• Introduction
• 1. Resorts Under $2100
• 2. Resorts over $4500
• 3. Major All-Inclusive Players
• 4. Moments in All-Inclusive History

Resorts over $4500

Four premier resorts—in Jamaica, the Seychelle Islands, the Maldives, and Upstate New York—whose exclusivity comes at a higher cost that's nonetheless worth the splurge.

Low-Key Luxury in Jamaica
Relax at Round Hill, a former pineapple plantation with a recent Ralph Lauren makeover.

The Property In 1953 Round Hill opened for the likes of Grace Kelly and John F. Kennedy. Today guests choose between standard rates or an all-inclusive package. What’s Included Meals and beverages; a horseback ride; a river raft trip; and one 30-minute massage. Highlights Meals at three designated Montego Bay restaurants; a new double infinity-edge pool. Details Set on a peninsula 7.4 miles from Montego Bay; rates for two people under the All-Inclusive Platinum Plan start at $930/night for standard rooms, $960/night for villa suites, and $1,590/night for two-bedroom villas. Book It 800/972-2159; roundhilljamaica.com Alternate Mexico’s Royal Hideaway Playacar is the first adult-only all-inclusive to earn the AAA Five Diamond award. Rooms start at $492/night for two people; 800/999-9182; royalhideaway.com. 

Birds, Turtles, and Villas in the Seychelles
Escape to Cousine Island, a luxury resort in the midst of a private nature reserve.

The Property Ringed by white sand and bursting with lush vegetation, this 62-acre private island with just four French Colonial villas is a haven for sea turtles and eco-chic vacationers alike. What’s Included Premium alcohol and customized meals; guided hikes, fishing, and diving trips. Highlights All profits go back into conservation projects; alfresco Asian-Creole dining; nesting sea turtles and rare endemic bird species; and a welcoming foot massage. Details Cousine is only accessible via a 15-minute helicopter ride from the main island of Mahé; two-person villas for $1,400/night. Book It 248/321107; cousineisland.com Alternate Set on a private island in the Bahamas, the new Royal Plantation at Fowl Cay features six luxury villas and activities such as kayaking and deep-sea fishing; starts at $6,915/person a week; fowlcay.com.

Former Rockefeller Summer Home in Upstate New York
Beat the heat at The Point on Saranac Lake.

The Property The intimate The Point has just 11 lakeview guestrooms spread among four buildings on Saranac Lake, each equipped with custom-made beds; the main lodge boasts its own pub. What's Included Three meals per day, afternoon tea, unlimited wine, liquor, and liqueurs, plus use of all sports equipment and facilities, including golf, ice skating, and cross-country skiing in the winter. Highlights Meals are prepared by a chef and staff trained by Albert Roux, a three-star Michelin chef based in London. Details Six hours north of Manhattan; rates from $1,350/per night for two people ($6,750/for five days). Book It 800/255-3530; thepointresort.com.

Maldives Boutique on Private Island
Book the ultimate getaway at Dhoni Mighili.

The Property Six air-conditioned dhonis (65-foot-long traditionally handcrafted sailboats) are paired with deluxe private beach bungalows outfitted with Frette linens, in-cabin entertainment systems, and outdoor bathrooms complete with waterfall shower and Philippe Starck fittings. What's Included All meals and beverages, snorkeling equipment, fishing gear, 24-hour open bar, transfer to and from island to Male International Airport. Highlights Private thakura (butler) on-call 24 hours a day offering “wherever and whenever” service; private plunge pools. Details Fly into Male International Airport and connect to the Maldives' Ari Atoll by hotel transfer; rates from $1,300/per person, per night ($6,500 per week). Exclusive island use is also available for $17,600/per night. Book It 960/6660-751; dhonimighili.com.

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