You just said “I DO” and now it’s time to say “YES” to the most romantic trip of your life. But here’s what most couples don’t realize: planning the wrong all-inclusive honeymoon means leaving hundreds of dollars and priceless perks on the table. That’s where I come in.

I’m Sarah, founder of Design Our Travel®, and honeymoons are my specialty. When you book your honeymoon through our agency, you don’t just get a resort reservation. You get a VIP experience, exclusive perks, and a Travel Designer in your corner from the moment you say yes to the moment you get home with sandy feet and a full heart. And the best part? My planning services are completely complimentary to you. The resorts pay me, not you.

Now let’s talk about where you’re going.

The Caribbean Classic: Sandals Resorts

If romance were a resort brand, it would be Sandals. Designed exclusively for couples, all 17 Sandals properties across 8 Caribbean islands are built from the ground up for newlyweds. Unlimited gourmet dining at up to 16 restaurants per resort, premium spirits, water sports, scuba diving, and nightly entertainment are all included. No wristbands, no nickeling and diming, not even a tip jar in sight.

Sandals includes a complimentary honeymoon package when you travel within one year of your wedding: sparkling wine waiting in your room on arrival, a romantic rose petal turndown your first night, and a decadent breakfast in bed on the morning of your choice. Select suites also include 24/7 personal butler service, private plunge pools, and glass-floor overwater bungalows where you can literally see the Caribbean Sea beneath your feet while you sleep. Umm, hello? YES PLEASE!

Two of my top picks for honeymooners right now are Sandals Grande St. Lucian, which offers dramatic Piton Mountain views, overwater bungalows, and a private peninsula setting that is genuinely breathtaking, and Sandals South Coast in Jamaica, which features an over-the-water chapel, bungalows, and the longest private beach in the entire Sandals portfolio.

One thing most couples don’t know: Sandals has a honeymoon registry that allows your wedding guests to contribute directly toward room upgrades, spa treatments, candlelight dinners, and excursions. It’s an incredible feature and one I’ll help you set up and maximize.

Modern Mexico Magic: UNICO 20°87° Hotel, Riviera Maya

UNICO 20°87° is not your typical all-inclusive. Named after its GPS coordinates on the Riviera Maya coastline, this adults-only, AAA Five Diamond property is where modern Mexico meets elevated resort living. Forget the buffet-and-bingo stereotype. UNICO is a love letter to Mexican culture, from the locally sourced ingredients in every dish to the artisanal cocktails crafted with regional spirits to the handcrafted art displayed in every suite.

Every suite is honeymoon-worthy: hydro spa tubs, plush king beds, custom-scented bath amenities, and stocked minibars tailored to your preferences. The resort’s dedicated honeymoon package includes romantic room décor, special turndown service, and a tequila welcome set on arrival.

What sets UNICO apart is the Local Host concept, a personal concierge who is from the region and curates experiences specifically around your interests. Mixology classes, tequila tastings, celebrity chef dinners, beachside yoga, and curated cultural excursions make this a honeymoon that immerses you in a destination rather than just parking you in front of it.

The dining scene alone deserves its own moment: Mi Carisa for coastal Italian, Cueva Siete for a rotating celebrity chef experience rooted in Yucatan cuisine, Mura House for Japanese teppanyaki and yakitori, and the signature 20.87 Restaurant for casual beachside dining that shifts into a grill experience by evening. Five restaurants, each one an experience.

One detail I always flag for clients: UNICO’s honeymoon package must be requested at the time of booking and a marriage certificate is required at check-in. This is exactly the kind of thing I handle for you so nothing slips through the cracks.

Unlimited Luxury: Secrets Resorts and Spas

Secrets Resorts has mastered something most all-inclusives can’t claim: true Unlimited Luxury. No reservations required at restaurants. No wristbands. No hidden costs. Just seamless, adults-only luxury across multiple properties in Mexico and the Caribbean, with some of the best honeymoon perks in the business.

Book just 3 nights and you receive the complimentary Gift of Love honeymoon package. Stay 7 nights in a qualifying suite and the Honeymoon Bliss package becomes complimentary, including sparkling wine and fresh fruit on arrival, breakfast in bed with mimosas, a 25-minute couples massage, a private beach dinner, and free anniversary nights to use on your first return trip together. That’s thousands of dollars in perks, included.

Here are three Secrets properties I love for honeymooners right now.

Secrets Akumal, Riviera Maya sits on one of the most beautiful beaches in all of Mexico and carries a AAA Five Diamond rating. The Preferred Club suites are exceptional, with personal concierge service, access to the hydrotherapy circuit at the Secrets Spa, and private beach access. For couples who want a Riviera Maya honeymoon that feels intimate and unhurried, Akumal delivers.

Secrets Playa Blanca, Costa Mujeres is one of the newest additions to the Secrets portfolio and it shows. The property is pristine, beautifully designed with handcrafted local art and furnishings, and set on a secluded stretch of white sand beach just north of Cancun. Guests consistently rave about the butler service and the lush, jungle-meets-beach atmosphere that sets it apart from more typical resort areas. Nine restaurants, 8 bars, a swim-up bar, a jungle pool lounge, and a world-class spa with an outdoor hydrotherapy circuit. It feels like a discovery, and honeymooners love it for exactly that reason.

Secrets Cap Cana, Dominican Republic is set within the exclusive gated community of Cap Cana, just 20 minutes from Punta Cana International Airport, on Juanillo Beach, one of the most stunning stretches of sand in the entire Caribbean. This AAA Five Diamond resort has 457 suites with marble bathrooms, furnished terraces, and sophisticated Caribbean décor. With 10 dining options and no reservations required, Cap Cana is the kind of place honeymooners come back to for anniversaries year after year.

As I always tell my clients: at Secrets, the room category you book determines which honeymoon packages you qualify for, complimentary versus paid. I’ll make sure you’re in the right room from the start so you get the full experience without paying extra for something you should have received anyway.

Why Book Your Honeymoon With Design Our Travel?

Here’s what nobody tells you about booking directly: the resort has no incentive to go above and beyond for you. They don’t know it’s your honeymoon unless someone told them. They don’t know which building has the best ocean view, which restaurants fill up first, or how to get your room flagged for a complimentary upgrade.

I do.

When you book through Design Our Travel®, here’s what you get at no cost to you: VIP honeymoon recognition flagged with the resort before you arrive, room selection guidance based on real knowledge of the properties, honeymoon package coordination so every perk is claimed and confirmed, dedicated support before, during, and after your trip, exclusive perks and amenities through my preferred supplier relationships, and peace of mind knowing that if something goes sideways, I’m one call away.

Your honeymoon is not the trip to DIY on a booking site at midnight. It’s the trip that deserves a specialist.

Ready to start planning?

Reach out to me directly at sarah@designourtravel.com or visit DesignOurTravel.com to request your complimentary honeymoon consultation. Whether you’re dreaming of overwater bungalows in St. Lucia, artisanal cocktails in the Riviera Maya, or a private beach dinner on Juanillo Beach in the Dominican Republic, I’ll make sure your honeymoon is everything you imagined, with perks you didn’t even know to ask for.

Because your forever starts now. Let’s make it unforgettable.

Sarah, Design Our Travel®

Independent travel agency specializing in honeymoons, destination weddings, and Mexico and Caribbean vacations. Planning services are complimentary, the resorts pay us so you don’t have to.

*Honeymoon perks can change at any time and are dependent of the resort and supplier.