All-inclusive resort vacations provide a great mix of experience and value. You pay one price and enjoy a stress-free getaway that includes meals, activities, entertainment and more.

Why stay at an All-Inclusive resort?

All-Inclusive resorts offer peace of mind: pay one price and almost everything is included!*
Each particular resort offers its own unique services and amenities, including many of the following:

Eat + Drink

Eat, drink, and be happy. Enjoy full-service restaurants, a la carte dining, snack bars, and unlimited beverages - including alcohol.

Get Active

Seek out all the fun. A few local activities you're sure to love are the resort pools, hot tubs, beaches, and water adventures like snorkeling and windsurfing.

Get There

Kick back sooner. Many resorts offer complimentary airport transportation - getting you into vacation mode right from touch down.

Resorts for the Spa Enthusiast

You’ve snorkeled four days in a row. You’ve tried out windsurfing. You’ve played tennis. You’ve basked in the sun, hit the pool and parasailed. Now’s the perfect time to treat yourself to a massage.

All-Inclusive vacations are known for their variety of activities at a great value. But if you’re looking for a little something extra, then a day at your resort’s spa ...

8 Reasons to Take an All-Inclusive Vacation Now

BY HEIDI MITCHELL | PHOTOGRAPH BY STEVE SCOTT

Imagine yourself at the beach, ordering a sunset cocktail before feasting on lobster and catching a musical. And every bit of it is already paid for. Seasoned travelers may balk at the notion of hitting an all-inclusive resort—there’s no serendipity, they’ll say, or the crowd is homogenous—but we’re here to tell the haters they’re wrong. All-inclusive resorts have surprise built into their DNA and attract all manner of holidaymakers, from honeymooners to families to adventurers.

The Truth About All-Inclusive Resorts

BY STIRLING KELSO

BEFORE: FROM ENVY TO SKEPTICISM
My family traveled frequently when I was growing up, but we never stayed at all-inclusive resorts. We’d hunker down with relatives, opt for no-frills hotels or occasionally book an inn or B&B with character. Not to sound ungrateful, but I always envied friends who vacationed at Club Meds and Iberostars in sunny ...

Choosing an All-Inclusive Resort

Do you like the beach? Are you looking for some R&R? What about nightlife? First think about the vacation experience you really want and then you can begin to narrow down resorts by their offerings. Remember, each particular resort will offer its own unique mix of products and services.

Here are some helpful questions to ask:

• What activities are included?

• What activites are NOT included?

• What are the dining options?
Check dining options – Casual? Upscale? Do they require reservations? How early do the resort’s restaurants open and how late do they stay open?

• Are taxes included?

• Is the resort kid-friendly?

• Is the resort for adults only?

• What is the tipping policy for resort staff?
These can vary greatly by resort and/or by country