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This Caribbean all-inclusive lets you arrive by helicopter and stay in a pool suite

Paraíso de la Bonita is redefining luxury

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Royalton Hotels & Resorts

Couples craving a true escape can now make an entrance that sets the tone from the start. Paraíso de la Bonita, part of Royalton Hotels and Resorts’ Royalton Reserve Collection, has launched a five-night ultra-luxury package that includes the option to arrive by private helicopter and stay in one of the most exclusive suites in the Caribbean.

Available for a limited time, the experience is designed for couples who want privacy, indulgence, and a full reset from holiday stress. Guests may arrive by helicopter from Cancun, Tulum, or Cozumel, landing directly at the resort’s helipad. When available, the flight turns travel day into part of the vacation rather than something to rush through.

Inside the ultimate couples escape

At the heart of the package is The Reserve’s Chairman Three Bedroom Suite Ocean View Private Pool Diamond Club. This expansive, residential style suite faces the Caribbean Sea and offers sweeping views from nearly every room. Two terraces overlook both the ocean and mangroves, creating a rare sense of seclusion.

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Outside, a private heated pool with jets and a full size oceanfront infinity pool surround the deck. Inside, the suite feels like a private villa, complete with elegant living and dining areas, three bedrooms, spa style bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers, and a private entrance. Each couple also enjoys dedicated butler service throughout the stay.

The five night package includes curated culinary and wellness experiences, from a private tequila and mezcal tasting to a sunset catamaran picnic. Daily reserved poolside lounging comes with champagne and fresh canapés, while the spa offers couples massages, hydrotherapy circuits, a Himalayan salt room, and access to the region’s only open air thalasso pool. An oceanfront temazcal ceremony rounds out the experience with a deeply restorative ritual inspired by ancient Mayan traditions.

The package starts at $40,590 for six adults.

Amanda Teague
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