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Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton is located inside a small bay on the northwest coast of Jamaica, along a privileged beach area bathed in turquoise waters.  Nearby is the small village of Lucea and Montego Bay. Next door is the world famous Johnny Walker Championship Golf Course. The airport is only 25 minutes away. This is a great all inclusive location to escape to, without being totally marooned from civilization.
A Little About the Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton:
Once you arrive at the Grand Palladium, you’re greeted by modern design and luxurious facilities. The peaceful natural surroundings are made up of deep blue sea and dark green landscapes. The ultramodern architecture and old English flare are in perfect harmony.

There are 390 rooms, some with hydro massage bathtubs. The resort features 5 pools and 8 jacuzzis… a few more than most of the other Jamaica all inclusive resorts. The kids’ pool is fun. The adults’ pool is funner, complete with its own swim-up bar. I sat in the sauna and steam room every day for 10 minutes and slept like a baby. Fun sports like snorkeling, boating, billiards, and darts are all complimentary. Don’t let the kids hold you back: like most other Apple vacations, complimentary kids’ programs are available each day from 9-5. After sundown, live music and nightly shows will bring you and yours together.
Great for Food Lovers!
This resorts sets itself apart from other Jamaica all inclusive resorts with its broad selection of 10 on-site restaurants and 12 cocktail lounges. Most resorts have around 3 or 4 restaurants and bars, so this is pretty impressive for all food lovers. The restaurants range from casual to formal, so there’s always something to agree with your tastes and something new you haven’t tried yet. Happy Eating!

On the northwest region of Jamaica, inside Motego Bay is the all inclusive Riu Montego Bay. This is an all-around Apple vacation resort with something for everyone. The beachfront location is magical and already furnished with loungers for sunbathing. The 701 suites are spread out into several chiseled buildings that reach a maximum height of four stories. No matter if you come alone, or with a whole family, the suites here meet everyone’s needs. If you have kids, they can be dropped off and supervised during the day. Just one “triple garden room” can accommodate an entire family of five. Make sure you get a suite that has their hydro-massage bathtub.
Put Your Laptop Away and Have Some Fun Already!
Inside the rooms are laptop-sized safes, so put down the laptop and walk away slowly. Step out of your ordinary routine and spice life up a little at this Jamaica all inclusive resort with some world class snorkeling, windsurfing, and catamaran riding. Take a horseback ride, and then sooth those muscles that you hardly ever use in a nice not sauna. After all the fun, you can return to your safely secured laptop and enjoy unlimited free Wifi.
Dig in!
Apple vacation packages are great because they’re all inclusive, and they specialize in finding the best all inclusive resorts, with the most food, drink, and fun options for your money. Their resort features an on-site steakhouse, Asian cuisine, Italian cuisine, and an international themed buffet. If you feel like keeping a low profile, order some tasty 24-hour room service and eat it in the hydro massage bathtub like royalty. Everyone’s free to let loose because there’s both a kids’ pool and an adult pool, with an attached Jacuzzi. When night falls there’s plenty to do at any of the 5 bars, including 1 swim-up bar. Enjoy live shows and music, or play slot machines and video games. Remember to forget your wallet; this vacation hot spot is an all inclusive resort.

On the East coast of the Dominican Republic are the tropical gardens and luscious palms that we dream about and hope to God that someday we get to see. Dreams Palm Beach resort in Punta Cana is the perfect all inclusive destination for a great family vacation. There is enough food and fun to keep everyone happy, while making sure the adults get the real vacation they need… just how any Apple vacation should be.
But We Want to Ditch the Kids!
That’s okay here! Leave them at the Explorer’s Kids Club anytime between 9AM and 10PM! The Red Cross certified staff supervises treasure hunts, sandcastle competitions, beach camping, ocean trampolines, monster-size basketball, and other crazy stuff. Pagers are available for those parents that just need to stay in touch. The Core Zone day program is available for teens. Both programs are part of the all inclusive vacation packages, so there is no extra cost.
It’s just as fun to be an adult here as it is a kid. In addition to fun water sports like snorkeling and windsurfing, there are big screen movies right on the beach, moonlit theme parties, cocktail receptions, a casino, stargazing, and different surprises each night. They even have bocce ball. Who doesn’t love bocce ball! Golf is nearby. And if you dare, try the Euro-bungee. The notoriously friendly staff will grant pretty much any request. For a truly special moment, ask about a private romantic dinner on the beach.
Details:
Each of the 513 suites come with spacious and furnished balconies or terraces, and flat screens. Some even have in-room Jacuzzis. Dreams Palm Beach boasts 8 restaurants and 8.5 bars… I’m not exactly sure what defines a “half” of a bar, but I like the idea of it! There are 3 beautiful freshwater pools, including one kids’ pool and one adults’ only pool, with sundecks, shaded areas, and a swim-up bar. Overall, this is an amazing location and destination for a Dominican Republic all inclusive vacation.

Couples Tower Isle the original Jamaica all inclusive resort for couples. It boasts a long list of prestigious awards such as Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Service Award, Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Award, and Green Globe Certification. Couples Tower Isle (formerly called Couples Ochos Rios) is located in Jamaica’s Ochos Rios region on the beautiful north coast.

Recent Luxury Renovations:
CTI (Couples Tower Isle) just completed $30 million in renovations creating a Jamaican-charmed paradise fused with a 1950s Hollywood theme, and is ready to show itself off. In case you don’t know by now, this all inclusive Apple vacation resort is for couples only. Situated on 19 acres of beachfronts and lush tropics, guests have plenty of room to stretch out the powdery white sand.

Romance and Fun:
This Jamaica all inclusive resort has only 226 rooms and suites. All come equipped with iPod docking stations, so make sure to bring that sexy playlist. After you get sick of staring into one another’s eyes, go enjoy each others’ company with yoga workouts, pool tournaments (billiards), tarot card readings, wine and cheese parties, tye-dye, Jamaican wood carving, cooking classes, and free golf nearby. If you’re feeling extra frisky, find your way to the private “au naturel” island, complete with its own cocktail lounge. Everything here is all inclusive, so make sure to get your money’s worth!

Take a shuttle to the famous island village, better known as Jimmy Buffett’s “Margaritaville”. Glass-bottom boat tours and tours of the local waterfalls are also some of the more popular tourist activities. Every Friday, when in season, each of the 6 unique restaurants at CTI celebrates Lobster Night.

Hedonism II is anything but an ordinary resort. I’ll be upfront. It’s sexy. It’s exotic. It’s racy. Prim and proper are thrown out the window at this Jamaica all inclusive resort. It’s a great place for both couples and singles 18 and over to come and let loose.

Mature Audiences Only:
If you’re feeling free, you can bet there are nude areas to relax and have fun. Erase tan lines on the secluded “au naturel” section of their private beach. They even have a nude swim-up bar connected to a nude pool. There’s a nude Jacuzzi. A see-through waterslide. Nude beach volleyball… can you handle it?? They don’t call this Apple vacation resort “the pleasure seekers ultimate all inclusive playground” for nothing. Imagine having the guts to swim up and order a mai-tai, naked! But don’t worry; there are plenty of areas and pools that require being fully clothed.

An Intimate Resort:
All 280 rooms feature mirrors on the ceilings, tiled floors, and 5-head showers. With so few rooms at this Jamaica all inclusive resort, there’s plenty of private space for everyone. It’s also intimate enough to make some new friends. The good times will roll at any of their 5 restaurants and 5 bars, one of which is the world famous Club Hurricane. This recently refurbished nightclub is open ‘till 5AM, or when the last person leaves!

Entertainment:
The all inclusive vacation package includes tons of fun activities and entertainment that go above and beyond standard all inclusive resorts… after all this is an Apple vacations resort. Take your pick: reggae dance classes, rock climbing walls, hammock lounges, mardi gras parties, karaoke, fantasy/fetish parties, island picnics, beach bonfires, pajama parties, golf, miniature golf, snorkeling, midnight buffets, piano bar, complimentary weddings, and minimal-cost spa services like massages and pedicures. The toga parties are legendary. Put on a toga. Take one off…

SuperClubs
Hedonism II was created by SuperClubs, a well-known chain of world class resorts. Tipping is never allowed. The best duty free shopping is merely steps away. The resort is surrounded by lush tropical vegetation, low-rise buildings, and 22 pristine gardens.

One of the most popular destinations for all inclusive resorts and vacation packages is the Bahamas. The Bahamas are a series of 29 islands, hundreds of cays and thousands if islets that are collectively located in the Atlantic Ocean north of Cuba and southeast of Florida.

Many all inclusive resorts exist throughout the main islands, as about 50 percent of the Bahamas workforce relates to the tourism industry. The islands collectively encompass just over 5,000 square miles—roughly the size of Connecticut and Rhode Island combined—and have a population of about 330,000 people.

History

The Bahamas was originally the first point of entry that Columbus landed on in 1492 when arriving at the West Indies from Spain.  The Spanish enslaved the native Lucayans and left the islands uninhabited until the British colonized them some 150 years later.  Today’s native population consists largely of descendants of liberated African slaves from the British plantation economy instilled during colonization.

Geography and Climate

The island of Bimini is closest to the U.S. and oftentimes called the gateway to the Bahamas as such. East of Bimini lies the large island of Grand Bahama, one of the most popular islands and also something of a landing point because of its proximity to Florida.  The largest island is Andros Island, directly west of Grand Bahama.  The capital city of Nassau is on the island of New Providence.

All of the islands are flat and low, usually not exceeding about 50-60 feet in elevation.  The highest point exists on Cat Island and is about 200 feet in elevation.  The climate is tropical, and dictated to a certain degree in the winter by the Gulf Stream waters.  Hurricanes threaten the Bahamas in the late summer and fall, and can pass near the islands or directly through them.

Tourist Attractions

Every other time of the year, the islands exhibit almost a surreal blend of pearly white beaches and lush Caribbean turquoise waters.  The islands of New Providence and Grand Bahama boast rows of luxury hotels and all inclusive resorts.  The outskirts of Grand Bahama consist of sparsely populated beaches perfect for those seeking a more tranquil beach experience in conjunction with an all inclusive vacation package or luxurious hotel.

Grand Bahama is only about 70 miles off the coast of Florida and just a three hour plane ride from New York City. Tons of shopping, bars and restaurants exist in Port Lucaya Marketplace, and of course throughout the capital city of Nassau.  Watersports, dance clubs and casinos make up a significant portion of the Bahamas recreational activities.

Best Time To Go

There’s really not a bad time to go to the Bahamas unless a hurricane has developed in the area.  The hurricane season from June to November is usually a great time of year weather-wise, and hence doesn’t deter many travelers who jump at discount all inclusive vacation packages.  The winters are about 10 degrees warmer than Florida, though once in a while Gulf Stream waters and tradewinds can bluster in pretty dramatic colder temperatures in the winters.

Winter, spring and early summer are the most popular times of year for vacationers with the spring season hosting the most tropical weather. The area is consistently fairly humid, but the lower temperatures help the overall climate stand out as considerably more comfortable than other parts of the Caribbean.

The Bahamas are actually one of the most successful tourist attractions in the entire Caribbean, and about 75 percent of Apple Vacations travelers insist they’ll pay the islands another visit in the next five years after completing their first trip to any of its all inclusive resorts.