Jamaica, Dominican, or Mexico?!

I have personally been to Jamaica and Mexico, although I may be a little biased as I am from Jamaica but my dream has always been to take a trip to the Dominican. I think it’s worth to know I do find that a lot of Jamaicans like taking trips to the Dominican as well as I found a lot of Dominicans take trips to Jamaica. One thing I can say is the food in Jamaica I find outweighs the food in the Dominican or Mexico. But I feel like this also depend on what type of trip you’re planning to have, the accommodations offered by the hotel, and price is always a factor! All three places have significant milestones that you can enjoy there it’s up to you of which ones mean the most to you and your partner. Try looking for some staple areas within those places that you would want to see!

We've been to all three and Jamaica had the hottest weather and the best food! It's also the most expensive but you're guaranteed to enjoy the sunshine! They're all beautiful destination but we found it the most well rounded

We just booked our honeymoon at Secrets Royal Beach in Punta Cana!! Thank you all for you insight. We are over the moon and so excited to experience the Dominican Republic for the first time together!

View quoted message We are leaning towards a Secrets Resort! I have heard amazing things about them!

View quoted message Thank you so much for the info! It’s nice to hear from someone that knows Jamaica so well!

My family is from Jamaica and I dont recommend it in January, you won't get the best weather.


I have been to Punta Cana and it's amazing! However never in January so not sure what the weather is like then. From a quick Google search looks like January is the driest month for Punta Cana, so you'll like avoid the rain.

We are deciding this right now ourselves lol except we want family friendly (perfer dpmething with a kids club so kids can do something for a few hours)

View quoted message I can second this. The best time to go to Jamaica is April - July! In January it is very windy and the temp only gets to the mid to high 20s.

I will say though my favourite resort in Mexico is the secrets hotel chain. It was absolutely amazing. And they had really nice honeymoon rooms!

We are planning on going to Dominican in November! We looked at those places as well but we have both been to Mexico so much! My fiancés mom lived in the Dominican for a few years so my fiancé has been there a few times and loved it! Plus it’s pretty inexpensive and your still getting the Caribbean beaches and water!

I've been to Jamacia in January and the weather wasn't great. Personally I would not recommend going then!

We just booked our honeymoon to Jamaica for this November!! We are super excited. My sister has been to the exact resort that we are going to and she had the best time. Plus the reviews were really good!

My family has been frequenting PV for YEARS...I mean 2 weeks, every year for like 10 in a row growing up, and my folks now live there 4 months out of the year (Jan - April) - we love it. Granted, we have only ever done an all-inclusive there 1x in Mexico, and that was Cabo (also beautiful), as we like to explore, and have never felt anything but safe in PV.

I have been to a few all-inclusives in DR, but was never really blown away by the food, and we were warned not to even walk to the disco down the road, at night, as tourists - take a cab.|

Have you looked at the Maldives, Mallorca, or Bali?

I had a friend do Costa Rica, she said it was amazing and the weather was great. I have an other friend doing the DR in 2 weeks for her honeymoon and apparently it’s amazing according to mutual friends who have been there.


For my own honeymoon we are planning Montego Bay. I reminds me of a more cost friendly Bora Bora, I’m so excited to go! I have a list of places that I’m gonna book early next year!