Club St. Lucia By Splash

Hotel Information: The grounds of Almond Smugglers Cove total 26 hectares (65 acres), large enough that guests welcome hopping on the 24-hour shuttle service to get around. With its gently sloped, tropical-garden setting, this St. Lucia resort attracts an international clientele seeking holidays centered around beach and water activities. Its bungalow-style rooms are popular with families.

Amenity highlights: Embraced by high ridges of land falling into the sea and protected by an offshore reef, a cove fronted by a 228-meter (250-yard) beach offers calm water for swimming in the Caribbean. Five pools include one for adults that is paired with a 10-person spa tub; another with a waterfall, an activities pool, a pool with a swim-up bar; and a fifth pool by the tennis courts.

Insider tip: Rodney Bay, St. Lucia's dining and nightlife center, is located 5 km (3 miles) away.

The majority of amenities, activities, and gratuities at this resort are included in the room rate; guests will not be charged extra for the majority of amenities and activities (scroll up to the All-Inclusive Details section for more information).

Almond Smugglers Cove offers 369 air-conditioned guestrooms in five "villages" comprising one-story bungalows with peaked roofs. Décor includes Caribbean-colored fabrics and tile floors. All rooms have patios which provide garden or sea views.