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Live Aqua vs Secrets

Live Aqua and Secrets, side by side: every number below comes straight from our catalog. Real guest ratings, our category scores, and the honest included-vs-extra research behind each resort.

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Live Aqua compared with Secrets
Live AquaMeasureSecrets
2Resorts in our catalog17
★ 4.5 (better)Average guest rating★ 4.4
7,531Guest reviews analyzed47,635
$168–$177/night ppNightly rates$159–$261/night pp
All adults-onlyAdults-only resortsAll adults-only
2 of 2Five-star resorts17 of 17
Dominican Republic, MexicoWhereAruba, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico, Spain
8.9/10 (better)Overall score8.5/10
8.6/10 (better)Beach score8.6/10
8.6/10 (better)Food score8.1/10
8.8/10 (better)Service score8.4/10
8.8/10 (better)Rooms score8.4/10
9.1/10 (better)Pools score8.5/10
8.2/10 (better)Value score7.7/10
8.9/10 (better)Romance score8.8/10
7.3/10Nightlife score7.9/10 (better)
8.6/10 (better)Wellness score8.5/10

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