All inclusive resorts have come a long way from when they first arrived on the vacation scene. Today’s all inclusive resort offers a variety of new trends that appeal to broad market. New features like branded spas and children’s programs, a la carte restaurants, and concierge service offer travelers a wide range of diversified products.

Better Cuisine
There is so much more than the traditional big buffet. Many all inclusive resorts are “feeding” their guests growing interest in the epicurean department. The Royal Hideaway Playacar, for example, features a top rated chef. Karisma Resorts bills itself as “Gourmet Inclusive” and many other resorts offer several a la carte dining choices.

In a recent trip to the Moon Palace Resort in Cancun my family and I dined on gourmet Northern Italian cuisine at La Trattoria and sumptuous Asian cuisine at Mo-Mo-Na-Ha-Na. While all of the food at the Moon Palace was excellent, these two restaurants stood out.

Family Travel
From rooms that will accommodate 5 (two adults and three children) to water-parks, many all inclusive resorts cater to families. Supervised children’s clubs, family activities, teen clubs, game rooms and arcades – these are the ingredients for a happy family vacation. Many resorts have zero-entry pools so little ones don’t have to navigate stairs and family suites complete with kid themed rooms.

Beaches Negril and Beaches Turks & Caicos offer fabulous children’s programs, teen clubs, water parks, along with big brands such as Sesame Street and Crayola.

Groups
Many all inclusive resorts are expanding their definition of a group to parties as little as 10 to 20 guests. More and more family reunion types or grandparents wanting to take the whole gang on vacations are now easily accommodated as a group with added values.

Luxury
Think concierge and butler service. Upscale amenities. Private chefs. Upscale cuisine. The luxury all inclusive resort, such as The Royal in Cancun or Le Blanc offer everything you can thing of for a luxury hotel experience.

Entertainment
Brand name entertainment, sports, professional instruction and more.

The all inclusive vacation is becoming more exciting as time goes on.

What do Dreams Villamagna (Nueveo Vallarta), Dreams Huatluco, Dreams Palm Beach and Dreams La Romana have in common (besides the obvious ... all are Dreams Resorts)? The all opened in December 2008! What makes them different? Read on:

1. Dreams Villamagna
Great beach for taking long walks. All suite property. 85% of all rooms have a King Size bed and a Jacuzzi on the Terrace. 6 restaurants. Think of it this way, Romantic with Kids allowed. 6 restaurants.

2. Dreams Hualtuco on Tangulano Bay in Mexico. This resort features the ONLY full service spa in all of Huatuclo. Romantic, yet plenty of options for families with children. 421 suites. 7 pools. 6 dining opions. Destination wedding plus...Horse Drawn Carriages for weddings!!!

3. Dreams Palm Beach (Punta Cana, Domincian Republic)
Only 15 minutes from the Punta Cana airport! Relax and a Palm Studded beach. Very family friendly, lots of kids. Shopping center within walking distance. 6 restaurants.

4. Dreams La Romana (La Romana, Dominican Republic)
This large resorts has 751 rooms and suites, 8 restaurants, 2 pools and close access to Saana and Catolina Islands. Play golf at the nearby "Teeth of the Dog" Golf Course.

Romantic, yet you can still take the kids (and they will enjoy themselves in the kids club while you have romantic time): Dreams Villamagna and Dreams Hualtuco.

Lots of kids, which means lots of families: Dreams Palm Beach.

Secluded, large, expert golf course nearby: Dreams La Romana.

Which Dreams fits you?

Going the extra mile, luxury all inclusive resorts are a piece of heaven on earth. 

Imagine every meal is gourmet, a private bulter at your beck and call, exquisite surroundings and you have a good picture of what to expect.  Pampering is what you will experience. 

Zoetry is one of the newest Luxury All Inclusive Resorts.  This resort combines a high level of luxury with romantic and holistic experiences.  Unique designs and exceptional views grace every room.

Some of the luxury all inclusive resort groups are:

• Sandals and Beaches
• El Dorado Resorts
• Karisma Resorts (Secrets and Dreams)
• Le Blanc
• Royal Plantation

The Palace Resort group has a collection of wonderful all inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. 

The Palace Resorts that were in business prior to Hurricane Wilma have all been updated.  Beach Palace is once again open and great for families.  Spa Palace Resort has been totally renovated and is now the only Couples Only resort in Cancun.

Moon Palace, Cancun Palace, Playacar Palace, Xpu Ha Palace and Aventura Spa Palace are all wonderfully redone and better than ever!

Isla Mujeres Palace is a new Palace Resort on Isla Mujeres.  Moon Palace Casino Resort has opened in the Dominican Republic (the first Palace Resort outside of Mexico).