10 best adults-only resorts for a romantic escape in 2023

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Family vacations are great but sometimes what you need to reconnect is a little adult time. From private plunge pools and clothing-optional beaches to fine dining and eco-tours, these 10 adults-only resorts – voted as the best by our readers – offer memorable experiences for individuals 16 and up. 

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No. 10: Triple Creek Ranch – Darby, Montana

A luxury guest ranch in Western Montana, Triple Creek Ranch offers an all-inclusive vacation experience, complete with stunning scenery, plush accommodations in 25 private log cabins and outdoor activities throughout the year. Romance and adventure await with horseback riding, fly fishing, hiking, archery, lawn games, skiing, snowshoeing and even equestrian skijoring. Executive chef Jacob Leatherman introduces a new dinner menu nightly. Guests can dine in the vaulted ceiling dining hall or cozy up in their cabins with meals delivered. Triple Creek Ranch welcomes guests ages 16 and older.

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No. 9: Sandals Grenada – St. George’s, Grenada

Sandals Grenada, an all-inclusive resort on Pink Gin Beach, offers diversions galore for couples seeking fun, luxury and romance. Suites come with a range of amenities, from butler service to private “skypools,” or infinity edge pools that look out from upper-floor suites. Sandals Grenada boasts 10 restaurants, six bars, five pools, PADI-certified scuba diving, daily and nightly live entertainment and shows and much more. For some alone time, snuggle in a private, curtained cabana for two. These straw-roofed, Balinese cabanas are situated throughout the gardens, on the beach and around the pool.

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No. 8: Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort – Eagle Beach, Aruba

An adults-only oasis on the island of Aruba, Bucuti and Tara Beach Resort sits on the white sands of Eagle Beach, where guests enjoy stellar views of the sea, away from the more crowded areas of the island. Leave the details to a dedicated romance concierge team, which can curate an itinerary of memorable experiences.

Enjoy white-glove Champagne service on a beach daybed at sunset. Sail the seas on an elegant schooner, while being served up a freshly barbecued meal, premium cocktails and an afternoon of snorkeling and kayaking; or dine under the stars during a candlelight dinner for two in a private palapa. This carbon-neutral hotel features 104 rooms and suites.

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No. 7: Sunset at the Palms – Negril, Jamaica

Sunset at the Palms, an adults-only, all-inclusive in Negril, Jamaica, offers 85 treehouse-style guest rooms and suites on 10 acres lining a bay. Praised by Architectural Digest, these treehouses feature French doors, Asian-inspired furnishings and king-size platform beds. Choose from five restaurants, serving everything from chef-inspired, farm-to-table fare to local Jamaica dishes. Speaking of which, the resort offers plenty of activities for active and curious couples, to include Jamaican cooking classes, horseback riding and mountain biking.

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No. 6: Royal Davui Island Resort – Fiji

Royal Davui Island Resort, in Fiji, delivers hospitality through the lens of sustainability. Its 16 bungalows and villas, along with restaurant and spa, blend across 10 acres of vegetation and ancient trees on this private island. Each accommodation offers a climate-controlled plunge pool, living area, and outdoor deck with views of Bega Lagoon.

Spend a romantic afternoon picnicking on a sand cay. Embrace Fijian culture at a kava ceremony. Indulge in the Champagne Wishes and Pure Fiji Dream spa treatment for couples: an hour massage, choice of facial or sugar scrub, followed by a glass of bubbly and fruit platter. Royal Davui welcomes guests 16 and older.

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No. 5: Likuliku Lagoon Resort – Fiji

“Likuliku” in Malolo dialect means calm lagoons or waters, making Likuliku Lagoon Resort aptly named. A wilderness island retreat, Likuliku resembles an ancient Fijian village with its traditional bures, or guest huts, surrounded by a protected marine sanctuary. Enjoy authentic Fijian cuisine and spa rituals on the property or explore the island’s treasures.

Likuliku is surrounded by significant archeological and sacred sites. A 15-minute boat ride will take you to Mociu, a private, uninhabited island, where you can snorkel, hike and picnic. The resort offers three garden beachfront bures, 10 over-the-water bures, 14 beachfront bures and 18 deluxe beachfront bures.

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No. 4: The Point Resort – Saranac Lake, New York

This New York Adirondack resort was built a century ago, exemplifying the idea of roughing it in comfort, style and luxury. A nod to the great camps built by Gilded Age magnates, such as the Rockfellers and the Vanderbilts, The Point Resort welcomes guests 21 years and older. Activities on the 75-acre estate-turned-resort include boating, tennis and swimming. There is also waterskiing in the warmer months and cross-country skiing, ice skating and curling during the colder seasons.

Enjoy indoor evenings with classic movies, darts, cards and pool. Highlights of The Point’s dining experience include lively communal dinners with fellow guests at two formal tables in the Great Hall. Wednesdays and Saturdays are a black-tie affair with a seven-course tasting menu.

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No. 3: Serenity at Coconut Bay – St. Lucia

Serenity at Coconut Bay, an adults-only, all-inclusive resort on St. Lucia, offers 36 plunge pool suites with indoor and outdoor living areas, butler service, a personalized top-shelf bar and mahogany king-size beds. Butlers can make arrangements to transform your suite into a private spa sanctuary. Professional therapists come to your suite and use local organics and pure essential oils for treatments. All guests have to do is sip bubbly and relax. Serenity welcomes guests ages 21 and older.

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No. 2: Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun – Cancun, Mexico

Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun is an adults-only paradise that caters to guests around the clock – quite literally with 24-hour room service. This resort features 412 deluxe suites. “Swim-out suites” offer a furnished private terrace with direct pool access. Pool concierge and beach waitstaff attend to every need while guests sunbathe on the beach or lounge by the two expansive pools.

Choose from six gourmet restaurants, a buffet, a grill and a café. Explore the Mayan ruins of nearby Chichen Itza and then rejuvenate at Secrets Spa by Pevonia. Turn up the romance with an add-on package that includes a 25-minute, in-suite couple’s massage and mimosa breakfast in bed.

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No. 1: Mi Amor Tulum – Tulum, Mexico

Built upon a rocky outcrop overlooking the Caribbean Sea, Hotel Mi Amor, in Tulum, is an art deco hideaway. Swing from hammock chairs over the infinity pool while sipping craft cocktails. Order a private, five-course dinner in your cabaña. Take part in a Mayan Temazcal ceremony to cleanse your body and mind, or enjoy the sounds of the jungle and crystal bowls during a Yucatan sound healing session. Mi Amor has a spa and a restaurant on-site. The resort offers six room categories, each with air-conditioning and only steps away from the clear, blue Caribbean waters. Mi Amor welcomes guests 16 and older.