The Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort is a vacation village located on 55 acres of tropical paradise, above the sands of St. Lucia’s Labrelotte Bay.  And their landscaped gardens and brick pathways lay on their private, crescent-shaped bay.

 The Windjammer Landing features a lot of variety within their 210 guest rooms.  Their Villas come fully equipped with a kitchen, television and VCR, some have private plunge pools and sun terraces, and most have beautiful ocean views.  This resort is also very popular with newlyweds, due to their honeymoon accommodations located separately from family areas.

 For land activities you will find both adult and children’s pools, tiled sun terraces for sunbathing, a grocery market, internet café, boutiques, health and beauty spa (featuring waxing, massage, body treatments, and hair and nail care), a gym (which includes a universal workout center, stair master equipment and personal training sessions available per appointment), Caribbean dance lessons, aerobics, two lit tennis courts, and pool volleyball.  On the beach you have paddle boats, sunfish sailing, windsurfing, and kayaking complimentary, and knee-boarding, waterskiing, scuba diving, underwater photography lessons and dive equipment for minimal extra cost.  Their Jacquot Fun club features activities for ages 4 to 12.  and the resort offers baby sitting and nanny service, and frequent shuttle bus service for transport to and from the resort’s facilities, for your convenience.

 And on the premises you will find four restaurants (Papa Dons serving Greek and Italian dishes, the Dragon Flu serving Caribbean fusion cuisine with ocean views, and more) and three lounges (Jammers Beach bar serves snacks, sandwiches and salads all day, and the Internet café is great for sandwiches and ice cream).

 The five-star Occidental El Embajador, located in the capital of the Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo), is a true tropical oasis offering upscale, luxurious service.  They offer 286 modern rooms within a tropical setting.

 All rooms have views of the garden, city and Caribbean Sea, and all come equipped with beautiful interiors, a stocked mini bar, personal safe, air conditioning, central heating, satellite television, internet connection, a large bathroom and more.  If you upgrade to their Royal Club, you will receive personalized VIP service, and  exclusive access to many extras both in your room, and on the two exclusive Royal Club floors. 

 Other amenities on the grounds are: a swimming pool, fitness center, full-service spa, salon, casino, shopping center, business center, convention facilities three meeting halls, and more.  Meals are served daily at their three restaurants (international lunch and dinner at El Jardin del Embajador, casual dining at Los Porches, and gourmet at the Embassy Club), along with drinks at one of their two bars (Bohio, in the hotel’s gardens, and Colonial, located in the hotel lobby).  Also available is a large selection of games, an international library, and more. 

 For those more business-oriented, joining the Royal Club will be to their advantage.  Through the club they will offer convenient amenities, such as secretarial services (including messaging service and sending and receiving faxes), private meeting rooms, personal telephone calls, laundry service, and daily newspaper and periodicals. 

 The Dreams Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa offers unlimited luxury and accommodations just steps away from sands of the Bahia de Bandera.  Here you can experience an all-inclusive pampered vacation with excellent perks.

 All of their 337 rooms and suites feature contemporary Mexican décor, marble floors, private balconies, 24-hour room service, bathrobes and slippers, 27 inch satellite TV, electric safes and a daily refreshed mini bar.  You can upgrade to the Preferred Club, which offers VIP amenities, privileges, larger suites, expansive penthouses, solarium terrace and private pool.

 Throughout the resort’s ground you will find their state-of-the-art fitness center, their spa, many land and water activities, and a wide array of dining choices.  Among activities on land are:  rock climbing, hiking through the jungle, and their Explorer’s Kids Club (where children can take part in both educational and entertainment programs such as arts and crafts, sand castle competitions, ocean trampolines and movies on the beach).  Among water activities, there are:  kayaking, surfing, snorkeling, jet skiing, and more.

 When it comes to dining, you can take your pick out of their five restaurants and four bars.  Among their restaurants are: the buffet-style World Café, the a la carte Seaside Grill, causal dining at El Patio, fresh seafood with great bay views at Oceana, or have a romantic culinary experience for two on the beach.  Among their bars, there is: Barracuda bar, Manatees Swim-up Bar, Desires sports bar.

 And, as Dreams Puerto Vallarta is located only minutes away from downtown Puerto Vallarta, you are given the chance to take part in activities outside of the resort.  Some of the more popular are eco-adventure tours, zip-lining through the jungle canopy, scuba diving, swimming with dolphins, whale watching, secluded beaches nearby, golf (which can be arranged for you by the Dreams concierge, and shopping at boutiques downtown.

 The Grand Velas all Suites & Spa Resort in Nuevo Vallarta sits on the Bandera Bay, along the Pacific’s beautiful waters.  As one of the new premier destinations in Mexico, this oceanfront property offers private and exquisite luxury within 267 spacious suites.

 Their suites come in either one or two bedroom styles, along with more advanced and cavernous styles.  The rooms are decorated with tropical accents and Balinese teak wood furnishings, and every suite offers wide terraces and grand ocean views, along with wireless internet access, DVD/CD/MP3 players, bathrobes and slippers, daily turndown, a pillow menu comprised of eight services and goose-down comforters.  The Imperial SPA Suite has three bedrooms, four bathrooms, an oversized living room, formal dining room, a grand terrace, an exclusive private spa (with steam room, table massage area, outdoor Jacuzzi for 12) and more in the suite’s 3,300 square feet.  You will have no need to leave this suite, the expert therapists come right to your private spa room.

 With the activities included in the resort, you won’t ever get bored.  Here they offer tennis, paddle tennis courts, non-motorized watersports, scuba diving demonstrations, infinity pool and Jacuzzi area, and free use of the world-class golf course.  At the resort’s spa offers their signature “Grand Velas Ritual,” Pilates, Capoeira, Tai Chi, meditation classes and more.  They also feature a world-class convention center featuring state-of-the-art technology, expert technical services and a knowledgeable banquet and catering team.

 And not only are all the activities included, but so are the meals.  Among their restaurants are Azul (with oceanfront dining on innovative international dishes), Frida (which combines innovative Mexican cuisine with art), Lucca Gourmet (serving Italian-Mediterranean tastes in their rich meats, fresh pastas and delicate seafood), and Piaf (serving classic French gourmet).  And all of Grand Velas dining venues have a house sommelier on hand to guide you through their impressive wine list.

 Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa, located on the coast of the Sea of Cortez, offers luxury and comfort ability with superior amenities and limitless accommodations.

This unlimited-luxury, all-suite oasis features no rooms, only over 300 luxury suites.  All suites come with spectacular ocean views, elegant décor, private patios and terraces, lush king-size beds, bathrobes and slippers, satellite TV, DVD player, an electronic in-room safe, stocked mini bar, a coffee-tea maker, nightly turndown service, 24-hour room service, and an attentive concierge on stand-by.

Featured on the grounds are three swimming pools (two with swim-up bars and one for just kids), pool and beach wait service, a top-quality fitness center, air-conditioned public areas, big-screen movies on the beach, laundry and dry cleaning services, and a fully equipped business center.  Also on the grounds are many activities.  On land there is everything from volleyball, aerobics, tennis and an Explorer’s Club for Kids for ages 3 to 12, and is where children can go through programs dealing with science, nature and exploration, and weekly campout adventures.  On the water there are many activities such as fishing, scuba diving, parasailing, water skiing and kayaking.

When it comes to dining, you can indulge in one of the five casual and elegant restaurants that range with menus specializing in Pan-Asian, a la carte Italian, authentic Mexican and Mediterranean.  Snacks are great at the Seaside Grill, cocktails are a grabbed often at the freshwater, swim-up bar, and you can arrange for a romantic dinner for two on the beach or in your suite.

 The five-star, all-inclusive, mega luxury Occidental Grand Cozumel resort is where you can find luxury, comfort ability and relaxation in one spot.

 Their 252 rooms and suites are decorated in colonial and Spanish accents, and are showcased in villas that are surrounded with lush foliage.  For added luxury, you can opt to splurge to the resort’s Royal Club.  Through the Royal Club you get personalized service including special concierge, express check in and check out, a private pool, dining room and specific amenities for you.  The Royal Club Presidential Suite is the resort’s most luxurious accommodation.  With two bedrooms and living room, hydro-massage bathtubs, DVD player and fully stocked mini bar.  The Grand Romance Deluxe offers couples turndown service, fruit basket at welcome, bottle of chilled champagne, chocolate-covered strawberries, in-room, one-hour massages, breakfast in bed, romantic dinner, additional spa discounts and a surprise gift.

 Activities, both on land and on water, are included free in the all-inclusive plan of this property.  They feature a wide array of activities, such as kayaking, windsurfing, scuba clinics, snorkeling, volleyball, aqua aerobics, pools, a fitness center and a spa.  They also offer an exceptional diving program which allows you to experience the world’s second largest reef system, the Palancar Reef.  Here you can see the beautiful features of the reef, like its limestone caves, rare black coral, Devils Throat (a 90-foot tunnel that ends at a sunlit opening 130 feet below), and colorful and rare marine life (such as loggerhead, sea turtles, large barracudas, eagle rays and Cozumel’s native toadfish).  Through the resort’s Palancar Dive Center you can take daily dive trips, get your PADI certification and equipment and experience the sea life first hand.

 Also featured in the resort are their state-of-the-art conference facilities, perfect for any function, and their four bar and six dining areas (which serve steak, Mexican, Mediterranean, and Italian in an a la carte setting).

 The Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun sits on beautiful white sand beaches that blend into the crystal clear Caribbean Sea, and it is where you will find sophisticated, but relaxed luxury.

 While you will be staying in a luxurious room, relaxing in a four-poster canopy bed, taking advantage of their spacious Italian marble bath area, and relaxing in their whirlpool Jacuzzi, you can also ask for any assistance you need from your personal concierge (there is one on each floor).  Each room comes with furnished balconies as well, which give you ocean or garden views and you can also take advantage of the daily stocked mini bar in your room.

Their swimming pool sits as the centerpiece of the Secrets Capri property, surrounded by lush gardens and warm weather.  Available at the pool is the swim-up bar, the outdoor Jacuzzis and wait service.  For those looking for activities on the ocean, wind-surfing, sailboats, kayaks and snorkeling gear are available beachside.  And for those looking to stay on land, there are endless activities such as golf, tennis, beach volleyball, dance lessons and more.

The Spa at Secrets Capri offers more tat 30 services, treatments and therapies that use the healing power of water, alongside expert hands.  Their exclusive spa garden is situated outdoors within a tropical setting, and their mineral water whirlpools are warm and relaxing.  Also available for use are their private Vichy and Swiss showers, steam rooms, saunas and a relaxation lounge.

The culinary staff at the Secrets Capri uses only the finest local and imported ingredients integrated into their menus of their five different restaurants.  First of which, the Portofino, serves flavors of the Mediterranean, also is:  Oceana, which serves fresh seafood in a quiet, romantic setting; Himitsu, which specializes in a fusion of Pan-Asian and Hibachi; La Riviera serves casual continental breakfasts, lunches and dinners; and The Seaside Grill serves light snacks and dinners beachside.  You can also be served intimately on a private balcony, or take advantage of their 24-hour room service.  Not only can you enjoy the nightlife here with their theme and casino nights or musical and stage shows, but you can visit one of the resorts five bars or lounges as well.  Their bars serve premium brands, and you can choose from their vast selection in their wine cellar.  Also, you can visit the Desires Night Club for dancing, or the La Habana piano lounge and cigar bar for a smoke.

 With a grand opening in May of this year, Secrets Maroma Beach is all anyone can talk about.  This all-suite, unlimited-luxury, adults-only resort is located only 30 miles south of Cancun, in Riviera Maya, and offers a more private stay in this beautiful area.  Located on the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, on 500 acres of white sand beach, surrounded by rich tropical foliage, you are able to walk out of your lavish suite, right into paradise.

 All 410 suites offer luxury amenities such as a king or queen four-poster bed , an armoire with his and her closets, double Jacuzzis, a plush sofa, a 30 inch satellite TV with DVD player, a furnished terrace or patio, and a daily refreshed mini bar.  They also offer special swim-out suites that give you direct pool access.  You can also enhance your personal luxury by splurging a bit, and being part of the Preferred Club, and you won’t regret it.  As part of the Preferred Club you get VIP status, upgraded toiletries, concierge service, complimentary newspapers, pillow menu, free, in-suite internet access, and afternoon snacks.

 On the grounds they have twelve personal plunge pools and two expansive swimming pools, which feature the Manatees swim-up bar, which is surrounded by water on all sides.  They also offer many daily land and water activities such as snorkeling, windsurfing, beach volleyball and tennis.  They also have a game lounge, full of pool tables, ping-pong tables and more.

 Their world-class spa and spa garden stretches for more that 21,000 square feet and combines hydrotherapy and indigenous treatments to create peaceful and relaxing indulgences.  Their state of the art fitness center houses a range of exercise equipment, such as treadmills, lifecycles, step machines and free weights.  For those on their honeymoon, the resort gives you extra perks, such as private concierge check-in, fresh flowers, an exotic fruit basket upon arrival, and a champagne breakfast in bed.  They also have more that 8,000 square feet of dedicated meeting and event space, separated into storage for service and set-up equipment, a breakout and foyer area, a private boardroom, and three individual meeting rooms.

 When it comes to dining, you will have many choices, such as El Patio (open for dinner only, serving Mexican cuisine), Himitsu (which fuses Pan-Asian and Oriental specialties together), Portofino (serving Italian), Bordeaux (which serves fine French cuisine), Oceana (where you can have a romantic dinner under the palapa), World Café (which serves casual international cuisine, and the Seaside Grill (which serves grilled favorites by the pool with an ocean view).

 In Mexico, on the white sand beaches of Tulum, lays Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa.  Right on the beach, bordered by brilliant waters and tropical landscape is where you will find this luxury resort, a sanctuary where you can relax, worry-free.

 The luxury features are fit to accommodate anyone, from singles, to couples, to families.  And they let you know you appreciated, with perks and activities available all throughout the resort, and even meeting you with welcome drinks and cool towels at check-in.

 Their 431 luxury suites and guest rooms are decorated in authentic Mexican style, featuring accents such as Mexican handicrafts, original paintings and handmade wood furnishings.  Almost all of the rooms provide full views of the Caribbean Sea alongside views of your lush surroundings of the Yucatan Peninsula.  The rooms integrate contemporary accommodations into the rooms, such as:  a private balcony or terrace, unlimited mini bar, DVD/CD system, marble bath with personal amenities, and a concierge desk on hand, where you can request whatever desires you are left without.

 Within the resort you will find features such as the Internet café with wireless Internet access, watersports gear (such as kayaks, paddleboats, sailboats, boogie boards and snorkeling equipment), an on-site dive center (where you can get PADI certification with scuba lessons in the pool), an on-site movie theater (featuring blockbuster films, popcorn, candy, sodas and more), an open-air screen on the beach (which shows movies at night as well), and live performances of music and dance.  Children will also enjoy the Mayan-themed Explorer’s Club for kid age 3 to 12.  And while the children are enjoying supervised activities, the parents can visit Spa Journeys by Pevonia, and delight in treatments (both indoor and outdoor) such as Swiss showers, rejuvenating facials, deep tissue massages and more.  Also on-site is a fully equipped fitness center, a hair salon, and a traditional Spanish wedding chapel, where couples can romantically and memorable take their vows, with the help of the resort’s professional event specialists.

 Throughout the day you can dine at The World Café, which features a buffet of continental, Mexican and international dishes, Portofino, which incorporates the flavors of the Mediterranean into their dishes, have contemporary Mexican cuisine at El Patio, Pan-Asian at Himitsu, French dishes by the light of candles in Bordeaux, or simply order from the 24-hour room service that is available.  And throughout the night you can watch as top entertainers take the stage for live performances, mingle with others at the Rock n’ Roll beach party bonfire, visit one of the many outdoor bars and lounges, or dance all night at the Desires music lounge.