaint cottages per resort island with 1-2 restaurants and 1 bar, to mid-size resorts that are more lively, having 100-300 rooms, suites and cottages, perhaps 3-5 restaurants, and 2-3 bars. The very large resorts may have 500+ rooms, 9-10 restaurants, with 7-8 bars, and lots of activity 24/7. So, it is most important that you select carefully so that you know what you're getting.

Contrary to what most couples may think, most of the world's destinations have no all-inclusive resorts. This is a concept that is found in a very limited number of places. Europe, Asia, South America, the U.S. and Australia have almost none. This is because they abound in long-standing hotels and inns and quaint restaurants, museums, outdoor cafes, bistros, legendary restaurants, and nightlife - couples that go to these destinations relish the idea of discovering the range of culture and diversity that beckons to them. So if you're the exploring type, an all-inclusive package may leave you feeling stifled.

Most of the world's all-inclusives are found on the following 5 Caribbean islands: Jamaica, Antigua, St. Lucia, The Dominican Republic, and Barbados. For Mexico, they're found about 20 miles south of Cancun on the "Mayan Riviera". There are a few in Costa Rica, one or two in Hawaii and Tahiti. All-inclusives are also found on islands in the Seychelles and Fiji where the resort is typically the only thing on that island. Australia has about three to five, all on their own island on the Great Barrier Reef, and there are a few here in the U.S.

The following resorts are among our personal favorites, we have traveled to them many times, we have a very good relationship with them, and the couples we have sent there have been very pleased. If you'd like to know if this is the right option for the two of you, let's meet so we can discuss your tastes, budget, and style so we can determine which all-inclusive would be your best choice, or if an all-inclusive is even the right choice for the two of you.

Turtle Beach Resort - Barbados
Enjoy 167 junior and one-bedroom suites on six acres of tropical gardens, set on a pink-and white-sand beach. There are stone floors, coral pillars, waterfalls, and palm trees. Amenities include an open-air lobby, three swimming pools, two lighted tennis courts, three restaurants, and a fitness center. The resot is close to nightlife, shopping, and sightseeing. You also have exchange privileges at 5 other hotels that are part of the same chain on the island

Wyndham Sugar Bay Beach Club & Resort - St. Thomas, U.S Virgin Islands
	On 31 acres on the eastern point, with views of St. John and the British Virgin Islands, this 300-room, all-inclusive resort offers three interconnected pools with bridges and a waterfall. Guests can enjoy a quiet beach, a new health spa, tennis courts, and a full-service dive shop. This hotel is located on the quiet side of the island with every room having spectcular ocean views.

Sandals Antigua Resort & Spa - Antigua
Located on famous Dickenson Bay, on an island graced 635 beaches, Sandals Antigua is The World's Leading honeymoon Resort. Understand elegance and the ambiance of an exotic Carribean village ake this the ultimate romantic hideaway for lovers, complete with secluded places with love baskets for two. choose from luxurious honeymoon suites to unique beachfront suites-in-the-round called Rondovals, plus 5 restaurants, 5 pools, 5 whirlpools, endless land and watersports from scuba diving and waterskiing to tennis and the option of a full-service European spa.* Discover Sandals Antigua and rediscover each other.

Galley Bay Resort - Antigua
	Old West Indian charm and Guaguin-inspired Tahitian architecture make this exclusive retreat ideal for discriminating sun lovers. Situated on a pristine white sand beach, this 40-arce secluded estate features a lagoon-style pool, a cascading waterfall and a bird sanctuary. The unique natural setting is unsurpassed.

Anse Chastanet Resort - St. Lucia
On a lush, 600-acre tropicl estate with two beaches, this romantic resort offers awe-inspiring views of the twin Piton Mountains. The 49 delightful rooms and suites are individually designed - some nestled into the hillside, others beachside. Resort facilities include spa, scuba center, boutiques, art gallery, water sprots and 10 miles mountain bike trails. Lots of steps. a true getaway. No air-conditioning, TV, phones, or pool.

Sandals St. Lucia Golf Resort & Spa - St. Lucia
	With four pools, six restaurants, and 328/ rooms and suites, this is a beautiful ultra-all inclusive resort. The Villas on Ocean Bluff have gorgeous views, many with plunge pools. The European spa offers treatments for an extra charge. Unlimited water sports including water-skiing and scuba diving. Guests have full exchange privileges at Sandals Halcyon St. Lucia. A Signature Spa Collection resort. This is the most popular Sandals resort in the Caribbean.

Jalousie Hilton Resort & Spa - St. Lucia
The resort sits at the foot lava peaks next to a palm-lined beach, its 112 rooms have plantation-style décor, and most rooms have plunge pools. Activities include tennis, a three-hole gold course and putting green, fitness center, sail boarding, sailing and snorkeling. Enjoy the full-service spa and four restaurants and bars. You may need to rely on shuttles to get around the property.

Le Sport - St. Lucia
	A healthy alternative to the standard beach getaway. A "Body Holiday" combines an active, fun-filled beach vacation with a personal rejuvenation program. Included are massage, aromatherapy, facials, body-wraps, and personal fitness program. Tennis, volleyball, sailing, windsurfing, golf green fees and water skiing are also included. Guests are shuttled down to the beach club. Rates include all meals.

Superclubs Grand Lido - Jamaica
One of the most exclusive resorts in the Caribbean, SuperClubs Grand Lido Negril even features cruises on a private yacht, the M/Y Zein, the honeymoon yacht of Prince Rainer and Princess Grace of Monoco. This adults-only resort was voted number one in the Caribbean by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler

Couples Negril Resort - Jamaica
	Jamaica's newest resort for couples, couples Negril is set on seven miles of white sand beach and features three outstanding restaurants, casual contemporary rooms, and every land and water activity imaginable. Well-traveled couples now have a special place to go to explore love and adventure.

Superclubs Sans Souci Ocho Rios - Jamaica
Oho Rios: Nestled in a Cliffside setting, SuperClubs Sans Souci offers one of the Caribbean's most romantic and luxurious resort experiences Enjoy relaxing massages by the sea in the famous elevated gazebo. Dine on sumptuous cuisine. It's all included, no tipping is allowed. Guests enjoy free spa treatments as part of the All-inclusive package.

Kona Village Resort - Big Island of Hawaii
	This unique Polynesian resort is like stepping back in time - no phones, TVs, or clocks, but all the amenities of a luxury resort. Stay in individual thatched-roof dwellings, called "hales". Spend your days playing tennis, sailing, or doing nothing at all. The price includes all meals, transfers, tennis, fitness center, and some water sports. No air conditioning or room service.

Royal Hideaway Resort & Spa - Mayan Riviera, Mexico
The ultimate pampering experience located on a beautiful stretch of beach in the relaxing Mayan Riviera, The Royal hideaway resort & Spa will live up to its name. With an extensive concierge service at your beck and call, all gourmet a la carte dining, three relaxing pools and 24-hour room service, you will quickly abandon your worries and call this paradise your home. For those looking to be pampered effortlessly, this luxury all-inclusive resort is ideal.

Excellence Royal Uvero Alto Resort & Spa - Dominican Republic
	Privacy and luxury are the hallmarks of this new resort, just 60 minutes from Punta Cana airport 408 rooms and suites including 100 designed for honeymooners with a Jacuzzi. Six a la carte restaurants, six bars, a disco, white-sand beach, scuba, sailing, horseback riding, full-service spa (services additional), and fitness center.

Sandals Dunn's River Golf Resort & Spa - Jamaica
This plush, ultra all -inclusive resort sits on a lovely beach near Ocho Rios. Four restaurants, two pools with whirlpools, water-skiing, scuba diving, and complimentary green fees at Sandals golf club. Concierge room guests enjoy 24-hour room service. Free tour of Dunn's River Falls. A signature Spa Collection resort (services for a fee).

Harmony Club Resort - Bermuda
	Three miles inland from Hamilton is Bermuda's only all inclusive hotel, with 68 rooms in a garden setting - a place people return to year after year. Public areas are done in antiques and Victorian furnishings, and the restaurant offers international fare. Enjoy the pool with deck and waterfall, whirlpool, putting green, and tennis courts. Guests can use the beach at Stonington, a seven-minute walk.

Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort & Spa - Nassau,Bahamas
This expansive 405-room hotel and suite, all concierge resort offers seven pools, tennis courts, eight restaurants, and a private island. European spa services available at a fee. There is 24-hour room service and Rolls Royce transfers for guests staying in select suites. A Signature Spa Collection resort.

Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort & Spa - Turks & Caicos
	West Indian-style buildings, nine restaurants, six pools, Pirate Island theme park for kids, video arcade, and nightly entertainment - all set on 12 miles of beach - make this a great resort for families, couples, and singles. Enjoy tennis, sailboarding, snorkeling, scuba diving and volleyball. A European spa and scuba diving certification are additional. There are 450 guest rooms, suites, and villas.

Palm Island Resort - Grenadines
After a major renovation, this 40- room elegant resort blends high-end luxury with relaxed, Caribbean charm. Activities include tennis, jogging, diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, boating, and fishing. Enjoy the five white-sand beaches; two restaurants, swimming pool, and extensive nature trails. Complimentary round-trip flight from Barbados with seven-night stay. No TV, no phones.

Young Island Resort - Grenadines
	Simple, sophisticated, and romantic - 30 cottages on a secluded 35-acre island. Rooms have open-air showers, patios, and ocean views, some suites have private splash pools. Snorkel, sail, and windsurf at no charge, and scuba dive for a small fee. Enjoy a lagoon pool, white-sand beach, tennis, and an offshore bar. Some walking required. Rates include breakfast and dinner, some drinks. No air conditioning, phones or TV.