| | Minimum effort, maximum relaxation | | by Rachel Craft, travel writer | |  | If being snowed in by a winter storm has you dreaming of your next trip, what better way to escape the cold than at an all-inclusive resort? And you don't necessarily have to leave the country. You can book a variety of all-inclusive getaways right here in the U.S. — no passport required.
While palm trees and poolside cocktails may be the first things that come to mind when you think "all-inclusive," they aren't the only things on the menu. The best all-inclusives in the U.S. range from tropical islands to desert oases to summer-camp-style cabins.
Families may prefer a resort with kid-friendly activities and on-site kids clubs, while adults-only resorts offer a relaxing, kid-free vacation. In the world of all-inclusives, there's truly something for everyone.
The beauty of all-inclusive resorts is that you don't have to budget for most expenses beyond transportation and lodging (just be sure you don't make these mistakes!). Once you get there, nearly everything on the property — often including meals, alcoholic beverages and excursions — is covered in the price of your stay.
So instead of checking menu prices and running calculations in your head (who wants to do math on vacation?), you can sit back, relax and reach for another mai tai — without reaching for your wallet.
Even better, you can book your all-inclusive getaway with points to save money and maximize the value of your rewards.
For example, this new IHG property in Florida starts at 84,000 IHG One Rewards points per night based on double occupancy. World of Hyatt's beloved award chart has a section just for all-inclusives, with standard rooms starting at 12,000 points per night.
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