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.

Dead and Company Playing in the Sand at Moon Palace Cancun

Dead and Company Returns January 2022 for Playing in the Sand at Moon Palace Cancun

Updated: Jan 12^th, 2022Posted: April 1, 2021 Donna Adinolfi

Calling all Dead and Company fans! Great news – Dead and Company Playing in the Sand returns to Riviera Cancun in 2022! In a nutshell: will be hosting Dead and Company Playing in the Sand [Read More…]

The Dominican Republic E-Ticket for Entry and Exit is Mandatory

Updated: Apr 27^th, 2023Posted: March 31, 2021 Donna Adinolfi

Heading to the Dominican Republic? Keep on reading… In a nutshell: The Dominican Republic’s E-Ticket policy, launched April 1, 2021, requires that all passengers to the Dominican Republic complete an online E-ticket form for entry [Read More…]

[NEW] Hotel Xcaret Arte Mexico Now Open

Updated: Mar 9^th, 2022Posted: March 19, 2021 Donna Adinolfi

It’s been an exciting time watching so many new all-inclusive resorts open – this one is all about art, and the design features are gorgeous! In a nutshell: The brand new Hotel Xcaret Arte is [Read More…]

Hilton by Playa opens The Yucatan Resort Playa del Carmen

Updated: Aug 4^th, 2024Posted: March 14, 2021 Donna Adinolfi

Another new adults-only all-inclusive resort to open in the Playa del Carmen area – this time it’s a Hilton. In a nutshell: Playa just announced the New Boutique All-Inclusive Hilton Yucatan Resort Playa del Carmen, [Read More…]

Superbia Summer at Unico Hotel - Pool Time

Superbia Summer at Unico 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya is Coming Back – July 12 through August 22

Updated: Apr 21^st, 2021Posted: March 10, 2021 Donna Adinolfi

If you’ve been wondering what to do this summer for a unique experience – this may be it! In a nutshell: The Superbia Summer at Unico 20°87° Hotel Riviera Maya is back and will be [Read More…]

Makeover: Sandals Royal Barbados Expansion Debuts in July

Updated: Jan 10^th, 2022Posted: March 5, 2021 Donna Adinolfi

We love a good makeover and this Expansion sounds divine. In a nutshell: The Sandals Royal Barbados Expansion is underway with 66 brand new suites slated across Club and Butler categories. Wellness-Inspired Eateries and Pools [Read More…]

Protocols at Majestic Resorts with Couple Touring

Everything You Need to Know About Protocols at Majestic Resorts

Updated: Oct 7^th, 2022Posted: March 1, 2021 Donna Adinolfi

The pandemic changed the way we travel and the world is slowly reopening. Elevated protocols have been in place for travelers at all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean. In a nutshell: We’re taking a [Read More…]

Couple at pool Free Velas All Inclusive Stays

Velas Resorts Rewards Healthcare Workers with Free All-Inclusive Stays

Updated: Apr 9^th, 2021Posted: February 25, 2021 Donna Adinolfi

Healthcare workers continue to work tirelessly against the pandemic. This new campaign is for them. In a nutshell: Mexico’s Velas Resorts is rewarding healthcare workers in its new “Let’s Be Thankful” Campaign with a goal [Read More…]

Trivago Survey: Consumers Say They’d Give Up Their Savings, Job and Sex Life to Travel Again

Updated: Apr 12^th, 2021Posted: February 21, 2021 Donna Adinolfi

What would you give up to travel again? In a nutshell: A new travel study released by Trivago says that 80% of consumers believe the inability to travel is the worst part of the pandemic! [Read More…]

Marriott Expands All Inclusive Portfolio with 19 Blue Diamond Resorts

Updated: Jun 27^th, 2024Posted: February 14, 2021 Donna Adinolfi

This is pretty big news for the industry! Diving deeper into the all-inclusive market, Marriott adds Blue Diamond Resorts’ all-inclusive Royalton, Hideaway, Grand Lido, and Planet Hollywood brands, and Bonvoy Members will likely be updating [Read More…]