Vacations To Go
Dear Mrs. Dupa,

When planning a resort vacation in destinations like Mexico, the Caribbean or Costa Rica, travelers can choose between an all-inclusive resort or a traditional hotel.

At an all-inclusive resort, accommodations, meals, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages and most activities are wrapped into a single rate that is paid upfront. At a traditional hotel, you pay for only the room rate, fees and taxes in advance and buy everything else as you go.

Each option has some advantages, and I've outlined them below. I've also provided links to lists of great resorts in each category, organized by destination.

All-Inclusives
There are two main benefits of all-inclusive resorts: Bundling everything together for one price generally is cheaper than buying components separately, and you can budget for your trip ahead of time. Click here to see all of our all-inclusive resorts right now.

All-inclusives are perfect for people who consider the resort itself to be their destination and who want to simplify meal planning and transportation after arrival. You won't need to rent a car or spend time searching for restaurants. Most all-inclusives offer plenty of planned activities to keep guests of all ages entertained.

The main potential drawback to this option is that you've paid for all meals and drinks in advance, so if you visit an off-site restaurant or bar, you're essentially paying twice for whatever you order. It's also worth noting that there are a few things that cost extra on these vacations, such as spa treatments.

Terrific all-inclusive resorts are available in the following destinations. Click any link below for a complete list of properties:

Bahamas
Bermuda
Caribbean (All)
   Antigua
   Aruba
   Barbados
   Curacao
   Dominican Republic
   St. Lucia
   St. Maarten
   Turks and Caicos
   U.S. Virgin Islands
Costa Rica
Maldives
Mexico (All)
   Cancun
   Cozumel
   Huatulco
   Ixtapa
   Los Cabos
   Manzanillo
   Mazatlan
   Playa del Carmen
   Puerto Aventuras
   Puerto Vallarta
   Tulum
Panama
Spain

Traditional Hotels
When you choose a traditional hotel or resort, your vacation can be more flexible and customized. Since the upfront cost only covers lodging, you'll never pay extra for something you don't use.

Traditional hotels are good options for people who want to explore the destination and local culture and sample a variety of restaurants beyond their hotel or resort. They are a little harder to budget because you can't always anticipate what you might end up spending on meals and activities during your trip.

For a list of traditional hotels and resorts in tropical destinations, from budget to luxury, click any link below:

Bahamas
Bermuda
Caribbean (All)
  Aruba
  Barbados
  Curacao
  Dominican Republic
  Puerto Rico
  St. Lucia
  St. Maarten
  St. Martin
  Turks and Caicos
  U.S. Virgin Islands
Costa Rica
Hawaii
Maldives
Mexico (All)
  Cancun
  Cozumel
  Ixtapa
  Los Cabos
  Mazatlan
  Playa del Carmen
  Puerto Vallarta
Panama
Tahiti



In case you missed any of our recent resort newsletters, I've provided links below for the last 10 topics we've covered. Click any link to read more.

Escape to Aruba -- This sunny paradise in the Southern Caribbean offers great all-inclusive hotel options.

Last-Minute Deals on All-Inclusive Resorts -- Enjoy discounted rates in several destinations.

Three Best-Selling Resorts from Palladium, Secrets and Sandos -- View customer favorites for each of these terrific resort brands.

All-Inclusive RIU Hotels & Resorts -- Take a look at some of our best-selling properties from this huge all-inclusive brand.

Upscale Hotels -- These companies offer 5-star, all-inclusive experiences in beautiful beachfront settings.

Specialty Resorts -- Read about resorts geared toward romantic escapes, family vacations and more.

Top All-Inclusive Costa Rica Retreats -- Get low rates at our most popular resorts in Costa Rica.

10 Best-Selling Resorts -- See our most popular tropical getaways in Mexico, Jamaica and other destinations.

Unique Hotel Features -- Check out special resort amenities like overwater bungalows and on-site water parks.

Easy-to-Budget Vacations -- Find incredible value at all-inclusive resorts.



Here are this week's Top Tropical Resort Deals, our favorite picks during the next 90 days. To obtain air-inclusive quotes from US and Canadian gateways, simply click on any FastDeal # below, select your airport city and click "Search Hotels & Flights." All prices are based on double occupancy.

Top 30 Resort Deals

1) $89 per person, per night for 7 nights at El Cozumeleno, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Cozumel, Mexico, FastDeal #R10161

2) $95 per person, per night for 7 nights at Sunscape Coco Punta Cana, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, FastDeal #R10064

3) $101 per person, per night for 7 nights at Catalonia Bavaro, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, FastDeal #R10179

4) $103 per person, per night for 7 nights at Sandos Caracol, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, FastDeal #R10111

5) $110 per person, per night for 7 nights at Krystal Grand Nuevo Vallarta, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, FastDeal #R10176

6) $114 per person, per night for 4 nights at Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, FastDeal #R10142

7) $119 per person, per night for 7 nights at Riu Santa Fe, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Los Cabos, Mexico, FastDeal #R10158

8) $121 per person, per night for 7 nights at Bahia Principe Explore La Romana, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in La Romana, Dominican Republic, FastDeal #R10155

9) $130 per person, per night for 7 nights at Royal Solaris Los Cabos, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Los Cabos, Mexico, FastDeal #R10143

10) $130 per person, per night for 7 nights at Occidental Costa Cancun, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico, FastDeal #R10177

11) $132 per person, per night for 7 nights at Park Royal Beach Cancun, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico, FastDeal #R10209

12) $134 per person, per night for 7 nights at Occidental Nuevo Vallarta, a 4.5-star all-inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, FastDeal #R10138

13) $134 per person, per night for 7 nights at Sunscape Cancun, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico, FastDeal #R10182

14) $134 per person, per night for 7 nights at Princess Family Club Bavaro, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, FastDeal #R10193

15) $135 per person, per night for 4 nights at Iberostar Waves Costa Dorada, a 4.5-star all-inclusive resort in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, FastDeal #R10078

16) $136 per person, per night for 4 nights at Riu Guanacaste, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, FastDeal #R10039

17) $137 per person, per night for 7 nights at Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, FastDeal #R10083

18) $155 per person, per night for 4 nights at Grand Palladium Punta Cana, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, FastDeal #R10042

19) $156 per person, per night for 7 nights at Riu Ocho Rios, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, FastDeal #R10018

20) $158 per person, per night for 7 nights at Grand Palladium Colonial, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico, FastDeal #R10049

21) $158 per person, per night for 7 nights at Majestic Colonial Punta Cana, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, FastDeal #R10128

22) $160 per person, per night for 4 nights at Royalton Riviera Cancun, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico, FastDeal #R10013

23) $172 per person, per night for 7 nights at Ocean Coral Spring, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, FastDeal #R10133

24) $173 per person, per night for 4 nights at Secrets Aura Cozumel, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Cozumel, Mexico, FastDeal #R10053

25) $174 per person, per night for 7 nights at Decameron La Marina Guayabitos, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, FastDeal #R10184

26) $184 per person, per night for 7 nights at Occidental Papagayo, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, FastDeal #R10012

27) $184 per person, per night for 7 nights at Paradisus Grand Cana, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, FastDeal #R10231

28) $189 per person, per night for 7 nights at Royalton Grenada, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in St. George's, Grenada, FastDeal #R10008

29) $203 per person, per night for 7 nights at TRS Turquesa, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, FastDeal #R10007

30) $246 per person, per night for 7 nights at Hilton Aruba, a 5-star resort in Palm Beach, Aruba, FastDeal #R10003

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5851 San Felipe Street, Suite 500
Houston, TX 77057

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