The Newest Adults-Only Getaways

Adults-only resorts offer a chance to truly get away from it all. There are no LEGOs underfoot on the carpet, no cannonballs in the pool (at least, not from kids) and no need to find a restaurant with chicken nuggets on the menu. Instead, these resorts cater to adults as places to relax and reconnect — to yourself, your partner and the stunning natural environment.

The Caribbean is the spot for the hottest new options in adults-only travel right now, with several new ones available today and more opening soon. We’ve rounded up the best new resorts to recommend to your clients, whether they’re looking for relaxation, adventure or a little bit of both.

But before we dig into that, why might an adults-only vacation be worth recommending to a client in the first place? Adults-only resorts offer travelers a chance to indulge in luxury at a variety of price points with a bevy of amenity options. Adults will love the opportunity to make new friends on vacation where it’s easy to bond over trying new restaurants or to gather together for a beach day or shopping excursion. Plus, “adults”-only truly means all ages of adults, with options from 20-year-old honeymooners to relaxing retirees — and many of these resorts aren’t just for couples. Solo travelers and friend groups will also find lots of fun in an adults-only vacation, too.

Luxury and stellar service are at the heart of these new offerings, and there’s a little something new under the palm trees for every adult traveler. Clear blue water, ocean breezes, lush mangroves and rugged mountains await.

Step into luxury inside this castle surrounded by a moat 

Sanctuary Cap Cana, Dominican Republic (Open now) 

Though it's well situated just 15 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport, Sanctuary Cap Cana feels more like a colonial Spanish castle town perched on a cliff by the ocean. A moat wraps around the castle, making this all-inclusive adults-only resort feel like a truly private getaway.

Re-opened in summer 2022 under Marriott’s The Luxury Collection brand, guests can choose from 19 different accommodation options in this 324-suite property, including a 1,600-square-foot penthouse suite and a honeymoon suite with a private pool. Some room options even include butler service.

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Each room provides its own paradise, and a private white sand beach dotted with palm trees beckons guests outside. It’s easy to get thirsty out in the sun, so guests can grab a cocktail or a fresh fruit smoothie just steps away from the ocean at the beach bar. The resort’s daily activities include relaxing yoga classes, Spanish lessons, dart games and karaoke nights. The resort also boasts six swimming pools, five restaurants, seven bars/lounges and a 20,000-square-foot spa and fitness center. For dinner, travelers can choose from a Pan-Asian fusion restaurant, an Argentinian grill or a seafood spot on the water. After dinner, drinks are on tap at the piano bar, and there’s always a party at the disco. And when midnight cravings hit, there’s 24-hour room service.

Soak in the blue skies and blue waters in the lap of luxury

Secrets Moxché Playa Del Carmen, Mexico (Open now) 

At Secrets Moxché Playa Del Carmen, it’s all about the views. Situated along the Riviera Maya, this new resort, which opened in spring 2022, is known for its mesmerizing ocean and tropical views from its pools, restaurants and rooms. Tucked away along a strip of white sandy coastline, Secrets Moxché offers a quiet respite to unplug, but it’s also not far from the Playa del Carmen's famed Quinta Avenida (Fifth Avenue) full of shops, restaurants and bars.

At this opulent all-inclusive resort, 485 lavish suites beckon with luxurious amenities, an in-room rolling bar and 24-hour room service. The rooms are appointed in calming and contemporary grays, whites and beiges, with wooden accents. Private, furnished balconies and terraces offer a serene oasis to sip morning coffee or an evening cocktail. Rooms are also equipped with a minibar refreshed daily, adding to the unlimited gourmet dining experience with 11 unique options, including a la carte service along the beach, a buffet and a cafe.

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Seven heated pools and three man-made cenotes dot the property. The resort’s spa promises a haven of relaxation with 16 treatment rooms, couples massages and an outdoor pool with pressure jets, reflexology and waterfalls. Entertainment venues feature an open-air amphitheater, live musical performances and spectacular shows.

Outside of the resort, tours and excursions dive into the wonders of the Caribbean sea and provide a chance to connect with fascinating Mayan history. Secrets Moxché guests receive complimentary greens fees for several local golf courses. For fitness on the resort grounds, options include treadmills, free weights, exercise bikes, rowing machines, beach yoga, windsurfing and beach and pool volleyball. Also worth recommending: Snorkeling, bike tours, archery, paddle boarding and tennis, as well as cocktail and dance classes.

Cruise in a Mini Cooper, dive into unlimited snorkeling and eat local

Sandals Royal Curaçao, Curaçao (Open now)

Tailor-made for foodies, the brand-new Sandals Royal Curaçao is reinventing the traditional all-inclusive experience. The resort expanded its dining options to feature eight off-site partner restaurants in the brand’s first-ever Island Inclusive program. Off-site dining options include the following: 

• Kome, a modern eatery with wood-fired meats
• BKLYN, a chic gastro-bar with shareable plates
• Soi95, a contemporary Asian spot with mixology experiences
• MosaCaña Bar & Kitchen, an international fusion restaurant with Latin/Caribbean fare
• Sal, The Kitchen, a unique setting with walls built out of coral that extrude salt

There are 11 more culinary concepts on-site, including eight restaurants, three beachside gourmet food trucks and 13 bars.

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Tasting the flavors of the island is a big part of the experience here, and there is so much to see and do beyond the walls of the resort. Guests can borrow a Mini Cooper convertible to drive out to a hike or for a picnic among the local flora and fauna. The resort offers unlimited complimentary scuba diving to explore 70 different reefs and an 18-hole golf course next door to the resort.

Back on the property, which opened in summer 2022, plenty of pool options await under the swaying palm trees and in view of the rugged mountain landscape. There’s a bi-level ocean-fed pool and another quiet pool for those looking to catch up on some reading or just enjoy some precious moments of silence. For those who want the sand beneath their toes, grab a chair and stretch out at the resort’s beach club.

Luxuriate in a ‘modern hacienda’ at this brand-new resort

Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya, Mexico

Opening fall 2022

Designed in calming and contemporary tan and white tones, stepping inside the Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya feels like experiencing what the resort team describes as “a modern hacienda.” Set to open in fall 2022, this adults-only all-inclusive resort offers the best of both worlds: Secluded among lush mangroves but not far from Playa del Carmen with easy airport access. This is a place to take a deep breath and relax. The resort exudes tranquility, peacefulness and a love for its local landscape.

The 291-suite property features stunning ocean views and 1.5 acres of white sand beach. Stunning ocean views beckon from the pool and adjacent hot tub. Guestrooms offer views of the mangroves or the ocean, with options ranging from a 474-square-foot king room with a view of the mangroves to the 1,582-square foot oceanfront presidential suite including upgraded amenities and butler service. 

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While vacation certainly isn’t the place to keep a schedule, guests will want to plan for some time at the Modern Zen Spa with its ten spa suites offering restorative treatments, including a full-service beauty salon, sauna, steam rooms and hydrotherapy tub. As for activities, there’s a little something for everyone. Activities include aqua aerobics, water sports, cooking lessons, poolside entertainment and live performances. Food options, as well, are set to please every palate whether sushi, pasta or bar bites are preferred. Enjoy unlimited food and beverages at nine themed restaurants, bars and lounges.

Indulge in a paradisiacal playground for grown-ups

Temptation Miches Resort and Temptation Grand Miches, Dominican Republic

Opening October 2022

Describing itself as a “paradisiacal playground for grown-ups,” Temptation Miches Resort caters to free-spirited adventure-seekers of all ages. Opening in fall 2022, this 21+ all-inclusive resort offers pool parties in the day and sexy theme nights once the sun sets. Theme night events include “neon wave,” “glittery fun” and “lace, masks and heels.”. This party paradise is nestled along a white-sand coastline known for its pristine beaches and tropical forests about 62 miles from the airport.

Travelers can stretch out in the Caribbean sunshine at various pools, including the “Sexy Pool” and the “Quiet Pool,” with optional topless areas. Accommodations at the 382-room property are designed with avant-garde soft curves and bright colors.

For dining, six restaurants represent cuisines from around the world. The party keeps going all night with seven bars, 24-hour beverage service and a late-night snack bar. And don’t worry, there’s a coffee shop for those who wake up in the morning in need of a caffeine jolt.

Rendering of Temptations Grand Miches from Temptations

Temptation’s other new offering in the Dominican Republic takes the adults-only energy to risqué new levels. Temptation Grand Miches is a couples-only deluxe all-inclusive that turns up the heat with an au-naturel jacuzzi lounge and pool, intimate private spaces, foamy fun in the sun, an exotic spa and 114 designer guestrooms, some with in-room Jacuzzis. Grand Miches guests can also join in on the party at the other Miches resort.

“Our guests are mature and sophisticated, with a ‘live and let live,’ no-pressure philosophy, both of which are key to enjoying our unique concept and non-stop party,” the resort says. Both resorts are near tourist attractions, such as horseback riding tours, humpback whale excursions and kayaking adventures.

Bask in the natural beauty in this luxury tent retreat

Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico (Opening December 2022)

Fifteen luxury tents will be tucked among 48 forested acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean at Naviva, Four Seasons’ first adult-only tented resort in the Americas, when it opens in December 2022. The environment is designed to foster community, spark personal growth and enhance knowledge. The concept is inspired by biophilia, meaning “love of life or living things.”

When guests arrive, they’ll meet their guide on a cocoon-inspired bamboo bridge overlooking a deep forest ravine. From there, guests will head to their luxury tents. Each tent includes a private plunge pool, spacious indoor and outdoor areas and a private outdoor shower.

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Unique activities include sampling small-batch Mexican coffees, stargazing, experiencing sunset rituals, visiting a local artist at his studio, enjoying sound therapy and practicing yoga along the beach. Advise visitors to take an afternoon to visit a spa pod tucked away in the lush forest. For physical wellbeing, guests can hike or run along scenic trails or practice strength training in the open-air outdoor gym. Once they’ve worked up an appetite, Copal Cocina, with its natural wood-fire cooking methods, awaits. Plus, guests can play handmade games such as backgammon and foosball on a table made from reclaimed wood.

Located just 45 minutes from the airport, Naviva guests are welcome to visit the nearby Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita with its ten restaurants and bars, two golf courses, three pools and two beaches.

“Our location tucked in a cliffside forest creates the feeling of being disconnected in a faraway destination, when in reality, we’re only a short flight away from the US,” says Ronny Fernández, Resort Manager, Naviva, A Four Seasons Resort. “Our untamed natural setting organically encourages guests to embark on their own personal journeys.” 

Originally appeared in the Fall 2022 issue of The Compass magazine.