We love traveling and have enjoyed over a dozen resorts in the Caribbean. We’re here to share our adventures, give insight on what to expect and guidance on some of our favorite experiences. Everyone’s opinion and experiences will vary, so feel free to share your opinions or preferences in the comments. As members of UVC, we choose to focus on AMR Resorts for our all-inclusive experiences.
Here’s how we rank the resorts:
- SCC – Secrets Cap Cana (Dominican Republic)
- most tropical, best people, excellent pools & beach, great nightly theater entertainment
- SVB – Secrets Vallarta Bay (Mexico)
- best food, great people, amazing views, pebbled beach, no preferred pool
- Onyx – Dreams Onyx (Dominican Republic)
- great beach, excellent preferred private pools, good food, large property, no nightlife but access to Breathless next door
- SRB – Secrets Royal Beach (Dominican Republic)
- great beach, two preferred pools, large tropical property, great nightly open air entertainment
- STV – Secrets The Vine (Mexico)
- high rise, short beach, great preferred pool, hit or miss food, fun nightly entertainment in the bars
- DVC – Dreams Vista Cancun (Mexico)
- new, very large pool, adults only preferred rooftop pool, great views, lackluster food
- SWO – Secrets Wild Orchid (Jamaica)
- great pools, swimup bar, no usable beach but beautiful water
- SAC – Secrets Aura Cozumel (Mexico)
- best ocean, Sunscape access next door, rooftop bar with sushi and views, freezing pool (December) with palms blocking sun, older and worn property, musky room smell
Timeline of Our Travels
June 2017 – Secrets Wild Orchid
December 2018 – Secrets Aura Cozumel (Mexico)
July 2020 – Secrets the Vine Cancun
March 2021 – Secrets Cap Cana
June 2021 – Secrets Cap Cana
October 2021 – Dreams Vista Cancun
February 2022 – Secrets Royal Beach
July 2022 – Secrets Cap Cana
October 2022 – Dreams Onyx
March 2023 – Secrets Vallarta Bay
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