October 2020 | Best All Inclusive

[New] Secrets Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa

Updated: Nov 29^th, 2022Posted: October 29, 2020 Donna Adinolfi

Update: Secrets Riviera Cancun is now open! Wow! What a year it’s been for makeovers and new resorts. We were just advised about an expansion for the Secrets brand and big changes for . In [Read More…]

Dia de Muertos Goes Virtual at Velas Resorts

Updated: Oct 20^th, 2022Posted: October 23, 2020 Donna Adinolfi

It’s that time of year again, albeit different than past celebrations. Dia de los Muertos celebrates and honors the life and death of loved ones each year from October 31 – November 2. In a [Read More…]

Mexico’s Court Terminates Riu’s $95.6-million Hotel Riviera Cancún

Updated: Sep 7^th, 2022Posted: October 22, 2020 Donna Adinolfi

Riu Hotels & Resorts has been working on a new Cancun hotel for the last five years and it doesn’t look like this new build will continue. In a nutshell: According to Mexico News Daily, [Read More…]

United Airlines Expands Winter Schedule with 8 New Routes and More Flights to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America

Updated: Oct 21^st, 2020Posted: October 20, 2020 Donna Adinolfi

United Airlines has been increasing service over the last few months despite the current downturn and now they’re gearing up for (pent up) winter travel. In a nutshell: United Airlines announced the international winter schedule [Read More…]

Travel Tips & Vacation Packing Checklist

Updated: Mar 11^th, 2025Posted: October 20, 2020 Trisha Miller

Below is a collection of travel tips and packing suggestions collected from a team of road-warriors and frequent flyers, reprinted with permission from the original author. TL;DR? You can also view/print/download a PDF at this [Read More…]

{The Secret Is Out} Temptation Resort’s Provocative Theme Nights

Updated: Jul 20^th, 2023Posted: October 19, 2020 Sophia Viaggio

When you pack for your all-inclusive vacation, you’re likely thinking “shorts and t-shirt for daytime – check….a dress and heels for dinner – check….“…but….”neon pink wig and glow sticks” or “sexy nurse costume – hmmm…should [Read More…]

Costa Rica Welcomes ALL US Residents as of November 1 and Medical Coverage is Required

Posted: October 16, 2020 Donna Adinolfi

If Costa Rica has been on your mind you’ll soon be able to travel to this eco-friendly paradise. In a nutshell: It started with six states and now Costa Rica will be reopening to residents [Read More…]

Increased Lift to USVI via American Airlines Starting in November

Updated: Aug 31^st, 2022Posted: October 13, 2020 Donna Adinolfi

No passport? No problem if you’re looking at the USVI – especially if you haven’t received your new or renewed passport yet due to massive (covid) delays. In a nutshell: American Airlines is increasing flights [Read More…]

Makeover: Tamarijn Aruba Reopens November 1st with Renovated Oceanfront Rooms

Posted: October 13, 2020 Donna Adinolfi

Another renovation for the books! 2020 will be known for many things and one positive is the number of all-inclusive resort makeovers. This time – Aruba, which is south of the hurricane belt! In a [Read More…]

Jamaica Updates Travel Authorization Protocols Effective October 10 through October 31

Updated: Sep 7^th, 2022Posted: October 9, 2020 Donna Adinolfi

Jamaica reopened for tourism back in mid-June and there’s some more news for non-residents. In a nutshell: Effective October 10 through October 31, all residents of USA, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Panama, and Mexico who are [Read More…]