September 2018 | Best All Inclusive

[NEW] Hard Rock Los Cabos & Nobu

Updated: Oct 26^th, 2022Posted: September 11, 2018 Jake Johnson

When these 2 hotels are finished (spring 2019) you have to check them out. Why? They are on a stunning beach over the hill from town and next door to the Pueblo Bonita Pacifica The [Read More…]

Hotel Xcaret – Freakin’ Awesome

Updated: Aug 23^rd, 2022Posted: September 10, 2018 Jake Johnson

Just returned from 3 nights in the jungle. In a Nutshell: Literally…… is carved out of the earth and woods. So…what makes it so Freakin’ Awesome? Calling it a Resort does not do it justice…..it [Read More…]

The Spirit of Rum in the Dominican Republic

The Spirit of the Dominican Republic

Updated: Aug 15^th, 2022Posted: September 10, 2018 Donna Adinolfi

How do you like your rum…..straight up or mixed? Did you know that rum was considered a hot, hellish, and terrible liquor? Dating back to the 17th century, there were many other names used for [Read More…]

World's Top Chefs Compete in Vallarta Nayarit Gastronómica

World’s Top Chefs Compete in Mexico

Updated: Aug 23^rd, 2023Posted: September 8, 2018 Trisha Miller

Visitors to the Puerto Vallarta/Riviera Nayarit area of Mexico in the middle of October are in for a treat! In a Nutshell: Some of the world’s best chefs will be competing in the 10th annual [Read More…]

Makeover: Excellence Resorts Updates and Improvements

Updated: Nov 7^th, 2022Posted: September 8, 2018 Trisha Miller

It’s tough when you’re known for ‘excellence’…. you just can’t rest on your laurels, the competition is always nipping at your heels…so to stay ahead of the pack Grupo Excellence is taking steps to remain [Read More…]

Planet Hollywood Opens New All Inclusive on St. Maarten

Planet Hollywood Opens All Inclusive on St. Maarten

Posted: September 6, 2018 Trisha Miller

Yes, that Planet Hollywood — the iconic 90s-era restaurant chain that gave us celebrity memorabilia to gawk at while eating comfort food — is making a ‘Splash’ into the all-inclusive resort market in a big [Read More…]

Flights Added Between the U.S. and St. Lucia

Posted: September 6, 2018 Donna Adinolfi

Breathtaking scenery, hiking the Pitons, stunning spas at luxury all-inclusive resorts…..and I could go on. It sounds good, right? Well maybe you just couldn’t find an easier way to experience the tranquility and beauty of [Read More…]

$400.5B Economic Boost from Air Travel

Posted: September 5, 2018 Donna Adinolfi

Are you flying today? If so, you’re one of 11.9M people traveling by air each day. In a Nutshell: According to recent market research by finance company, HSBC, $400.5B is the economic contribution from air [Read More…]

[NEW] RIU Palace Costa Mujeres

Updated: Sep 27^th, 2023Posted: September 5, 2018 Trisha Miller

Take a look at this beach….. As more vacationers flock to Costa Mujeres, the competition is getting fierce! And in this corner, we have RIU Resorts! In a Nutshell: The 600-room adults-only RIU Palace Costa [Read More…]

Irotama Resort on Rodadero Beach in Santa Marta, Colombia

Karisma Resorts Invades Colombia

Posted: September 4, 2018 Trisha Miller

If Karisma Resorts wants to storm the beaches, they couldn’t have picked a nicer beach to storm than Rodadero Beach in Santa Marta, Colombia. In a Nutshell: Award-Winning hotel management group Karisma Hotels & Resorts [Read More…]