dancer67 Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 My husband and I have traveled to both Jamaica and the Dominican. But both resorts were more geared for adult romantic vacations . We are looking for a an all inclusive family resort that caters to both adults and older teens(17 yo). It must , must , have a gorgeous beach with blue water and gorgeous sand . If it does not have a beach like this , we will not consider it . Also trying to avoid chain resorts such as Sandals or Breezes. Open to all islands in the Caribbean and will even consider the FL Keyes . But stressing that the beach must be gorgeous . That is number one priority . Thanks so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted July 7, 2015 Share Posted July 7, 2015 Everyone wants to know. We all keep looking for replies so we can have a lovely vicarious vacation. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 listening Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Everyone wants to know. We all keep looking for replies so we can have a lovely vicarious vacation. :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyacinth Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Bumping in hopes that you get an answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 I want to know too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer67 Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 Thanks for the bump. I hope I get some suggestions as well! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Eight comments in and I get to make the first suggestion? Well, it's not based on experience but some friends stayed at this place in Puerto Rico and really liked it a lot. (ETA: It is a chain, but just wanted to make a rec since none had come forth yet.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 All-inclusive means we all get to come with you? I hope you get some good suggestions. I've only heard about the chain resorts. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 We're big fans of the Bahamas. You might look at Great Exuma or Eleuthera. There are several resorts other than Sandals. Not as crazy as Nassau, but not as remote as the Abacos where we go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 I don't find the beaches that nice in the Bahamas, personally. I'm a Floridian and I think the beaches are nicer here than there. The Keys don't have nice sand beaches either. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer67 Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 All-inclusive means we all get to come with you? I hope you get some good suggestions. I've only heard about the chain resorts. :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer67 Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 Looking into the suggestions so far. I did see a resort I liked in Jamaica. Jewel Runaway Bay. Still a chain somewhat, but not like Sandals. My DH and I loved Jamaica when we visited. But it would be nice to visit another island, so going to look into PR and Bahamas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderchica Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 The Keys are lovely but don't have white sand beaches, so I'd look elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinchick Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 We've stayed at two resorts in Punta Cana with kids and liked them both: Catalonia Bavaro and Iberostar Dominicana. Food was definitely better at the Iberostar but we liked the room setup and beach better at the Catalonia. We don't use the kids clubs or programs so can't comment (plus our kids are much younger than yours), but the vibe at the resorts was definitely not couples only. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 The Caribbean side of Costa Rica? There are some AMAZING resorts in Costa Rica, I stayed in a fun all-inclusive one with a friend a few years ago that was very family friendly, but it was on the wrong side of the country for that white sand beach you are looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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