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6 Tour Companies Dedicated to Travelers with Disabilities

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Growing up, Neha Arora didn’t have the easiest time traveling with her family—her father is visually impaired and her mother is a wheelchair user. “We’d travel 2,000 miles only to realize the place wasn’t accessible or wouldn’t give us the experience we were looking forward to,” says Arora. In 2016, she founded Planet Abled , a travel company that caters to the needs of people with various disabilities, a group the World Health Organization estimates at 15 percent of the world’s population. Arora isn’t the only one pushing for more thoughtful travel experiences—here’s a look at six companies focused on accessible travel .

Travel for All

Travel for All has organized more than 5,000 vacations around the world for travelers with a variety of requirements, including cane users, slow walkers, hearing and vision impaired persons, travelers with complex health issues like dialysis and developmental disabilities, and wheelchair users. “As multiple sclerosis began to affect my own personal travel, I researched what resources could assist me with executing travel using my wheelchair,” says CEO Tarita Davenock. “I was shocked when I saw the lack of services.” Every trip Travel for All plans comes with an accessibility specialist. “We research and give our clients the pros and cons of any area in the world before planning the trip, so our client knows what to expect while they are in that destination,” says Davenock. “Meticulous planning and great attention to detail are the keystones of keeping our vacations safe.”

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Seable Holidays

Seable Holidays specializes in trips for visually impaired travelers. All trips include trained chaperones—who undergo a background check—as well as inclusive sports and sensory activities like horse riding, scuba diving, kayaking, wine tasting, yoga, and tactile museum excursions. And everything is thoroughly vetted, with chaperones, activities, and accommodations tested by blind people before they’re recommended by the company. While trips are on pause during the pandemic, Seable Holidays will bring them back in summer 2022.

Easy Access Travel

Debra Kerper and her team at Easy Access Travel accommodate most types of physical disabilities in their solo trips and mixed group tours. While Kerper sometimes relies on her own experiences as a traveler in a wheelchair, she says every trip needs to be tailored to an individual client’s needs. To do so, the team spends time getting to know their clients to match them with the best vacation choice, and visits hotels and tourist spots for inspection, takes cruises beforehand, and collects information from trustworthy sources to ensure a safe, accessible, and fun experience.

Planet Abled

Neha Arora’s Planet Abled arranges customized tours for people with different types of disabilities, and also plans group tours that include non-disabled people. Their trips mostly take place in India and South East Asia , with plans to expand to countries in Europe, and popular activities include river rafting, skiing, trekking, and wildlife safaris. Some of their extra touches include assigning a travel buddy for the blind, seeking special permission from museums so clients can touch and feel the articles on display, and arranging for sign language interpreters for the hearing impaired.

Wheel the World

Alvaro Silberstein, the CEO of Wheel the World , was paralyzed from the chest down after surviving an accident at 18. This didn’t stop him from seeing the world—he’s since visited 30 countries on five continents. “I realized that people with disabilities should be able to explore places as anyone else,” he says. Most of his clients are adults or seniors with mobility disabilities and wheelchair users, and he can arrange solo travel or group trips. Silberstein wants to create more awareness around accessibility, and his company pays special attention to details like the height of beds, width of doors, and accessibility of bathrooms, compiling this information on the Wheel the World website. Their multi-day trips are designed with local tour operators with a focus on accessible travel, and includes access to adaptive bikes, beach wheelchairs, and equipment for hiking, skydiving, kayaking, scuba diving, and surfing—they’ve even planned Macchu Pichu trips for wheelchair users . The company makes sure “prices are competitive and the pricing is the same no matter if the clients have a disability or not,” says Silberstein.

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Laurent Roffe and Aicha Nystrom spent years volunteering with an organization that provides outdoors excursions to people with disabilities. “We have many friends in wheelchairs as part of our close community,” says Roffe. “I’m a sea kayak guide and [Aicha] is a ski guide and this has always been a source of immense joy for us. Launching our accessible travel business was a natural extension of what we are and what we like to do.” Their company, Tapooz Travel , specializes in trips for those with mobility issues, including visual and hearing impairment, rather than cognitive disabilities. When they have a client with a visual or hearing impairment, they make sure there’s at least one guide trained in sign language, or have a guide who can help with things like reading the menu at the restaurant and providing a voice narration during a site visit. Their network also includes adaptive sports instructors, sailboat skippers, tribal elders, massage therapists, and hot air balloon operators , all of whom are trained to work with travelers with disabilities.

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The 10 Best Websites for All-inclusive Vacation Packages & Deals [2023]

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An all-inclusive vacation is a dream for many travelers. Paying for everything upfront means you don’t have to think about how much things cost when you arrive at your destination. Your hotel, flight, food, drinks, and even things like airport transfers can be lumped into a vacation package that can save you money.

In this post, we’ll show you 10 websites that offer all-inclusive vacation packages and deals to help you find the best price for your next vacation. So, sit back, relax, and come with us as we explore ways you can get a great deal on your next all-inclusive vacaotion.

CheapCaribbean.com is a popular site for finding inexpensive vacations. The great thing about this site is that you can filter your results to only show all-inclusive resorts .

To do this, first, enter your destination and travel dates. Then you’ll see your search results. There are lots of filtering options — just scroll down a bit to Experience , and you’ll be able to select only all-inclusive options.

After selecting a resort, you’ll be able to add extras like airport transfers or insurance during the checkout process. If you want to book a flight along with your hotel stay, be sure to select Hotel + Flight before you start your search.

Hot Tip: When booking an all-inclusive resort, be sure to correctly enter the number of guests traveling since prices are quoted per person.

CheapTickets is another website that allows you to narrow your search to include only all-inclusive resorts. After clicking on the all-inclusive filtering option on the left, you can sort your search results by things like price or distance using the sorting options at the top of the page.

One of the nice things about this site is that it has a map feature that allows you to search for hotels by location. This can be helpful if you want a resort close to specific tourist attractions or landmarks.

You may notice that CheapTickets is powered by Expedia, so you might think that both sites offer the same deals. In reality, each site can show different search results and different prices, so it’s a good idea to check both to see which one offers the best deal.

Hot Tip: You may find Hyatt Ziva or Hyatt Zilara properties in your search results for an all-inclusive vacation package. These properties can be booked using World of Hyatt points so keep them in mind if you have World of Hyatt or Chase Ultimate Rewards points burning a hole in your pocket. If you’re planning to pay cash but have Hyatt elite status or are trying to earn Hyatt elite status , you’ll want to book directly since you can’t use or earn elite status when booking through a third party.

If you’ve been searching for a vacation package, chances are you’ve run across Apple Vacations . This company is a leader in providing deals on tropical vacations. The site allows you to easily focus on only all-inclusive resorts by selecting All-Inclusive in the Experiences section of the filtering options.

One of the things that makes Apple Vacations a bit different is the ability to add extras during the booking process . You can add the usual suspects like airport transportation and insurance, but Apple Vacations also offers the ability to book things like spa treatments, a rental car, and sightseeing tours.

Hot Tip: Southwest Airlines flies to many popular vacation spots (including international destinations ) but won’t be included on any third-party website. If you want to check Southwest’s prices, you’ll have to do a separate search on the airline’s website.

All Inclusive Outlet specializes in — you guessed it — all-inclusive vacation packages. However, you can also use it to book cruises.

If you have some flexibility or aren’t sure where you want to go, check out the Hot Deals tab, where you can find deals listed by destination, interest, or special sales. Most packages offered on this site are for destinations in the Caribbean and Mexico. However, you’ll also find a few options for the U.S., Central America, and South America.

One of the unique things about All Inclusive Outlet is that it offers the ability to purchase Cancel for Any Reason insurance . Known as CFAR coverage, it allows you to cancel for reasons that may not be covered by other insurance plans, like COVID-19.

Hot Tip: CFAR insurance is available to purchase as a separate policy, meaning you can get it without having to book your all-inclusive vacation package through a specific website. For more information, you can check out our complete guide to travel insurance to bring you up to speed on what you may or may not need.

Expedia is a popular online travel agency for searching for flights and hotels, but you can also use it to search for all-inclusive vacation packages. After specifying your departure and destination cities and travel dates, look for the all-inclusive filtering option on the left side of your screen.

One of the nice things about Expedia is that it offers the ability to easily see only properties that have generous refund policies . Just be sure to check your specific hotel’s policy before booking since “fully refundable” can have different meanings at different locations.

Another nice thing about using Expedia is the One Key program. You’ll be able to earn and use points (called OneKeyCash) on eligible trips and gain access to special member pricing. Using a travel agency’s rewards program is a great way to earn rewards when you’re not participating in a hotel chain’s loyalty program.

Hot Tip: If you’re a fan of Hyatt and also love all-inclusive resorts, you’ll be thrilled to know that Hyatt has acquired Apple Leisure Group and its AMR Collection which includes luxury all-inclusive resort brands like Secrets, Dreams, Breathless, Zoëtry, Alua, and Sunscape. You can now earn and use World of Hyatt points at most of these resorts.

If you’re in the market for adding to your AA AAdvantage miles , you might be wondering if you can earn miles by booking an all-inclusive vacation package through American Airlines Vacations . The answer is yes . To limit your search to all-inclusive resorts, select All-inclusive resort under the Property Types filter.

You’ll earn a minimum of 1,000 American miles with any package booked through AA Vacations, but keep an eye out for special deals that come with up to 30,000 bonus miles . You’ll also earn Loyalty Points towards elite status with your purchase.

If you already have some American Airlines miles and you’d like to save cash on your vacation, you can book an all-inclusive vacation with miles ! You’ll only get 1 cent per point in value and since we value American Airlines miles at 1.4 cents each, it’s not a great deal. However, if you have miles to spare and would rather have an all-inclusive vacation instead of flights, this could be a way to make that happen.

Hot Tip: You can either earn AAdvantage miles when booking a hotel or vacation package through American Airlines Vacations or you can use them to pay for your trip. For more information, check out our guide to booking travel through American Airlines Vacations .

While you might think of Kayak as a great website to use for flight searches , it can also find hotels, car rentals, cruises, and vacation packages . This easy-to-use site is a metasearch engine. That means it can search for travel on other sites so you can easily see where the good deals are. Then, you’ll be transferred to a separate site to book.

To narrow your search to all-inclusive resorts only, select All-inclusive under Board in the filtering options after specifying your travel details.

You’ll see that each search result lists a separate website where that particular deal can be found. If there are multiple websites offering a similar deal, you’ll be able to see them all by clicking the See all dropdown arrow under View Deal .

Bottom Line: Kayak is a metasearch engine that allows you to search for flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises, and vacation package deals across many online travel agencies at one time. You can learn more about how this website works in our detailed guide to booking travel with Kayak .

Funjet Vacations  specializes in vacation packages, especially all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean.

You can search for all-inclusive resorts by clicking on the All-Inclusive tab on the home page and entering your travel information. The search results show lots of information, including Tripadvisor ratings and any extra bonuses available, like free COVID-19 testing or free accommodations for kids.

During the checkout process, you can add extras to your booking, including trip insurance, airport transfer, rental car, and sightseeing tours.

Keep an eye out for Funjet’s Insider Perks  program, which offers things like free airport transfers, VIP excursions, and room upgrades when you book select hotels.

Hotels.com is a great way to book independent hotels since it participates in a loyalty program called One Key . It’s a nice way to earn and use points (called OneKeyCash) when you’re not booking through a large loyalty program like World of Hyatt or Marriott Bonvoy .

The filtering option to select only all-inclusive resorts is a little harder to find on Hotels.com than other sites, but it’s there. Just scroll down on your search results page until you see Accommodation type in the filtering options on the left. You can then select all-inclusive from that list.

Be sure to create a free account and log in to do your hotel searches so you can see the “secret prices” that can save you money. We found lots of options that were $7 to $53 cheaper per night after logging in.

Hotels.com’s loyalty program is called OneKey, the same program used by Expedia and Vrbo.

One of the nice things about Orbitz is that in addition to filtering by property type (like all-inclusive), you can filter by cancellation policy so you can quickly see hotels that offer free cancellation.

While Orbitz is fairly similar to many other online travel agencies, one of its benefits is the Orbitz Rewards program. You’ll earn Orbucks on flights, hotels, and vacation packages booked through the platform. Then you can use your Orbucks toward future hotel reservations. This is a great way to participate in a loyalty program when you don’t have loyalty to a specific brand’s program.

Now that we’ve gone over some of the best websites for all-inclusive vacation package deals, let’s do a price comparison to see how these sites stack up against each other.

We priced out a 7-night stay for 2 adults at Riu Palace Las Americas, a popular all-inclusive resort in Cancún, Mexico. We checked prices for just the hotel as well as a hotel and flight package. Here are the results:

Prices were for 2 people in a Junior Suite, the least expensive room available.

In this example, CheapTickets and Orbitz tied for the best price for a hotel and flight while Kayak offered the best price for the hotel only, beating out even the hotel’s website.

Going on an all-inclusive vacation is a dream for many travelers. The ease of paying for everything upfront is very appealing to those looking for ultimate relaxation. However, some all-inclusive resorts can be expensive, so it’s a good idea to look for package deals to help you save money.

There are lots of websites out there to help you do just that. While there isn’t 1 site that always offers the lowest price, with just a small bit of research, you can find a great deal. We hope these website suggestions help you find a fantastic all-inclusive vacation package that’s perfect for your next trip!

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the cheapest place to book all-inclusive vacations.

Unfortunately, there isn’t a single website that always offers the best prices on all-inclusive vacations. However, several sites often have great prices and deals.

• All Inclusive Outlet
• American Airlines Vacations
• Apple Vacations
• CheapCaribbean.com
• CheapTickets
• Funjet Vacations

Is a flight included in all-inclusive vacations?

Generally, if you’re just booking an all-inclusive resort, flights are not included. However, there are lots of websites where you can book a vacation package that can include things like flights and a rental car.

Is alcohol included in all-inclusive resorts?

Whether or not alcohol is included at all-inclusive resorts varies by individual property. Generally speaking, most all-inclusive resorts will include some type of alcohol in the price. Premium liquors, spirits, and wines will often cost extra.

How do I get the best deal on an all-inclusive resort?

To get the best deal on an all-inclusive resort , you’ll want to use a metasearch engine like Kayak or an online travel agency like CheapTickets to get a sense of which resorts offer the cheapest pricing. If you have flexibility, search for deals by price instead of looking for a specific destination or resort. Try booking either far in advance or at the last minute, and avoid peak travel times like Christmas or spring break. Finally, booking a vacation package that includes flights and a hotel stay is often a good way to save some money on your next vacation.

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Established in 2009, Travel For All is a Canadian company that assists people from all over the globe to travel throughout the world, especially taking care of those with special requirements or needs.

Their mantra is "Travel should be inclusive - Not exclusive" so, they create wonderful vacation experiences for travelers with special requirements like slow walkers, cane users, Senior citizens, developmental disabilities (like autism, hearing or sight impairment), complex health issues (Dialysis, Diabetes, etc.), and wheelchair users.

What Makes Travel for All Stand Out?

The most significant thing that makes Travel For All different from all other sites is their special facilities for people with special needs. With their accessible travel , they aim to make it possible for everyone to achieve their dream vacation and explore the world just the way they want to, without letting anything become the hurdle in their way.

Everyone should be able to experience the beauty of the world. The Accessibility Specialists guide you and help you at every step of your journey, from pre-travel planning to post travel follow up. If you are adventurous enough never to let anything come in your way while living life to its fullest, then you have landed in the right place.

Disability will not be a constraint anymore, for you or your loved ones. You can have the best time of your life with more fun and enjoyment than you have ever imagined. Until your mind is dreaming, we can get you what you want.

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Travel For All tours, as their name depicts, are made for everyone who is keen to enjoy a joyful holiday. With a never-ending list of activities to choose from, these trips include even those who think that life has ended for them.

The wheelchair travel is especially for handicapped people, to let them explore the world on their own terms, in their own style, and by visiting their dream places. Through the handicap travel, they opened a wide horizon for everyone, leaving no one behind at home. 

If you are a fan of history, cultures, and arts, the Travel For All tours can take you anywhere around the globe to let you embrace their true essence. You can visit the museums, historical monuments, religious places and whatever you like.

For those who love to spend an adventurous vacation , there are safari trips, wildlife exploration, hot air balloons, and sports like rafting, kayaking, scuba, golf, skiing, trekking, and much more. To have a relatively calm and peaceful vacation, we have the option of peaceful sightseeing, shopping, meeting the locals, cooking lessons, spa, and much more.

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Travel For All even provides you the opportunity to travel conveniently, not only with your children but also your pet. Never leave anyone behind and travel safely and joyfully with their excellent and all-inclusive services.

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Planning a trip can be easier through an online travel agency than if you handle each aspect of the planning separately. You can book hotels, air travel, rental cars, and more through a single site, and booking everything together sometimes results in discounts. By inputting a destination, a range of dates, and other preferences, you will see a list of options for each aspect of travel.

The best online travel agencies offer options from the largest number of airlines, hotels, car rental agencies, and more. Look for sites that offer discounts for combining reservations for different aspects of your trip. For example, the best sites will have lower rates if you book both plane tickets and a hotel through their services. The best sites also provide reviews from customers who actually have booked through the service. These are our top picks.

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Booking.com was founded in 1996 and has grown into an industry leader that stands out for being one of the most comprehensive trip planning platforms out there. From one website, you can compare and book accommodations, flights (including one-way and multi-city flights), sightseeing activities, and even airport taxis. The website lists more than 28 million accommodation options, from hotels, hostels, and B&Bs to vacation homes and luxury resorts—you can browse more choices per destination on Booking.com than other online travel agencies. The website also performs well on cost and typically returns lower-than-average prices for flights and hotels. 

Booking.com's interface is also easy to use. On the home page, search for a hotel by entering your chosen destination and dates. Then, use the extensive list of filters—such as price range and distance from the city center—to narrow the results down and find the best fit. You can also search for a specific hotel, or seek inspiration by clicking through options grouped by destination or property type or by topic such as the country’s best Michelin-starred hotel restaurants or the top cities for vegan travelers. The flights, car rental, and other tabs are just as intuitive. 

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Find deals on airfare, hotels, and car rentals with an aggregator site like Skyscanner , which uses a metasearch engine to compare prices from all online travel agencies and the airline, hotel, or car rental company in question. Run searches with fixed dates, opt to compare airfare prices month to month, or click “Cheapest Month.” Searches also include options for nearby airports or non-stop flights only. With hotel searches, you can choose to select only from properties with free cancellation, a cleanliness rating of 4.5/5 or higher, or 3- or 4-starred hotels only. Car rental searches include an option to select “return car to different location.”

Once you’ve found the best rate, click on the link to be redirected to the third-party site to make your booking. Feeling spontaneous? The Search Everywhere button on the homepage offers a list of the cheapest flight deals for destinations both locally and across the world—just plug in your departure airport first.

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Unclear whether Hopper will price match if you find a cheaper flight elsewhere

Hopper is a travel app available on iOS and Android that aims to help travelers save on airfare by usng historical data and their own algorithm to predict when flights will be cheapest. Just type in where and when you’d like to fly and Hopper will present you with a color-coded pricing calendar indicating how much tickets are likely to cost. (Green is the least expensive, then yellow, orange, and red for most expensive.) Hopper will also recommend you either buy now or wait, or you can choose to watch a trip and receive notifications on the best time to buy. In addition, the app has expanded to offer hotel and car rental price predictions, too.

Some newer features since the app’s inception in 2009 include an option to freeze a price for a limited time—for an extra fee—as well as exclusive app-only discounts. Hopper is free to download, and you can choose to book directly through the app, though some users mentioned they use Hopper as more of a research tool before booking directly with the airline or hotel. The company claims a 95 percent accuracy rate at predicting flight rates up to a year ahead.

Most Innovative : Kiwi.com

This metasearch engine scours the web to piece together the ideal itinerary using planes, trains, buses, and more.

Creative itineraries get you where you need to go, especially if you’ve got a multi-stop trip

Kiwi Guarantee offers rebooking or cancellation protections

Nomad option appeals to travelers with a lot of flexibility

Creative itineraries mean you may not fly out of the same airport you flew into

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Travelers planning multi-city destinations and seeking a bargain, as well as those looking to take planes, trains, and automobiles to get there, might consider Kiwi . Kiwi is a metasearch engine that scours and pieces together itineraries from various airlines (even if they don’t have a codeshare agreement), considers multiple airports (even if your arrival airport is different from departure), and offers booking options, whether you’re looking at very specific dates or more general ones (up to 60 nights).

Some will find the ability to make multiple bookings for a particular trip more convenient than going at it manually several different times, though note that you must opt into the Kiwi Guarantee program to access rebooking and refund protections should your reservation change or be canceled. Kiwi’s Nomad option allows you to plug in a bunch of destinations you’d like to visit and the length of your intended stay, and the website will churn out the most affordable itineraries for review.

Best for Eco-Conscious : Kind Traveler

A give-and-get business model means booking accommodations with exclusive perks, a donation to environmental organizations, and more.

All participating hotels include a local give-back component

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In 2022, Kind Traveler (an online trave agency focused on hotel bookings) announced an increase in environmentally and socially conscious hotels, charity donations, voluntourism opportunities, and additional perks like waived resort fees or a welcome amenity.

Unlock exclusive hotel rates and perks from participating Kind Traveler hotels with a minimum $10/night minimum donation to a local charity. For example, stay at the Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives and receive up to $33 off the nightly rate and perks such as a food and beverage credit and an Earth Lab or Alchemy Bar workshop when you make a donation to Manta Trust. The organization funds coastal research to protect the island nation’s large yet fragile population of reef mantas.

Select from more than 140 participating hotels from the Hawaiian Islands to Bozeman, Montana, and the Maldives. Charities include wildlife, human rights, arts, education, and environmental preservation organizations.

Best for Social Impact : I Like Local

Choose from a host of travel experiences with the peace of mind that 100 percent of the cost goes directly to local partners.

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For an online travel agency with a booking platform designed to route dollars spent directly to the communities travelers intend to visit, consider I Like Local . Visit the website to browse a host of travel experiences in countries including Indonesia, Kenya, and Cambodia. Experiences include homestays and farmstays as well as wellness and culturally oriented experiences—from cooking and cycling tours to weaving classes.

To search for an experience, select from drop-down items like travel dates and experience categories, or view a global map and click on a country to view experiences that way.

The platform got its start in 2014 and has grown to 4,000 local hosts across nearly 20 countries. As a social impact organization, 100 percent of each booking fee goes to local hosts. To date, 16,000 travelers have booked with I Like Local.

Best for Design-Forward Homestays : Plum Guide

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Other platforms have homes available across more destinations

When it comes to booking a vacation home, serviced apartment, or condo, travelers are spoiled for choice. Plum Guide is an online travel agency that specializes in accommodations—though not just any home makes its directory. The company claims that each potential home listed on its site must jump through 150 hoops to be included, from internet speed and mattress and pillow quality to the showers’ water pressure and the home’s proximity to dining, shopping, and attractions.

Search by a featured collection on the website such as “ pet-friendly homes ” or “one-of-a-kind homes in Palm Springs.” Scroll to the bottom of its homepage to view its top destinations, as well as a list of all destinations where Plum Guide homes are available, including Barbados, Mexico, Portugal, Switzerland, the U.S., and Turkey. Note: From the top right-hand corner of the site, use the dropdown menu to select currency of choice.

As long as you know what you value most out of your travel experience—such as affordability, social impact, or luxe accommodations—there’s an online travel agency to help plan your next trip. Be sure to read the fine print, as some agencies are third-party websites and not direct vendors. If you're not sure where to start, Booking.com is your best bet for a smooth user experience and hard-to-beat offers on flights, hotels, and other travel arrangements.

What Is the Biggest Travel Agency?

Our choice for best overall, Booking.com, is known as an industry leader with listings for all major hotels, airlines, car rental companies, and more. It boasts more choices for accommodations per destination than any other site, and we found its interface to be user-friendly.

Are Online Travel Agencies Worth It?

This depends on your needs and priorities. The best online travel agencies certainly can save time by booking everything all at once. However, if you're someone who is good at haggling and enjoys the details of planning a trip, you might be able to find better deals by reaching out to hotels or other destinations and speaking to someone personally.

Is It Cheaper to Book Online Than With a Travel Agent?

Not always. A travel agent you know and trust should have the experience and connections to find deals that can match or surpass what you'll find online. Additionally, if something goes wrong, travel agents provide you with an actual person you can use as an advocate to correct the problem . But if you don't have access to a good travel agent, online sites still provide plenty of ways to streamline planning and save money .

We considered dozens of online travel agencies and narrowed down the options based on user experience, volume and quality of inventory, unique offerings and specials, and customer reviews. We also assessed travel companies’ environmentally and socially conscious policies.

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15 of the Best Places to Book All-Inclusive Vacations Online

posted by Karly Braggington on April 15, 2022 // last updated on September 11, 2023

Do you ever feel like you are running on a treadmill, and someone keeps turning up the speed? Things have gotten hectic, and we all need to step back and take a deep breath and relax. 

However, planning a vacation can be more work than your actual job. Scheduling the flights , finding the right hotel, and looking for meals and transportation can get overwhelming. You need an all-in-one package that covers everything. 

These are trips where you know the set price before you leave, and all of your food, drinks and entertainment are included in the price. But where do you find these types of deals? We’ve done the leg work for you. 

These websites take the stress out of travelling. With prepackaged deals and build-your-own packages, there is truly something for everyone. All you have to do is make sure you have your passport and luggage packed, and they take care of the rest. Read on for a list of the best places to book all-inclusive vacations. 

Cheap Caribbean

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While you might already have a destination in mind, choosing the right site is a key step to a successful vacation. We’ve searched the web near and far and found 15 sites to consider. The list includes options for the budget-minded, once-in-a-lifetime luxury trips, and everything in between. 

If you’re dreaming of relaxing on a beach while listening to a steel drum band, this is your site. As the name suggests, Cheap Caribbean offers vacations to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central, and South America. What’s more, their packages come at budget prices. 

Cheap Caribbean has several packages to choose from. You can build your own vacation package or choose from one of the many deals on their site. The site gives you several options to sort through vacations listing them by destination, deals, or resorts. 

The site also has the option of sorting vacations by theme. So, whether you’re looking for a family vacation or a romantic getaway for two, this site can take care of you. To find all-inclusive deals, you will want to go to the deals page and select all-inclusive. 

The site is easy to navigate and provides you with several suggested deals immediately. If you happen to get lost or need general advice, there is an option to chat with an agent online.

Apple Vacations is another intuitive, easy-to-navigate site. Like Cheap Caribbean, the packages offered are primarily in the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico. Apple Vacations provides trips to Hawaii as well. 

Apple Vacations provides several options for all-inclusive resorts at competitive prices. One interesting feature of Apple Vacations is that they have a page filled with last-minute deals. That gives you options for trips that are less than 60 days out, perfect for the spontaneous traveller. 

If you need help or just want advice while on the site, there is an option to chat with an agent. 

When you want a bargain on fashionable clothes, you go to the outlet mall. When you want a deal on all-inclusive vacations, you might want to consider visiting the All Inclusive Outlet. This site has great deals on destinations in the Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, and the United States. 

The “Hot Deals” link on the page makes it easy to find great vacation packages to outstanding destinations. If a resort stay on land isn’t to your liking, All Inclusive Outlet also offers all-inclusive cruises. 

Funjet Vacations has been in the game a long time. You can book your trip online using their website or talk to a travel agent to further customize your trip. Funjet has a wide range of destination options in Mexico, Hawaii, and the Caribbean. 

Better still, Funjet not only puts the all-inclusive package together for you but can also help you book additional excursions on your trip. For those getting ready to tie the knot, Funjet offers several wedding packages. Their packages make for a memorable destination wedding without the stress. 

For the budget-conscious, Funjet offers a low price guarantee. If you can find the same vacation at one of their competitors for a lower price, they’ll match the deal. 

One thing to be cautious of when booking a vacation via Funjet is trips on the “European Plan”. Trips that come with that label do not include meals, drinks, taxes, or tips. 

So far, our list has focused on budget-friendly options. If you’re ready for a once-in-a-lifetime trip and don’t want to worry about the budget, Luxury Escapes provides out-of-this-world vacations. 

With destinations around the world, Luxury Escapes packages hold nothing back. Beautiful over the water villas in the Maldives, sumptuous rooms in Dubai, and magical beachfront resorts in Thailand are all options with Luxury Escapes. These vacations may be a bit spendy, but they’ll be well worth it. 

If all-inclusive adventure is more your speed, Luxury Escapes also features tours and cruises. You can explore the Australian outback or the jungles of Borneo and Malaysia while enjoying luxury comforts. 

If you don’t mind spending a little extra to get the trip of a lifetime, check out Luxury Escapes. You’re sure to be impressed. 

You probably think of Orbitz as a place to find a cheap hotel room for business trips. However, Orbitz does a lot more than just hotels. They have a number of travel focuses, including one that’s dedicated to all-inclusive vacations. 

Orbitz provides you with the option of building your package yourself or selecting from one of their deal packages. Scrolling through their deals, you can find some great bargains. 

The vacation packages are mainly focused on the Caribbean and Mexico. If you’re planning on taking multiple vacations, look into the Orbitz rewards program. Customers can earn rewards for discounts on future bookings. 

When most people think of Costco, they think of gallon tubs of mayonnaise and other commodities that could last months (if not longer!). What you may not know is that in addition to providing substantial amounts of food, Costco also provides travel services. 

You may be a bit leary of using a travel service operated by the same place you grocery shop. However, Costco members can find some fantastic vacation packages through their partnerships. Costco’s all-inclusive vacation packages include resorts and cruises. You can even use their travel services to book theme parks and speciality vacations. 

Unfortunately, Costco’s travel deals are limited to its members. So, if you’re not a member, you will need to sign up. Fortunately, basic membership is affordable, and you can also upgrade for additional benefits. With what you save on your vacation, the membership will pay for itself. 

If you’re looking for truly worldwide travel options, look no further than the Emirates Vacations website. Emirates has vacation packages around the globe. Their destinations include Europe, Asia, the Indian Ocean, Africa, and the Middle East. 

Emirates isn’t a bargain-basement vacation provider. The resorts offered on their website are absolutely world-class. Each package is optimized to deliver a luxury vacation that will have you feeling spoiled. 

In addition to their all-inclusive vacations, Emirates offers several diverse tours. If you want to explore the pyramids of Egypt or go on safari in Africa, they can help you do it in style. 

Southwest Airlines has a reputation for being one of the finest customer service companies in the world. They have an outstanding track record of caring for their clients and making happy customers. Southwest Vacations shares that reputation. 

They provide all-inclusive vacation packages to locations in Mexico and the Caribbean. Their all-inclusive packages include first-class service, luxurious hotels, and delicious dining options. You can choose from a variety of options, such as family-friendly resorts or adults-only for that special getaway.

Of course, Southwest’s all-inclusive packages also come with food, drinks, and entertainment. As an extra, they offer private butler and concierge services.   

If you’re looking for a site to use on the go, then Travelocity is for you. The site has an intuitive platform that works great on mobile devices. You can enter your departure point and travel destination, and they will search out the best all-inclusive deals on the web. 

Travelocity also has a convenient app that helps you search for the perfect stay. Occasionally, if you use the app, they will have promotions that you can’t get on the main website. 

Being one of the big travel sites, Travelocity has a plethora of destinations available. Whether you’re looking for the sandy beaches of the Caribbean or an international adventure, Travelocity has a depth of choice. 

Vacation Express offers all-inclusive trips to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. In addition, it has options for group travel and destination weddings. 

When you’re looking for a last-minute trip to get out of town for the weekend, this is the site to visit. Vacation Express can put together an all-inclusive trip for you with just three days’ notice. So, the next time you have a bad Monday, get on their site and book yourself a trip to the beach for the weekend. 

We’re saving one of the best places to book all-inclusive vacations for last here. Liberty Travel has options for vacations all over the world. And we’re not just talking about Europe. Liberty Travel can set you up with trips to see the very ends of the Earth. For those not afraid of the cold, Liberty can arrange for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to Antarctica. 

Granted, Liberty Travel isn’t a point-and-click booking service. You will need to email or call one of their travel agents to complete your booking. But the resources on their website for planning your trip are outstanding. 

One of the most impressive features is their Traveler Resources Hub. This page provides all the resources you need to plan your trip and ensure your safety while abroad. 

For instance, they offer an interactive map that showcases if a particular destination has certain requirements or restrictions. They also offer tips and tricks for things such as packing, getting around the airport, and arranging transportation. 

If you know where you want to travel and the specific dates, Booking.com can find some of the best deals. You just have to be willing to do the research first and then use their search features to complete your trip. 

When searching with Booking.com you will need to use the filters to find just the right resort for you. Bear in mind that they don’t offer pre-packaged selections like some of the other sites. 

Booking.com is perfect for travellers who know exactly what they want. Their multiple filters let you pick out just the right resort to meet all of your travel needs. 

If you don’t want to think about planning your vacation, Travel Zoo is a great resource. They offer several suggestions from multiple different companies all at one site. Right on their homepage, there is a list of featured destinations and deals ready for picking. 

Their search function is simple. You can enter a destination or tell it to search for deals anywhere. The site offers resort packages as well as cruises for those not wanting to be tied down in one spot.

Also, they have a “Top 20 Deals” page that lets you look over some of the bargains for the week. It is regularly refreshed, making this page perfect for someone who is not sure what they want and wants some vacation ideas.

With this list on hand, you’ll have access to only the best places to book all-inclusive vacations. Each website has its benefits, so it’s a matter of narrowing down the one that will deliver on all your needs.

Once you have chosen the site you want to use, make sure and look into trip insurance and travel restrictions. Selecting good travel insurance will ensure your vacation remains stress-free. Thankfully, most travel sites can help you select insurance for your trip. Your next step is to decide where you want to go and plan everything out . Enjoy your travels!

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Explore the World: 5 Must-Visit Travel Websites for Wanderlust Seekers

I n today's fast-paced world, taking a break from the daily grind and exploring new horizons is essential for both physical and mental well-being. Travel opens doors to new cultures, cuisines, and experiences, broadening our perspectives and enriching our lives. With abundant online information, planning and executing a memorable trip has become easier than ever. Here are five outstanding travel websites that will inspire and empower you to embark on your next adventure:

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7 of the best all-inclusive experiences to book this year, from a travel planner

• As a travel planner, my clients seem to be increasingly interested in all-inclusive trips .
• Some of my favorite luxury resorts are in Costa Rica, the Maldives, and Isla Mujeres.
• Cruises, group tours, and adults-only lodgings can also come with all-inclusive options. 

As a travel planner at Marvelous Mouse Travels , I know vacations are expensive — especially if you're looking to go somewhere this summer . But all-inclusive travel is often a great way to get the most value out of a luxury experience.

I've been on several all-inclusive vacations with my family, friends, and work, and I've helped other people book them in destinations around the world .

Here are some of the best all-inclusive experiences I'm recommending to my clients this year.

Try a split-stay vacation to see the best of Costa Rica.

Costa Rica is one of the most sought-after vacations , and for good reason. It's great for both relaxation and adventure.

I recommend booking a split stay, starting at an all-inclusive resort in Guanacaste near the beach for some fun in the sun and moving to a resort near the famous Arenal Volcano for a jungle adventure.

Some of my favorite resorts in Costa Rica are the Westin Reserva Conchal and the Dreams Las Mareas. And if you're looking for an even more unique experience, check out the glorious swim-out suites with private pools at Dreams.

Baglioni Maldives is one of my favorite all-inclusive resorts.

The Maldives, a remote set of islands in the Indian Ocean, offers a plethora of resort options for couples and families, but Baglioni Maldives is my favorite.

For many in the US, getting to the islands can be daunting — there are very few direct commercial flights, and it can take almost an entire day. But it's hard to beat the country's luxury accommodations and gorgeous landscape.

The Maldives also has some of the most beautiful marine life and coveted spots for snorkeling and scuba diving.

No matter where you go, overwater bungalows are the ultimate all-inclusive splurge.

Overwater bungalows — villas standing on poles over open ocean water — are prevalent at all-inclusive resorts in destinations like the Maldives, Fiji, and Bali.

But I've also come across the luxurious accommodations at select adults-only Sandals Resorts throughout the Caribbean.

I think having a private villa on the water is the perfect way to unwind and relax.

Adults-only vacations are on the rise.

Traveling with kids can be a blast, but I also think it's important for adults to take a much-needed break on their own.

Adults-only resorts have been a total respite for me and my husband after hectic months of juggling work with our kids' school and sports schedules.

If you're looking to unwind with a partner, relax on a girls' trip, or even connect with your adult children, there are countless adults-only, all-inclusive resorts to choose from, depending on where you're looking to visit.

Some properties, including Sandals and Beaches Resorts, also offer butler service. Designated staff members can help with anything from room requests and dining reservations to cabana rentals and transportation coordination.

I upgraded to the service at my favorite adults-only spot, Le Blanc Los Cabos, and I felt totally pampered.

Isla Mujeres is pure luxury.

Isla Mujeres, a small island off the coast of Cancún, is known for its crystal-clear, turquoise water and peaceful vibe. It's also home to Playa Norte, one of the best beaches in Mexico .

Impressions Isla Mujeres by Secrets is a gorgeous all-inclusive resort on the island. It offers luxury at its finest, but with only 125 rooms, it has a boutique feel.

One of my favorite features of the resort is the waterslide that leads right into the beautiful ocean.

There are plenty of all-inclusive packages at sea.

Cruising is one of the most popular vacations , whether it's an epic adventure on a Royal Caribbean Cruise, a couples-only journey on Virgin Voyages, or a regal tour of Europe on Viking River Cruises.

Although cruises aren't traditionally considered all-inclusive, with the right booking, they can have the same feel as a luxury resort.

Most cruise bookings include food, nonalcoholic drinks, and live entertainment. If you add beverage packages and excursions in advance, your trip should be fully paid for before you depart.

Book a small-group or private tour if you're looking for adventure.

Group travel is a great way to explore new places while soaking up culture and history.

Popular destinations include Italy, Japan, Costa Rica, and Alaska, and many travel companies take care of everything for you, essentially making it all-inclusive.

I like Adventures by Disney , which offers small-group travel all over the world facilitated by seasoned guides. All the trip details are taken care of, including experiences, food, lodging, and transportation.

Additionally, Kensington Tours offers luxury private travel where every facet of the trip is meticulously planned for you.

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California Governor Newsom launches abortion travel ban ad campaign in Alabama

By Dave Pehling

Updated on: April 22, 2024 / 1:41 PM PDT / CBS San Francisco

California Governor Gavin Newsom is taking aim at states considering abortion travel bans with the launch of a new ad campaign.

Newsom's Campaign for Democracy ad is set to air in Alabama starting Monday. The governor tweeted out the ad in a social media post Sunday morning.

Alabama’s abortion ban has no exceptions for rape or incest. Now, Republicans are trying to criminalize young women’s travel to receive abortion care. We cannot let them get away with this. pic.twitter.com/gHbYJYlEXk — Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) April 21, 2024

The text with the video post reads, "Alabama's abortion ban has no exceptions for rape or incest. Now, Republicans are trying to criminalize young women's travel to receive abortion care. We cannot let them get away with this."

The 30-second commercial shows two nervous young women driving in a car passing a sign that reads "State Line 1 Mile." 

"We're almost there. You're gonna make it," the passenger tells the woman behind the wheel just before they hear a siren and are pulled over by a state trooper.

"Trump Republicans want to criminalize young Alabama women who travel for reproductive care," a voiceover says as the state trooper walks up to the car.

"Miss, I'm going to need you to step out of the vehicle and take a pregnancy test," the trooper says, waving a test stick in one hand. The next shot shows the driver leaning on the hood of her car as the trooper puts her in handcuffs.

"Stop them by taking action at RightToTravel.org ," the voiceover intones as the ad ends.

Alabama is currently weighing a bill that would make it a crime to help women travel outside the state in order to receive an abortion. The ad is part of a larger effort to combat travel bans across the United States. Newsom was behind a similar ad that ran in Tennessee.

The RightToTravel.org website says that those two states and Oklahoma are considering bills that ban minors from traveling out of state to get an abortion without parental consent, even if it's a case of incest or if there is abuse in the family.

It isn't the first action the governor has taken in the political battle over abortion since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June of 2022. Two days after the ruling, Newsom partnered with the governors of Oregon and Washington to issue a multi-state commitment promising to defend access to reproductive health care, including abortion and contraceptives.

In September of that year, he launched a billboard campaign in seven of the most restrictive anti-abortion states urging women seeking the procedure to come to California for treatment. He also signed more than a dozen new abortion laws  protecting women's reproductive rights and ordered the state to end its contract with Walgreens after the pharmacy giant  indicated it would not sell an abortion pill by mail in some conservative-led states . 

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Dave Pehling started his journalism career doing freelance writing about music in the late 1990s, eventually working as a web writer, editor and producer for KTVU.com in 2003. He moved to CBS to work as the station website's managing editor in 2015.

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10 Best All-inclusive Resorts for Families in the Caribbean

The best all-inclusive family resorts include kid-centric programming, dedicated family pools, and water parks.

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The Caribbean is a popular family vacation destination because of its year-round warm, sunny weather, white-sand beaches, breathtakingly clear waters, and easy access from the East Coast. What really makes the difference for many families, though, is this idyllic region's abundance of incredible all-inclusive resorts.

These resorts offer everything families need for a perfect vacation in one convenient package — accommodations, meals, drinks, and activities. The Caribbean's best all-inclusive resorts for families also make space for child-centric programming like kids clubs, dedicated family pools, and even on-site water parks.

With that in mind, we’ve rounded up the best family-friendly all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean to book for your next warm-weather getaway with kids — including a private island oasis in Antigua and a sprawling resort on the Turks and Caicos archipelago.

Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive

Divi & Tamarijn

Also available to book at Expedia.com and Hotels.com

Located along a serene stretch of Eagle Beach, Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive boasts a prime oceanfront location plus an abundance of kid-friendly activities and amenities, like a state-of-the-art kids club and biking, snorkeling, and pickleball.

The kids club is only open on weekdays.

Families can soak up the sun at Tamarijn Aruba, which happens to be on Travel + Leisure ’s list of the best all-inclusives in Aruba . Kids ages 4-12 can stay, play, and eat free at the Sea Turtles Club, where they'll enjoy crafting, face painting, movie screenings, bingo, kite-making, and tie-dye.

Meanwhile, adults can post up on the beach or at one of the four pools — or indulge in a spa treatment — before regrouping for family-friendly fun like biking, snorkeling, pickleball, tennis, and basketball. A stay here also grants you access to over 15 restaurants and bars (including options at sister property Divi Aruba), meaning picky eaters of all ages have plenty of choices.

"I stayed at The Tamarijn with friends, and there was nothing like starting and ending the day on the balcony, listening to the sound of the waves crashing on the shore directly in front of our room," said T+L contributor Jacquline Dole .

The Details:

• Inclusions: All food and drink, activities, and gratuities
• Kids Club: Free, available for children ages 4-12
• Location: Oranjestad, Aruba
• Rates: Start at $845 per night based on two adults

Beaches Turks and Caicos

Beaches Turks & Caicos

Also available to book at Expedia.com

This all-inclusive has everything you could ever want or need for a fun-filled family vacation: 20-plus restaurants, dozens of complimentary activities, a massive water park, and complimentary kids club programming for children ages 0-17.

Since the resort is pretty crowded, you must wake up early to secure beach chairs for the whole family.

Beaches Turks and Caicos offers a 45,000-square-foot water park, 21 restaurants, 10 sparkling swimming pools, and miles of sugar-sand beaches. Little ones can mix and mingle with their favorite Sesame Street characters while adolescents can hit up the Xbox Play Lounge or teen disco. The kids camp offers specialized, complimentary facilities for children of all ages, including an Infant Program (ages 0-2), a Toddler Program (ages 3-4), a Navigators Program (ages 5-7), the Adventurers Program (ages 8-10), a Tweens Program (ages 11-14), and Teen Program (ages 15-17). Beaches is also a Certified Autism Center with specially trained staff to support children with specialized needs.

The 758-room property is divided into five villages, which makes its sprawling size feel a little less overwhelming. While you can’t go wrong with any of the room categories, larger families will appreciate the ultra-luxe three- and four-bedroom villas, which include private butler service.

"I was genuinely floored by how many places there are to eat — the food options can satisfy picky eaters and those looking for fine-dining options," said Anna Popp , associate commerce editor at T+L.

• Inclusions: Unlimited drinking and dining, gratuities, unlimited land sports, non-motorized water sports, scuba diving, water park access
• Kids Club: Free, available for children ages 0-17
• Location: Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
• Rates: Start at $424 per adult per night and $38 per child per night

Royalton Negril, Autograph Collection

Royalton Negril

Set on a secluded stretch of sand, Royalton Negril, Autograph Collection offers spacious all-suite accommodations and active pursuits like non-motorized water sports and tennis.

Spa access isn't included.

All ages will enjoy a stay at the sun-soaked Royalton Negril, Autograph Collection — take it from me. Even though my family stayed at the attached adults-only sister property, the Hideaway at Royalton Negril, we shared many amenities, including activities, bars, and restaurants.

Dining highlights include the excellent buffet with a separate kids section for comfort classics like chicken fingers and mozzarella sticks, a coffee and gelato shop that serves up refreshing sweet treats, and a lively hibachi eatery where singing and dancing are very encouraged.

While you sip tropical cocktails at the swim-up bar or enjoy the spa, children ages 4-12 can play at the kids club, and adolescents can play video games, ping pong, and tennis at the teen club. The beach area on the family-friendly side is expansive and hosts non-motorized water sports like Hobie Cats and paddle boards.

At the end of an action-packed day, retreat to your luxury suite. The family suites are especially popular because they have privacy doors between the sofa area and the main room, and the bathrooms have Jacuzzis for an extra-luxe touch. I recommend splurging on The Diamond Club, which includes butler service. Helpful staff members are on hand to reserve beach chairs, deliver food and drinks, and arrange dinner reservations — which comes in handy in the peak season around the holidays when groups trying to secure large tables line up at the restaurants.

• Inclusions: Unlimited dining and drinking, daily entertainment and nightly shows, water sports, splash pad
• Location: Negril, Jamaica
• Rates: Start at $330 per night per adult and $440 per night for one adult and one child

Grand Palladium Jamaica

Taylor McIntyre / Travel + Leisure

This newly renovated hotel stands out for its sleek rooms and suites, ample activities and amenities, 20-plus drinking and dining venues, and sparkling swimming pools, including Jamaica’s largest.

The property’s large size means lots of walking.

Fresh off a multimillion-dollar renovation, Grand Palladium Jamaica in Montego Bay will delight you with five pools, 23 drinking and dining venues, and a seemingly endless amount of complimentary activities and entertainment offerings such as live reggae bands, kids Olympics, non-motorized water sports, and mini golf.

The main pool — said to be the largest in Jamaica — is a stunning infinity pool, and the children's pool includes a water park. The property also has a Baby Club for kids 1-3 years old, a Mini Club for children ages 4-12, and the Black & White Junior Club for tweens and teens. We'd be remiss not to mention the newly refreshed rooms and suites, each featuring contemporary decor and furnishings, private terraces, and hydromassage bathtubs.

"I visited the Grand Palladium Jamaica in September 2023 after it underwent a $27.5 million renovation. The resort sticks to its name by being truly grand... [It] strikes a nice balance of lively party and serenity, allowing guests to really make their own adventure," said T+L senior visual editor Taylor McIntyre .

• Inclusions: Drinking and dining, daytime and evening entertainment, kids activities, non-motorized water sports, gratuities
• Kids Club: Free, available for children ages 1-17
• Location: Montego Bay, Jamaica
• Rates: Start at $236

Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Spa

Also available to book at Booking.com

This all-inclusive resort is ideal for adventure-seeking families and boasts a mile-long beach, a sprawling paintball course, and St. Lucia’s largest water park.

The water can be a bit choppy since the property is located on the Atlantic side of St. Lucia.

At Coconut Bay Beach Resort and Spa, three of the five pools are designed for families: the zero-entry Splash Pool with its sloping entrance, the Activity Pool, where you and your fam can play volleyball, and the Splash Plunge Pool. The property is also home to the island’s largest water park — CocoLand, which boasts slides and a lazy river.

It gets better: The resort is home to a 30,000-square-foot paintball course. There are also eight restaurants, seven bars, and a mile-long white-sand beach where you can play volleyball, throw horseshoes, go kitesurfing, and partake in action-packed water sports. Other activities and entertainment offerings include reggae lessons, themed beach parties, karaoke, tennis, and basketball. Caretakers may also send little ones ages 3-12 to the CocoLand Kidz Klub.

Splash, the family-friendly accommodations wing, offers spacious rooms and suites with private patios and separate seating areas, including connecting units for larger groups.

• Inclusions: Unlimited drinking and dining, water park, daytime and nighttime entertainment, gratuities
• Kids Club: Free, available for children ages three months to 12 years old
• Location: Vieux Fort Lighthouse, St. Lucia
• Rates: Start at $369 per night

Club Med Punta Cana

With unlimited land and water sports like sailing and trapeze, Club Med Punta Cana appeals to active families.

There are only three restaurants.

Club Med Punta Cana spans 100 oceanfront acres and is Club Med’s flagship family-friendly property. Trust me: There’s something for everyone here. The value-packed amenities, like complimentary sailing lessons and a state-of-the-art circus and trapeze facility, blew me away. These are just a few of the over 30 activities included in your stay, including archery, pickleball, snorkeling, kayaking, and tennis and dance lessons.

I admit I didn’t travel here with children, but I was impressed with the kid- and family-friendly programming, including exclusive spaces like a dedicated pool. Baby Club Med and Petit Club Med are available for kids 0-2 and 2-3, respectively. Mini Club Med, suited for ages 4-10, offers activities like sailing and archery lessons. There’s also Teen Club Med (ages 11-13) and Chill Pass Club Med (ages 14-17). If you're traveling with a big crew, stay in one of the newly renovated, tropical-inspired two-bedroom family suites.

• Inclusions: All drinking and dining, unlimited land and water sports, gratuities
• Kids Club: Free for children ages 4-17; club for ages 0-4 is an additional cost
• Location: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
• Rates: Start at $170 per person per night

Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana

Also available to book at Hotels.com and Expedia.com

Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana is a luxurious family-oriented resort with spacious all-suite accommodations, plus noteworthy amenities like a massive water park.

Restaurants and bars can get quite crowded and may require a long wait to be seated.

Located in Punta Cana's swanky resort area, Cap Cana, this all-inclusive resort has ample amenities, including a water park complete with a lazy river, a massive infinity pool, a stunning beach area, and 12 restaurants and bars. The kids and teens clubs offer interactive activities, supervised games, and even VR simulators. During the day, you can partake in non-motorized water sports and volleyball before enjoying family-friendly music and dance performances in the evening at the outdoor amphitheater.

Henley Vazquez , T+L A-list travel advisor and Fora co-founder, describes the property as “popular with advisors and travelers because it has incredible activities for kids during the day — including great water slides — and lovely amenities for adults, too.” Additionally, “The rooms are beautiful, the food is great, and you can fly directly into Punta Cana, which makes it convenient, too.”

• Inclusions: Food and drink, water park access, land and non-motorized water sports, live entertainment
• Kids Club: Free, available for children ages 3-17
• Rates: Start at $599 per night

Curtain Bluff

Also available to book at Hotels.com and Tripadvisor.com

This serene 72-room resort is unique because it offers both non-motorized and motorized water sports at no additional cost. Plus, it has not one but two private beaches.

There are no performances or lively nightlife activities besides live music during dinner.

The World’s Best Award-winning Curtain Bluff in Antigua is unique because it offers an intimate and refined feel — which is rare for an inclusive property. Although the property has just 72 rooms and suites, families have plenty of room to roam out on the sand on the two private beaches. Cee Bee Kids Camp is great for kids ages 3-10 who like to craft, sail, and snorkel.

“What I love about Curtain Bluff is that when they say all-inclusive, they mean all-inclusive — even the water sports!” says Vazquez. She continues, “You can go and read a book on the beach while your kids are learning how to sail at no additional cost.”

• Inclusions: All meals and drinks, water sports, land activities 
• Kids Club:  Free, available for children ages 3-10
• Location: Old Road, Antigua
• Rates: Start at $1,050 

Jumby Bay feels like your very own private oasis — and that’s because it is.

It’s definitely a splurge — rates start at over $2,000 per night.

Serenity-seeking families need not look further than this pristine private island resort in Antigua, accessible only via boat. A World’s Best Award winner , Jumby Bay spans 300 acres, “giving kids lots of space to explore safely and families plenty of room to run, bike, and play without worries of disturbing couples,” Vazquez says. You and your family can wakeboard, sail Hobie Cats, or go snorkeling, and the Camp Jumby Pavilion offers kid-friendly fun and games, including relay races, water sports, bake-offs, and musical instrument lessons.

Feel to bring the whole family — aunts, uncles, and cousins included. “The accommodations range from rooms and suites to huge estates, so whether it's a smaller family in need of a room plus a rollaway, a multi-gen looking for the flexibility of space, or a group who loves the privacy of a villa but the services of a hotel, you're covered,” Vazquez says.

• Inclusions: All-day dining, drinks, water sports, land activities, gratuities
• Kids Club: Free, available for children ages 3-11
• Location: Jumby Bay, Antigua
• Rates: Start at $2,300

Turtle Beach by Elegant Hotels

Turtle Beach

Located on a prime stretch of sand in Christ Church, this all-inclusive includes an impressive kids club, non-motorized water sports, and dance lessons to keep families entertained for hours.

The property doesn't offer multi-bedroom suites.

On the southern shore of Barbados, this all-inclusive Marriott resort is among the island’s best. While some families are happy to lounge poolside or on the beach all day, others may prefer more action. This property has you covered. Think cricket, crafting, dance lessons, tennis, and non-motorized water sports. Little ones can splash around in the dedicated children's pool, and the beloved Fly Fishing Club offers a variety of activities for kids 4-12 years old. Other highlights include five dining venues and spacious all-suite accommodations with breezy island-inspired decor and private balconies or terraces.

• Inclusions: Dining, non-motorized water sports, land sports, gratuities
• Location: Christ Church, Barbados
• Rates: Start at $257

Know Before You Go

Understand the different pricing structures..

“While some all-inclusives can be a great deal, they don’t all equate to a less-expensive trip,” says Vazquez. “For instance, when booking online, all-inclusives are priced based on occupancy, so if you’re booking a room for two but you’re a family of four, the room price will change.”

Additionally, it's worth noting that some properties allow kids below a certain age to stay for free, while others will charge a fee. It’s critical to have a set budget ahead of time to ensure you’re picking a property that best aligns with what you’d like to spend.

Read the fine print. 

Put simply: “‘All-inclusive’ does not mean the same thing everywhere,” Vazquez explains. For example, “Some properties might exclude water sports or certain beverage options, so be sure to read the fine print!”

Before booking a resort, identify what you want in an all-inclusive. Do you want complimentary motorized water sports? Gratuities? Premium alcoholic beverages? Ensure the property meets your specific needs and expectations.

Check for seasonal amenities.

Some activities, amenities, and facilities may only be available for part of the year. For example, the Surf Shack at St. Lucia’s Coconut Bay Beach Resort, which offers kitesurfing, wing foiling, and gear rentals, is open from November to June. And at Curtain Bluff, the Cee Bee Kids Camp is open six days per week over peak holidays — and only five days per week most other times of the year.

How We Chose These Hotels

Travel writer Lauren Dana Ellman poured through user reviews, ratings, and T+L editor picks — including World’s Best Award winners — to narrow down the top all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean for families. She also tapped Henley Vazquez, a T+L A-list travel advisor with extensive experience planning family travel in the Caribbean. Additionally, Lauren has personally visited over a dozen all-inclusive resorts — many in the Caribbean — with her family and relied on her travels and experiences to complete the list. Of course, these hotel recommendations also align with our T+L Hotel Values .

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The Maya Train Will Get You to All of Yucatán’s Best Spots. But Not Yet.

In December, the train began running on its first route through Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. On a five-day journey a few months later, the author encountered enthusiasm, and scheduling hiccups.

By Elisabeth Malkin

Elisabeth Malkin has been visiting the Yucatán Peninsula for three decades.

I stepped off the platform at the gleaming new Maxcanú train station, eager to see the magnificent Maya archaeological site of Uxmal. All I needed was a taxi to take me there, a trip of about 30 miles away.

There are no taxis, said the stationmaster, as we stood on the polished limestone floors of the high-ceilinged station, which was cool and breezy despite the brilliant late-morning sun outside. And I was the third person in two weeks to get off at Maxcanú expecting to reach Uxmal, he said.

I was midway through a five-day trip to explore the brand-new Maya Train and several of its destinations in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico . Designed to run 965 miles (1,554 kilometers) around a loop of 34 stations when completed, the train will whisk passengers in cool comfort through colonial cities, archaeological sites, splashy resorts and tropical forests.

Now I was stunned. Wrangling a taxi has never been a problem in Mexico. But the drivers gathered in the main square of Maxcanú offered only beat-up vans that hopscotch through small towns, where I might or might not find a taxi to Uxmal. The next van was leaving in 45 minutes.

Yucatán’s layers of history have long held me spellbound. During earlier car trips, I have clambered up deserted Maya temples and palaces, stepped into the cool naves of massive 16th-century churches and visited restored haciendas, testaments of the ostentation — and hardship — of the peninsula’s 19th-century plantation economy. Traveling by train, I thought, would allow me to steep myself in more of that history.

But as I found in Maxcanú, a train won’t necessarily get you to where you want to go.

During my February trip, I traveled on the only route then available, an east-west leg that opened in December and runs from Cancún to Mérida, and then south through the port city of Campeche to the Maya site of Palenque (a short route between Cancún and Playa del Carmen opened last month, with three trains a day). I encountered scheduling confusion, unfinished stations and a dearth of trains — just two operating daily each way between Cancún and Campeche, and only one to Palenque. Overnight sleepers and special dining trains seem years away.

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador considers the Maya Train his showcase development project, and wants to inaugurate the rest of the train before he leaves office on October 1. Based on my experience, that goal seems elusive.

A $29-billion route through the jungle

I started my journey in Cancún, where in the pre-dawn gloom the station hovered like a glowing spaceship. An attendant scanned the ticket I had bought online and a half-dozen more pointed me toward my tourist-class car, which was about a quarter full. I planned to go to Campeche, about 300 miles away, stopping once each day. At 120 kilometers (about 75 miles) an hour, the train covers the route in about six hours, the same as a car. (When construction is complete, the train’s speed should increase to 160 kilometers an hour.)

The car’s wide windows looked out at a wall of low jungle. The blue-green seats were comfortable and there was ample space between the rows. I bought a very good cappuccino at the snack bar, but declined the plastic-wrapped sandwiches. The rest of the merchandise was fruit cups, milk boxes and junk food.

The train will ultimately cost much more than the $29 billion budgeted so far, and it’s not the first time ambitious planners have alighted on the region. Cancún was once a tiny fishing village, selected half a century ago as a tourist hub. Last year 10 million international tourists flew into its airport, more than the airports of Mexico City, Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta combined.

But uncontrolled growth has stressed the Caribbean coast’s fragile environment. The Maya Train, scientists warn , will push those problems south, threatening the area’s water supply, its unique system of underground limestone caves and its vast nature reserves.

Mr. López Obrador has charged ahead, handing the train over to the military , and arguing that it will spread Cancún’s wealth and attract new visitors. Mexico received more than 42 million overseas tourists last year and they spent almost $31 billion .

Local governments see an opportunity. “The train will allow people to disperse throughout the peninsula,” said Michelle Fridman, the tourism secretary for Yucatán state, which promotes dozens of attractions far beyond highlights like Mérida and Chichén Itzá .

Now that the train is operating, transport companies will begin to connect stations with lesser-known sites nearby, she said.

It’s fair to ask whether the train is the most effective way to develop the peninsula’s tourism. Tour companies already run trips to many sites from major cities, which are well served by buses. Driving a rental car through most of the area is considered safe , according to U.S. State Department travel guidance .

Route of Mexico’s Maya Train

Canceled trip.

It took two hours (and one time-zone change) to reach Valladolid, a colonial city of handsome streets and ancient churches, where I bought the rest of my tickets at the station. A tourist-class ticket from Cancún to Valladolid costs 472 pesos (around $28) for foreigners and 355 pesos (around $21) for Mexicans. First class, with wider seats, costs 755.50 pesos and 566.50 pesos, and discounts are available for older travelers and residents of the five states along the train’s route. (A first-class bus from downtown Cancún to Valladolid costs between 222 and 344 pesos, depending on the time of day, and takes half an hour longer.)

It was impossible to run the new Maya Train tracks into dense city centers and the Valladolid station, like the rest, was outside the urban core. A waiting bus took disembarking passengers downtown, a 15-minute ride for 35 pesos.

That day I toured Ek Balam , the site of a ninth-century Maya kingdom that is dominated by a 100-foot palace distinguished by a facade of carvings depicting winged warriors, stylized animal features and geometric patterns bordered by giant fangs. Admission to the site includes entry to the X-Canché cenote, one of thousands of limestone sinkholes that were sacred to the Maya.

Later that afternoon, I was wandering through the Museum of Ethnic Clothing, a private collection of traditional dress, embroidery and hats, when a WhatsApp message from the ticket office blinked on my phone. My train scheduled for the following day was canceled.

I decided to deal with the problem in the morning and enjoy the city. As I wandered past the antique shops and boutique hotels of the elegant Calzada de los Frailes, it was clear that Valladolid’s tourism, and the infrastructure to handle it, was well established. The Maya Train is simply an alternative way to reach a city that tourists discovered years ago.

‘We’re on the Tren Maya!’

In the morning, I found that my train had not been canceled, but the station for which I had a ticket, Tixkokob, was closed. I got off instead one stop earlier at Izamal, known for its ocher streets and the giant Franciscan convent of San Antonio de Padua, built atop the ruins of a pyramid.

During the 90-minute ride, I heard widespread enthusiasm among fellow travelers who expressed a willingness to give the train time to work out the kinks. “We’re an experiment,” said Oliva Escobedo Ochoa, 64, who was vacationing from her home in central Mexico.

Leticia Iliassich, 57, who is Mexican, was traveling with her Croatian husband along with relatives from Mexico and Croatia. They had initially been scheduled on an earlier train to Mérida that had been canceled. “We knew that it was a new project,” she said. “We don’t mind.”

The group had already sent a video to friends declaring, “We’re on the Tren Maya!”

At the Izamal station I hitched a 15-minute ride into the town center with a man who had asked me to take his photo alongside the train and his father. From there I negotiated a taxi to Hacienda San Lorenzo Aké, a working hacienda that still turns the fiber from an agave plant called henequén into coarse rope. Global demand for henequén, known as Yucatán’s “green gold,” brought fantastic wealth to the region in the mid-19th century, speckling the peninsula with more than 1,000 haciendas. ( Many are now sumptuous hotels.)

Where geometry, nature and the divine merge

It was during my third day that I found myself stuck in Maxcanú, after a 90-minute train ride from Izamal. The stationmaster, an army captain, offered me a ride to Uxmal, just as he had to the stranded tourists before me.

Eying Uxmal’s 4 p.m. final ticket sale, I accepted.

My situation made it clear just how distant the Maya Train’s promises are for tourists seeking to explore more of Yucatán. In time, that will change, said Ms. Fridman, the tourism secretary. “The idea is to have more hotels along the train line,” she said. “That will happen little by little.”

But Uxmal , among the most stunning of the Maya sites, made up for the inconvenience. Uxmal’s grand buildings are faced with intricate decorative masks as well as friezes in which geometry, nature and the divine merge. New plaques at each structure offer detailed information in English and Spanish, part of the government’s investment in improving displays at Maya sites for the train project.

Most tourists either take day trips by car or bus to Uxmal from Mérida or stay at one of three nearby hotels. As I finished dinner at my hotel, the dining room began to fill up: 47 Polish tourists had arrived.

Panama hats and a cramped van

My plan for the day was to go by taxi to Bécal, a town where Panama hats are woven in limestone caves to keep the fibers soft, and then pick up the afternoon train in nearby Calkiní for the port city of Campeche.

But I spent so much time watching the hat-making demonstration and then fitting my new hat and buying gifts that we set off with little time to reach the station. To my chagrin, I missed the train, the last one of the day.

On Calkiní’s central square, I found a van that was leaving for Campeche. Cost: 65 pesos. Time: about 1 hour and 20 minutes, similar to what I would have spent on the train. Of course, I was trapped in a cramped seat and had to listen to the driver’s choice of sentimental ballads, but I was dropped off in downtown Campeche, close to my hotel.

The next day, I toured the Museum of Maya Archaeology , an expertly curated collection that included haunting jade funeral masks, glyphs and delicate ceramic figures.

José Madrigal, 45, an engineer from Fremont, Calif., was trying to make Maya pottery interesting for his twin sons. The boys had just turned 5 and their birthday present had been a ride on the Maya Train. “They love trains,” Mr. Madrigal said. Then the family moved on, keeping up a brisk clip through the museum. They had another train to catch.

Should you take the train?

Yes, if you are traveling between larger stations. The train also offers a way to get to Palenque, which is harder to reach and has roads with security concerns. Travelers can stow bicycles on board.

To see train times, check the destinations on the website . You cannot buy tickets online more than a week in advance. But when you finally board, the ride is smooth — and the coffee is excellent.

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