By Amanda Mack
All-inclusive
vacations range from
cruises to
beach resorts to mountain-nestled resorts around the globe. Because vacationing costs can add up quickly, the all-inclusive package deals have become increasingly popular. Examples of included amenities at most resorts or on most cruises include lodging, food and beverages, transportation to and from the
resort or cruise ship, and taxes and gratuities. Depending on the package, the location, and sometimes even the travel agency, other activities are often available. Some of the best all-inclusive vacations in the world are at different beach resorts in the
Caribbean, according to Msnbc.com.
Almond Beach Village
The Almond Beach Village is located in Barbados approximately 45 minutes away from the Grantley Adams International Airport. The resort is located on 32 acres of beachfront property on an 18th-century sugar plantation. The resort caters to tourists of all kinds including honeymooners and families. Water activities such as windsurfing, kayaking and reef fishing are available to all guests, while other features included in the price of the package include room service, top-shelf alcohol, volleyball and a complimentary shuttle to shopping in nearby Bridgetown.
Almond Beach Village
Heywoods,
St. Peter,
Barbados
(246) 422-4900
almondresorts.com/Resorts/AlmondVillage/
Royal Hideaway Playacar
Located in the resort village of Playa Del Carmen, less than an hour south of Cancun, Royal Hideaway Playacar is another premier all-inclusive resort; however, this resort caters to adults only. Though the price for this package is higher than most, guests will enjoy six high-class restaurants in the price of their package along with services such as 24-hour room service, a welcome champagne and cool towel upon arrival, and private concierge service in each villa. Included activities are a dinner theater, certain non-motorized water sports and some land activities like horseshoe, bicycles, basketball and table tennis.
Lote Hotelero #6 Fracc.
Playacar Playa del Carmen,
Quintana Roo C.P. 77710, Mexico
(+52-984) 873-4500
royalhideaway.com
Dreams Cancun Resort and Spa
The Dreams Cancun Resort and Spa is one of Cancun's finest family all-inclusive resorts according to Travelchannel.com. With its Explorer's Club, parents can ensure that their kids are having a fun time in a safe environment while they utilize some of the resorts' most relaxing activities such as fine dining and some water and land sports. Included in the price of the package are five different international restaurants, a swim with the dolphins experience at the saltwater lagoon and various Spanish cooking classes. Other amenities in the rooms include robes and slippers, coffee makers, an electronic safe and 24-hour room and concierge service.
Punta Cancún s/n, Zona Hotelera
Cancún, Q. Roo
C.P. 77500
52 (998) 848 7000
dreamsresorts.com/drecu
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About the Author:
Amanda Mack is a writer residing in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Arkansas Tech University. Her areas of interests include contract law, commercial law, animal care, and English history.
