Dear Vacations To Go Customer,

When planning a tropical resort vacation in destinations like Mexico, the Caribbean, the Bahamas or Costa Rica, travelers can choose between an all-inclusive resort or traditional hotel.

At an all-inclusive resort, accommodations, meals, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages and most activities are wrapped into a single rate that is paid upfront. At a traditional hotel, you pay only the room rate and taxes in advance and buy everything else as you go.

Each option has some advantages, and I've outlined them below. I've also provided links to lists of great resorts in each category, organized by destination.

All-Inclusives
There are two main benefits of all-inclusive resorts: Bundling everything together for one price generally is cheaper than buying components separately, and you can budget for your trip ahead of time. Click here to see all of our all-inclusive resorts right now.

All-inclusives are perfect for people who consider the resort itself to be their destination and who want to simplify meal planning and transportation after arrival. You won't need to rent a car or spend time searching for restaurants. Most all-inclusives offer plenty of planned activities to keep guests of all ages entertained.

The main potential drawback to this option is that you've paid for all meals and drinks in advance, so if you visit an off-site restaurant or bar, you're essentially paying twice for whatever you order. It's also worth noting that there are a few things that do cost extra at most all-inclusive resorts, such as spa treatments and off-site sightseeing.

Terrific all-inclusive resorts are available in the following destinations. Click any link below for a complete list of properties:

Bahamas
Caribbean (All)
   Antigua
   Aruba
   Barbados
   Curacao
   Dominican Republic
   Jamaica
   St. Lucia
   St. Maarten
   Turks and Caicos
   U.S. Virgin Islands
Costa Rica
Maldives
Mexico (All)
   Cancun
   Cozumel
   Huatulco
   Ixtapa
   Los Cabos
   Manzanillo
   Mazatlan
   Playa del Carmen
   Puerto Aventuras
   Puerto Vallarta
   Tulum
Panama
Spain

Traditional Hotels
When you choose a traditional hotel or resort, your vacation can be more flexible and customized. Since the upfront cost only covers lodging, you'll never pay extra for something you don't use.

Traditional hotels are good options for people who want to explore the destination and local culture and sample a variety of restaurants beyond their hotel or resort. They are a little harder to budget because you can't always anticipate what you might end up spending on meals and activities during your trip.

For a list of traditional hotels and resorts in tropical destinations, from budget to luxury, click any link below:

Bahamas
Bermuda
Caribbean (All)
  Aruba
  Barbados
  Curacao
  Dominican Republic
  Jamaica
  Puerto Rico
  St. Lucia
  St. Maarten
  St. Martin
  Turks and Caicos
  U.S. Virgin Islands
Costa Rica
Dubai
Hawaii
Maldives
Mexico (All)
  Cancun
  Cozumel
  Ixtapa
  Los Cabos
  Mazatlan
  Playa del Carmen
  Puerto Vallarta
Panama
Tahiti



In case you missed any of our recent resort newsletters, I've provided links below for the last 10 topics we've covered. Click any link to read more.

Popular Dominican Republic Hotels -- View impressive all-inclusive options in one of the Caribbean's most affordable locales.

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Upscale Resort Brands -- These companies offer 5-star, all-inclusive experiences in beautiful beachfront settings.

Riu Hotels & Resorts -- Take a look at fantastic summer rates from this huge all-inclusive brand.

All-Inclusive Retreats in Costa Rica -- Discover misting rainforests, smoking volcanoes and pristine beaches in this Central American haven.

Palladium Hotel Group -- Read about customer favorites from this fantastic resort company.

Specialty Resorts -- See hotels geared toward romance, family experiences and more.

Three Top-Selling Resorts from Barcelo, Playa & Excellence -- Discover popular hotels for each of these terrific brands.

Easy-to-Budget Vacations -- Find terrific value at our all-inclusive resorts.

Unique Hotel Features -- Learn about special amenities like overwater bungalows and on-site water parks.



Here are this week's Top Tropical Resort Deals, our favorite picks during the next 90 days at the world's most popular destinations. All prices are based on double occupancy.

Top 30 Resort Deals Here are this week's Top Tropical Resort Deals, our favorite picks during the next 90 days. To obtain air-inclusive quotes from US and Canadian gateways, simply click on any FastDeal # below, select your airport city and click "Search Hotels & Flights." All prices are based on double occupancy.

Top 30 Resort Deals

1) $89 per person, per night for 7 nights at Iberostar Costa Dorada, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, FastDeal #R10053

2) $92 per person, per night for 7 nights at Occidental Tamarindo, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, FastDeal #R10168

3) $99 per person, per night for 7 nights at Catalonia Riviera Maya, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico, FastDeal #R10214

4) $106 per person, per night for 4 nights at Sunscape Coco Punta Cana, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, FastDeal #R10052

5) $111 per person, per night for 7 nights at Catalonia Bayahibe, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in La Romana, Dominican Republic, FastDeal #R10271

6) $117 per person, per night for 7 nights at Krystal Grand Nuevo Vallarta, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, FastDeal #R10239

7) $119 per person, per night for 7 nights at Riu Santa Fe, a 4.5-star all-inclusive resort in Los Cabos, Mexico, FastDeal #R10116

8) $124 per person, per night for 7 nights at Barcelo Bavaro Beach, a 4.5-star all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, FastDeal #R10223

9) $126 per person, per night for 4 nights at Iberostar Paraiso del Mar, a 4.5-star all-inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, FastDeal #R10055

10) $128 per person, per night for 7 nights at Park Royal Beach Cancun, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico, FastDeal #R10169

11) $128 per person, per night for 7 nights at Ocean Blue & Sand, a 4.5-star all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, FastDeal #R10174

12) $132 per person, per night for 7 nights at Radisson Blu Aruba, a 4-star resort in Palm Beach, Aruba, FastDeal #R10012

13) $134 per person, per night for 4 nights at Grand Palladium Punta Cana, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, FastDeal #R10100

14) $139 per person, per night for 7 nights at Royal Decameron Cornwall, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, FastDeal #R10212

15) $150 per person, per night for 7 nights at Melia Cozumel, a 4.5-star all-inclusive resort in Cozumel, Mexico, FastDeal #R10176

16) $153 per person, per night for 4 nights at Wyndham Alltra Playa del Carmen, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, FastDeal #R10075

17) $157 per person, per night for 4 nights at Royalton Bavaro, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, FastDeal #R10014

18) $162 per person, per night for 7 nights at Riu Palace Costa Rica, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, FastDeal #R10197

19) $171 per person, per night for 7 nights at Majestic Colonial Punta Cana, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, FastDeal #R10150

20) $173 per person, per night for 7 nights at Grand Palladium Vallarta, a 4.5-star all-inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, FastDeal #R10105

21) $175 per person, per night for 7 nights at Pueblo Bonito Rose, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Los Cabos, Mexico, FastDeal #R10275

22) $177 per person, per night for 4 nights at Riu Palace Peninsula, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico, FastDeal #R10136

23) $179 per person, per night for 7 nights at Ocean Coral Spring, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, FastDeal #R10229

24) $182 per person, per night for 7 nights at Royalton Grenada, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in St. George's, Grenada, FastDeal #R10025

25) $182 per person, per night for 7 nights at Dreams Curacao, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Willemstad, Curacao, FastDeal #R10027

26) $184 per person, per night for 7 nights at Jewel Paradise Cove, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Runaway Bay, Jamaica, FastDeal #R10064

27) $185 per person, per night for 7 nights at Breezes Bahamas, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Nassau, Bahamas, FastDeal #R10140

28) $185 per person, per night for 7 nights at Hilton Cancun, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico, FastDeal #R10248

29) $195 per person, per night for 7 nights at Sandos Finisterra Los Cabos, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Los Cabos, Mexico, FastDeal #R10099

30) $196 per person, per night for 7 nights at TRS Cap Cana, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, FastDeal #R10013

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Sincerely,

Alan Fox
Executive Chairman
Vacations To Go

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