Hey all - we are planning a September honeymoon for 7 days - looking for an AI. Our budget is around $4,000 but it's flexible based on the place (i.e. if the place is perfect I'm willing to pay more). We want something that has that WOW factor. We're in our late 20s and love to meet friends so we want a place with guests on the same page as us (prefer no kids). People that just want to relax but also let loose and have some drinks. Our Travel Agent suggested the NOW Jade in Riviera Maya. We like it (especially the jacuzzi on the balcony) but we'd like more suggestions for comparison.
Some of our must haves (or high up on our wants list): Swim up bar, great restaurants/food but not a place where my fiance will need to where long pants and shirts EVERY night (some nights are perfectly acceptable). I love the little beach huts/canopies and the idea of someone serving me drinks beach/poolside is a dream. The jacuzzi on the balcony overlooking the ocean sounded amazing. We're honeymooners and would love to have some private time! We're looking anywhere in Mexico, Dominican Republic, etc. We're not picky on destination as we know anywhere is going to be beautiful!
Any suggestions of places are more than welcome (and if you could name some of the best things about each place?). Also, if you've stayed at the NOW Jade and have any thoughts that would also be helpful!
Thanks so much!