Articles by Donna Adinolfi

About Donna Adinolfi

Donna Adinolfi is a wellness travel expert, a freelance writer, an award-winning photographer, and the founder/publisher of MindfulAdventures.com. Her 30+ year career includes serving as the Travel & Spa Editor of Balance Magazine as well as planning wellness travel & retreats. An avid fan of the freedom from carrying cash or credit cards, Donna loves to visit all-inclusive wellness resorts in the U.S, and traveling to some of Mexico's and the Caribbean's many all-inclusive resorts several times each year. She's also a member of the North American Travel Journalists Association.

Best All Inclusives for Wellness

Updated: Jun 4^th, 2025Posted: May 22, 2025 Donna Adinolfi

There is a pleasure one feels when focusing on wellness, which encompasses our body, mind and spirit. When we take greater care of our foundation, life begins to shift in a positive way and we [Read More…]

Best All Inclusive Spa Resorts

Updated: Jun 4^th, 2025Posted: May 3, 2025 Donna Adinolfi

The healing benefits of incorporating spa services into your life are more relevant today than ever before. Even better is experiencing spa services at a relaxing all-inclusive spa resort. The spa scene in Mexico and [Read More…]

Newsflash: Vacations are GOOD for your Wellbeing

Posted: June 24, 2024 Donna Adinolfi

When was the last time you went on a vacation? In a Nutshell: The Vacation Confidence Index, a study released by Allianz Global Assistance, showed that 51% of Americans haven’t had a vacation in more [Read More…]

Best All Inclusive Dive Resorts

Updated: Jun 17^th, 2024Posted: October 12, 2023 Donna Adinolfi

Are you a new, or experienced diver? Enjoy this list of what you (our Community) have chosen as the ‘Best All Inclusive Dive Resorts’. Some resorts are better suited for hardcore divers, – and some [Read More…]

ATELIER’s Playa Mujeres is Pooch Friendly

Updated: Dec 12^th, 2023Posted: September 19, 2023 Donna Adinolfi

Wanna Pet-it? Atelier Playa Mujeres has created a pet friendly all-inclusive resort with contemporary Mexican art and stylish designs in stunning Playa Mujeres, Mexico. Their team of Pooch Friendly pamperers will insure that Muffin has [Read More…]

[NEW] Secrets Tulum Resort

Updated: Sep 29^th, 2024Posted: September 6, 2023 Donna Adinolfi

Love Spaceships? Take a look at the new Secrets Tulum Resort & Beach Club. It’s like if SHTF this resort will lift off – and blast you safely to Uranus. Hopefully your vacation will not be [Read More…]

Couples Sans Souci – Major Renovations Completed and WOW!

Updated: Jul 5^th, 2023Posted: July 2, 2023 Donna Adinolfi

We love makeovers and wait ’til you see this transformation! In a nutshell: Couples Sans Souci has fully re-opened following their extensive $10M renovations, which included major updates to 78 suites and the Hibiscus Cottage. [Read More…]

Best All Inclusive Resorts for a Valentine’s Day Getaway

Updated: Jan 13^th, 2024Posted: January 19, 2023 Donna Adinolfi

Jewelry, roses, lingerie, and champagne are fabulous gifts for Valentine’s Day. But….nothing compares to time spent together especially when it’s in a romantic tropical locale. So while you may or may not be ready to [Read More…]

Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres is Stunning…

Updated: Apr 23^rd, 2024Posted: July 29, 2022 Donna Adinolfi

Want to experience a stunning resort in the new area north of Cancun called ‘Costa Mujeres’? The is a beauty! Truly worthy of the name “Majestic Elegance”. In a nutshell: Majestic Resorts opened [Read More…]

Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun Open

Updated: Apr 23^rd, 2024Posted: June 19, 2022 Donna Adinolfi

Are you ready for another new resort opening in the Mexican Caribbean….one equipped with a Water Park? In a nutshell: Blue Diamond Resorts is at it again with the announcement of its new [Read More…]