10 great resorts for a warm weather escape
January 29, 2010 ·
Presidente InterContinental Los Cabos Resort
San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
“Cactus gardens surround this low-lying hotel, one of the originals in what has become a lineup of massive all-inclusives along the beach,” Stallings says of this resort where the staff caters to families. “The ground-floor rooms, which have terraces, are the best. Make sure you try Napa, the property’s top restaurant.” 877-580-2945; intercontinental.com/sanjosedelcabo
Dreams Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
“Dramatic views of the gorgeous, rock-edged beach are just one reason that this all-inclusive is special,” Stallings says. “Theme nights go all out, with salsa dancing classes, reggae and circus nights, and for sports night, ballgames with hot dogs and beer, and movies on the beach. There are tons of activities for both kids and adults.” Another bonus: No wristbands are required. 866-237-3267; dreamsresorts.com
Club Med Columbus Isle
San Salvador Island, Bahamas
“One of Club Med’s most relaxing Caribbean resorts has excellent food, nice rooms and a beautiful beach,” Stallings says of this all-inclusive where kids 3 and older are welcome. “Activities include group sailing and windsurfing lessons, fitness classes, tennis and water sports.” Watch for frequent deep discounts, he adds. 800-258-2633; clubmed.us
Couples Swept Away
Negril, Jamaica
“The sports facilities here are among the best in the Caribbean,” Stallings says. Rates include fitness classes, snorkeling cruises, tennis, golf and scuba diving, plus transfers, gratuities, premium drinks and even weddings. As its name implies, it’s a couples-only resort. 800-268-7537; couples.com
Body Holiday at LeSport
Cariblue Beach, St. Lucia
The adults-only resort is ideal for “those who like to indulge body and soul,” since spa treatments (except on arrival and departure days), along with myriad fitness classes, are included in the rate, Stallings says. And Tao, the resort’s upscale restaurant, is “one of the island’s finest.” 800-544-2883; thebodyholiday.com
