Top All Inclusive Destinations on a Budget

Don't want to spend the bank on vacation this year, but still want to go somewhere? You're not alone. It seems even the millionaires are looking for deals these days. I want to point you in the right direction for the best resort inclusions for the best deals.

All inclusive vacations range from budget to luxury. However, some of the luxury resorts have the best deals that I have seen in years. Let's first start with destinations that have the best prices.

Dominican Republic- This tropical island is home to three major resort areas. Punta Cana is probably the most talked about. Here you will find a plethora of established all inclusive resorts, as well as, numerous new resorts that have come onto the scene in the last two years. La Romana is another area for all inclusive and Puerto Plata is probably the cheapest of the three resort areas. Why is the Dominican so cheap? First off, staffing the resorts is cheaper than a lot of other destinations. More people looking for jobs means you can pay less. Secondly, the all inclusive destinations that are better deals have access to local produce, meats, and supplies. If you have to import everything, the price is going to be higher. Taxes on liquor. I know this affects all inclusive pricing and can be a major factor. In the Turks and Caicos Islands, the liquor taxes can make a case of Bud Light $40. Airfare prices make a huge difference in the total cost of the package and there is a pretty good air lift into the Dominican. With all these factors, the Dominican Republic is a location you should check out if you want to save big.

Cancun/Riviera Maya- Thousands of hotel rooms. Tons of brand new facilities. A huge workforce to pull from. Locally produced goods, food and beverages. Mexico doesn't really have to import anything. Hey, the tequila is made there :) Oh, and so is the BEER! Lots of flights go into Cancun daily. The government has provided great infrastructure to support tourism so millions of people visit this area every year. The result? Great deals on magnificent resorts. This should be on everyone's list.

Puerto Vallarta - Great West Coast destination for people seeking great deals. Cabo San Lucas is a little more pricey, so I opt for Puerto Vallarta when coming from that area. A lot of the same reasons as Cancun factor into why this area is great for all inclusive deals.

Jamaica- Flights into Jamaica are abundant and a number of nonstops exist from the East Coast. Staffing costs are lower here and Jamaica is very fertile land for growing locals foods. They have tons of freshwater on the island. You will find some of the greatest people I know, right here in the "Land of Wood and Water". Competition from the Spanish-owned all inclusives has pushed prices lower than what I have witnessed in the past. This island should be in your shopping cart.

I guess since I am talking about cheaper places to visit, we should also mention the ones that are MORE expensive. Grand Cayman, Anguilla, Turks and Caicos, Bermuda, Barbados, and Antigua are examples of higher priced destinations. Some of these islands have very little available flights and they have smaller pools of workers to draw from. When you have to import your resorts supplies, the prices are definitely going to be passed on to the guests. They are all great destinations. But maybe not, if you are looking for a deal of a lifetime. Check out the four areas that I have given you and I bet you won't be dissapointed.

Til Next Time,
Tom