All Inclusive Vacations

Mexico: Hilton opens an all-inclusive resort in Puerto Vallarta

2012-11-20 08:00:00

If you like the hassle-free nature of all-inclusive vacations and also are a fan of Hilton Hotels & Resorts, you’ll love the newest addition to Puerto Vallarta’s Hotel Zone — Hilton Puerto Vallarta Resort, the chain’s first all-...

The new Club Med

2010-09-19 00:00:00

The last thing I expected to see when I arrived at Club Med's Turkoise resort in the British West Indies was a gray-haired guy balancing on a walker. Before I had a chance to blink twice, another gray-haired guy rolled by in a wheelchair. Was this the...

Dude ranches: Roping, riding and karaoke

2010-08-08 00:00:00

Nearly two decades have passed since tough-as- nails trail boss Curly Washburn hurled insults at the three "City Slickers" who invaded his turf, a Colorado cattle ranch, in search of a Wild West adventure. The 1991 movie, which earned Jack Palance a...

Mexico: Save $500 with Pleasant Holidays on 5-night, all-inclusive vacations

2009-12-30 16:32:52

Cuba, suspended in time

2006-01-15 00:00:00

FATHER John Bakas walked the crowded cobblestone streets of Old Havana, dined on spicy red beans and rice at an outdoor cafe and led vesper services at a 2-year-old Greek Orthodox Church near Havana Bay. Several members of his congregation, St. Sophia...

Readers recommend: India travel agents, Turks and Caicos resort

2008-03-23 00:00:00

INDIA Great moments My husband and I just completed a plane-train-auto trip arranged by Jaipur-based Indian Moments. Drivers, guides, hotels and all their suggestions were outstanding. We traveled all over India and Nepal and never had a bad experience....

All-inclusive vacation? Not always

2009-02-15 00:00:00

Here's a siren song for the stressed-out traveler: "all-inclusive vacation." Pay all your costs upfront, this seductive sea nymph croons, and whip out your wallet no more. It's not always a lie. But to avoid scuttling the family budget on faraway shores,...

A wave of all-inclusives sweeps Caribbean

2008-10-22 10:56:59

Order breakfast while still in bed at the new Aura Cozumel Wyndham Grand Bay. You'll have just enough time for a dip in the private plunge pool above your third-floor suite before room service delivers smoked salmon, fruit and coffee. Check into a...

New online site for booking all-inclusives: ResortCompete.com

2008-06-09 13:48:21

The folks who run CruiseCompete.com have launched a new Web site for travelers interested in all-inclusive vacations: ResortCompete.com. The site lists deals from more than 630 resorts around the world. Consumers fill out an online form indicating...

Nothing's normal in Chile's Torres del Paine

2007-04-05 14:18:10

TORRES DEL PAINE NATIONAL PARK, Chile This is an astounding place. It is challenging, it is baffling. It is constantly changing. The morning rain was horizontal when I asked Claudio, manager at Hosteria Las Torres, if he knew the next day's forecast....

10 quick tips before you sail

2006-01-22 00:00:00

1. You can go cheap or expensive. Cruises suit many budgets and no longer cater only to the rich and famous, or people with a lot of time. You can sail for $400, $4,000 or $40,000. 2. All ships are not equal. Some are large, some small, some new and some...

Guidebook: Montana Bound

2002-05-05 00:00:00

Getting there: We flew into Salt Lake City, but Bozeman, Mont., is closer. Connecting service, with a change of planes, is available on Delta and Alaska from LAX to Bozeman. Restricted round-trip fares begin at $318. The ranch: Hawley Mountain Guest...

Dominican Republic Haiti's neighbor drew a thumbs up from several travel experts. Although the Caribbean destination is not always easy to reach, it's almost always rewarding, even if you're not a baseball fan. What you'll find: Airfare and six nights (between Dec.

2009-08-14 00:00:00

Vacations, who recommends booking with a travel agent who will do the homework for you. An all-inclusive golf vacation, for example, might include unlimited greens fees but not cart rental. Some resorts offer free drinks at the bar but charge for in-room liquor.

2009-01-14 00:00:00