Welcome to Kennedy and Donovan’s wedding celebration at Sandals Jamaica South Coast. Over there, next to the Caribbean Sea, is the couple of honor in real life. And right here on the sand is a framed picture of them with their arms around each other. How cute. It’s a snapshot from early in their relationship. “I was five and…

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The best destination weddings understand that the celebration begins long before the vows and keeps going after the cake has been cut. So what should a wedding week in the Caribbean feel like? How about guests arriving at the resort to an immediate view of the ocean, with a lobby that looks straight across the water? Pre-wedding meals at…

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If you’re looking for a Karisma resort in Jamaica, Azul Beach Resort Negril is the one to know. It sits right on the powdery sand of Negril’s famous Seven Mile Beach, bringing Karisma’s signature Gourmet Inclusive style to one of Jamaica‘s most loved stretches of coast. As the island’s lone Azul Beach property, it leans into the brand’s warm,…

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Dreaming of an adults only escape where romance comes standard? A Secrets Jamaica getaway delivers exactly that, and in Montego Bay you’ll find two of the brand’s best resorts sitting side by side on a private peninsula. Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay and Secrets St. James Montego Bay share the same beach, the same restaurants, and the same Unlimited-Luxury…

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The Iberostar Jamaica resorts sit side by side in Rose Hall, just east of Montego Bay, so you get a cluster of sister properties sharing one easygoing stretch of Caribbean coastline. The lineup splits neatly into two camps: family friendly resorts with Star Camp kids clubs and plenty of pool-and-beach energy, and the adults only JOIA Rose Hall for…

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If you’re weighing up the RIU resorts in Jamaica, here’s the quick answer: the brand runs seven all inclusive hotels across the island, spread among Montego Bay, Falmouth, Negril, and Ocho Rios. Some are adults only hideaways built for a calmer, more romantic pace, while others are high-energy family and party resorts loaded with water parks, kids’ clubs, and…

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If you’re looking for a Dreams resort in Jamaica, there’s really just one to know: Dreams Rose Hall Resort & Spa, the only Dreams property on the island. Set in Rose Hall near Montego Bay, it’s a family-friendly, Unlimited-Luxury style all inclusive that works just as well for couples traveling without the kids. Just about 15 minutes from Sangster…

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If you’re weighing Cozumel, Mexico all inclusive resorts, here’s the short version: this Caribbean island off the Riviera Maya is built for the water, famous for world-class scuba diving and snorkeling along the Mesoamerican Reef. The resorts here run from romantic adults only hideaways to lively family friendly beach spots, so the right pick really comes down to who’s…

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It’s been a few weeks since Alex and Brett’s wedding at Sandals Bahamas Nassau. They never know when a memento will appear and make their day much, much better. A few days ago, Brett found sand in the shorts he’d worn on the purest beach he’s ever seen. Alex re-discovered a handful of seashells. The two of them can…

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