Go all inclusive for your Caribbean vacation

By Whit Honea

There’s nothing better than all inclusive resorts to make a Caribbean vacation as affordable and enjoyable as possible. If you’ve never been before, here’s what you should know about all inclusive resorts.

W Retreat & Spa, Vieques Island

All inclusive resorts can include round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations, all meals and snacks, beverages (including alcoholic beverages), various activities and entertainment, and taxes and gratuities. Basically, you pay for your Caribbean vacation, put your wallet away and start enjoying the island breeze and those drinks with the little umbrellas in them. Some all inclusive resorts may also include shuttles or ground transportation, off-site excursions, motorized water sports, green fees for golf, and even wedding packages.

To create the perfect vacation for your needs, consider what it is that you’re looking for in all inclusive resorts: Are you single and hoping to find romance? Does the idea of an adults-only resort — some specializing in romantic getaways for singles and couples, with others focusing more on seclusion, casinos or golf — sound good to you?  Do you plan to spend the majority of your Caribbean vacation on the property or are you more interested in venturing out into the local towns and natural surroundings? Is this a family trip?

To help narrow down your search and save some money,check out these hotels to enjoy these extra perks plus great spring savings right now:

• Marriott San Juan Resort and Stellaris Casino: Free meals for kids.
• Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino, also in San Juan: Every fourth night is free.
• W Retreat & Spa, Vieques Island: Book now and get a 20%-off early booking bonus.

Bottom line, if the hardest thing you have to do in planning your perfect Caribbean vacation is to choose from the many wonderful all inclusive resorts, you’re in for a fantastic trip.

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Whit Honea is a travel writer living in Seattle with his wife and two children. He packs light and travels often to far-away places, exotic lands and more than a few theme parks.

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