Why Secrets Resorts Are Great for a Honeymoon

When couples tell us they want romance, great food and a peaceful, grown-up atmosphere, Secrets is one of the first brands we suggest. Here's what makes it work so well for honeymoons, and the one resort we recommend for nature lovers.

What Makes Secrets Good for Honeymooners

• Adults-only: no kids' clubs or waterslides crowded with families. The pace is calmer and more romantic.
• Suites made for two: ocean views, soaking tubs at many resorts and swim-out suites that open straight onto a pool.
• Dining: several à la carte restaurants at each resort, with premium drinks included.
• Activities: snorkeling, paddleboarding, yoga and a full spa by day, and live music and themed nights after dark.
• Locations: the Riviera Maya, Cancun, Punta Cana, Jamaica, St. Lucia, Aruba and more.

What's Included at Secrets

Secrets calls its all-inclusive plan Unlimited-Luxury®. In practice, that means you can relax and stop reaching for your wallet. Here's what's typically included:

• Dining: buffet and à la carte restaurants, plus snacks between meals. Most restaurants don't need reservations.
• Drinks: premium spirits, wine and cocktails, plus a minibar restocked daily.
• Room service: available around the clock at most resorts.
• Entertainment: live music, shows and themed nights.
• Tips and taxes: included, so there's nothing to calculate at the end of a meal.

Spa treatments, excursions, private dinners and some top-shelf wines cost extra.

Is the Preferred Club Worth It?

Preferred Club is Secrets' upgraded level. Depending on the resort, it can include a better room location, a private lounge with snacks and drinks, a dedicated concierge, upgraded in-room amenities and sometimes a private pool or beach area. For a honeymoon, we often recommend it: the quieter spaces and extra service make a real difference, especially at the larger resorts.

Which Secrets Is Right for You?

• You want small and intimate: Impressions Isla Mujeres by Secrets, reached by catamaran, with butler service throughout.
• You love snorkeling and nature: Secrets Akumal, where sea turtles live just offshore (more on it below).
• You want a swim-out suite and a quiet beach: Secrets Playa Blanca, north of Cancun.
• You want mountains and rainforest: Secrets St. Lucia, near the Pitons and the Sulphur Springs.
• You want sunshine almost any time of year: Secrets Baby Beach in Aruba, south of the main hurricane belt.

Our Pick for Nature Lovers: Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya

If you want adults-only luxury plus the outdoors, Secrets Akumal is the one we suggest. It sits on the calm water of the Akumal coast, where snorkelers regularly swim alongside the area's famous sea turtles.

• Spa: the Secrets Spa by Pevonia has a hydrotherapy circuit with saunas, steam rooms and therapeutic pools, plus couples' massages.
• Romance extras: private beachfront candlelight dinners and sunset catamaran cruises can be arranged through the resort.
• Nearby: the cenotes and the Mayan ruins at Tulum are both easy day trips.

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Secrets Honeymoon FAQs

Are Secrets resorts adults-only?

Yes. Every Secrets resort is adults-only, which is a big part of why they feel so calm and romantic.

What's the difference between Secrets and Dreams?

They're sister brands. Dreams resorts welcome families, while Secrets is for adults only. Some Secrets and Dreams resorts sit next to each other and share certain facilities, so ask us how a particular resort works before you book.

Secrets or Sandals?

Both are adults-only and all-inclusive. Sandals is couples-only and mostly in the Caribbean, with butler suites and overwater options at some resorts. Secrets has more resorts in Mexico and tends to feel a little more modern. Read our full Sandals vs. Secrets comparison.

When should we book?

For the best choice of swim-out and Preferred Club suites, book six to nine months ahead, and earlier for holidays and peak honeymoon season.