After some rough winter months, it’s no surprise that travelers are itching to hop on the next flight out - especially with their family and friends! The peak season for group travel is approaching and what better way to soak up the sun then indulging in a luxurious getaway with your best friends, significant other, family, etc. Here are some of the must-visit hotels and resorts all over the world that are making sure your group is taken care of:
Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club | Cape Cod, MA
Spending quality time with the family and friends is more important than ever and luckily Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club just launched a unique, ‘Room & Board’ experience for groups to snuggle up together. While outside activities on the Cape are limited during this time of year, this year-round resort makes it so that families and friends always have the option to partake in fun, bonding activities, and even some friendly competition. They’re going back to basics with the ‘Room & Board’ experience, providing groups with a range of board games to choose from (think- Connect 4, Chutes and Ladders, etc.), some snack-able treats, and matching Cape Cod- themed socks - because what says family bonding more than that? While there’s still other fun programming to enjoy on property, the resort makes sure the fun doesn’t end when you go back to your room.
Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino | Palm Beach, Aruba
Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino is a picture-perfect scene of palapas and sparkling turquoise waters set on beautiful Palm Beach with year-round temperatures in the 80s and incredible trade winds. With the largest accommodations on the island, nine restaurants and bars including pop-up beach restaurant, Atardi, and every imaginable watersport, travelers can definitely retreat to their happy place on the One Happy Island. For guests looking to travel with their crew, the resort has launched a 'Crew in Aruba' package to provide a group of friends with unique, fun-filled experiences and adventures across the island. The package includes a premium ocean view room, in-room snacks and local beer to kick things off on a ‘happy’ note, a private cabana rental at the adults-only H2Oasis pool for a full day of soaking in the sun, an art tour and workshop in San Nicolas with Aruba Mural Tours, and a heart-pumping UTV tour across the island’s desert side.
Resorts World Bimini | North Bimini, Bahamas
When visiting the closest Bahamian island to the U.S. sitting just 50 miles off the coast of South Florida, all ocean lovers will find their paradise in Bimini, Bahamas. Home to the expansiveResorts World Bimini complex with a private marina, ocean access is easy; and the island’s surrounding waters are filled with exploration opportunities. Grab your friends and embark on a guided tour withBimini Blue Adventures and head out to sea, where three dive spots are just a short boat ride away — and each stop is guaranteed to cross a different item off your groups bucket list! Bring the family along to Triangle Rocks to swim with reef sharks in their natural habitat, then to the S.S. Sapona shipwreck (a former rum runner ship that ran aground during a hurricane in 1926) to spot vibrant and diverse coral reefs and marine life (maybe even a turtle!) among the ruins. End the adventure at Honeymoon Harbor to say hello to friendly nurse sharks and feed the local stingrays their favorite snacks — shrimp and squid. With so many adventures to choose from, you are sure to find one (or many) that your whole group will be talking about for years to come.
Marriott Cancún Collection | Cancún, Mexico
Whether it be just for the year round sunshine, easy access, delicious cuisine, or a lively atmosphere, Cancun is a go-to destination when looking to host groups of any size. Conveniently located 20 minutes away from the airport,Marriott Cancun Collection, which includes JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa andMarriott Cancun Resort, feature palm-studded grounds, beach-chic spacious rooms with private balconies, and trendy cocktail programs. On top of a plethora of transformative indoor and outdoor meeting spaces, the properties also provide groups with a variety of unique programming options including pasta making, sushi rolling, and karaoke competitions. Boasting 11 international restaurants, travelers can sample the Mexican street food at Marriott Cancun’s trendy SacBé Beach Shack or try out the soon-to-open Hana Restaurant, the first Polynesian eatery in town that’s sure to make headlines. Coupled with beachfront cabanas, free-form pools, Bali-style day beds, and Mayan-inspired spa treatments, these resorts are sure to impress.
W Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Situated on the stunning shores of Fort Lauderdale Beach, W Fort Lauderdale offers the perfect tropical getaway with luxurious amenities, and a variety of vivacious packages for groups, including a series of energetic and art-forward packages for a one-of-a-kind luxury escape. Groups can spice up their look and book Sea Snip, a signature in-suite amenity created by local fashion designer Melodie Blaize, that makes sustainable fashion chic as she transforms custom shirts or garments into one of a kind works of art. Get creative and skip the typical trends by spicing up the group's look to match Fort Lauderdale's vibrant charm. Sea Snip pricing starts at $250 for four t-shirts. Groups looking to groove to pulsating tunes can book Suite Sounds, a private, in-suite concert on the room of the Oceanfront Suite balcony where groups can curate a personalized concert by selecting either a violinist, DJ, saxophonist, keyboardist or acoustic guitarist for a private show, with the option add on bottle service and customize playlists. From check-in to check-out, there’s something for every group to groove and move to. Sea Snip and Suite Sounds are available for booking for guests in the Oceanfront Suites. For more information, visit www.wfortlauderdale.com
Southernmost Beach Resort | Key West, Florida
Near all of the action, but in a world of its own, America’s Southernmost Point is the ideal location to gather your crew close to Key West’s famed attractions, well-known restaurants, and of course, stunning Atlantic ocean views. At the newly renovated Southernmost Beach Resort, you can enjoy three palm-fringed pools with private cabanas, a secluded tanning pier, signature restaurant, gorgeous oceanfront rooms and all the charm of the Keys — set on one award-winning resort. For a unique group experience sure to make your stay more than memorable, book one of the resort's group add-ons, like a Haunted Key West Ghost Tour! Up to 24 guests can experience Key West with a spooky twist, exploring its underpinnings at signature haunted forts and abandoned houses. Quirky and unexpected, Southernmost Beach Resort is sure to provide an unforgettable experience.
Playa Largo Resort & Spa | Key Largo, Florida
Situated on 14.5 beachfront acres,Playa Largo Resort & Spa is a tropical oasis located in the heart of the Upper Florida Keys and offers groups the ultimate island getaway without having to leave the country. The resort most recently unveiled bungalows and multi-bedroom villas perfect for group travelers, just steps away from the main resort, and complete with exclusive amenities and one-of-a-kind packages to make every group getaway unforgettable. Playa Largo’s “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” package is designed for ladies to relax in paradise, complete with revitalizing face masks, soothing sleep masks, luxurious salt scrubs, a bottle of wine or champagne, and delicious chocolates. Slip into more relaxation at this picture-esque paradise and head to the Ocean Spa for a variety of more packages designed to rejuvenate every type of traveler, from soothing head to toe treatments, massages for healing muscles after an adventurous day, or a romantic couple’s massage package to re-discover togetherness, there’s packages for every group. For more information, visit www.playalargoresort.com
Thompson | Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Sophisticated beachfront boutique hotel Thompson Zihuatanejo is the perfect place to spend unforgettable quality time with family and friends, celebrate a wedding or family reunion, or even take a bachelor/bachelorette trip. Tucked away along the white sands and swim and surf-friendly waters of Playa La Ropa on Mexico's Pacific Coast, Zihuatanejo is just north of busier Ixtapa. The relaxing fishing village, made famous by Shawshank Redemption, has been a longtime hideaway for creatives like Andy Warhol and Betsy Johnson. Thompson Zihuatanejo offers the ideal setting to make lasting memories with family and friends, with its recently renovated villas with private plunge pools, or even swim-up suites allowing easy water access to each other’s private terraces for the ultimate group experience! Partake in fun group activities, like ceviche and tequila tastings, or shop for fresh, local ingredients with the resident chef and take a cooking class together. Guests can also take a short trip to explore one of the four local private beaches, engage in some sport fishing, surfing or kayaking, or play some golf. Pro Tip: order a complimentary hangover cure amenity for the group post party which includes a signature bowl of Zihua's pozole, a weekly tradition in the destination. For more information and group rates, visit Thompson Zihuatanejo.
The Tryall Club Jamaica
Your most memorable moments at The Tryall Club may just be on the golf course, accompanied by one of the resort’s renowned and entertaining caddies. The Ralph Plummer-designed championship golf course is one of the Caribbean's most celebrated. In this exclusive club atmosphere, guests can stay in a spacious, privately owned villa, with its own inviting swimming pool and expertly trained staff. Alongside all of these luxury amenities, The Tryall Club, offers endless meeting & event spaces for all types of business travelers. This includes over 1,050 sq ft of meeting space, private banquets, meeting rooms holding 90 people, meeting facilities, administrative services, meeting room internet access, and more. The team can also organize private beach dinners, golf lessons and more for all traveling groups.
