Every resort below earns its adventure credentials from guests who actually went: diving, hiking, wildlife, and open water. Tap through for which excursions are included versus extra, the adventure score behind each ranking, and how comfortable base camp is when you come back muddy.
- 1No. 1. Tierra PatagoniaFive-star★ 4.8 (274)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.8/10
·Exceptional Torres del Paine views.
Palmprint9.8/10Adventure & nature - 2No. 2. Awasi PatagoniaFive-star★ 4.8 (96)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.8/10
·Exceptional private-guide and 4WD excursion model.
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3No. 3. Tierra AtacamaFive-star★ 4.7 (257)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.8/10·Exceptionally strong all-inclusive excursion model.
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4No. 4. Explora AtacamaFive-star★ 4.6 (341)From $810/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.8/10·Exceptional included exploration program with nearly 50 guided options.
Palmprint9.8/10Adventure & nature- 5No. 5. Explora Torres del PaineFive-star★ 4.6 (305)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.8/10
·Exceptional in-park location
Palmprint9.8/10Adventure & nature - 6No. 6. Awasi IguazúFive-star★ 4.9 (141)From $342/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.7/10
·Exceptional fully hosted private-guide model.
Palmprint9.7/10Adventure & nature - 7No. 7. Wild Coast Tented Lodge - Relais & ChateauxFive-star★ 4.7 (673)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.7/10
·Strong all-inclusive evidence
Palmprint9.7/10Adventure & nature - 8No. 8. Denali Backcountry LodgeFour-star★ 4.7 (115)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.7/10
·Exceptional wilderness and adventure setting.
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9No. 9. The Remote Resort Fiji IslandsFour-star★ 4.9 (101)From $355/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.6/10·Only eight villas and up to 20 guests
Palmprint9.6/10Adventure & nature- 10No. 10. El Nido Resorts Miniloc IslandFour-star★ 4.8 (907)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.6/10
·Exceptional lagoon and island-hopping access.
Palmprint9.6/10Adventure & nature - 11No. 11. Hotel Xcaret ArtePlaya del Carmen, MexicoFive-star · Adults-only★ 4.5 (6,232)From $412/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.6/10
·Exceptional design, art-focused architecture and strong food identity.
The adults-only, arts-themed member of the Xcaret family — and the headline perk is included access to the Xcaret and Xel-Há eco-parks. On site you get rivers and cenotes to swim, hands-on art workshops, and ten restaurants from celebrity chefs. Creative and very Mexican. Best November through May.
Palmprint9.6/10Adventure & nature - 12No. 12. Soneva FushiBaa Atoll, MaldivesFive-star★ 4.8 (341)From $1368/night pp
·Exceptional barefoot-luxury identity with privacy, space and sustainability.
The original barefoot-luxury Maldives icon, set in the UNESCO-listed Baa Atoll — enormous villas, an on-site observatory, an open-air cinema, and a famously sustainable ethos. It pioneered the 'no news, no shoes' idea everyone else copies. Family-friendly luxury that feels wild rather than corporate. Best November through April.
- 13No. 13. Royal Mansour MarrakechMarrakech, MoroccoFive-star★ 4.6 (2,390)From $803/night pp
·One of the strongest luxury-service reputations in Morocco.
Not a beach resort at all — Royal Mansour is a palace in the heart of Marrakech, where you stay in your own multi-story riad with a plunge pool and rooftop. The spa is a marvel and La Grande Table is one of the city's best restaurants. Pure Moroccan opulence. Best in spring and autumn.
- 14No. 14. Patagonia CampFive-star★ 4.9 (216)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.4/10
·Exceptional adventure positioning with guided excursions near Torres del Paine.
Palmprint9.4/10Adventure & nature - 15No. 15. Vilamendhoo Island Resort & SpaFour-star★ 4.8 (1,376)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.4/10
·Excellent house reef and strong snorkeling reputation.
Palmprint9.4/10Adventure & nature - 16No. 16. Kudadoo Maldives Private IslandFive-star★ 4.8 (128)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.4/10
·Exceptionally broad luxury all-inclusive model.
Palmprint9.4/10Adventure & nature - 17No. 17. Soneva JaniFive-star★ 4.6 (411)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.4/10
·Iconic Maldives overwater villa product.
Palmprint9.4/10Adventure & nature - 18No. 18. Nayara Alto AtacamaFive-star★ 4.6 (384)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.4/10
·Outstanding Atacama setting near Pukara de Quitor.
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19No. 19. Royal Davui Island ResortFive-star · Adults-only★ 4.9 (102)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.3/10·Only 16 villas on a private island.
Palmprint9.3/10Adventure & nature- 20No. 20. Movenpick Resort El QuseirFour-star★ 4.8 (3,476)From $142/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.3/10
·Excellent house reef
Palmprint9.3/10Adventure & nature - 21No. 21. Kuramathi Island ResortFour-star★ 4.8 (2,657)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.3/10
·Excellent house-reef and snorkeling access from shore.
Palmprint9.3/10Adventure & nature - 22No. 22. Hilton Yala ResortFive-star★ 4.8 (582)From $228/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.3/10
·Excellent Yala National Park access and guide positioning.
Palmprint9.3/10Adventure & nature - 23No. 23. Casa de Campo Resort & VillasLa Romana, Dominican RepublicFive-star★ 4.7 (13,140)From $89/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.3/10
·Exceptional golf credentials with Teeth of the Dog, Dye Fore, and The Links.
More estate than resort — a vast property outside La Romana with the legendary Teeth of the Dog golf course, a marina, an equestrian center, and its own stone artists' village at Altos de Chavón. Private Minitas Beach handles the sand. Sprawling and old-money in feel, and great for groups who like to stay busy.
Palmprint9.3/10Adventure & nature - 24No. 24. Four Seasons Bora BoraBora Bora, French PolynesiaFive-star★ 4.7 (905)From $978/night pp
·Iconic lagoon and Mount Otemanu views.
The Four Seasons take on Bora Bora: overwater bungalows facing Mount Otemanu, a protected lagoon sanctuary you can snorkel straight into, and Polynesian rituals at the spa. It's the benchmark honeymoon address here, and it earns it — service is the differentiator. Best May through October, in the dry season.
- 25No. 25. El Nido Resorts Pangulasian IslandFive-star★ 4.7 (736)From $531/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.3/10
·Exceptional private-island beach and scenery.
Palmprint9.3/10Adventure & nature - 26No. 26. Ikos AriaKos, GreeceFive-star★ 4.7 (689)From $378/night pp
·Consistently strong guest sentiment for service, food and family ease.
Ikos on Kos, and the formula is as strong as ever — Michelin-starred kitchens, a private beach, and the signature Infinite Lifestyle perk that lets you dine out at local tavernas on the resort's tab. Genuinely upscale all-inclusive that never feels like a buffet line. Best May through September.
27No. 27. Club Med TurkoiseFour-star · Adults-only★ 4.3 (2,263)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.3/10·Exceptional Grace Bay beach
Palmprint9.3/10Adventure & nature- 28No. 28. Pullman Maldives Maamutaa, All-Inclusive ResortFive-star★ 4.9 (3,154)From $385/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.2/10
·Very strong all-inclusive inclusion depth.
Palmprint9.2/10Adventure & nature - 29No. 29. Lily Beach Resort & SpaFive-star★ 4.8 (1,238)From $424/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.2/10
·One of the Maldives’ strongest true all-inclusive concepts.
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30No. 30. Gili LankanfushiNorth Malé Atoll, MaldivesFive-star★ 4.8 (347)From $665/night pp·Exceptionally spacious overwater villas and barefoot-luxury identity.
The original 'no news, no shoes' barefoot-luxury escape — vast overwater villas (one with a slide straight into the lagoon), a resident marine biologist running reef excursions, and a chocolate cave and wine cellar for after dark. Sustainable, sandy-footed, and seriously romantic. Best November through April.
31No. 31. Occidental at Xcaret DestinationFive-star★ 4.7 (38,314)From $92/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.2/10·Excellent protected cove beach
Palmprint9.2/10Adventure & nature- 32No. 32. Iberostar Waves CozumelFive-star★ 4.7 (6,161)From $115/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.2/10
·True all-inclusive product
Palmprint9.2/10Adventure & nature - 33No. 33. Villa Park, MaldivesFive-star★ 4.7 (5,156)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.2/10
·Large island with broad family and activity appeal.
Palmprint9.2/10Adventure & nature - 34No. 34. El Nido Resorts Lagen IslandFour-star★ 4.7 (447)From $480/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.2/10
·Spectacular private-island lagoon setting.
Palmprint9.2/10Adventure & nature - 35No. 35. Hilton Marsa Alam Nubian ResortFive-star★ 4.6 (6,835)From $62/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.2/10
·Excellent Abu Dabbab Bay reef and snorkeling setting.
Palmprint9.2/10Adventure & nature - 36No. 36. Ikos DassiaDassia, Corfu, GreeceFive-star★ 4.6 (1,480)From $295/night pp
·Excellent food program with multiple à la carte restaurants and local Dine Out options.
The Corfu Ikos, set on a private beach and bay backed by green hills. Same winning hand — Michelin-starred dining, the dine-out program at local restaurants, and a proper kids' club that makes it work for families. Lush, polished, and easy. Best May through October.
- 37No. 37. Club Med SeychellesFive-star★ 4.6 (1,184)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.2/10
·A five-star all-inclusive in null. Tap through for photos, current rates, and the full what's-included breakdown.
Palmprint9.2/10Adventure & nature - 38No. 38. Club Med Columbus IsleFour-star★ 4.5 (958)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.2/10
·Outstanding beach and clear water.
Palmprint9.2/10Adventure & nature - 39No. 39. Rixos Premium SeagateFive-star★ 4.9 (60,673)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.1/10
·Extensive official all-inclusive concept.
Palmprint9.1/10Adventure & nature - 40No. 40. Niva Dhigali MaldivesFive-star★ 4.8 (621)From $347/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.1/10
·Strong Premium All-Inclusive structure with dine-around, premium beverages, minibar, and selected excursions.
Palmprint9.1/10Adventure & nature - 41No. 41. Turtle Island Resort FijiFive-star · Adults-only★ 4.8 (168)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.1/10
·Officially all-inclusive with meals, beverages, activities and some spa included.
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42No. 42. &Beyond Sossusvlei Desert LodgeFive-star★ 4.8 (146)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.1/10·Exceptional desert setting inside a large private reserve.
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43No. 43. Four Seasons Sharm el SheikhSharm el Sheikh, EgyptFive-star★ 4.7 (3,223)From $134/night pp·Exceptional Red Sea snorkeling and protected-reef access from the resort area.
Terraced down the Sinai coast above a private Red Sea beach, this is a diver's Four Seasons — the house reef is a snorkel away and world-class dive sites are close. Heated infinity pools and an Egyptian-inspired spa cover the downtime. Warm and sunny most of the year; skip the peak summer heat.
44No. 44. Anantara Dhigu Maldives ResortSouth Malé Atoll, MaldivesFive-star★ 4.7 (904)From $308/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.1/10·Excellent lagoon and beach setting in the South Malé Atoll.
A classic Maldives overwater stay in South Malé Atoll — glass-floored suites over the lagoon, a spa built out on the water, and sunset dolphin cruises. There's substance beyond the postcard too, with Maldivian cooking classes and easy diving. Romantic without being stuffy. Come November through April for the dry season.
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45No. 45. Anantara Bazaruto Island ResortBazaruto, MozambiqueFive-star★ 4.7 (302)From $579/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.1/10·Spectacular remote island and beach setting.
About as far-flung as this list gets — a remote island off the Mozambique coast where the marine life is the whole point: snorkeling with mega-fauna, dhow sailing, horseback rides on the sand, and castaway picnics on your own stretch of beach. Barefoot, genuinely remote, romantic. Best May through October.
Palmprint9.1/10Adventure & nature- 46No. 46. Club Med Punta CanaPunta Cana, Dominican RepublicFour-star★ 4.6 (6,083)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.1/10
·Outstanding family programming and kids clubs.
Club Med's long-running Punta Cana village is the value play — a four-star all-inclusive that leans into the brand's signature trapeze and circus school plus a CREACTIVE playground for kids, with a Zen Oasis zone when the adults need quiet. Great for multi-gen groups watching the budget. Best December through August.
Palmprint9.1/10Adventure & nature - 47No. 47. Regnum Carya Golf & Spa ResortBelek, Antalya, TurkeyFive-star★ 4.6 (5,325)From $1/night pp
·Strong recurring guest sentiment for food, rooms, service and golf.
Belek is Turkey's golf coast, and Regnum Carya is its showpiece — a championship course, a 1.5km private beach, a hammam-anchored spa, and six themed restaurants. It's a lot of resort for the money, which is Turkey's whole pitch. Great for golfers and families alike. Best April through October.
48No. 48. Couples Tower IsleFour-star · Adults-only★ 4.6 (2,188)From $159/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.1/10·Excellent activity inclusions.
Palmprint9.1/10Adventure & nature- 49No. 49. Yasawa Island Resort & SpaFive-star · Adults-only★ 4.3 (141)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.1/10
·Only 18 beachfront bures.
Palmprint9.1/10Adventure & nature - 50No. 50. Constance HalaveliNorth Ari Atoll, MaldivesFive-star★ 4.9 (556)From $506/night pp
·All villas have private pools according to Constance and luxury-hotel sources.
A dhow-shaped island in North Ari Atoll where the house reef does the heavy lifting — manta rays turn up right off the villas. Overwater and beach options, a Michelin-chef menu at Jing, and the U Spa round it out. Quietly luxe and built for couples and divers. Best November through April.
- 51No. 51. Emerald Maldives Resort & SpaFive-star★ 4.9 (515)From $387/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.0/10
·True Deluxe All-Inclusive concept.
Palmprint9.0/10Adventure & nature - 52No. 52. Kuredu Island Resort & SpaFour-star★ 4.8 (2,585)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.0/10
·Huge review base and long track record for a Maldives private-island resort.
Palmprint9.0/10Adventure & nature - 53No. 53. Club Med Kani & The Finolhu VillasNorth Malé Atoll, MaldivesFive-star★ 4.8 (533)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.0/10
·Strong all-inclusive structure with meals, drinks, sports, activities, and entertainment.
Club Med's Maldives outpost is the rare overwater spot that's also genuinely fun — a PADI 5-star dive center and eco-snorkeling on one hand, trapeze and circus school on the other. The grown-up Finolhu Villas sit out over the lagoon. A livelier, better-value take on the Maldives. Best November through April.
Palmprint9.0/10Adventure & nature - 54No. 54. andBeyond Benguerra IslandFive-star★ 4.8 (86)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.0/10
·Only 13 rooms for a very low-density island feel
Palmprint9.0/10Adventure & nature - 55No. 55. Club Med BaliFour-star★ 4.7 (4,927)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.0/10
·True all-inclusive Club Med model
Palmprint9.0/10Adventure & nature - 56No. 56. Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness ResortFive-star★ 4.6 (2,545)From $147/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.0/10
·Extensive Gourmet Bliss dine-around package.
Palmprint9.0/10Adventure & nature - 57No. 57. Reethi Faru ResortFive-star★ 4.6 (982)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.0/10
·Strong house-reef and snorkeling appeal.
Palmprint9.0/10Adventure & nature - 58No. 58. Occidental CozumelFive-star★ 4.5 (6,890)From $78/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.0/10
·Excellent dive and snorkel positioning
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59No. 59. Eden Roc Cap CanaCap Cana, Dominican RepublicFive-star★ 4.5 (474)From $334/night pp·Very strong service and concierge reputation.
Cap Cana's most boutique-feeling option — suites with private pools, a members'-club vibe at the marina and beach club, and a Jack Nicklaus course next door. It trades mega-resort scale for something quieter and more design-led. A romantic, golf-friendly pick. Best December through May.
- 60No. 60. Playa Azul Cozumel HotelFour-star★ 4.4 (1,034)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 9.0/10
·Small beachfront setting
Palmprint9.0/10Adventure & nature - 61No. 61. Namale Resort & SpaFive-star · Adults-only★ 4.7 (165)From $1327/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.9/10
·Adults-only luxury all-inclusive with a 525-acre setting
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62No. 62. Azura Benguerra IslandFive-star★ 4.7 (127)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.9/10·Beautiful and uncrowded Bazaruto beach setting.
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63No. 63. Constance Belle Mare Plage MauritiusBelle Mare, MauritiusFive-star★ 4.6 (2,791)From $176/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.9/10·Excellent protected beach for swimming and snorkeling.
A grand dame on Mauritius's east coast with a 2km ribbon of white sand, two championship golf courses, and seven restaurants run by international chefs. The U Spa handles the unwinding. It's polished and classic rather than trendy — ideal for couples and golfers. Best in the cooler, drier months, April through November.
Palmprint8.9/10Adventure & nature- 64No. 64. Sandals Grenada Resort & SpaFive-star · Adults-only★ 4.6 (1,949)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.9/10
·Very strong all-inclusive scope.
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65No. 65. Robinson Quinta da RiaFour-star★ 4.6 (1,307)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.9/10·True all-inclusive product
Palmprint8.9/10Adventure & nature- 66No. 66. EOLO Patagonia's SpiritFive-star★ 4.8 (169)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.8/10
·Exceptional Patagonian setting and views.
Palmprint8.8/10Adventure & nature - 67No. 67. Long Beach MauritiusFive-star★ 4.7 (6,176)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.8/10
·Large rooms and strong family layouts.
Palmprint8.8/10Adventure & nature - 68No. 68. Shangri-La Boracay Resort & SpaBoracay, PhilippinesFive-star★ 4.7 (3,174)From $170/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.8/10
·Two secluded beaches and a quieter northern Boracay setting.
Tucked on its own private 350m beach at the quiet end of Boracay, Shangri-La balances the island's famous sand with rainforest hillside above. Days swing between CHI spa treatments and ziplines or island-hopping, with fine dining at Solenne. A polished base for one of Asia's best beaches. Best November through March.
Palmprint8.8/10Adventure & nature - 69No. 69. Ikos KissamosKissamos, Crete, GreeceFive-star★ 4.7 (148)From $2046/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.8/10
·Brand-new Ikos resort with high-end room and pool infrastructure.
Ikos keeps expanding and they keep getting it right. Kissamos is their newest Crete property — 53 acres, seven restaurants with Michelin-starred chefs, and their Infinite Lifestyle concept where you can dine out at local restaurants on their tab. If you've done Ikos before you know the standard. If you haven't, this would be a great first one.
Palmprint8.8/10Adventure & nature - 70No. 70. Heritage Awali Golf & Spa ResortFive-star★ 4.6 (2,656)From $257/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.8/10
·Official five-star all-inclusive resort.
Palmprint8.8/10Adventure & nature - 71No. 71. BRETANIDE Sport & Wellness ResortFour-star★ 4.6 (908)From $89/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.8/10
·Strong official all-inclusive evidence.
Palmprint8.8/10Adventure & nature - 72No. 72. Chale Island ResortFive-star★ 4.6 (867)From $203/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.8/10
·Rare private-island setting in Kenya
Palmprint8.8/10Adventure & nature - 73No. 73. Ti Kaye Resort & SpaFour-star · Adults-only★ 4.6 (724)From $231/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.8/10
·Excellent snorkeling beach
Palmprint8.8/10Adventure & nature - 74No. 74. Likuliku Lagoon ResortFive-star · Adults-only★ 4.6 (323)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.8/10
·Signature overwater-bure product.
Palmprint8.8/10Adventure & nature - 75No. 75. Sandals Halcyon BeachFive-star · Adults-only★ 4.5 (1,522)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.8/10
·Highly romantic low-rise beach setting.
Palmprint8.8/10Adventure & nature - 76No. 76. Club Med La Pointe aux CanonniersGrand Baie, MauritiusFour-star★ 4.4 (2,288)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.8/10
·Excellent activity depth for families and active travelers.
Set in tropical gardens on the tip of Grand Baie, this is Club Med's easygoing Mauritius resort — sailing, water-skiing, and reef snorkeling by day, Mauritian cooking workshops when you want to slow down. Family-friendly and active without being overwhelming. The shoulder months, April through November, are the sweet spot.
Palmprint8.8/10Adventure & nature - 77No. 77. Sandals Regency La TocFive-star · Adults-only★ 4.3 (2,780)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.8/10
·10 restaurants and 8 bars included.
Palmprint8.8/10Adventure & nature - 78No. 78. Secrets Aura CozumelFive-star · Adults-only★ 3.8 (3,288)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.8/10
·Adults-only all-inclusive
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79No. 79. JAZ MakadinaFive-star★ 4.9 (10,511)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.7/10·True all-inclusive product
Palmprint8.7/10Adventure & nature- 80No. 80. Jaz Aquamarine ResortFive-star★ 4.8 (31,856)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.7/10
·Huge pool and water-park infrastructure.
Palmprint8.7/10Adventure & nature - 81No. 81. Barceló Maya Colonial - All InclusiveFive-star★ 4.8 (30,690)From $92/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.7/10
·Excellent family activity infrastructure.
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82No. 82. Maxx Royal Belek Golf ResortFive-star★ 4.8 (4,618)From $298/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.7/10·Extensive official pool complex with heated options.
Palmprint8.7/10Adventure & nature- 83No. 83. Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do FortePraia do Forte, Bahia, BrazilFive-star★ 4.7 (3,735)From $185/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.7/10
·Beautiful beachfront setting near coral reefs, natural pools, coconut groves, and Atlantic Forest reserves.
On a coconut-palm beach in Bahia near a sea-turtle conservation area, this is Brazil's eco-minded all-inclusive — adventure excursions, big tropical gardens, and proper Brazilian food and cocktails. A different flavor from the Caribbean, with Salvador's culture within reach. Best in Brazil's summer, roughly September through March.
Palmprint8.7/10Adventure & nature - 84No. 84. Coco Bodu HithiFive-star★ 4.6 (1,464)From $291/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.7/10
·Private-pool villas
Palmprint8.7/10Adventure & nature - 85No. 85. Baglioni ResortFive-star★ 4.6 (251)From $467/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.7/10
·Very clear all-inclusive positioning
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86No. 86. Pine Beach Pakoštane Adriatic Eco ResortFour-star★ 4.5 (4,115)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.7/10·Natural sandy bay setting on the Adriatic.
Palmprint8.7/10Adventure & nature- 87No. 87. Club Med Marrakech La PalmeraieFour-star★ 4.5 (2,668)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.7/10
·Deep Club Med all-inclusive package.
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88No. 88. Blue Haven Resort - All-InclusiveFour-star★ 4.5 (563)From $383/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.7/10·Boutique scale with only 45 rooms and suites.
Palmprint8.7/10Adventure & nature- 89No. 89. Shangri-La Yanuca Island, FijiFive-star★ 4.4 (5,440)From $177/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.7/10
·Official all-inclusive package available
Palmprint8.7/10Adventure & nature - 90No. 90. JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort & Spa, All-InclusiveGuanacaste, Costa RicaFive-starFrom $289/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.7/10
·Large luxury all-inclusive footprint with extensive pools and dining.
JW Marriott goes all-inclusive in Costa Rica with 17 pools and a 16,000 sq ft spa. The Guanacaste coast is stunning — dry season (Dec-April) means sunshine every day. This is a nature-meets-luxury play and Costa Rica is the perfect setting for it.
Palmprint8.7/10Adventure & nature - 91No. 91. Steigenberger Coraya BeachFive-star · Adults-only★ 4.9 (9,769)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.6/10
·Strong adults-only quiet-beach positioning.
Palmprint8.6/10Adventure & nature - 92No. 92. Jade MountainSoufrière, St. LuciaFive-star · Adults-only★ 4.7 (569)From $810/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.6/10
·Extraordinary Piton and Caribbean Sea views from open-wall sanctuaries.
One of the Caribbean's true originals — adults-only 'sanctuaries' with no fourth wall and a private infinity pool framing the Pitons. There are no TVs and barely a reason to leave the room, though the organic chocolate lab and included diving tempt you out. Architectural, romantic, unforgettable. Best December through May.
Palmprint8.6/10Adventure & nature - 93No. 93. Pine Cliffs ResortAlbufeira, Algarve, PortugalFive-star★ 4.6 (4,139)From $195/night pp
·Excellent family facilities, including one of the Algarve’s strongest kids-club setups.
Perched on the red cliffs of the Algarve, Pine Cliffs pairs dramatic ocean views with a clifftop nine-hole course and the Serenity spa. Seven restaurants — including the kid-favorite Porto Pirata — make it an easy family choice that still feels grown-up. Best April through October.
- 94No. 94. StolenTime by RendezvousFour-star · Adults-only★ 4.6 (479)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.6/10
·Strong adults-only romantic positioning.
Palmprint8.6/10Adventure & nature - 95No. 95. Barceló TenerifeFive-star★ 4.5 (4,469)From $98/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.6/10
·Seven official outdoor pools.
Palmprint8.6/10Adventure & nature - 96No. 96. Miraval Arizona Resort & SpaFive-star · Adults-only★ 4.5 (679)From $1187/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.6/10
·Exceptional depth of included wellness programming.
Palmprint8.6/10Adventure & nature - 97No. 97. El Cozumeleño Beach ResortFour-star★ 3.9 (4,524)From $69/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.6/10
·Strong snorkeling from shore.
Palmprint8.6/10Adventure & nature - 98No. 98. CDSHotels Terrasini - Città del MareFour-star★ 3.8 (3,103)From $61/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.6/10
·Memorable Toboggan sea-slide complex
Palmprint8.6/10Adventure & nature - 99No. 99. Emaho Sekawa Retreat FijiFive-star · Adults-only★ 5.0 (71)From $208/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.5/10
·Only three villas, each with private pool access
Palmprint8.5/10Adventure & nature - 100No. 100. Lagoon Attitude HotelFour-star · Adults-only★ 4.6 (2,265)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.5/10
·Adults-only
Palmprint8.5/10Adventure & nature - 101No. 101. UNA Hotels Naxos Beach SiciliaFour-star★ 4.4 (3,399)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.5/10
·Private beach access
Palmprint8.5/10Adventure & nature - 102No. 102. Cerf Island ResortFour-star★ 4.4 (165)From $126/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.5/10
·Quiet island atmosphere
Palmprint8.5/10Adventure & nature - 103No. 103. Costao do Santinho ResortFive-star★ 4.8 (43,175)From $150/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.4/10
·True all-inclusive resort on Santinho Beach.
Palmprint8.4/10Adventure & nature - 104No. 104. Baron Palace Sahl HasheeshFive-star★ 4.7 (6,881)From $187/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.4/10
·Strong Red Sea beachfront setting.
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105No. 105. Bluebay Beach Resort & SpaFive-star★ 4.6 (1,583)From $152/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.4/10·Beautiful Kiwengwa beachfront and tropical gardens.
Palmprint8.4/10Adventure & nature- 106No. 106. Furaveri MaldivesFive-star★ 4.6 (1,045)From $133/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.4/10
·Strong natural-island feel
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107No. 107. Barceló Puerto VallartaFive-star★ 4.5 (12,295)From $85/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.4/10·Scenic Mismaloya beach-and-mountain setting.
Palmprint8.4/10Adventure & nature- 108No. 108. Sun Siyam PasikudahFive-star★ 4.4 (471)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.4/10
·Small, quiet, high-space resort.
Palmprint8.4/10Adventure & nature - 109No. 109. Hotel Riu GuanacasteFive-star★ 4.2 (10,861)From $119/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.4/10
·Official 24-hour all-inclusive product.
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110No. 110. Sandals BarbadosFive-star · Adults-only★ 4.2 (2,640)From $299/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.4/10·Excellent couples-only all-inclusive infrastructure.
Palmprint8.4/10Adventure & nature
111No. 111. Bahia Principe Explore AkumalFive-star★ 4.7 (25,608)From $108/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.3/10·Excellent family infrastructure and water-park access.
Palmprint8.3/10Adventure & nature
112No. 112. Club Med CefalùCefalù, Sicily, ItalyFive-star★ 4.6 (1,548)From $338/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.3/10·Highly scenic cliffside setting near Cefalù.
Club Med's Sicilian flagship climbs a clifftop above Cefalù, with a panoramic pool on the bluff and the Mediterranean spread out below. Days run on sailing lessons, water sports, and Italian cooking classes — relaxed but active, and the setting is pure Sicily. Best May through October.
Palmprint8.3/10Adventure & nature- 113No. 113. Barceló Bávaro Beach - Adults OnlyFive-star · Adults-only★ 4.8 (17,284)From $82/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.2/10
·Excellent calm Bávaro beachfront.
Palmprint8.2/10Adventure & nature
114No. 114. Iberostar Selection CancúnFive-star★ 4.7 (30,287)From $153/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.2/10·True all-inclusive
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115No. 115. AYANA Resort BaliJimbaran, Bali, IndonesiaFive-star★ 4.7 (11,590)From $159/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.2/10·Large luxury estate with extensive pools, dining, spa, gardens, ocean views, and guest-only beach access.
AYANA sprawls across the cliffs above Jimbaran Bay, and the sunsets here are the stuff of Bali legend — best caught from the famous Rock Bar perched over the ocean. With 12 restaurants, an Aquatonic seawater therapy pool, and a full spa, it's a grand resort that still feels distinctly Balinese.
Palmprint8.2/10Adventure & nature- 116No. 116. Mahekal Beach ResortPlaya del Carmen, MexicoFive-star★ 4.4 (4,730)From $91/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.2/10
·Direct beachfront setting in central Playa del Carmen.
A barefoot, bohemian alternative to Playa del Carmen's big boxes — thatched-roof bungalows scattered along the sand, no TVs, and a deliberately unplugged feel. Cenote excursions come included and the kitchens lean local and organic. Four-star in stars, but the charm punches well above that. Best November through April.
Palmprint8.2/10Adventure & nature - 117No. 117. Neptune Paradise Beach Resort & SpaFour-star★ 4.4 (538)From $150/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.2/10
·Beautiful Galu/Diani beach setting
Palmprint8.2/10Adventure & nature - 118No. 118. Grand Velas Riviera MayaPlaya del Carmen, MexicoFive-star★ 4.8 (4,173)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.1/10
·Exceptional all-inclusive dining program with eight restaurants and Michelin-starred Cocina de Autor.
Grand Velas does all-inclusive at a genuinely luxe tier — eight gourmet restaurants, a cavernous SE Spa, and a choice of jungle or beachfront suites with personal concierge service. It manages to be both family-capable and couple-romantic depending on which section you book. Riviera Maya at its most refined. Best November through May.
Palmprint8.1/10Adventure & nature - 119No. 119. Blue Bay Resort HotelFour-star★ 4.4 (1,832)From $64/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.1/10
·Strong sea-view setting.
Palmprint8.1/10Adventure & nature - 120No. 120. Hotel Riu Palace Paradise IslandFive-star · Adults-only★ 3.9 (4,093)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.1/10
·Excellent Paradise Island beach position.
Palmprint8.1/10Adventure & nature - 121No. 121. UNICO 20°87° Hotel Riviera MayaRiviera Maya, MexicoFive-star · Adults-only★ 4.6 (5,295)From $209/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.0/10
·Strong adults-only positioning with a polished, modern Mexican design identity.
UNICO leans hard into a sense of place — an adults-only resort where your personal 'host' books art walks and tequila tastings, and the Esencia spa is built around a cenote-style pool. Smaller and more design-led than the Riviera Maya giants, it's stylish couples' territory. Best November through May.
Palmprint8.0/10Adventure & nature
122No. 122. SALT of Palmar, an Adults-only Boutique HotelFive-star · Adults-only★ 4.6 (1,239)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.0/10·Exceptional boutique design and adults-only atmosphere.
Palmprint8.0/10Adventure & nature- 123No. 123. Mazagan Beach & Golf ResortEl Jadida, MoroccoFive-star★ 4.5 (6,239)From $124/night pp
·Strong family and activity programming, including kids and teen facilities.
A big Atlantic-coast resort an hour from Casablanca, built around a Gary Player championship course and Morocco's largest casino. Add a traditional hammam and a long beach and it covers golf trips, group getaways, and nightlife in one. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable months.
- 124No. 124. Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf ResortFive-star★ 4.4 (4,227)From $111/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.0/10
·Direct Diani Beach setting.
Palmprint8.0/10Adventure & nature - 125No. 125. Divi Village Golf & Beach ResortFour-star★ 4.4 (2,155)From $143/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.0/10
·Spacious accommodations compared with standard hotel rooms.
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126No. 126. Diani Reef Beach Resort & SpaDiani Beach, KenyaFive-star★ 4.3 (2,696)From $75/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 8.0/10·Direct beachfront position on Diani Beach with white sand and Indian Ocean views.
Right on Kenya's Diani Beach, this is a handy base for combining Indian Ocean beach time with a safari add-on. The resort itself does dhow dinner cruises, an African-themed spa, and day trips to the nearby marine park. A solid, good-value coastal stay. Best in the dry stretches — January–February and June–October.
Palmprint8.0/10Adventure & nature
127No. 127. Iberostar Waves Club Palmeraie MarrakechFour-star★ 4.7 (6,010)From $110/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 7.9/10·Strong staff, cleanliness, and grounds sentiment across major guest sources.
Palmprint7.9/10Adventure & nature- 128No. 128. Mitsis Selection LagunaFive-star★ 4.8 (5,935)From $158/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 7.8/10
·True 24-hour ultra all-inclusive
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129No. 129. Sandos CancunFour-star · Adults-only★ 4.7 (20,988)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 7.8/10·Adults-only
Palmprint7.8/10Adventure & nature- 130No. 130. Club Hotel DolphinFive-star★ 4.7 (9,162)From $38/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 7.8/10
·Verified all-inclusive availability
Palmprint7.8/10Adventure & nature - 131No. 131. Tamarind, Barbados, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive ResortFour-star★ 4.2 (328)Rates TBDAdventure & nature Palmprint 7.8/10
·Strong west-coast Barbados beach setting on Paynes Bay.
Palmprint7.8/10Adventure & nature - 132No. 132. Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lords Castle All Inclusive ResortFive-star★ 3.9 (815)From $162/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 7.8/10
·Large modern rooms and resort infrastructure.
Palmprint7.8/10Adventure & nature
133No. 133. Excellence Punta CanaFive-star · Adults-only★ 4.9 (24,267)From $152/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 7.5/10·Strong adults-only romantic atmosphere.
Palmprint7.5/10Adventure & nature- 134No. 134. Zoëtry Agua Punta CanaPunta Cana, Dominican RepublicFive-star★ 4.6 (1,499)From $192/night ppAdventure & nature Palmprint 7.2/10
·Boutique scale with 92 suites and a highly tranquil atmosphere.
A small wellness-focused retreat on the Uvero Alto coast — daily complimentary spa treatments, farm-to-table organic kitchens, and horseback rides along an empty beach. Zoëtry's whole thing is calm and unplugged, the antidote to Punta Cana's mega-resorts. Romantic and restorative. Best December through May.
Palmprint7.2/10Adventure & nature
135No. 135. Club Med BorneoSabah, MalaysiaFive-star★ 4.2 (25)Rates TBD·Rare all-inclusive format in Malaysian Borneo
Borneo is bucket-list territory and Club Med is putting an all-inclusive right between the rainforest and the South China Sea. Orangutans, diving, and beaches — all in one trip. The eco-certification is real too, not greenwashing.
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