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 Guanacaste (5 stars), Costa Rica -- Situated between lush green hills and the beach, this resort has multiple dining venues and bars, a spa and a fitness center. For extra pampering, choose a Jacuzzi suite with an oceanview hot tub on the terrace.
Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters (5 stars), Montego Bay, Jamaica --This no-kids resort offers an intimate escape. Enjoy 12 restaurants, 11 bars, the Royal Spa, exclusive suite amenities and afternoon hors d'oeuvres served at the infinity pool. A signature party is held every week featuring live entertainment and premium craft cocktails.
Krystal Grand Los Cabos (4 stars), Mexico -- Seven dining venues, five bars, four pools, themed parties and youth activities are among the amenities here. Relax at the infinity pool, join a beach volleyball game or participate in yoga and salsa classes. The property has 429 rooms including swim-out suites that provide direct access to a pool.
Riu Palace Antillas (4.5 stars), Palm Beach, Aruba -- This no-kids retreat has a gym, spa and water sports like windsurfing and kayaking. There are four specialty restaurants, a buffet restaurant and around-the-clock room service; for an additional fee, the staff can arrange a romantic dinner on the beach.
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.
Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton (4.5 stars), Montego Bay, Jamaica -- Begin your day at this hotel with snorkeling or windsurfing in the Caribbean Sea, and cool off in the afternoon at the pool, one of the largest on the island. Ease into the evening at the oceanview Infinity Bar before dining at one of several restaurants, including Jamaican and Japanese options.
El Dorado Royale (5 stars), Playa del Carmen, Mexico -- Nestled on an expansive stretch of secluded beach, this no-kids property offers sophisticated amenities and personalized concierge services. Enjoy six swimming pools, 12 restaurants, 9 bars, a world-class spa and activities like cooking classes, tennis and archery.
Secrets Tides Punta Cana (5 stars), Dominican Republic -- This no-kids haven is located on a palm-studded beach and features two infinity pools, three hot tubs and an array of dining options. Preferred Club accommodations come with access to an exclusive lounge and a dedicated pool and swim-up bar.
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.
Ocean El Faro (4.5 stars), Punta Cana, Dominican Republic -- This Spanish colonial-style property features nine restaurants, coffee and ice scream shops, multiple bars, two swimming pools, a lazy river, a water park, eight tennis courts and a bowling alley. A no-kids section called El Beso is home to two swimming pools, a Jacuzzi and an exclusive restaurant among other amenities.
