By M. H. Bonham
Six out of 10 travelers are looking for an all-inclusive vacation deal, according to Forbes.com. The reasons behind choosing all-inclusive packages are to control costs and avoid worrying about paying for amenities. Many
resorts offer discounts on all-inclusive packages.
Curtain Bluff, Antigua, West Indies
Picked by Forbes as a top all-inclusive resort, Curtain Bluff sits on Antigua's southern tip in the Leeward Islands, with 20 acres of tropical gardens and two pristine beaches that overlook the Caribbean Sea. Breakfast, lunch, tea, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, wine and cigars are included. Curtain Bluff has 72 rooms and suites and offers exercise, yoga, Pilates and aquatic classes. It has a fitness center on site and offers a variety of sports including scuba diving (for certified divers), snorkeling, tennis, squash, deep-sea fishing, bocce, sailing, water-skiing, sea-kayaking, shuffleboard, croquet and basketball.
Curtain Bluff
P.O. Box 288
Antigua, West Indies
(268) 462-8400
curtainbluff.com
Little St. Simons Island, Georgia
If you're looking for peace and quiet and a place that appeals to the naturalist in you, check out Little St. Simons Island. Voted in 2008 as one of Conde Nast Traveler's World's Best Places To Stay, you'll enjoy the privacy of this island with only 16 rooms available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, cocktails, snacks and picnic lunches are included. Kayaks, canoes, fishing poles, bocce balls and croquet sets are available. In addition, a variety of tours are offered--from island truck explorations to looking for owls.
Little St. Simons Island, Georgia
P.O. Box 21078
1000 Hampton Point Drive
St. Simons Island, GA 31522
(888) 733-5774
LittleSSI.com
Petit St. Vincent Resort, Grenadines
If you want an out-of-the-way place in paradise, look no further than the island resort of Petit St. Vincent, voted by Forbes and 2009 Conde Nast Best Places to Stay. All-inclusive rates include morning coffee, breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and a plethora of activities. Twenty-two cottages sit on 113 acres, allowing for privacy and quiet. Snorkeling, hiking, Hobie Cats, windsurfers, glass-bottom kayaks, ocean kayaks and tennis are available at no additional cost. There are no telephones or television.
Petit St. Vincent Resort
Reservation Office
P.O. Box 841338
Pembroke Pines, FL 33084
(954) 963-7401
psvresort.com
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About the Author:
M. H. Bonham is an award-winning author and pet expert with 31 published books and hundreds of published articles. Bonham has worked as an author for 15 years and an editor for 5 years. Her books include Howling Dead, Prophecy of Swords, Lachlei, and Why Do Dogs Like Balls. She holds a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies and Creative Writing.
