You like to vacation but don't like the fuss and bother of researching the best beach, the highest-rated restaurant, the hottest nightspot, the coolest things to see and do and whatnot of your destination of choice. Or maybe you simply don't like the idea of not really knowing just how much money you'll be spending while away on holiday. Well then, an all-inclusive holiday package may be just the thing for you. All-inclusive packages usually include the price of your room; taxes and tips; round-trip transport to and from the airport; all meals and beverages; times, instruction and/or equipment for such things as sailing, diving, hiking, yoga and other exercises; complimentary salon or spa treatments like pedicures, manicures and massages; nightly entertainment; free laundry and dry-cleaning; and sometimes even free babysitting or childcare. All inclusive resorts vary from the "sexy and sizzling" with clothing optional beaches to warm, family friendly resorts with special considerations taken to accommodate the youngest guest. Here you'll find 3 of the most popular all-inclusive vacation resorts to suit your every holiday need.
2.) Dreams Cancun Resort and Spa - Combining both family fun and romantic bliss, Dreams Cancun offers a little something for everyone. Dreams Cancun's unique location, on the eastern-most tip of Mexico, means that it is surrounded on three sides by the beautiful azure Caribbean. This provides the resort and its guests with 71 ocean front acres, perfect for weddings, honeymoons and romantic getaways. The resort features 5 restaurants and 5 lounges, serving up the finest in dining and drinking pleasures. Dreams Cancun has its own dolphin experience, providing guests with the once-in-a-lifetime chance to swim with, play with and even get a kiss from the resort's dorsal-finned residents. The resort has its own specialized children's area, the Explorer's Club. The Explorer's Club, for kids ages 3 to 12, offers the opportunity to camp out on the beach one night a week, watching a family-friendly film under the stars. Older children can learn to speak a bit of Spanish, jump into the sea from a giant trampoline or participate in treasure hunts, while the younger set can enjoy story times, sand castle contests and the splash fountain. The grown-ups in the party can snorkel, scuba dive, kayak, take yoga, Spanish and cooking classes, or simply while away the day lounging under a palapa tree, reading a book from the resort's library. Nightly surprises keep everyone guessing, as the resort hosts craft markets, theme parties under the stars, outdoor moonlit movies or high quality music and shows. Dreams Cancun was honored with the 2008 Wave Award from the travel industry's TravelAge West publication, naming it the best All-Inclusive Resort in Mexico.
3.) Galley Bay - While not allowing children under age 16 may put a damper on some families' vacations, the Galley Bay on Antigua's western shore tries to accommodate the couple looking for a more laid-back, relaxing retreat from the stress and struggles of everyday existence. Galley Bay is secluded, situated on 40 aces of lush tropical gardens between a bird sanctuary lagoon and the 3/4 mile long beachfront. Guests can stay in one of the resorts Gauguin cottages, thatched twin rondoval retreats joined by a breezeway. With a concealed patio and plunge pool steps from each cottage, these unique and tranquil hideaways are scattered throughout the lush greenery surrounding the resort. The Galley Bay's guestrooms and suites offer all the comforts of the cottages, while being just steps from the water's edge, making your morning commute a welcome pleasure. Everything about Galley Bay whispers elegance and privacy. The resort's Indulge spa allows you to do just that, indulge in the pampering and primping you deserve. The two open-air massage pods are joined by a third, a twin pod, where his-and-hers treatments can be enjoyed in romantic privacy. Full facials, manicures, pedicures and body wraps can also be had from Indulge spas fully trained staff. In keeping with the resort's focus on nature, Indulge offers a full line of botanical beauty and skin care products that allow you to take some of the indulgence home. The activities offered by Galley Bay stress de-stressing, sun, surf and sand. Here you'll find sailing, kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, lounging by the pool with its waterfall, or simply enjoying the unique birds and other wildlife of the sanctuary. For the more ambitious and adventurous, nearby St. John's offers up Jeep excursions into the jungle, shopping in the more "urban" jungle and plenty of rounds of golf. Dining at Galley Bay can be done al fresco, with the Sea Grape restaurant serving up the best in farm-fresh items. Or, for a bit more romance in your evening, try dining at the Gauguin, where each hut is built for two and the candlelight is always right.
