Beach & Resort Getaways
All-inclusive resorts and beach towns across the Caribbean, Mexico and beyond. Tell me who’s going and what you want from the week, and I’ll match you to the right beach and resort.
Start here
The right resort depends more on who’s traveling than on the brochure. Here’s where I’d start.
Adults-only resorts, quieter beaches and a few special dinners. Saint Lucia and Antigua are classic honeymoon picks, and Jamaica and Mexico have plenty of adults-only choices.
Saint Lucia · Antigua · Jamaica · Riviera Maya
Plan a getaway for twoKids’ clubs, family suites, calm water and short flights, with something for every age. Big resort areas give you the most choice.
Punta Cana · Cancun · Riviera Maya · Jamaica
Plan a family getawayLively resorts with pools, nightlife and room blocks for a group, from milestone birthdays to girls’ trips.
Cancun · Punta Cana · Montego Bay
Plan a group tripSmaller luxury resorts, suites with plunge pools and butler service, on beaches that feel far from the crowds.
Turks & Caicos · Saint Lucia · Los Cabos
Plan a luxury stayDestinations
Best December to April
Best for: couples, families, groups
Montego Bay, Negril and Ocho Rios, with all-inclusives from adults-only to family-friendly.
Plan a Jamaica trip
Best December to April
Best for: every kind of traveler
Cancun, the Riviera Maya, Tulum and Playa Mujeres, with the widest choice of resorts and easy flights.
Plan a Mexico trip
Best December to April
Best for: families, groups, value
Punta Cana’s long beaches and large all-inclusive resorts, with plenty for kids.
Plan a Dominican Republic trip
Best December to May
Best for: long weekends, families
Clear water and a short flight from the East Coast. There are fewer all-inclusives here, so picking the right resort matters more.
Plan a Bahamas trip
Good year-round
Best for: fall trips, reliable sunshine
Dry and sunny, and south of the main storm track, which makes them a smart pick from August to November.
Plan an Aruba or Curaçao trip
Best December to May
Best for: honeymoons, couples
Mountains, rainforest and quiet coves on smaller islands, usually reached with one connection.
Plan an island trip
Best December to April
Best for: adventure plus beach
Pacific beaches with rainforest, waterfalls and wildlife close by, for travelers who want more than a lounge chair.
Plan a Costa Rica trip
Good year-round
Best for: island-hopping, no passport needed
Each island has its own pace. Resorts are usually not all-inclusive, so I help you budget for meals.
Plan a Hawaii tripAlso ask me about Turks & Caicos, Barbados, Grenada, Belize, Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta and Cozumel. If you have a beach in mind, I can find you a place on it.
Timing
The beach you pick and the month you go matter as much as the resort.
December to April
Driest, sunniest weather and the highest prices. Holidays and spring break book up first.
Late April to May
Warm water, fewer crowds and better prices before hurricane season starts.
June to November
Most storms come from August to October. Prices drop, and travel insurance matters more.
Late spring and summer
Sargassum seaweed can wash up on Mexico’s Caribbean coast and some east-facing beaches. I steer you toward beaches that tend to stay clearer.
How I help
“We ran into several snags on our FL trip and Libby took care of all of them. All I had to do was enjoy myself – a real treat for me. She also found the perfect hotel – I would never have found it on my own.”Marsha · Florida
All-inclusive, explained
When I send you options, each one shows its total price with taxes and fees included, so you can compare them side by side. Prices are subject to change until booked.
First beach vacation?
Yes, for flights to Mexico, the Caribbean islands and Costa Rica. Make sure it’s valid well past your return date, since some countries require six months. Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands don’t need a passport for U.S. citizens.
For most beach trips, yes. You know most of your cost up front and don’t have to think about every meal and drink. If you plan to eat out in town most nights, a regular hotel can make more sense, and I’ll tell you if that’s the case.
Some resorts include tips and some don’t. Even where they’re included, many guests bring small bills for standout service. I’ll tell you the policy at your resort.
Sometimes. When they aren’t, I arrange a private or shared transfer so you’re not sorting it out at the airport.
For holidays, spring break and the best rooms at popular resorts, 6 to 12 months ahead. Quieter times of year can work closer in.
Most trips from June to November go smoothly, and prices are lower. I recommend travel insurance for every trip and especially these months, and I can suggest islands south of the main storm track.
Not sure where to begin?
Tell the tool who’s coming and what kind of week you want, and it’ll suggest beaches and resort areas to start with. Send me your matches and I’ll price them.
