Dreaming of the perfect wedding getaway? These hotels aren't over the top, gaudy, or flashy. They're breathtaking, inviting, and just right. Aruba, Jamaica (Oh I wanna take ya)...
First up:
1. Half Moon, Montego Bay, Jamaica
Drawing everyone from Queen Elizabeth to 50 Cent, Half Moon strives for timeless, understated luxury (even at the swim-up bar). Stretching over 400 acres (including 2 miles of beach), the 400-room resort offers attentive service, quality cuisine, and seemingly limitless activities like golfing and horseback riding.
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2. The Fairmont Kea Lani Maui, Maui, Hawaii
Wailea’s aptly named Fairmont Kea Lani is a “white heaven” indeed — its 450 units sit on a 22-acre beachfront property that includes four pools, five restaurants, access to world-class golf, some of Maui’s largest rooms, and a relentless dedication to service that rivals the nearby Four Seasons.
3. The Kahala Hotel and Resort, Oahu, Hawaii
A celebrity retreat since 1964, the newly renovated Kahala is quite possibly the best hotel in Oahu. Yet its vibe is more “family fun” than “pretentious glitz” — think swimming with dolphins, not posing in lounges. Sure, it’s your only luxury option in a quiet setting without leaving Oahu — but it’s also a great one.
4. Palms Hotel and Spa, Mid-Beach, Miami
A clean, lively beachside resort in sleepy Mid-Beach, the Palms takes style lessons from the hip boutiques — think poolside house music, a fun tiki bar, updated rooms, a new Aveda spa, and free yoga classes. But for nightlife, revelers must head to South Beach, a five- to 10-minute taxi ride away.
5. The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Key Biscayne, Miami
A tranquil 450-room island resort off the Miami mainland on Key Biscayne, the Ritz provides some of the traditional “Ritzy” benchmarks — impeccably kept grounds, huge pools, a brilliant spa, a world-class tennis center, a kids’ club, and elegant (if generic) interiors. Too bad service is uneven and the sliver of beach is covered in seaweed.
6. Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort and Casino, Aruba
Gorgeous pools, a reliable kids club, and a soft-sand beach in a modern hotel near the High-Rise shopping/dining/drinking complex — the Hyatt is virtually flawless, even if it does lack local charm. Rooms are clean and modern, and have flat-screen TVs, excellent beds, and iPod docks — they’re among the best in Aruba, excusing the tiny balconies.
7. Punta Cana Hotel, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Punta Cana Hotel’s 202 suites are steps away from the beach, on a giant property that includes the La Cana golf course, Six Senses spa, a nature preserve, eight restaurants, horse stables, and more. La Romana’s Casa de Campo is nearly identical, unless you’re a pro golfer — Casa de Campo’s Teeth of the Dog beats La Cana.
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