5. Eden Roc at Cap Cana
Eden Roc at Cap Cana prides itself on offering secluded luxury. Tucked inside Cap Cana, one of Punta Cana’s most exclusive communities, this Relais & Châteaux outpost offers a long list of sumptuous amenities. Each of the resort’s 62 suites features high ceilings, complimentary Wi-Fi access, a Nespresso machine and either a private balcony or terrace. Some even come equipped with a private pool. Outside the suites, travelers can unwind with a treatment at Eden Roc Wellness & Spa or enjoy the Eden Roc Beach Club, a private facility that touts a palm-shaded pool, a barbecue area and a beach bar. However, some guests agreed the restaurants were overpriced for what they offered. For more action, families can visit the children’s pool or drop their little ones off at the Koko Kid’s Club for games, crafts and more. When it’s time to eat, vacationers can head to one of three restaurants.
6. Curtain Bluff
With just 72 rooms and suites nestled into a cove on Antigua’s southern coast, Curtain Bluff emphasizes its Caribbean setting – wild nightlife and modern luxuries are secondary. Reviewers are quick to stress that this all-inclusive resort doesn’t cater to the party crowd. The property offers an immersive vacation experience – guest rooms don’t include televisions. Instead, you’ll get floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the sea. Spend your days enjoying spa treatments (for an extra fee), playing tennis, scuba diving or napping on the beach. In the evening, dine at The Tamarind Restaurant or The Seagrape, or savor a glass of wine from the resort’s specialized cellar. Curtain Bluff may not boast some of the conveniences of home, but visitors find the resort’s other amenities outweigh those needs. Note: Curtain Bluff closes annually between mid-August and late October.
