All Inclusive Vacations

All inclusive vacations are vacation deals that often include the airfare (cost of the airline tickets), the hotel or resort costs, meals, drinks, activities and many times tickets to local events or attractions.

As people look for convenience and savings, all-inclusive vacation packages have become more popular. Although travel agents have been bundling services and destinations for years, now enterprising companies have begun offering their own packages, such as the Disney Vacation Packages that are available from Disney Resortshttp://disneyworld.disney.go.com/; and other companies, such as Super Clubs have specialized in providing bundled vacations that include food and drink and even the tips.http://www.superclubs.com/

All Inclusive Vacation Policies

Every all-inclusive vacation has its own terms and conditions. Not all travel deals include the same resorts, locations or destinations. Some restrictions may apply, and some offers may have blackout dates. Offers may be for a limited time only. Some all-inclusive vacation packages at resorts will limit activities or specify restaurants where you can eat under the all-inclusive package. Typically, special activities and dining experiences are offered for an additional charge.

If the vacation package is offered from a single company, the policies should be easy to find. If, however, a travel agent has bundled services and lodging, there may be separate policies for each company involved, as well as a policy for the travel agent.

Travel Sites That Offer All-Inclusive Vacation Packages

AllInclusiveOutlet.com - All Inclusive Outlet, owned by Caribbean Tours and Cruises, is an entire site dedicated to offering these bundled vacation deals for destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean.http://www.allinclusiveoutlet.com/help/customer-service/about-us/

Priceline.com: Priceline offers special deals including no booking fees for any published flights.

Expedia.com - Expedia has an entire section devoted to these all-inclusive vacation deals. They offer information on the top destination, a popular trip, and a spotlight brand.http://www.expedia.com/daily/vacations/all-inclusive-vacations/default.asp

Orbitz.com - Orbitz includes an entire section on their website that deals with all-inclusive vacations. They offer featured destinations, and allow you to search by most popular, brands, family, adults only, luxury, value and active vacation deals.http://www.orbitz.com/App/PerformMDLPDealsContent?deal_id=allinclusive&cnt=OVI

Lonely Planet's Top 10 Travel Destinations

Need some suggestions for places to visit? Each year, the Lonely Planet travel book series picks their "top" travel destinations for the year. Here are their 2010 picks:

(1) Bay of Fires, Tasmania

Don't let the name fool you...This is just named for the Aboriginal people's fires on the beach that were seen by Captain Tobias Furneaux upon arriving in the bay in 1773. The Bay of Fires is a range of white sand beaches that's largely part of the Mount William National Park.

(2) Basque Country, France/Spain

This area of the Western Pyrenees crosses the border between France and Spain, and has been significantly influenced by the cultures of both nations. The local cuisine includes meats and fish grilled over hot coals along with stews and Spanish-style tapas.

(3) Chiloe, Chile

The Chiloe Archipelago consists of several large islands off the coast of Chile. The local residents, known as "Chilotes," have their own unique culture, folklore and native cuisine, including the "curanto" meal, consisting of shellfish, meat and potatoes.

(4) Ko Tao, Thailand

Ko Tao is a Thai island; the main settlement is called Ban Mae Hat. The economy is largely based on tourism, particularly scuba diving, fishing and snorkeling.

(5) Languedoc, France

Languedoc is a region in the South of France that has become a popular tourist destination, particularly clustered around the lavish ocean resort hotels. There are also notable historical sites in the area, particularly Carcassonne, a fortified city first settled in 3500 BC.

(6) Nam Ha, Laos

Nam Ha is an area within the Luang Namtha Province of Laos that has become popular for "eco-tourism," focused on hiking, rafting, camping and otherwise exploring the natural environment. Most of the area is covered in forest, and split by a mountain range and three large rivers.

(7) The Big Island of Hawaii

Hawaii's largest island (known as simply "Hawaii" or "The Big Island") is the youngest island the Hawaiian chain, and also among the most diverse. It includes the active Kilauea volcano, the state's largest park (Hawaii Volcanoes Natural Park) as well as lush rainforests and black-sand beaches.

(8) San Andres, Colombia

The island of San Andres offers typical beach activities, including scuba diving, and boasts spectacular views of the Caribbean Sea. The island also features 12 mangrove forests where visitors can look at wildlife including oysters, crabs, migratory birds and lizards.

(9) Svalbard, Norway

Svalbard is an island in the Arctic Circle, and the northernmost area in Norway. Originally used as a whaling port, the area is now a popular destination for tourists wishing to view glaciers as well as partake in hiking, kayaking and dog-sledding. A variety of cruise ships also dock in the area.

(10) Yunnan, China

Yunnan is a southern Chinese province that borders Burma, Laos and Vietnam. The climate is mild and warm. Among the popular resort destinations in the relatively impoverished area are the ancient city of Chuxiong, the Stone Forest and the Xishuangbanna resort.

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