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Dear Mrs. Dupa,

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 a 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 for only the room rate, fees 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 cost extra on these vacations, such as spa treatments.

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

Bahamas
Bermuda
Caribbean (All)
   Antigua
   Aruba
   Barbados
   Curacao
   Dominican Republic
   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
  Puerto Rico
  St. Lucia
  St. Maarten
  St. Martin
  Turks and Caicos
  U.S. Virgin Islands
Costa Rica
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.

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

Specialty Hotels -- Peruse hotels geared toward romance, family experiences and more.

Top All-Inclusive Costa Rica Retreats -- Get low rates at our most popular resorts in Costa Rica.

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

Dominican Republic Resorts -- Read about our leading resorts in the Dominican Republic.

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Unique Hotel Features -- Check out special resort 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. 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 Krystal Ixtapa, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Ixtapa, Mexico, FastDeal #R10160

2) $92 per person, per night for 7 nights at Viva Heavens, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, FastDeal #R10177

3) $94 per person, per night for 7 nights at Bahia Principe Explore Coba, a 4.5-star all-inclusive resort in Tulum, Mexico, FastDeal #R10163

4) $103 per person, per night for 7 nights at Grand Riviera Princess, a 4.5-star all-inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, FastDeal #R10222

5) $113 per person, per night for 4 nights at Barcelo Tambor, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Puntarenas, Costa Rica, FastDeal #R10194

6) $114 per person, per night for 7 nights at Allegro Cozumel, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Cozumel, Mexico, FastDeal #R10192

7) $122 per person, per night for 4 nights at Iberostar Waves Dominicana, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, FastDeal #R10073

8) $122 per person, per night for 7 nights at Serenade Punta Cana, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, FastDeal #R10221

9) $123 per person, per night for 7 nights at Catalonia Royal Bavaro, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, FastDeal #R10196

10) $127 per person, per night for 7 nights at Grand Sunset Princess, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, FastDeal #R10204

11) $134 per person, per night for 7 nights at Ocean Blue & Sand, a 4.5-star all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, FastDeal #R10168

12) $135 per person, per night for 7 nights at Bahia Principe Escape Bouganville, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in La Romana, Dominican Republic, FastDeal #R10199

13) $137 per person, per night for 4 nights at Grand Palladium Punta Cana, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, FastDeal #R10058

14) $137 per person, per night for 4 nights at Riu Dunamar, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico, FastDeal #R10106

15) $140 per person, per night for 7 nights at Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Mazatlan, Mexico, FastDeal #R10184

16) $144 per person, per night for 7 nights at Royal Solaris Los Cabos, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Los Cabos, Mexico, FastDeal #R10169

17) $152 per person, per night for 7 nights at Grand Palladium Select White Sand, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Puerto Aventuras, Mexico, FastDeal #R10061

18) $160 per person, per night for 4 nights at Royalton Riviera Cancun, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico, FastDeal #R10048

19) $160 per person, per night for 7 nights at Iberostar Selection Riviera Cancun, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico, FastDeal #R10082

20) $162 per person, per night for 7 nights at Secrets Aura Cozumel, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Cozumel, Mexico, FastDeal #R10065

21) $169 per person, per night for 7 nights at TRS Turquesa, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, FastDeal #R10035

22) $170 per person, per night for 7 nights at Sandos Finisterra Los Cabos, a 4-star all-inclusive resort in Los Cabos, Mexico, FastDeal #R10113

23) $170 per person, per night for 7 nights at Melia Caribe, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, FastDeal #R10208

24) $175 per person, per night for 7 nights at Majestic Mirage Punta Cana, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, FastDeal #R10108

25) $175 per person, per night for 7 nights at Bahia Principe Escape Runaway Bay, a 4.5-star all-inclusive resort in Runaway Bay, Jamaica, FastDeal #R10148

26) $177 per person, per night for 4 nights at Dreams Cap Cana, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, FastDeal #R10068

27) $181 per person, per night for 7 nights at Riu Palace Tropical Bay, a 4.5-star all-inclusive resort in Negril, Jamaica, FastDeal #R10085

28) $181 per person, per night for 7 nights at Paradisus La Perla, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, FastDeal #R10205

29) $204 per person, per night for 7 nights at Royalton Grenada, a 5-star all-inclusive resort in St. George's, Grenada, FastDeal #R10037

30) $267 per person, per night for 7 nights at Divi Dutch Village, a 3-star all-inclusive resort in Oranjestad, Aruba, FastDeal #R10016

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Houston, TX 77057

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