Parents love the convenience of one known-in-advance price at all inclusive resorts. Kids can sample activities (or not), help themselves to drinks when they please, have fun at the kids clubs. Most families head to all inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean, but there are some choices within the US as well.
1. Caribbean: Jamaica All Inclusive Resorts
Both the Beaches/Sandals and SuperClubs/Breezes brands of all inclusive resorts started in Jamaica. Your choices also include a value-priced place with its own water park, and two unique mid-sized properties where families have their own vacation nanny during their stay.
2. Caribbean: Dominican Republic
The number of all inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic has increased hugely, especially in the Punta Cana area in the southeast of the island. Some still offer a good price point, but the trend is upscale.
3. More Caribbean All Inclusive Resorts
All inclusive resorts in the Caribbean are popular not only during high season-- January through April-- but year-round. Click here to find all inclusive resorts in Jamaica, in the DR, St. Lucia, Mexico's Caribbean, and more -- and to read about that bane of tropical holidays, Hurricane Season.
4. Mexico All Inclusive Resorts
All inclusive resorts are being built apace in a number of popular areas: from well-developed areas such as Cancun and the Mayan Riviera to new places such as the Riviera Nayarit.
5. Hawaii - All Inclusive Resorts?
Unfortunately: not. Families used to the all inclusive resorts of the Caribbean and Mexico need to adjust their thinking, in the Aloha state. But we do have a few suggestions, for those seeking inclusive-type pricing.
6. What to Expect, Watch Out For, at All Inclusive Resorts
A quick glance at the typical activities, watersports, restaurants, etc., found at most all inclusive resorts; and a few cautions. Will the pool be heated? How does the a la carte dining work? What about tipping?
7. Which All Inclusive Resort is Right for You?
photo courtesy of Beaches Resorts.
With so many all inclusive resorts out there, in so many destinations, how do you choose the best one? Start by asking what's important for your family: cadillac kids programs? Perks for babies or toddlers? Teens? Are you a family-of-five? Do you love to snorkel or horse-ride or dive?
8. All Inclusive Resorts in the US
Usually, when we think of "all inclusive resorts" we're picturing the Caribbean and Mexico. But families can also find some All inclusive options in the US -- there's even a Caribbean-style all inclusive resort in Florida.
