3. Excellence Punta Cana
Although this all-inclusive, adults-only getaway sits roughly 25 miles northwest of Punta Cana proper, after making the trek to the property, you won’t find many reasons to leave. Excellence Punta Cana’s suites cater to couples with king-sized beds, whirlpool tubs, espresso machines and furnished balconies or patios. When you step outside your digs, take advantage of the on-site activities (some for an added fee) like beach volleyball, tennis, dancing and scuba diving lessons. Or, simply kick back and relax by one of two pools, unwind with a treatment at the Miilé Spa or find your inner peace during a yoga class. Excellence Punta Cana also features 11 different restaurants that serve everything from fresh seafood to tapas to gourmet French fare, though diners offer mixed feedback about the eateries.
4. Caribbean Club
Offering 37 one-, two- and three-bedroom suites and villas overlooking Grand Cayman’s famous Seven Mile Beach, the Caribbean Club is ideal for vacationers looking for more space than a typical resort can provide. Along with the extra square footage, suites and villas come equipped with kitchens, washers and dryers, living rooms and furnished balconies. Aside from the well-appointed accommodations, the hotel’s oceanfront pool and beach cabanas (free for guests) also impressed past lodgers. If you’re not in the mood to make meals in your own kitchen, head to traveler-approved Luca, the hotel’s Italian eatery. Or, explore the restaurants in the surrounding neighborhood – an easy feat thanks to the property’s prime location. Other on-site amenities include a fitness center, free parking and in-room massage services (for a fee).