The approach
Lagoon Edit exists to help you choose the right island first, then the right resort. Every guide answers a real planning question, compares the realistic options and says clearly who each choice suits and who should look elsewhere.
Where the information comes from
Each guide draws on several kinds of source, checked against each other:
- Official tourism boards and government sources for seasons, entry rules, taxes and practical details.
- Resorts’ own published information on villas, inclusions, restaurants, age policies and transfers.
- Current rates from booking partners, so price guidance reflects what a stay really costs.
- Airline, ferry, speedboat and seaplane schedules and luggage rules, to judge how long the journey takes door to door.
- Recent guest reviews across several platforms, read for patterns that keep coming up rather than one-off complaints.
Where sources disagree, for example on a villa size, a minimum age or a transfer fare, we go with the resort’s or operator’s own figure. If that isn’t published, the guide says so and suggests confirming it before you book.
What every comparison weighs
Whether a guide compares two islands or five resorts, it looks at the same things: the setting and beaches, the villas and rooms, food and meal plans, activities, the transfer from the airport, the cost of the whole trip including taxes and transfers, and the kind of traveller it suits. Drawbacks sit alongside strengths, because the right choice usually means giving something up.
How resorts earn a place
Shortlists are built around fit, not fame or commission. A resort earns its place by being a strong choice for a particular kind of trip, such as a first honeymoon, a family stay or a short escape. Places without booking links are included when they are the better recommendation, and places that don’t stand up to the comparison are left out.
Guides are written in the first person by their author, so when one says “my pick” or “I’d choose”, that is the author’s judgement drawn from the research above, weighed against the price, the journey and who the trip is for.
Independence and money
Some links earn Lagoon Edit a commission when you book, at no extra cost to you. That income keeps the site running, but it never decides what we recommend or how a resort is ranked. Lagoon Edit may also work with resorts on paid partnerships. When a page is sponsored, or a stay was hosted, it says so clearly at the top. The editorial policy and affiliate disclosure have the details.
Prices and updates
Prices are given as “from around” figures for two people, usually before taxes and service charges unless the guide says otherwise. Each guide with prices carries a note saying when they were last checked, and an Updated date appears at the top of an article whenever it has been revised. Rates move with season, room category, meal plan and exchange rates, so always check the live price before booking.
Corrections and feedback
If something is out of date or wrong, we want to know. Email contact@lagoonedit.com or use the contact form, and we’ll check it and update the guide.