The cost of all-inclusive resorts will typically include the room and all meals as well as tips and gratuities. Some resorts will also include the use of certain hotel equipment, such as free rental of snorkel gear. It's a great option as you know exactly how much your vacation will cost you.
Sandals Grande St Lucian
Sandals Grande St Lucian is located situated close to Rodney Bay, on the island of St. Lucia. The resort is an adults only resort with features that include 6 different restaurants, 5 swimming pools, 6 whirlpools, a giant outdoor chessboard, a golf course with 9 greens and a full service spa. The all-inclusive price includes free rental of canoes, kayaks, hobiecats and snorkeling equipment. It even includes use of scuba diving equipment, so that you can explore the spectacular waters around the island. For an extra price numerous tours of the island are offered such as the boat tour which takes you close to the island's beautiful Piton mountains, as well as tours that will take you through rain forests, whale watching and horseback riding.
Sandals Grande St. Lucian
Pigeon Island causeway
Gros Islet, St Lucia
(758) 455-2000
sandals.com
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort is located in the U.S. Virgin Islands on St. Thomas. The resort sits along 1000 feet of white sand beach, with 75 rooms and condominiums, all with ocean views. The resort has two freshwater swimming pools, a tennis court and two restaurants. Included in the price for this resort are all snorkeling equipment rentals, a free in-pool scuba lesson, the use of sailboats, windsurfing equipment and kayaks. If you feel the need to leave the resort and explore the island, the resort also offers tours to participate in activities such as deep sea fishing and kayak/hike/snorkel tours to nearby Cas Cay Sanctuary.
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
7150 Bolongo
St Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 00802
(340) 775-1800
bolongobay.com
Majahuitas Resort
If you like the idea of a resort where you can almost completely get away from civilization, consider Majahuitas Resort, located on a cove in the Bay of Banderas just a 15 minute boat ride from Puerto Vallarta. The resort consists of eight casitas equipped with a library and a hammock and designed to give an open air feel. There is no electricity at the resort. Everything is solar powered, so that dinner is held by candlelight. Activities included in the price at the resort are all kayak and snorkeling gear rental. For an extra price you can also go on some of their tours such as their zip line canopy tour or scuba diving tours.
Majahuitas Resort
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
(831) 336-5036
majahuitas-resort.com
About The Author
Shiromi Nassreen is a British writer. She holds a B.A. in theatre studies from Rose Bruford College of Speech & Drama and has been writing professionally for three years. She writes primarily travel and outdoor articles on Hawaii. Her articles have appeared in Dysfunkshion Magazine as well as Illusion Television and Matador Travel.
