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All-Inclusive Resorts

My Favorite All-Inclusive Resorts

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An all-inclusive resort is a great way to stick to your budget and enjoy your vacation--without worrying about the bill. All-inclusive resorts generally include meals, snacks, drinks, activities, and even alcohol and room service in their daily rates.

Club Med Punta Cana

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It's hard to imagine a more family-friendly resort than the all-inclusive Club Med Punta Cana. Kids from four months through teenagers are catered to by the friendly, caring, bilingual staff (called G.O.'s at Club Med). Adults will have time to relax and appreciate great food, a fabulous spa and a beautiful setting. Club Med is located on the beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
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Red Mountain Resort and Spa

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The clientele of the beautiful Red Mountain Resort and Spa, mostly women and mostly repeat visitors, told me a lot about the unique experience it offers. Beautiful, peaceful desert surroundings, fitness seminars and classes, hiking excursions, the Sagestone Spa, and healthy-yet-delicious food in the one restaurant combine for a rest from the everyday. Red Mountain Resort and Spa is located about a two-hour drive from Las Vegas near St. George, Utah, at the entrance to Snow Canyon State Park.
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Grand Velas Riviera Maya

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I had high expectations when arriving at the Grand Velas and I was not disappointed. Grand Velas is an all-suite, all-inclusive resort with a very upscale eager-to-please service angle. Grand Velas Riviera Maya is located about 40 minutes from Cancun airport and five minutes from Playa del Carmen.
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Kona Village Resort

There are no phones, no TVs, no radios in this Polynesian resort -- but plenty of attentive service plus acres and acres of beach. Kona Village Resort is located Big Island.
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Sandals Royal Bahamian

This couples-only, all-inclusive beach resort offers plenty of choices, from the level of service (butler or no?), to ten different restaurants and sixteen room types. Sandals Royal Bahamian is located in Nassau.
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Cayo Espanto

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You'll feel like you've arrived at Fantasy Island when the staff greets you on the dock of Cayo Espanto. All-inclusive Cayo Espanto is deliciously private and I often felt as if I had the island and surrounding aqua waters to myself. Cayo Espanto is located a 15-minute boat ride from the San Pedro airstrip on Ambergris Cay, Belize..
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Sunscape Casa del Mar

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The Sunscape Casa Del Mar in the La Romana region of the Dominican Republic is a well-designed all-inclusive oceanfront resort. The weather is typically sunny, but no matter what the conditions, the activity-rich resort is able to keep guests entertained. The large resort is designed for those who enjoy a hubbub of activity and interaction with others. Sunscape Casa del Mar is located about 20 minutes from the La Romana International Airport.
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Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach

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An all-inclusive, oceanfront resort, Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach embraces one of the most beautiful beaches in the La Romana area of the Dominican Republic. The beach extends for about one kilometer thanks to adjoining sister property Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace. Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach is located about 15 minutes from La Romana International Airport.
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Oasis Canoa

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All-inclusive Oasis Canoa La Romana in Bayahibe, Domincan Republic, creates an enchanting Caribbean mood with its cana roofs, stone walls and Taino culture symbols. The sprawling oceanfront property features landscaping with native flora such as the Bayahibe rose. Oasis Canoa is located about 30 minutes from the La Romana International Airport.
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Club Med Cancun Yucatan

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Renovated and reconceived in 2006 as a family resort, this hip all-inclusive has something for everyone. The staff went beyond merely helpful to personal; they showed us to our rooms, ate meals with us, and even taught us how to fly on the trapeze. Club Med Cancun Yucatan is located in Cancun's Hotel Zone.
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