The 101 Best All-Inclusive Resorts In The World Gallery

If you're looking for a truly relaxing vacation, an all-inclusive resort is probably the best answer. Once you've booked your rooms, packed up your things, made the trip there, and checked in, you don't have to worry about much. Food, drinks, spa, and other activities are included in the price, so you can fully enjoy everything the resort has to offer without going back to your wallet. (This can really come in handy when you're a foodie who enjoys culinary indulgence.)

Because we believe that staying at an all-inclusive resort is one of the best vacation options out there, we decided to pull together a guide to the best such resorts in the entire world. Of course, much of this list is made up of all-inclusive paradises in the Caribbean and Mexico, but you'll also find spots throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia. Some resorts are great for the whole family, whereas others are perfect for an adults-only getaway if you'd prefer to enjoy a more grown-up environment. All-inclusive resorts can be beach resorts, safari resorts, health and wellness retreats, or just pure luxury enjoyment. Whatever it is that you're looking for, you're likely to find it at these 101 best all-inclusive resorts in the world.

Revel in the mixed Indian and Portuguese heritage of Goa at Alila Diwa Goa, where you can enjoy a tropical vacation full of culture. Activities are designed to fall under five themes: Active Spirits (for lovers of outdoors sports), Conscience Living (for those looking to focus on wellness and the environment), Couple Celebration (for a more romantic experience), Culinary Arts (which includes food trails and cooking schools), and Cultural Learning (for those looking to explore the history and culture of Goa). There's fun for the entire family at Alila Diwa Goa, as well as relaxation; little ones can wind down from a day of play at the Kid's Spa too!

Located on its own private island, Anantara Medjumbe Island Resort offers a truly exclusive vacation in Mozambique. Enjoy the gorgeous Indian Ocean shores when you're not enjoying the delicious local seafood or the Anantara Spa's luxurious therapies. The water itself  offers a lot to do as well, with the island being perfect for small cruises, picnicking on a remote island, whale watching, and water sports, including diving to witness amazingly beautiful coral reefs. Unless you're willing to pay for the entire resort, you'll have to leave the kids at home, as this adults-only resort has an age requirement of 16 and up.

Visit Botswana for a fantastic safari experience at this exclusive camp made up of only nine tents but tons of natural wonder. At andBeyond Okavango Delta Camp, you can take part in a safari on horseback, go on game drives and bushwalks, and ride a helicopter across the islands of the Delta. This is a great option for nature lovers, as you'll get an up-close look at unbelievable wildlife, such as lions, leopards, elephants, antelopes, and more, including over 450 kinds of birds.

Located on the island of Nosy Be, situated off the northwest coast of Madagascar, Andilana Beach Resort is the perfect resort for swimming enthusiasts, with the largest freshwater swimming pool in the country. The resort also boasts over 150,000 square miles of tropical parkland, as well as two fantastic restaurants offering food and drink from around the world. Safety is taken very seriously at this resort; Andilana offers excursions with its fleet of six vessels and makes sure to consistently check and verify routes and circuits, as well as ensure that lifeboats, on-board satellite phones, licensed skippers, and international insurance coverage are present with each boat. On land, you can be guaranteed a European-trained doctor and the option of on-site surgery.

Atlantis Paradise Island truly is heaven, offering the best of the Bahamas all in one spot. Enjoy four miles of beautiful beaches, an oceanfront golf course, a water park, casino, and nearly a dozen pools to swim in. The resort is also home to the world's largest open-air marine habitat.

Renowned as one of the best in the world, Negril's seven-mile beach is the main attraction at Beaches Negril Resort & Spa in Jamaica. Guests have access to nine specialty restaurants, unlimited premium spirits, a waterpark, water sports, and a scuba diving program that offers unlimited diving. There's fun for the entire family here, with plenty for the kids to do, including a supervised camp, a teens-only game room, and a Caribbean Adventure with Sesame Street.

The Beaches resort chain also offers an oasis on the Turks & Caicos Islands, known for its amazingly clear ocean. With five villages, the resort also includes access to a 12-mile beach, a gigantic waterpark, and activities for all ages. The waterpark has recently added food trucks with creative concepts involving favorites such as mac and cheese and ice cream.

Belizean Dreams offers five different all-inclusive packages, so there's something for everyone, whether you're looking for a romantic getaway, a scuba diving adventure, exploring local Mayan culture and history, or just pure relaxation. Enjoy the infinity pool and beachfront tiki bar when you're not delighting in the authentic Belizean menu at the onsite restaurant, open for all three meals.

St. Lucia's BodyHoliday is aptly named, as this all-inclusive resort is focused on relaxation and restorative beauty through spa, exercise, and diet. The resort's Wellness Centre offers all kinds of body treatments, while its five-star restaurants offer dishes that include locallysourced foods and ingredients straight from BodyHoliday's organic garden. Activities guests can enjoy include abseiling, biking, golf, sailing, scuba diving, tennis, and fitness and yoga classes.

Once referred to as "the tincture of the South Seas" by Marlon Brando, Tetiaroa is a beautiful French Polynesian island 30 miles northeast of Tahiti. The legendary actor fell in love with the atoll, as well as one of its natives, and bought its 12 islands so that he could have a home and village built there. This was done in a way that protected the local environment, but a hurricane destroyed much of what was built in 1983. The Brando was built in honor of that legacy, designed as a celebration of Polynesian culture. Made up of 35 villas, the resort offers its guests gorgeous white-sand beaches populated by exotic birds, sea turtles, and more, as well as plenty of activities such as biking, diving, snorkeling, paddle boarding, and bird watching. The resort also as a Library and Explorer Center, where you can discover Polynesian history and culture through books, lectures, and demonstrations. Research scientists are also onsite to share their work regarding the amazing marine life and sea birds present on the islands.

Casa de Campo is a 7,000-acre resort located in the Dominican city of La Romana. Home to the top ranked course in the Caribbean, Casa de Campo offers great golfing with three championship courses, as well as polo facilities, tennis courts, and a huge marina. The resort lies on the private white-sand Minitas Beach, and offers plenty of outdoor and historic excursions, as well as entertainment, including live music and other performances.

Situated on Mexico's Pacific Riviera, Casa Velas is a truly picturesque paradise. Palm trees surround you as you sit among ponds full of koi fish and lawns decorated with the resort's resident (and very real) peacocks. Food is one of the best parts of the resort, with guests being offered access to the onsite restaurant, the beach club, or three specialty restaurants located in the nearby sister resort. Suites are super luxurious, with top-of-the-line amenities, original art, and even plunge pools in some cases. The resort also has an 18-hole golf course, yoga and cooking classes, and even wine and cheese and tequila tastings. It should also be noted that Casa Velas is adults-only.

You may leave Chiva-Som feeling like an entirely new person. This tropical resort located on the Gulf of Thailand is seven acres of serenity, with 70 treatment rooms, a bathing pavilion, gym, kinesis studio, sauna, steam, Jacuzzi, watsu pool, flotation pool, and both an indoor and outdoor swimming pool. Even the food is part of your treatment; Chiva-Som offers an award-winning spa cuisine that includes fruits and vegetables grown in their organic garden and served to you either in their fine dining room or at their restaurant by the sea.

Club Med's Bali location is made up of five buildings with beautiful rooms built with traditional Balinese style architecture. Your all-inclusive package includes all-day dining, so you can enjoy the resort's two restaurants as much as your heart desires. Club Med Bali also has three bars, including a beach bar, as well as plenty of spa treatments and even a Turkish bath. Children are more than welcome here, with babysitting and four age-specific clubs included. This is also a great destination for the more sporty guest, with plenty of sports activities and classes offered on-site.

Located in the city of Kuantan, Club Med Cherating Beach is billed as an eco-friendly jungle resort situated on the beach and nearly 200 acres of land. Enjoy nature by visiting the nearby turtle sanctuary where you can release turtle hatchlings back to the sea or interact with monkeys on the resort's flying trapeze. The resort's three restaurants offer amazing Malaysian cuisine as well as international fare, and drinks are available at their three bars, including the Zen Bar, located at the Adult Zen pool. As with all Club Med locations, sports activities and classes, children's clubs, and spa treatments are also available.

Enjoy the best of Chinese cuisine and culture as you relax at Club Med Guilin, located on the banks of the Li River. Four beautifully built restaurants provide Szechuanese, Cantonese, Hainan, and Mongolian cuisine, and three bars provide drink options, including one at the resort's pool. As with all Club Med locations, sports activities and classes, children's clubs, and spa treatments are also available.

Situated on Kata Beach, Club Med Phuket a relaxing and scenic vacation against the backdrop of Thai cuisine and culture. The restaurants and bars here offer a Zen experience for both your tongue and mind, and the resort's location within Phuket puts you close to some of Thailand's best cultural and historic attractions. As with all Club Med locations, sports activities and classes, children's clubs, and spa treatments are also available.

Club Med also provides a mountain resort at its Valmorel location, where guests can enjoy skiing, hiking, and mountain biking in the French Alps. Enjoy the stunning view from 4,800 feet up, and indulge in French cuisine and relaxation. As with all Club Med locations, sports activities and classes, children's clubs, and spa treatments are also available at Club Med Valmorel.

Set to reopen mid-December, COMO Parrot Cay has been redesigned to include a Shambhala gym, a children's activities space, and with improvements to its rooms, beach club, and Lotus restaurant. Located on its own private island, the resort lies on 1,000 pristine acres and along a mile-long beach. In addition to amazing food and drink, as well as spa services that include massage and beauty treatments, guests are also offered water activities such as stand-up paddle boarding, a kayak safari, diving, light tackle and fly fishing, sailing, and a snorkeling eco-tour, among many others. You can also experience local culture through the resort's Plantation Trail or an eco-tour of North Caicos.

With more than 400 rooms, Turkey's Concorde De Luxe Resort is a grand place of luxury where guests can enjoy Jacuzzi pools, water slides, tennis courts, bowling and snooker rooms, an internet café, and games, contests, and evening shows. Six restaurants offer an array of cuisines from around the world, and drinks are offered at a variety of bars — including a pool bar and a beach bar — as well as the resort's on-site disco, open during the winter and summer. Carpe Diem Spa offers guests spa treatments that include skin and body care, as well as massages, which are also offered in the open air of the spa garden.

The island of Mauritius is an all-too-overlooked African getaway, and Constance Belle Mare Plage is a perfect example of the best this beautiful country resort has to offer. Situated on the east coast of the island, the resort has access to a beautiful two-kilometer stretch of white sandy beach. Children are more than welcome here and have many activities to take part in at the Constance Kids Club, and the resort also includes seven fantastic restaurants and six bars for you to explore. Water sports, golfing, gym facilities, and a luxurious spa are also at your disposal.

This beautifully constructed resort in the southwest of Turkey is great for an active yet relaxing holiday. Home to a 27-hole golf course, the Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa also offers an entire array of options at its 5,000 square-meter spa, ranging from traditional Turkish Hammam treatments to Far Eastern massages. Your food and drink needs are met by  10 restaurants,  11 bars—one of which is at the spa—and a dessert café. Children are spoiled here as well, with activities for all ages and Atlantic Children's World, an area of 4,000 square meters  that includes pools, waterslides, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, and more.

Desert climate isn't often assumed to be ideal for a relaxing resort vacation, but Dar Ahlam is one of many Moroccan resorts that disproves that assumption. Shaded by palm trees and lounging among well-kept and fragrant gardens, guests can witness North Africa's beauty and culture. There are no restaurants here, but rather dozens of areas both indoors and outdoors where private meals can be organized at your leisure. The gourmet menus include traditional Moroccan cuisine combined with the latest in culinary innovation. Guests can enjoy the resort's swimming pool, shaded from the intense Moroccan sun, as well as horse riding, hiking, and massages.

Another Mediterranean resort worth staying at is Malta's db Seabank Resort + Spa, where the all-inclusive package includes a daily live cooking breakfast buffet (or a late Continental breakfast if you so choose), lunch buffet, afternoon tea complete with snacks and pastries, dinner and lunch at your choice of six restaurants, and all kinds of beverages, plus tea and coffee in your room every day. While there is a children's club complete with waterslides and games, there is also an adults-only pool. The resort's spa center offers an indoor pool, relaxation area, sauna, and steam room, and there is also a fitness center and plenty of sports activities for you to enjoy. Entertainment is offered in the evenings, and you also have the option of joining diving and other watersports excursions.

This boutique resort is located on the Filipino island of Siargo, which provides seasonal ingredients that make for impressive international and local fare at the resort's restaurant. Stunning ocean-view villas have been furnished with beautiful décor made by local craftspeople using local materials. Diving, snorkeling, waterskiing, surfing, paddleboarding, and even yoga are among the many things you can do in the water. Explore caves by boat or the rest of the island on a bike before heading to the spa for an array of beauty and wellness treatments and a traditional Filipino massage.

Enjoy a sun and spa getaway in Kenya. The all-inclusive concept at Diamonds Dreams of Africa not only includes all three meals plus drinks, but guests also get to take advantage of unlimited snacks and fresh fruit, gym facilities, beach amenities, and evening shows as well. The Mvua African Rain Spa includes both a Turkish and hydrotherapy bath among various massages, treatments, and other detoxifying rituals.

The all-inclusive package at Diamonds La Gemma dell'Est isn't too different from that of its sister resort in Kenya. It does, however, also offer lunch at its beach bar and dinner at its pizzeria. Guests of this resort located on the northwestern tip of Zanzibar Island can take part in a safari in addition to many other water sports and activities, including windsurfing, African line dancing, and even Swahili language lessons. This location also has a Mvua African Rain Spa.

The first of only a handful of American entries on this list, Dunton Hot Springs bills itself as an "1800's ghost town with natural hot springs." Hidden in the San Juan Mountains of the Colorado Rockies, this resort is characterized by luxurious log cabins, beautiful trails, and hot springs located against a backdrop of snowbanks. In the winter, it's a super snow vacation, with plenty of winter activities to take part in. Local and regional ingredients, some from the resort's own farm and vineyard, contribute to a delicious menu at the resort's saloon.

El Dorado Seaside Suites is made up of two sections, called Palms and Infinity, respectively, which offer an award-winning Riviera Maya experience to remember. The Palms provide coconut plantations, a white sand beach, and buildings—showcasing beautiful Mexican architecture—facing the peaceful water and gardens of the resort. The Infinity, on the other hand, has an oceanfront view and features swim-up suites that are connected to the main pool, as well as balcony pools on every floor. Guests have access to unlimited drinks and delicious food at  10 different restaurants, and are attended to by beach and pool butlers, a personal concierge, and the largest spa in the Riviera Maya.

Excellence Playa Mujeres is an adults-only oasis located on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, right along a two-mile stretch of a beautiful white sand beach. An inland marina is nearby, giving you the option of deep sea fishing, yachting, or just taking a boat tour. The 18-hole golf course, Miilé Spa, 10 restaurants, and 11 bars offer all kinds of relaxation, and the resort has an array of water and non-water sports and classes, professional shows, bicycle tours, games, and even Spanish dancing and cooking classes.

One of Punta Cana's best resorts, Excellence Punta Cana is a romantic five-star luxury destination full of adventure. In addition to unlimited drinks and nine dining options with food from around the world, a buffet, and a beach snack grill, guests are also spoiled by waiter service at the beach and by the pool, plus 24-hour room service. The Millé spa also offers a range of therapies both indoors and outdoors. A fully-equipped fitness center is also at your disposal, along with activities such as zip-lining and whale watching offered every day,  plus snorkeling gear and scuba diving lessons.

Not far from its sister resort in Playa Mujeres lies Excellence Riviera Cancún. While the two resorts are quite similar in their splendor, Excellence Riviera Cancún offers access to the nearby towns of Puerto Morales and Playa del Carmen. Riviera Cancún is a more isolated and exclusive location, but the resort is actually a bit more affordable than Playa Mujeres.

Rapa Nui is the local name for Easter Island, home of the famous Easter Island heads (called mo'ai) and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explora Rapa Nui is the perfect resort from which you can, well, explore Rapa Nui. Located 2,300 miles off the western coast of Chile, Easter Island is full of Polynesian culture and history, which you can discover on over 30 explorations available on foot, by boat, or via a bike trail. Snorkeling and scuba diving will take you through the waters around the island, whereas on land, you can hike or bike to discover the island's beaches, cliffs, prairies, volcanoes, and archaeological remains. Back at the resort, guests are offered Chilean wine with every delicious meal, and guests can also relax at the resort spa.

There are countless resorts in the Riviera Maya, and Grand Velas Riviera Maya shines due to its luxurious suites and bathrooms, private terraces with plunge pools, and views of both jungle and sea. There's also the amazing Mexican cuisine overseen by Maître Cuisinier de France (Master Chef of France) Michel Mustiere. This is the only family-friendly all-inclusive in the Mexican Caribbean to get a Five Diamonds rating from AAA, so this is definitely a destination everyone can enjoy. There is, however, an adults-only section of the resort for those looking for a quieter retreat. A host of recreational activities both in and out of the water, as well as a 42-suite spa await you at this heavenly resort.

Grand Velas's resort in Nuevo Vallarta is just as impressive as its sister resort, having become the only all-inclusive resort on the Pacific side of Mexico to receive AAA's Five Diamonds rating. Cultural tours are available to explore the history of nearby towns San Sebastián—a great place for pintxo bar-hopping — and Puerto Vallarta, and the culture even seeps into the spa, where Mexican-influenced treatments will relax both body and mind.

Hacienda Tres Ríos is not just a resort and spa; it's also a nature park. The resort is located within the 326-acre Tres Ríos Nature Park, a tropical rainforest park home to 120 species of plants and 131 species of animals, as well as 10 cenotes and three freshwater rivers. Tours for biking, kayaking, and snorkeling can help you discover exactly what kind of natural beauty the park has to offer, and there's even a Sense Adventure Experience, in which guests are blindfolded to appreciate every aspect. Of course, an all-inclusive tropical vacation means plenty of entertainment for the entire family, a beach club, swimming pools, and even unlimited meals and snacks.

Possibly the best all-inclusive resort in all of Mexico and Central America, the family-friendly Hard Rock Hotel Cancun offers a rock star lifestyle for the duration of your stay. The all-inclusive package means you have access to nine first-rate restaurants, endless cocktails, limitless tee time at the 18-hole golf course, and fantastic nightlife entertainment. There's so much more to this package that makes it worth it, but especially worth noting is the personal liquor dispenser right in your room.

Hard Rock also brings one of the best all-inclusive experiences to the Riviera Maya. Guests get a private, pristine beach, exclusive snorkeling areas, and beautiful views in addition to the dining, drinking, golfing, and other entertainment privileges present at all other Hard Rock resorts. The Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya has a whopping 1,264 rooms, and for those looking for an adults-only experience, there's a section literally called Heaven. For those that aren't: Until December of 2018, kids stay free!

Located 20 minutes from Puerto Vallarta, Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta is located near both the stunning Sierra Madre Mountains and a colonial fishing village. In addition to the many amenities offered at all Hard Rock resorts, Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta also has the "Sound of Your Stay" program that allows guests to reserve a guitar, amp, and headphones so they make their own music in their room or even just listen to tracks that the resort has — for free!

This Goan resort is a great place from which to explore the 42,000 square feet of beautifully green nature nearby or hit the water for activities like water polo, jet-skiing, parasailing, and riding banana boats. Heritage Village Club Goa is also home to Ayura Spa, where a team of consultants, experts, and even doctors from the southern Indian state of Kerala — home to some of the best Ayurvedic medicine.

Right in the heart of Tuscany, Hotel Adler Thermae Spa & Relax Resort is a wellness resort like something out of a dream. It combines the hot thermal springs and spa atmosphere with traditional Italian cuisine, culture, and architecture. The spa catalogue contains an impressive menu of therapies, including facial and body treatments, Ayurveda treatments, massages, physiotherapy, thermal water treatments, and even vinotherapy — perfect for lovers of wine! Modern medicine isn't ignored either; a team of doctors specializing in general medicine, aesthetic medicine, dietology, homeopathy, phytotherapy, and modern Mayr medicine is on hand to help you understand and meet your health needs.

This Cancún resort from the multi-national Hyatt is a great family destination in one of the world's most popular vacation spots. Suites at Hyatt Ziva are the epitome of luxury, complete with balconies from which you can drink in the sight of the white sand beach and clear blue ocean. Eight restaurants and three lounges are at your disposal, featuring local Mexican cuisine as well as cuisine from around the world. For lovers of drink, six bars also have a presence at the resort, including a microbrewery. Three infinity pools also have a great ocean view, as does the Zen Spa where you can receive your choice of many different massages, body wraps, and facials — some even catered to the kids!

Spain's best resort is located on the the island of Tenerife, the largest of the Spanish Canary Islands. Iberostar Anthelia simultaneously offers a European vacation and a tropical paradise. In addition to delicious meals at restaurants named after Greek gods, this gorgeous resort is located right near the beach, which you can view from its minimalistic yet luxurious rooms. While the kids enjoy clubs made just for their age groups, you can take a dive into the resort's thermal circuit — complete with different types of pools, waterfalls, a Turkish bath, Finnish sauna, and more — or visit the spa, which has a variety of different beauty, facial, and body treatments. Iberostar Anthelia even has Thai wellness suites, where you can receive spa treatments from Asia just off the Atlantic coast of Africa.

Located on the Cape Verdean island of Boa Vista, Iberostar Club Boa Vista is a resort full of beautiful sights and sounds of the ocean, local Batuque music shows, and families having the time of their lives. The resort lies right along Praia de Chave, or Chaves Beach, offering the chance to take part in plenty of Cape Verde sports such as windsurfing and kitesurfing. If you prefer to stay inside, there are plenty of water and non-water activities and sports as well, plus, of course, the fantastic Iberostar spa and Cape Verdean cuisine.

One of the best spots to enjoy Jamaica's famous Montego Bay is Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall. The resort's gorgeous architecture is complimented by the Caribbean backdrop of beach and island. Spa treatments by the sea and Turkish and Roman baths mean you'll go back home utterly relaxed, and the dining and golfing here are superb as well.

This gorgeous Greek resort was fully renovated this year, and its 15 acres of gardens are just as beautiful as the building itself. Stay in one of 240 luxurious rooms and suites, and dine at the resort's four restaurants, all of which have had Michelin-starred chefs create their menus. Ikos Oceania doesn't want to limit you to the resort, however; a "Dine Out" option encourages guests to explore local Greek cuisine, fully included in their stay. Guests also have access to a beautiful Mediterranean beach and all-day poolside service for when they prefer to stay on the property, as well as the Ikos Spa, which features treatments from French beauty brand Anne Semonin. Children are more than welcome, with many activities set up for all age groups.

Appreciate Vietnamese cuisine culture at the InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, situated on the Sơn Trà Peninsula — also known as Monkey Mountain — of the city of Da Nang. The nearly 100-acre property has nearly 200 rooms, suites, and beachfront villas with magnificent views of the South China Sea. In addition to watersports at the beach, guests can also take part in tai chi or yoga, as well as a daily trip trekking four kilometers to explore the area, which includes a 1,000-year-old banyan tree and sightings of the rare and endangered red-shanked douc langur. Learn how to row a basket boat or make a Vietnamese lantern or a nón lá, the traditional conical Vietnamese hat. There's so much culture here that even the spa options include the award-winning HARNN Heritage Spa, inspired by traditional East Asian medicine and naturopathy.

Vacation in one of the safest cities in the world, where opulence is a way of life. JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort is one of the best resorts in the United Arab Emirates, which says a lot. A private beach, private marina, two pools with swim up bars, golfing, horse riding lessons, and countless sports in and out of the water are just some of the outstanding features at this all-inclusive resort. The Calm Spa offers more than 40 spa treatments for men and women, and the resort also has a new diving center where you can learn to scuba dive, snorkel, and go on other underwater excursions. Children are more than welcome, and the entire family is sure to be dazzled by this Middle Eastern gem.

Family-owned for over 50 years, the Jamaica Inn is an intimate and luxurious retreat that has hosted some of the biggest names, such as Katherine Hepburn, Errol Flynn, and Ian Fleming, the creator of the James Bond series. Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller chose to spend their honeymoon here, and it's not hard to see why. With only 48 suites and cottages, the resort is quite exclusive and romantic. It has a beautiful view of the beach, where guests can go have a romantic private dinner or go sunfish sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and snorkeling. A truly impressive amount of spa treatments are offered, as well as beauty salon appointments.

On its own private island two miles off the coast of Antigua, Jumby Bay Resort is a very exclusive hideaway that offers the best of the Caribbean. With 40 rooms and luxury villas — some of which come with their own soaking tubs or pools — spread out across Jumby Bay Island, the exclusivity of this resort only serves to heighten the romantic and serene atmosphere. Many water sports are available, as well as a tennis club and a gigantic golf course. Spa treatments abound, and the resort even has spa journeys, which make sure to relax you in every way possible.

This tropical jungle resort is very dedicated to honoring and celebrating local culture, art, and environment, and it's probably the best boutique hotel in Belize. Ka'ana Resort is as dedicated to sustainability as it is to luxury, and it is in partnership with multiple charities and organizations that support their local community. The organic garden supplies fresh ingredients for the mouth-watering dishes served at its restaurants, and guests even have the option to have a custom, private dinner. Ka'ana Resort also boasts the largest wine cellar in western Belize. In addition to meals, the all-inclusive package here includes private transfers to and from the airport, a half-day tour of the Xunantunich Maya ruins, and a full-day tour involving cave tubing and zip-lining.

Kapama Karula translates to "place of peace," which is your first sign that this safari resort is the best place to relax in South Africa. Interact with all kinds of wildlife, such as elephants and many other rare species, on the game drives and bush walks offered. The 12 suites at this lodge on the Kapama Private Game Reserve make for a very exclusive location, and each one has its own outside deck and a heated swimming pool. The spa features all kinds of treatments with high-end South African products, and a fitness center, steam room, and pool round out the wellness program here.

In addition to food and drinks, the all-inclusive packages at Kurumba Maldives also include your choice of excursions from a snorkeling safari to a tour of the capital city of Male' (one of our 10 best southern hemisphere destinations for the winter), or even a tour around the island... but underwater from a glass-bottom boat. The villas, bungalows, and rooms have varying features, some with a Jacuzzi or even a personal pool. Attend a Maldivian cooking demonstration or cocktail master class, and enjoy the bars and beautiful restaurants featuring many different cuisines from around the world.

Le Blanc Spa Resort may be yet another all-inclusive resort in Cancún, but that doesn't mean it isn't an exceptional vacation. Le Blanc takes luxury to a whole new level with a personal butler for each group of guests, ready to serve you in any way, including but not limited to making reservations or calling 24-hour room service for you, drawing you a bath, or even unpacking your bags once you arrive. The cuisine here is world-class — make sure you try out the Guacamole Le Blanc, one of Mexico's most popular recipes — as are the six bars, two of which are pool side and another one is located at the beach. Nineteen treatment suites make up the BlancSpa, and treatments include the holistic hydrotherapy services. A beauty salon is also on the property for all your beauty needs.

Quite possibly the best of many resorts in the Maldives, Lily Beach Resort & Spa has different types of luxurious villas perfect for relaxation, romance, or a family reunion. Excursion options include a sunset cruise, fishing, coral garden snorkeling, or a visit to Dhangethi, a local fishing village. The restaurants and bars offer an array of options, and you'll have access to delicious dishes native to the Maldives, as well as Thailand, China, and India, some with the option of eating on the water and not just next to it!

Switzerland's top resort is actually a health resort, catering to all sorts of needs. The resort emphatically states that its method relies on purely scientific research, and its success, as well as founder Dr. Michael  Golay's history of working with Olympic athletes, seems to back up that claim. Even if you're just looking increase your own overall well-being (which is never a bad idea) or wanting to boost your physical performance, the Lonhea Alpine Clinic can help. Founder Dr. Golay will greet you with a four-hour consultation dedicated to figuring out your custom treatment plan, which encompasses everything from food and nutrition to massages and private classes. The resort has only nine suites, which makes for a cozy and intimate stay.

Just five minutes from Paphos, a historic town selected as a European Capital of Culture for 2017 and also an entry on the UNESCO list of cultural and natural treasures of world heritage, is Louis Ledra Beach. Visit the resort's Planet Spa for traditional Asian spa therapies and other treatments, using Arabic spices and other organic ingredients, after a swim in the indoor pool. Outdoor pools are also available, complete with a pool bar, and the Cyprus beach is one of the best spots in the Mediterranean to enjoy the sun and take in the waves.

Explore Tunisian culture and cuisine, as well as cuisines from around the world at Medina Solaria & Thalasso. Besides the vibe of a Middle Eastern oasis, the resort's biggest draw is its Thalassotherapy Center. Thalassotherapy is a type of spa therapy that uses seawater, which is particularly beneficial to your pores. The 14,000-foot spa center includes massage rooms, a sauna, Turkish baths, and a fitness center all dedicated to helping you rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit.

The largest of the Greek Islands, Crete is a traveler favorite, and Meli Palace is the best all-inclusive option on the island. Its architecture is inspired by palaces of the Minoans, and the service is the best of Cretan hospitality. You'll be surrounded by Mediterranean palm trees, olive trees, wild figs, hibiscus and cacti as you swim in the freshwater pool or bike around the grounds. Supervised activities at the Kids' Club mean parents can relax and maybe take a trip to the spa, and live cooking shows and themed food events make for a great culinary experience to top it all off!

With multiple dining spaces, outdoor pools, and Jacuzzis, there's no end to the enjoyment at Meliá Braco Village. Basketball courts, a soccer field, and a gym provide active opportunities, and while children are welcome, you can always drop them off at babysitting or the Kids & Co. Children's Club. Make sure you check out the new adventure park, which contains an intense obstacle course, zip-lining, rock climbing, and huge trampolines designed to make you soar in the air.

Meliá Cala d'Or Boutique Hotel is located on Majorca, the largest of Spain's Balearic Islands. Indulge in authentic Majorcan and Mediterranean cuisine, and relax in the resort's spa, which contains a sauna, steam bath, fully equipped gym, and massages and beauty treatments. Rooms have views of the lush gardens surrounding the resort, among which lies a great outdoor pool. If you'd rather stay indoors, a heated indoor pool with whirlpool is also available to you. Perfect for exploring beautiful caves, enjoying gorgeous landscapes, and taking on all kinds of watersports, Meliá Cala d'Or Boutique Hotel is one of the best all-inclusive spots in Europe.

We can think of at least 12 reasons you should visit Cuba, and you should do so soon before there's a travel ban put in place. For an all-inclusive experience, Meliá Las Dunas is the perfect destination, with separate sections for families and those looking for an adults-only vacation. An impressive 925 rooms make up this resort, full of luxurious amenities. You'll also be near the Escambray Mountains, the Ernesto Che Guevara Memorial, and multiple historic towns and villages among so many other attractions.

If you're the private sort, the six-villa Palms is perfect for you. Possibly one of the most romantic all-inclusive resorts in the world, The Palms on the Tanzanian island of Zanzibar present a mix of African, Arab, and European culture and cuisine. The specialized spa treatments at the Sanctuary Spa are administered by a team of therapists from around the world, particularly from Thailand and Bali. Multiple water activities, both for high tide and low tide, are available as well as classes in Swahili, Zanzibar history, palm weaving, and cooking.

On the archipelago of Madeira lies the Pestano Porto Santo All-Inclusive Beach & Spa Resort, one of the best all-inclusive in Europe and located on one of Portugal's best beaches, Porto Santo. Gigantic gardens, large swimming pools, and a good selection of restaurants and bars are quite enough to occupy you, but there's also a fullyequipped spa, as well as plenty of activity for the kids. You can even get a villa with its own private swimming pool.
 

The Point Resort is a century old, and its 19^th-century-style log mansions located in the Adirondacks make for a highly romantic getaway in upstate New York. Choose from  11 guesthouses, each with its own unique personality, particularly the popular Boathouse, located above where the boats are docked. Activities vary with the seasons, as does the scenery. Winter is perfect for skating, curling, and ice fishing on the frozen lake, whereas summer and springtime guests enjoy boating, fishing, waterskiing, hiking, horseback riding, and more.

This highly romantic, adults-only resort is located on a secluded beach and has 201 rooms, an award-winning wellness spa, golf club, private beach privileges, and decadent dining. The Fire & Ice Pit Oceanfront Martini Bar makes for a fantastic scene as you watch the sunset or the stars while drinking around a blazing fire pit. Innovative dishes are made with classic Mexican ingredients at Peninsula Restaurant, one of multiple fantastic dining spots, and Cabo's beaches, of course, are legendary.

Farm-to-table is big at The Ranch at Rock Creek, and guests receive plenty of it along with unlimited alcohol and other beverages and snacks. Daily guided activities and on-property activities are also included in the all-inclusive package at this Montana resort, and guests  have access to a fitness center, pool, hot tub, and the Silver Dollar Saloon, where one can find billiards, poker, shuffleboard, table tennis, board games, four-lane bowling, karaoke, and even a private movie theater. A driver will take you to and from the airport, bringing you water and snacks for the trip. Guests also have access to a personal Ranch cruiser or mountain bike, if they so choose.

The Remote Resort is as romantic as it is remote, made up of eight exclusive and private villas, each with a beautiful ocean view and its own plunge pool. A traditional kava ceremony will greet you upon arrival, after which you'll get not only a drink but a foot rub. Included with your package is snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, volleyball, and paddle boarding. Every week holds cooking demonstrations, traditional meke performances, and a coconut and piña colada show as well.

Rendezvous is a couples resort with a fantastic all-inclusive package in the capital of St. Lucia. Receive personal instruction in scuba diving and motorized water sports, or play unlimited tennis with an on-site tennis professional. There's no limit to your use of all of the resort's facilities, and no end to the delight you'll experience upon tasting the exquisite and varied cuisine. In addition to an utterly relaxing spa where the team was trained at the aforementioned BodyHoliday resort, tai chi and Pilates classes are also available, as is a fully equipped gym.

Bab al Bahr means "gateway to the sea" in Arabic, and this resort on Ras Al Khaimah's Marjan Island can be described as exactly that. Located on a beautiful beach with a stunning view, Rixos Bab Al Bahr is yet another reason why the United Arab Emirates are synonymous with limitless luxury. Feast to your heart's content at any of the resort's eight restaurants before heading over to any of the seven drinking spots on-site. Almost every single one of the 650 rooms and suites has a great view of the ocean, but the accommodations themselves are a sight for sore eyes as well. Games, beach parties and shows full of dancing, music, or acrobats are held for your entertainment, and the Anjana Spa brings Turkish-style luxury for your relaxation.

The Rixos chain is based in Turkey, and its Belek location shines among a truly impressive list. With 700 suites, 60 of which have their own pool, and seven restaurants and eight bars with food and drink from around the world, guests have a large selection to choose from for their accommodations and dining needs. Spa services here are especially all-encompassing, offering weight loss and anti-aging practices, as well as cosmetic practices and a genetic trainer that includes a dermatology practice, clinic practice, and EMS technology. Multiple concept therapies are also available at the spa, such as Ayurvedic, African, and Thai therapy, as well as Chinese fire therapy.

This Egyptian resort has 695 luxury rooms, seven a la carte restaurants in addition to a main one, five bars, seven swimming pools, and a wellness center in the form of Rixos Royal Spa. Eleven swimming pools, four of which are for children, and three water slides make for a lot of aquatic fun outside of the beach.

The "ultra all-inclusive" package at Rixos The Palm Dubai includes bottomless drinks from a selection of more than 70 brands from around the world, as well as the minibar in your room. Eight restaurants are also at your service, where you can eat as much as you wish, or you can simply never leave your room and order room service, which is available 24 hours a day. One of the world's best lifestyle resorts, Rixos The Palm Dubai has 231 luxurious rooms and suits with floor-to-ceiling windows that give you a gorgeous view of the Dubai skyline, Arabian Gulf, and lush resort gardens, as well as a deep-soak tub in every bathroom. Nightlife, fitness classes, and water sports are par for the course here, and the Anjana Spa has a presence just as it does at all Rixos hotels. An L.A.-inspired beauty salon is also available, offering all kinds of services to men and women.

There are only 16 villas on this private island, making for a beautifully intimate Pacific vacation. The Davui Spa utilizes ancient Fijian tradition to rejuvenate your skin with exotic nuts, fresh coconut milk, virgin coconut oil, and floral extracts. Resort activities include, but are not limited to, island walks, bocce and croquet, guided house reef tours, snorkeling, beach picnics, hobie cat sailing, cooking and coconut classes, and visits to local villages to experience local Fijian culture.

Royal Hideaway Playacar is an adults-only resort in Playa del Carmen of the Riviera Maya, complete with 200 rooms, six restaurants, six pools, a spa, and fitness center, in addition to a multitude of activities in and out of the water. Earn a certificate of attendance to Las Ventanas Chef's Table, where you will be treated to a six- or 12-course tasting menu full of gourmet dishes accompanied by explanations and anecdotes from the head chef and his kitchen.

Located on the Australian island state of Tasmania, Saffire Freycinet offers a relaxing vacation Down Under. The day spa has therapies customized to your needs and specializes in men's treatments, so everyone can enjoy its benefits. In addition to a gym and yoga classes, every suite has its own personal yoga mat. Complimentary experiences include trips to the local winery, an oyster farm where you can have one of the most extraordinary romantic dinners, and even an encounter with the endangered Tasmanian devil, in addition to all kinds of leisure activities and cooking and mixology classes.

The first all-inclusive hotel in South America, Brazil's Salinas Maragogi All-Inclusive Resort continues to be a leading resort not only on the continent but in the world as well. In addition to a soccer field, volleyball and tennis courts, and game rooms, the resort also has a fully equipped water sports and diving center, as well as full pool complex that spans over 1,500 square meters.

A mile-long beach and 500 acres of tropics surround Sandals Emerald Bay, a Bahamian destination worth traveling to. Unlimited fine dining, premium fine wines and spirits, a golf course, live music, sports, scuba diving, and entertainment shows are included at all Sandals resorts, as is a personal concierge for all your resort needs. There are also plenty of excursions you can add on, most notably swimming with the adorable local pigs of Exuma.

The world's only five-star luxury resort will be re-opening mid-December and is home to Antigua's most protected beach, Dickenson Bay. Two separate and distinct villages, Caribbean Grove and Mediterranean Village, make up this resort, giving you a two-for-one experience. Considering Antigua & Barbuda is the one of the most Instagrammable destinations, this destination is sure to make your friends and family back home envious.

The over-water bungalows of Sandals Grande St. Lucian distinguish it from its sister resorts. Each includes a sun deck with a swim-up platform, glass floors, a hammock over the water, and a tranquility soaking tub that fits both you and your beloved. There's even an over-the-water wedding chapel to serve as a venue for the free wedding option available at all Sandals resorts. If you'd rather not be over the water, the seaside Rondoval Suites are also an option. These beautiful round villas feature a plunge pool on the private patio, as well as a dining area, outdoor shower, hammock, and whirlpool

Four villages make up Sandals LaSource Grenada Resort & Spa: Pink Gin, South Seas, Lover's Hideaway, and Italian Village. Each has its own distinct vibe, but all of their guests have access to the resort's three freshwater pools and two river pools. World-class dining is also included at the resort's ten restaurants, one of which is the first Sandals resort steakhouse. The award-winning "Skypool" suites each feature an infinity-edge plunge pool with an awe-inspiring view that makes you feel as if you're suspended in the air.

One of the things you must do if you visit Nassau, is stay at the Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island. The former King Edward VIII and his controversial American wife Wallis Simpson, whom he abdicated the English throne for, once frequented this Bahamas resort, known for its elegance and European-style luxury. The offshore island here has two exclusive beaches that you can enjoy in various ways depending on whether you'd prefer to relax or explore, as well as a beach club that contains a restaurant, whirlpool, and swim-up bar. Back on the resort, dive into your choice of seven beautiful pools, two of which are right by the ocean. 

Montego Bay's Sandals Royal Caribbean also stepped up their game last year with over-the-water villas, and it's part of the Sandals Play at 3 Program, an exchange program that allows you to increase your dining options to 20 restaurants by giving you access to two more resorts: Sandals Montego Bay and Sandals Inn. Guests can also take a five-minute trip on a dragon boat to a private offshore island, giving them the luxury of a resort within a resort. The Tahitian-style pool and Balinese-style beach cabanas create the ultimate romantic getaway, complete with a swim-up bar, cocktail parties, live music, authentic Thai cuisine, and the exclusive Red Lane Spa.

Sandals Royal Plantation in Ocho Rios is the only all-butler and all-ocean-view Sandals resort creating a feeling of true luxury. Trained in the standards of the very strict Guild of Professional English Butlers, a personal butler will there to attend to guests at every step without getting in the way. An all-access pass will also provide access to a total of 21 fine dining options between the Royal Plantation and the neighboring Sandals Ochi. A Red Lane Spa and a nearby Sandals Golf & Country Club provide spa therapies and tee-times to all guests, which have included many big names such as Ian Fleming and Noel Coward. Sandals Royal Plantation also has access to two beaches; the calm East Beach is perfect for watersports, while West Beach is your go-to spot for lounging in the sun. Sandals Royal Plantation is also home to the only Champagne and caviar bar in the country.

The all-inclusive package at Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun is called "Unlimited Luxury" and for good reason. In addition to the usual unlimited food, drinks, and mini-bar service, guests are allowed endless activities and entertainment as well as total access to the resort's many bars, venues, and theme parties. This resort is also one of the best places in Cancún to explore ancient Mayan culture and history by joining a Temaczal spa ceremony or visiting sites like the nearby Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the "New 7 Wonders of the World." Guests can also get married in a traditional Mayan ceremony, a package offered by all AMResorts, Secrets' parent company. The resort's lodging options include 412 suites, each with either two double beds or a four-poster king-size bed, as well as whirlpool, private terrace, and more. There's also a whirlpool outdoors, as well as an open-air theater, tennis clinics, and a golf course nearby. Watersports are available on the beach, as are a total of 13 swimming pools on-site, and a gorgeous ocean view infinity pool.

Located in the same city, Secrets the Vine offers much of the same world-class luxury as its sister resort. Rooms here are a bit chicer and sleeker, characterized by teak wood and Italian porcelain. As at all Secrets resorts, the Secrets Spa by Pevonia offers a full menu of spa, salon, and massage treatments. Stay here any time during July and December and you can take part in the Turtle Release Program, where you can witness baby sea turtles heading back to the sea after hatching.

Beautiful Patagonia has it all: desert, grasslands, lowlands, ocean, and mountains — the Andes Mountains, to be exact. Chilean Patagonia is home to Torres del Paine, one of the most beautiful places in the world, and The Singular Patagonia is the best place to experience it. Biking, hikes, treks, and horseback rides are just some of the many ways guests can explore this area that's often referred to as the end of the world. Take a cruise of the Patagonian fjords when you're not kayaking or fly fishing in the waters, before returning for a bite of the award-winning cuisine accompanied by fine drinks. The rustic resort is also home to a 3,000-square-foot eco-spa offering different treatments, massages, and facials using products containing organic plants and fruits.

The six-star Spice Island Beach Resort is the only place in Grenada to receive the AAA Five Diamond Award. Sports in and out of the island's clear blue waters are abundant, as are tours and excursions, such as a trip to the Sunday Market or an adventure through the rainforest. Go for the casual dining option Sea and Surf Terrace & Bar for lunch, while enjoying breakfast and a five-course dinner at the more formal Oliver's Restaurant. Janissa's Spa is a full-service spa center on-site with hair and spa services that also offers an exotic tea menu. The resort is also undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovation project which will result in a new Yoga Pavilion being opened this season right along the Grand Anse Beach.

This mountaintop resort is Australia's highest non-alpine lodge, and it's your chance for an adventurous yet relaxing Australian wilderness getaway.  Ten thousand acres of Queensland's Scenic Rim and the World Heritage-listed Main Range National Park surround Spicers Peak Lodge, where you can go on guided mountain bike tours, as well as nature walks with or without a guide. Birdwatching and scenic helicopter flights are also great excursions to go on here, and at night, nocturnal walks and stargazing are a must. The award-wining dining and wine list here is sure to keep you satiated, and fully qualified spa therapists are also on hand to round out this southern paradise with rituals, treatments, wraps, facials, and massages.

Sugar Beach is located on the site of an eighteenth-century sugar plantation right in the middle of the Pitons, mountainous volcanic plugs that are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fantastic natural setting here provides plenty of opportunities for tours on sea and land, such as zip-lining, jungle biking, deep sea fishing, and more. The resort is surrounded by 100 acres of rainforest, serving as a fantastic view for its luxurious rooms and fine dining experiences. Seven treehouse treatment rooms make up just part of the fully-equipped and luxurious Rainforest Spa, with all kinds of holistic services provided.

Sultan Gardens Resort is an eco-friendly resort located on Shark's Bay Beach along the Red Sea. Boasting 520 luxury rooms and suites, this award-winning destination also has fantastic dining options, including two award-winning restaurants, as well as a bar in the lobby, three by the pools, and two on the beach, as well as one for sports lovers. Activities include an array of sports, swimming opportunities at five pools, as well as a gym and the newly renovated Elysium Spa. Nightlife and live shows are also part of the evening entertainment, and the resort also has an 18-hole mini-golf course for the day time.

A stay at Tanque Verde Ranch is the ultimate Southwestern vacation. Go on a breakfast ride on Thursday and Sunday mornings, riding a horse to the Old Homestead where you'll be greeted by a huge breakfast featuring blueberry pancakes, and join the cowboy cookouts and live entertainment held on Wednesday and Saturday evenings. Guests can go fishing, mountain biking, and attend horseback walking and loping rides and lessons, as well as take part in guided hikes and more. Kids also have a ranch and riding program available for them, and the ranch has indoor and outdoor pools, as well as several basketball and tennis courts. Prickly pear season in the summer also results in Tanque Verde Ranch's prickly pear margaritas.

Tierra Patagonia is another place to experience Chile's side of Patagonia, and it lies along Lake Sarmiento with a stunning view of the mountains of Torres del Paine National Park. The warm, wooden interior and award-winning architecture almost blend in with the earthy surroundings, and the interior design contains high-quality craftsmanship from Chilean craftspeople using the region's natural materials. Enjoy Patagonian cuisine alongside some of the finest Chilean wines. Outdoor activities are divided up into three levels of difficulty, with some excursions lasting all day while others are for only half. Scenic hikes, bike rides, and horse rides allow you to truly appreciate the natural surroundings of mountain, lake, and lowlands. Guests can also go sailing, fishing, or birdwatching, or they can just stay indoors and enjoy the treatments at Uma Spa, which includes an outdoor Jacuzzi, sauna, steam bath, and an indoor swimming pool that has hydro massage and cascades.

Say aloha to your dream Hawaiian vacation. At Travaasa Hana, programs and activities fall under the resort's five "experiential pillars": Adventure, Culinary, Culture, Fitness, and Wellness. In addition to full access to all of these, the all-inclusive package includes being greeted by a Welcome Banana Bread once you arrive on site, unlimited bottled water and organic fair-trade coffee, spacious and luxurious rooms, three meals a day prepared by a chef, as well as $175 in resort credit (eligible to be used for spa services and private classes) every day for each guest. In addition to the usual water adventures, guests can also take a trail ride around the island on horseback or take to the skies on a glider adventure, where you can even pass over the world's largest dormant volcano, Haleakala.

Take a luxury ranch vacation at Triple Creek Ranch, situated in the middle of the Bitterroot Mountain Range, part of the Montana Rocky Mountains. Luxurious log cabins and ranch homes await you, along with an all-inclusive package containing meals, snacks, drinks, and even packed breakfast or lunch for the many activities available to you in the great outdoors. Go on trail rides on the range or guided nature safaris. You can also take fly-casting lessons or go Alpine or Nordic skiing, depending on the season, as well as snowshoeing, archery, sapphire panning, and fly-fishing. Signature events at Triple Creek Ranch allow you to explore all kinds of things with events such as artist workshops, cooking schools, the all-women "Klicks for Chickens," or vintner weekends for wine lovers.

Twin Farms is one of the most romantic food vacations in America, and it's also the only five-star luxury experience in all of Vermont. The 20 cottages and suites on site are all unique and impressively equipped, and each has at least one fireplace as well as pieces from the resort's private art collection. Don't worry about a thing, as the resort will provide you with same-day laundry service, someone to pack and unpack your luggage for you, and housekeeping twice every day. With the exception of two family weeks every year, the resort is exclusive to adults (ages 16 and up) and lies on 300 acres of land. Made to order breakfasts greet guests in the morning, who also receive custom-made lunches to eat in any location, as well as cocktails and canapés in the evenings. Farm-to-table is the dinner philosophy here, and guests can also enjoy barbecues, bonfires, and s'mores. Seasons affect available activities, but guests can go swimming, hiking, biking, kayaking, skiing, sledding, and more depending on the weather.

One of the best safari resorts on the entire continent of Africa, Ulusaba Private Game Lodge is a property of Sir Richard Branson, part of Virgin Limited Edition. Over 33,000 acres of land surround Ulusaba, which means "place of little fear" in the local Tsonga language. A dedicated ranger and tracker will take you on a game drive customized just for you, where you'll see lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and more. When not on a safari, you can also take a helicopter flight over canyons and cascades or relax at the Aroba Boma spa, with views 800 feet above the savannah. Dine on pan-African dishes made up of seasonal and local ingredients paired with wines catered to your personal taste. The setting of African bush and starry open skies makes for one of the ten most extraordinary romantic dinners in the world.

The 4,447 acres of Villa del Palmar at The Islands of Loreto are surrounded by a beautiful ocean and mountains. Indeed, the legendary French explorer Jacques Cousteau once referred to the Sea of Cortez as "the Aquarium of the World," and it is here that you can sport fish or ride in a glass-bottomed kayaks. The 39,000-square-foot spa and Danzante Bay Golf Course provide next-level leisure, and activities include all kinds of tours on land and sea, as well as multiple cruises. The resort has also been working hard to step up its culinary game. In addition to its amazing restaurants, it held a Celebrity Pastry Week this year featuring celebrity pastry chefs Johnny Iuzzini and Devin Alexander.

Costa Rica's best all-inclusive is located on 2,400 acres of forest along its North-Pacific Riviera. In addition to a spa and recreation, The Westin Golf Resort & Spa at Playa Conchal has eight restaurants with cuisines from Costa Rica and around the world, as well as six bars for guests to enjoy. Take a trip to one of the nearby national parks, particularly Vida Aventura Nature Park where you can go horseback riding, zip-lining, or take a dip in the hot springs.

The Endless Privileges program at Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana truly is endless. In addition to the multiple gorgeously decorated and delicious restaurants and bars on site, guests also receive 24-hour private in-suite dining, a mini-bar that's refreshed twice daily, and maid service not once, not twice, but three times a day. Stay in one of 96 cane-thatched luxury suites, and visit the extraordinary spa and fitness centers. In addition to the usual sports, swimming, and water activities, Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana also provides classes in pranayama and meditation, stretching, dancing, cigar rolling, painting, as well as lessons on how to kite surf and make cocktails. Each guest also receives a complimentary 45-minute horseback ride and 20-minute massage.

Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya has the same Endless Privileges program as its sister resort, but it also includes excursions such as a Wahu Express boat tour to Isla Mujeres and a catamaran sunset sail, as well as a thalassotherapy spa and aqua gym. Guests can also participate in a traditional Temazcal ceremony. Ready to hop on a plane to one of these destinations?  Make sure you check out our essential island vacation checklist (also good for other beach destinations).