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FI & I can't agree on honeymoon--Help!
So my fiance and I have very different opinions on what we want the honeymoon to be like. He wants a super small exclusive resort that has only about 50-60 total rooms/suites. His reason is that you get better service & amentities.
I would rather go to a large resort (i.e. Sandals, Secrets, etc) that has 300+ rooms. My reason is that I want plenty of bars/restaurants to go to. Being somewhere for 10 days and only have 2 or 3 restaurants will get old to me.
Can anyone suggest an ADULTS ONLY all inclusive resort that will be in the mid-range size? I'm trying to compromise and bring something that we both will agree on.
I would rather go to a large resort (i.e. Sandals, Secrets, etc) that has 300+ rooms. My reason is that I want plenty of bars/restaurants to go to. Being somewhere for 10 days and only have 2 or 3 restaurants will get old to me.
Can anyone suggest an ADULTS ONLY all inclusive resort that will be in the mid-range size? I'm trying to compromise and bring something that we both will agree on.
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Re: FI & I can't agree on honeymoon--Help!
Fi and I went to Sandals Inn in Montego Bay. The Inn is small, about 40 rooms I think, so you get a lot of personalized service, the staff start to recognize and learn your name, etc.
However, you also get unlimited access and transportation to 2, much larger, Sandals resorts in Montego Bay (about 15 minutes apart by bus). Between the three places, there are plenty of restaurants, bars, activities, etc. We stayed for a week, and felt like we didn't scratch the surface.
Bonus: The Inn is cheaper and quieter when you do want to get some relaxation.
My fiance and I are going to the Aura Cozumel Wydham Grand Bay in Cozumel. It's only 87 rooms, adults-only, all-inclusive. I have read every single review on tripadvisor and only a handful of people are tired of the food at the end of a week. They only have 2 restaurants, but they have no buffets, everything is a la carte, even breakfast, so you can always order something different everyday. They also offer reservations at a restaurant on their sister property, right next door.
Tip: if you book online use Orbitz and the promotion code 200ENTERAIN to save $200 off the total when booking the hotel and flight together. My fiance and I did this and are only spending $2200 with flights from Norfolk, VA and 7 nights in their solarium suite, which has a roof top lap pool. We can't wait to go!
[QUOTE]Try Sandals, Negril Jamaica. My FI and I went there for a trip (where he proposed :)) It was a medium sized resort and you have all kinds of stuff you can do outside the resort too (river rafting, zip line, jet skii, etc.)
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I agree my FI and I went to this Sandals also.But if you want something smaller, if we returned we stay at "The Rock House" in Negril.
If you get to Jamaica be sure to go to "Ricks Cafe" for the cliff divers and live reggae. Great place, great time, and great views.
[QUOTE]Are you only interested in all-inclusives? You could always book a small boutique resort and go into the towns to try the local restaurants for meals.
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This. That way you can explore the town and new/local restaurants rather than just hotel restaurants.
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One place I haven't done much research is Jamaica...we are going Sept. 6. Should I be concerned about hurricanes? We will of course get insurance...
There are also great "off property" restaurants in Aruba, Madame Jeanettes & Papiamento. The island is completely safe so going outside the resort is not something to worry about.
I've also heard the Divi Resort is great too. I think that one might be a little smaller, but is also all inclusive.