If you're considering your vacation plans for the new year, you might browse the options in the list below. These are 10 of our best-selling all-inclusive resorts for last year. The upfront rate at each property includes meals, snacks, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages and many activities.
Click the links below to shop for a great price, with or without airfare.
Riu Santa Fe (4 stars), Los Cabos, Mexico -- Located on the southern tip of the Baja California Peninsula, this resort has an enormous, infinity-edge pool facing the sea. You can meet friends at the lively swim-up bar, stretch out on a tiled lounger immersed in the water or enjoy the Splash Water World aquatic park.
Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana (5 stars), Dominican Republic -- Palapas and palms dot the sugar-white beach of this no-kids haven. The resort has seven restaurants, 11 bars and lounges and swim-up suites that front a lazy river. A free-form pool winds through manicured gardens and lush grounds.
Iberostar Waves Cozumel (4.5 stars), Mexico -- Snorkelers and scuba divers can explore the famed reef system that edges the island of Cozumel here. Indulge in a spa treatment, participate in complimentary activities like windsurfing or take in a show at the theater. Guest rooms are housed in thatched-roof bungalows with private patios and hammocks.
Riu Palace Costa Rica (5 stars), Guanacaste -- This tropical retreat offers four swimming pools, a swim-up bar, a gym, tennis courts, windsurfing, kayaking and snorkeling. Other perks include 24-hour room service and an in-room beverage station. Dine on site at specialty restaurants that focus on Italian, Japanese and other cuisines.
Krystal Grand Nuevo Vallarta (5 stars), Mexico -- Dramatic views of Bahia de Banderas and the Sierra Madre Mountains serve as the backdrop of this resort. Four dining venues, five bars and lounges, three pools, themed parties and youth activities are among the amenities here. Room options include swim-out suites that provide direct access to a pool.
Majestic Elegance Punta Cana (5 stars), Dominican Republic -- Enjoy seven restaurants, 11 bars, nine pools, four tennis courts and dedicated facilities and activities for children and teens at this property. The Elegance Club is reserved for guests ages 18 and up and has swim-up suites with Balinese sun beds, plus access to five exclusive bars.
Riu Palace Paradise Island (4 stars), Bahamas -- Guests will find two pools, a spa and ocean activities like windsurfing and snorkeling at this no-kids escape. Accommodations feature minibars and beverage dispensers in the room. Sign up for a pampering spa treatment, relax on a lounger by the pool, join a beach volleyball match or enjoy evening shows.
Barcelo Bavaro Palace (5 stars), Punta Cana, Dominican Republic -- This resort offers 11 restaurants, a water park, a mini-golf course, an 18-hole course designed by P.B. Dye, an escape room and supervised activities for children. Head to the beach for swimming or kayaking; the calm water is protected by a coral reef.
Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach (5 stars), Playa del Carmen, Mexico -- Twelve buffet and specialty restaurants, four bars, four swimming pools and a natural cenote are highlights of this property. Spacious rooms open to a large balcony or terrace and activities include yoga, Zumba, water aerobics and more.
Royalton CHIC Punta Cana (5 stars), Dominican Republic -- Pool parties, themed nights, sunset cocktails and moonlight beach concerts promise a vibrant, high-energy atmosphere at this no-kids getaway. Head to Cloud 9 for a chef's table experience, recharge at the spa's hydrotherapy circuit or enjoy a round of tennis or pickleball.
