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These Caribbean Resorts Come With Their Own Private Islands

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - April 21, 2015

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon
CJ Travel Editor

We’re huge fans of Caribbean private-island resorts, but they can be pricey and require multiple flights to reach. That’s where resorts with their own private islands come in. We found a handful of hotels that offer guests the best of both worlds: The affordability and easy access of a regular resort, combined with the luxury of a private-island experience just offshore. Which one will you choose?

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Couples Tower Isle, Jamaica

If you want nothing to come between you and the rays but sunscreen, Tower Isle, the island just offshore Jamaica’s original couples-only all-inclusive, is the place for you. Swimsuits aren’t just optional, they’re actually forbidden at this outcrop a minute from the resort’s shore, which has a small pool, beach, and swim-up bar.

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El Conquistador, Puerto Rico

As if having a funicular, golf course and a water park wasn’t enough, this mega-resort also has Palomino Island, a 100-acre retreat where you can snorkel, paddleboard, windsurf, and, of course, ride Palomino horses along the beach.

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Sandals Royal Bahamian, Bahamas

Stew Fish seafood restaurant; massages and salt scrubs al fresco; and a pool with a swim-up bar … Do you need any more reasons to visit this Nassau couples-only all-inclusive’s private isle? We didn’t think so.

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Sandals Royal Caribbean, Jamaica

Hop the resort’s dragon boat or kayak over to this Mo’Bay all-inc’s sandy speck, which has a pool and hot tub, a small beach, and its own Indonesian restaurant, The Royal Thai, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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