Caribbean vacations don’t necessarily mean longs flights, missed connections and lengthy customs lines. If you’re looking for a hassle-free trip, consider Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands, where passports aren’t required for Americans. Easily-accessible islands close to the East Coast include The Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, and the Dominican Republic. Or better yet, don’t even leave the mainland and check out some tropical resorts in Florida!
Here is a list of resorts found in these easy-to-reach destinations:

Hotel El Convento
Hotel El Convento provides a perfect blend of historic charm and contemporary comfort, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking for a unique experience in Puerto Rico. The luxury resort features an open-air restaurant and courtyard bar, beach club ...

El Blok Hotel
El Blok is a modern, adults-only hotel in Vieques, Puerto Rico. The hotel features 30 rooms with private balconies and pillow-top beds, three restaurants, and a rooftop bar and plunge pool ...

Jewel Palm Beach Resort
Jewel Palm Beach is located on a picturesque stretch of beach in Punta Cana. The all-inclusive resort features four pools, an all-inclusive sushi bar, and upgraded adults-only rooms with hammocks and hot tubs ...

Royalton CHIC Punta Cana
The adults-only Royalton CHIC Punta Cana features trendy amenities like DJ pool parties, an oxygen bar and a chef’s table dining experience. Upgrade to Diamond Club® to access perks like an exclusive lounge, butler service, and swim-up suites ...

Garden Suites by Meliá
Garden Suites by Meliá is an all-inclusive boutique resort located within the Paradisus Palma Real Resort on Bavaro Beach. Highlights of the resort include access to a private beach, a large pool with waterslides, and family concierge service ...

Falcon’s Resorts by Meliá All Suites – Punta Cana
Falcon’s Resorts by Meliá All Suites – Punta Cana is a new resort located on Bavaro Beach in the Dominican Republic. The resort is the first property for Meliá Hotels’ Falcon Resorts brand, which combines all-inclusive resort stays with entertainment ...

Dreams Flora Resort & Spa
Perched on the beach in Punta Cana, Dreams Flora Resort & Spa is an all-inclusive resort with four pools, eight restaurants, and an onsite water park with waterslides. Rooms at the new resort are modern, and most ground floor suites ...

Jewel Punta Cana Resort & Spa
Jewel Punta Cana Resort & Spa is an all-inclusive, beachfront resort perfect for couples and families. The resort has one of the largest pools in the Dominican Republic, stretching from the lobby to the beach and featuring a fun swim-up ...

Ambergris Cay Private Island, Turks & Caicos
Secluded on a lush island of mostly untouched land, Ambergris Cay Private Island, Turks & Caicos offers a boutique hotel feel with the convenience of an all-inclusive resort. After arriving by private plane from the main island of Providenciales, guests ...