The reasons, of course, are the beyond-dreamy islands where these blessed Riu resorts are located. These beautiful resorts are slices of heaven. Beach Edens. Water-surrounded escape-havens. Take a look, then take your pick. Riu vacation packages do not disappoint.
1. ARUBA. Whether you choose the Palace Aruba or Riu Palace Antillas, either location boasts visions of paradise. At the Riu Palace, you can revel in sparkling beaches, coral-encrusted shipwrecks, Colonial architecture and a casino. At the adults-only Riu Palace Antillas, you’ll be on the sands of Aruba’s famous Palm Beach where you can dive into water sports, the spa, a casino and delectable restaurants. Both places are where your stellar Riu vacation package memories will be made.

(Mimosas on the balcony, Riu Palace Aruba, photo by: instagram.com/fooood_finders.)
2. BAHAMAS. Riu Palace Paradise Island is perched on three miles of beach heaven. You’ll fawn over the gorgeous décor, but this elation will be rivaled and even, surpassed by the view of aquamarine waters from your private balcony, your feast at the steakhouse or your luscious, melt-into-the-sand massage at the Renova Spa. It’s got it all and it’s all for you. Truth is, Riu resort vacation packages are epic.

(Riu Paradise Island, Bahamas, photo by: instagram.com/claudio_1_g24.)
3. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. Puerta Plata and Punta Cana are two cities on this delicious island that are bursting at the seams with Riu Goodness. In Punta Cana, you can soak in the tropical beauty at the Riu Palace Punta Cana, Riu Bambu, Riu Palace Macao (adults-only), Riu Palace Bavaro and Riu Naiboa. In Puerta Plata, you can bask in the splendor at the Riu Merengue and Riu Bachata. While some are family friendly and others are more suited for adults, all of these resorts offer every amenity you can imagine. Cuisine that will tickle your taste buds. Beaches and pools galore. Scads of activities. Rockin’ entertainment. A bevy of water sports. And much more. It’s a fact: Riu vacation packages are the best.

(Riu Palace Hotel Punta Cana beach view, Dominican Republic, photo by: instagram.com/kaitlyn_j.)
4. JAMAICA. In Montego Bay, Negril and Ocho Rios, you’ll find lush rolling mountains, turquoise water, and warm smiles of welcoming people. This is an island with heart and soul. There are five different Rius on this blessed island. In Montego Bay, Riu Montego Bay and Riu Palace Jamaica (adults-only). In Negril, Riu Negril and Riu Palace Tropical Bay. In Ocho Rios, Riu Ocho Rios. All have gorgeous beaches and pools. Sweet ocean breezes. Lively nightlife. Divine grub. And a drink with your name on it on a lounger by the water. Riu vacation packages are, always and forever, spectacular.

(Riu Ocho Rios, Jamaica, photo by: one of our True Beach Lovers.)
5. ST. MARTIN. The lovely Riu Palace St. Martin sits on the 18-acre, crescent-shaped beach of Anse Marcel in French St. Martin. It’s a vibrant yachting destination with French flair and je ne se quoi that will stir your senses, starting with the zero-entry infinity pool, lush gardens and the sublime spa. In a swoon-worthy locale, it’s nestled between hills on three sides and 1,600 square feet of white sand beach on the other, and it’s touted as one of the most picturesque in the Caribbean. To this Riu and all Riu vacation packages, we say oui.

(Riu Palace St. Martin, photo by: instagram.com/mnioannou.)
Admit it: you’ve been riveted, rocked to the core by these Rius. Luckily, we’ve got some beachtastic news that will cause even more elation: all Rius in the Caribbean are on sale. So that means one thing: all you have to do is pick up the phone, ready your digits, call 1-800-915-3162 and one of our aahh-mazing Beachologists will set you up in no time with a Riu vacation package to beat all Riu vacation packages. Or you can browse all of our wallet-loving vacation packages here. Remember: life is short. It’s time to beach.