Travel Advisors Share: Most Magical Honeymoons
Very often, travel advisors are invited to be a part of the most important celebrations of their client’s lives. Their expertise is counted on to make a trip more than…
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One Year Later: Catching Up with Marriott on Their Biggest Beachfront Breakouts
What a difference a year makes! This time last year, mega-brand Marriott revealed two major openings and a massive beautification project for some of their most covetable, high-end, beachfront properties.…
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The 2022 Mid-Year Bucket List Report
When we rounded the corner on COVID, travel burst with pent-up demand. People across America were escaping the confines of their own communities at rapid speed to make up for…
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Sober Travel: 9 Expert-Approved Tips on How to Make All-Inclusives Feel More Inclusive
Staying sober on vacation may feel daunting, but with these behavioral health expert-approved tips, it’s may not be out of reach. For some, the lure of the all-inclusive is a…
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Behind the Gates: A Peek Inside TRS Cap Cana
Everybody knows about Punta Cana. It’s the primary destination most leisure travelers associate with Dominican Republic, its Bavaro Beach practically synonymous with the country itself. … But only the privileged…
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Travel Advisors Share: Life-Affirming Experiences
The third installment of the Travel Advisors Share series are all about touching moments—life-impacting and life-affirming moments travel professionals are privileged to be a part of. Travel is transformative. Whether…
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Trip Interruptions, Travel Delays & More: What Are You Covered For?
Travel’s back … but not all of its airline staff. Here’s how to protect yourself against the delays and cancellations that have been hitting the headlines. Travel is back! Destinations…
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Unsure About Medical Coverage While Traveling? Here’s What You Need to Know
As COVID becomes less a life-threatening risk, travelers should still never let their guard down when it comes to their health. Have you heard the great news? Testing is no…
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Cool Pools, From Popping Bottles & Scenes to Accessible Dreams
Why do we travel to beachfront resorts? Honestly … to look at the beach from your chair in or near the gorgeous pool. Because while Mother Nature is an absolute…
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Beyond Just June: Pride Festivals Around the World for the Rest of the Year
It’s July already (how?!) and you didn’t celebrate Pride with travel this year. But don’t worry—you haven’t missed the boat! Just because Americans have designated June as Pride month doesn’t…
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City & Sand: How to Have It All in Europe – Azores, Portugal
When most consumers think about European vacations, their minds first go to the greats: London, Paris, Rome. They picture historic sites and cobblestone streets, museums and moody skies. They agonize…
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Earthly Pleasures Meet Heavenly Wellness in Los Cabos
In our normal everyday, we are not close to nature anymore. We are compressed, the weight of our obligations, responsibilities, our schedules weighing us down, pushing us smaller and into…
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What to Wear? Demystifying Resort Dress Codes
It’s hard enough to pack for vacation—and stressful! It forces you to think about what clothes you really live in, plus what you want to be photographed in. How many…
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Travel Advisors Share: The Most Special Treatment & Special Moments Ever Scored
In the second roundup of the Travel Advisors Share series, we get advisors to reveal some of the most VIP moments they’ve been a part of, and spill the beans…
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The Fine Art of Experience: Hotel Xcaret Arte & Casa de la Playa
Authenticity-seekers talk a lot about a sense of place. Vacationers want to feel like they’re somewhere new, exciting, and extraordinary—they want to feel immersed in the destination they went to…
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Cities & Seas: How to Have It All in Europe – Canary Islands, Spain
When most consumers think about European vacations, their minds first go to the greats: London, Paris, Rome. They picture historic sites and cobblestone streets, museums and moody skies. They agonize…
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Cities & Seas: How to Have It All in Europe — Mallorca, Spain
When most consumers think about European vacations, their minds first go to the greats: London, Paris, Rome. They picture historic sites and cobblestone streets, museums and moody skies. They agonize…
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Hotel Confidential Insider Tips: Character & Setting
Be more present at hotels with personality and a sense of place, like the new Andaz Prague, and Dreams Karibana, the first in Colombia, Hacienda Dominicus, and the Grand Oasis…
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Hotel Confidential Insider Tips: From Moxche to Mexican Moxy
Straight-from-the-hotel travel hacks on how to make the most out of a stay at the new Secrets Impressions Moxche, Secrets Moxche, Breathless Cancun Soul, Riu Latino, La Casa de la…
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Travel Advisors Share: Most Mind-Blowing Proposals
Enlisting a travel advisor means an epic proposal that’s anything but predictable … that is, outside of the set plan! All this year, we’ve been saying Ask a Travel Advisor…
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Hotel Confidential Insider Tips: Caribbean Cool
Straight-from-the-hotel travel hacks on how to make the most out of a stay at the new Royalton Grenada, Margaritaville Island Reserve, Secrets St. Martin, Riu Paradise Island, and Royalton CHIC…
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The Family Remix: Renovations at the All-Inclusive Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana
A reimagined experience keeps this Dominican beach resort a #1 hit for families. Just like a cover breathes new life into a favorite song, recent renovations have given Hard Rock…
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Hotel Confidential Insider Tips: Party in the USA
Straight-from-the-hotel travel hacks on how to make the most out of a stay at the new Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta, Resorts World Las Vegas, Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, Outrigger…
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A Closer Look: Getting to Know the New For You Giveaway Prize Properties
There’s always something new going on in travel. Or just as accurately, something up, as new builds are erected, décor gets refreshed, rooms get renovated, and expansions … well, expand.…
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A Closer Look: Getting to Know the Local Lore Giveaway Prize Destinations
Getting a sense of place relies on a lot of different sensory elements. It’s not just about the scenery—there’s scents, sounds, textures, and flavors that can transport you back to…
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Eight Picks for Adventure Only Seconds From Your Room
A lot of us travel for relaxation. A lot of us travel for adventure. And for many, the two are one and the same. And even better? If you don’t…
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“Tings” to Do in Jamaica to “Feel the Love”
As Jamaica readies itself to celebrate 60 years of independence, there’s no time like the present to pay homage to the nation that made it easy to “feel the love.”…
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Travel Etiquette: Are You a Bad (Airplane) Neighbor?
In quarters as tight as airplanes, everyone’s nerves are more easily frazzled. How best to keep the peace? By never, ever being guilty of these bad neighbor behaviors. When you…
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Family Travel Tips: How to Avoid the Dreaded “Are We There Yet?” with Kids
“Are we there yet?” might just be one of the four most cringe-inducing words in travel today. Uttered innocently by babes in the backseat, car seat, or plane seat, its…
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The Best Beach Resort Scenes for Tweens and Teens
Trying to please the hardest-to-please demo? Become the CEO of family vacation planning when you book these Gen Z-approved hotels. Your t(w)een would never admit it, but they lowkey want…
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Share Your Epic Stories, Win 10,000 WAVES® Points! a Quarter
As we encourage everyone to Ask a Travel Advisor, why wouldn’t we do the same? After all, it’s sound advice, and we at ALG Vacations® believe in practicing what we…
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Luxury Ahead! New and Upcoming AMR™ Collection Resorts
More luxury. More privileges. More destinations. Yep, the AMR™ Collection is getting bigger in 2022. There’s nothing more exciting than when a travel brand you love introduces a new hotel…
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8 Resorts Where Romance is Year-Round … But Extra Special Now
Right before every Valentine’s Day, resorts start ramping up their romance quotient. You start seeing packages that celebrate soulmates, added values that encourage intimacy, a stronger focus on couples getaways…
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The 10 Questions You Should Always Ask Your Travel Advisor
Travel advisors are prepared for any travel situation. But do you know the right questions to ask to make the most out of your vacation planning? Just like with any…
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Don’t Miss a (Travel) Beat with ALGV’s New Podcast
When travel planning seems like too big a feat, sync up to The Travel Beat with ALG Vacations. When a traveler needs an answer, they ask a travel advisor. But…
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Don’t Be SAD: How to Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder
The winter blues are more than just that. Seasonal depression is a very real phenomenon that thousands of American suffer from, according to a newly released study by CertaPet. If…
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An A – Zinc Guide to Supplementing Your Immunity
We’ve got the masks. The gloves. The face shields, UV wands, and all our other external gear. But let’s talk about staying well from the inside out. There are a…
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A Change in “Value” … and the Island That Will Get You More of It
Think about what you value most in a vacation. That’s what you get in Aruba, One Happy Island that will help you redefine—and expect more!—of what a “value vacation” means.…
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Stays that Put the “Ahh” in Spa
When life has you tearing out your hair and going, “Ahh!,” it’s past due time to get somewhere that will have you sighing “… Ahh.” And that means one of…
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More Than a Destination: Why Individual Resort Details Matter for Destination Weddings
Whether local or abroad, a wedding isn’t about the destination. Just as a couple wouldn’t be excited to pick any venue in their hometown for their nuptials, the same goes…
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Find Me in the Club … Level Suites, That Is!
What does it mean to have special club privileges and access? This round-up of some of ALG Vacations®’ most notable explains. When it comes to leisure and travel, exclusive clubs…
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Mexico’s Most Appetizing Destination? One That Helps to ‘Set Yourself Apart’
Get to know the 23400 District in San Jose del Cabo, which is fast becoming a foodie destination for those in the know. Move over, 90210—there’s a new five-digit code…
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Gifts from Travels for This Holiday Season
Traveling before the holidays? Don’t find yourself in a bind! Experienced world travelers from the ALGV team can help you out, with their list of biggest hits for holiday gifts…
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Happy Holiday Home-Cooked Meals in a Home Away from Home
With full-kitchen accommodations and private chef services available, there’s no reason why you can’t celebrate a home-style holiday in luxurious vacation style. Especially in light of the restrictions of the…
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Live a Little … Or a Lot at Live Aqua Beach Resort
We go on vacation to be present. To feel, in every sense of the word, and get back in touch with what it even means to feel. The landscapes always…
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The Top 5 Most Unique, Sumptuous, Gourmet All-Inclusive Resort Dining Experiences
Think all-inclusive fare is just buffets and beachside grills? No way! These over-the-top, once-in-a-lifetime high-end experiences are worth traveling for, even without the posh digs and exemplary service. Some people…
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Something to Taco ‘Bout
Last month, we gave you #SomethingToBlogueAbout. But this month, as we discussed tacos a few short weeks ago on #NationalTacoDay, over our virtual water coolers, we found that we had…
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Room(s) for Everyone! Best Bets for Guaranteed Connecting Suites
Figuring out who sleeps where and how much privacy or access parents grown-ups and kids want can be a challenge. Guaranteed adjoining rooms and special family suites take the guesswork…
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What’s More Natural Than Family?
For many of us, our first and most basic instinct is to protect, be with, and enjoy time with our families. Because really, what’s more natural than family? No matter…
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A Match Made in Paradise: The Best Resorts for a Blissed-Out Big Day
Find love at first stay at these destination wedding resorts. More than any other element, where you set the scene sets the whole tone for your big day. What’s so…
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Perk Up! Here’s Where to Get the Best On-Resort Coffees in the World
Every day is a coffee day, but only today is International Coffee Day. Here’s where to get the best cuppa while on vacay so you never miss a bean. Every…
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Can a Collection Forge Connections?
Breaking down the different components of the new AMR™ Collection In one of the biggest headlines of last month, the new AMR™ Collection was debuted by the brands formerly known…
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The Arts in Every Form: The Focal Point of Hotel Xcaret Arte
First there was Xcaret, the most popular eco-park in all of Mexico, showcasing Mexican pride in all its creatures, culture, and landscape. Then a series of other parks followed, with…
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Can’t Go to Europe? Count on Curaçao Instead
Europe may be a bit of a stretch for many these days. But ready to step in? Caribbean Curaçao, an island with a lot of Continental flair. For every traveler…
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10 Things You Can Only Do in Mexico
When in Mexico … well, do something purely Mexican! This top-ten list breaks down the can’t-miss, can’t-find-elsewhere activities for your next visit to our southern neighbor. If all you know…
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Six On-Site Water Parks for Hassle-Free Fun
Why pay water park admission fees, lug your things around, and spend extra on food when slides, sprinklers, and more can be steps away and all included? At the height…
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The Countdown Begins: How to Keep Passport Delays from Affecting Your Travel Plans
You’re six months out … is it too soon to think about prepping for departure? With recent passport delays, the answer is, it’s not soon enough. Very often, people don’t…
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Far from “Wasting Away” in This Margaritaville
In fact, this new all-inclusive resort will fill you to the gills! The song may go that Jimmy Buffett is “wastin’ away in Margaritaville,” but when Margaritaville is Island Reserve…
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Is It Safe to Dine Indoors Again?
As restaurants at home and in-resort dining outlets open up their indoor seating again, we find out from culinary experts: is it safe? Everyone’s been doing it. Joyously, with big…
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My Big, Fat Gay Wedding … And Where to Have It
Destination weddings are unforgettable, joyous, and colorful experiences. These resorts make them even more so by holding up that rainbow flag for LGBTQ+ couples as they celebrate their next chapter.…
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Think Small: 7 Boutique Resorts for Your Next Getaway
Fewer people doesn’t mean a lesser experience at these intimate hotels. A return to travel is what we all counted down to. Still, that doesn’t mean everyone’s ready to face…
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Hotels to Take Pride In
ALG Vacations™ is proud to offer a wide selection of hotels and resorts that are LGBTQ-friendly. But there are some that go the extra mile, and we take even more…
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An Oasis of Entertainment: Five Features Not to Miss
In much the same way Las Vegas is an oasis in a desert, Grand Oasis Cancun & The Pyramid at Grand Oasis are oases of entertainment in Cancun. Vegas or…
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ID That YOLO! Tours & Excursions Straight from the Screen
Why should you have to take your best guess at what tours and excursions you’re marketing to customers when we can just tell you? How many times have you shown…
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Bug Off! How to Keep Summer Bites at Bay
We love the great outdoors. But we don’t love some of the little critters that live there! Here are some natural solutions and products that can help you take the…
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Hear It From Travel Advisors: Helping Travelers Through the Pandemic
No one knows better what a good travel advisor will do for their clients than ALGV’s TOP travel advisors. Travel advisors are more here and now than ever before. Many…
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Pride on the Beach: The 9 Best Beach Destinations in the U.S. for LGBTQ Travelers
Of the many reasons to love the U.S. of A., a big one is love. At ALG Vacations™, we believe that #LoveIsLove. We believe in standing behind every color of…
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Hear It from Travel Advisors: Why ALGV?
In an all-new video interview series, we share unfiltered feedback directly from travel advisors, because #YOTTA2021 is all about YOU. It’s easy for our team at ALG Vacations™ to rattle…
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Hear It from Travel Advisors: Why Should I Use a Travel Advisor?
With typically no cost and all benefit, the question is why wouldn’t you? This question seems like a softball question. The answer’s easy, right? For most people, it’s to save…
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Pride on the Beach: Top 14 International LGBTQ Beach Destinations to Travel To
Where in the world should out-and-proud travelers jet to for the beach vacation of their dreams? Keep reading for answers. There are a few truths that are universal, and speak…
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Hear It from Travel Advisors: What Inspires Travel Advisors?
In an all-new video interview series for #YOTTA2021, we share unfiltered feedback directly from the travel advisors we serve. The beautiful thing about travel is that it’s such a personal…
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The Great Outdoor Adventures to Restart Your Travels: The U.S.
Stuck inside no longer! Explore what makes the outdoors “great” with these activities worth building a trip around. After months spent indoors, getting back to travel also means getting back…
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The Great Outdoor Adventures to Restart Your Travels: The Caribbean & Central America
Getting back into travel? These Caribbean and Central American destinations give you plenty of space to choose your own open-air adventure. Too much time inside has us ready to get…
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The Great Outdoor Adventures to Restart Your Travels: Mexico
Ready to get out and get exploring Mexico? We’ve found the best ways to fill up your days under the open sky. Fresh air is good for you! As much…
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When Traveling, Mask On or Mask Off?
We’re at a pivotal moment and thisclose to normalcy. But is it too early to unmask when traveling? To mask or not to mask? That has been the million-dollar question,…
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When Caring is in a Resort’s Culture, Kids Benefit Now and in the Future
Family travel isn’t an afterthought at Iberostar Hotels & Resorts. Experiences for kids are right there at center stage. It’s easy to cut corners. It’s easy to set up a…
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American PRIDE – 9 of the Best LGBTQ Destinations in the USA
In the land of the free, take Pride in these top-billed domestic vacation destinations, where #LoveWins year-round. As a progressive country, there are a ton of destinations from sea to…
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Release … the Turtles! At These Environmentally Responsible Resorts
Sea turtles are adorable and beloved, but also endangered. Here are resorts doing their part to change their status, and how you can participate, too. One of the cutest residents…
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Flagship Phenom: Honoring a Sense of Place with Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort’s $80 Million Renovation
The Outrigger brand’s flagship property was already a stunner, but now it has more reasons than ever to be your Hawaii home away from home. The Outrigger brand is a…
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Five Reasons We Can’t Wait for Unlimited-Luxury® to Come to Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit
The opening-soon Secrets and Dreams Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resorts deserve a spot (or two!) on your future travel list. Here’s why. As one of the fastest-growing, highest-rated all-inclusive…
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Swap Your Stale Suburbia for UNICO 20˚87˚’s Spectacular Superbia
Offer extra value to customers going to UNICO 20˚87˚ Hotel Riviera Maya by inviting them to this limited-time special event taking place July 12, 2021 – August 22, 2021 In…
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Seven YOLO Experiences That Are More Accessible Than You Think
For over a year now, we’ve all been staying close to home. And for over a year now, we’ve been saving money in incremental ways, following the classic budgeter guidelines…
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Balance Your PH for Wellness
No, we’re not talking about your pH, your potential of hydrogen—we’re talking about Planet Hollywood Beach Resorts! You know what’s better than alkaline water to get your pH straight? A…
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Everything You Need to Know About Planning Your Next Family Vacation
Looking to plunge back into travel with a family trip? Here’s how to get started. Asking a kid to wait is asking a lot. Yet since the start of COVID-19,…
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Five Easy Ways to Amp Up Your Immunity
We’ve got the masks. The gloves. The face shields, UV wands, and all our other external gear. But let’s talk about staying well from the inside out. Hallelujah! Huzzah! And…
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If You Haven’t Yet Heard of Lopesan … You Will Soon
Here’s the scoop on this Grand Canary Island-based brand’s latest entrant to Dominican Republic’s Costa Bavaro Although they’re the leading tourism company on the Canary Islands, with more than 20…
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It’s Only Natura(l) to “Dream” of an Escape Right Now
If you tuned in to our most recent FAM, you probably have a lot of questions about where we held it. Here are the highlights. During the ALG Vacations™ superfam…
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Staff Faves: Best Exclusive Perks of 2021
Earlier this year, ALG Vacations™ announced that all of our … well, exclusive perks will now be part of one grand collection. Here are the ones that got our staff…
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Family without the Fuss at RIU
Thought you needed LESS family time? Guess again, because it’s quality, not quantity, that matters most. For families that have been cooped up together for upwards of a year, the…
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Need a Break? Join ALGV On Our Newest Virtual FAM Series!
Do you remember when our scenery every few months (or more frequently if we could manage it!) was palm trees, blue skies, wide seas, and sunshine? Us, too. And we’re…
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Excellence in the Skies: The Exclusive Nonstop Vacation Flight Commitment
Any flight that takes you to that tropical shore is the right flight. … Or is it? ALGV’s Exclusive Nonstop Vacation Flights commit to being best in “class” from booking…
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How to Eat Healthy While On-Resort
With the wealth of options and recent resort emphasis on wellness and inclusion, believe it or not, making healthful choices while on vacation is not as hard as you think.…
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Worried About Potential On-Resort Quarantine? Don’t Be—It Might Be Free!
If you have to isolate before re-entry to the U.S., these posh resorts offering free 14-day quarantine stays have got you covered. Editor’s Note: ALG Vacations™ takes COVID-19 incredibly seriously…
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Best Healthy Protein Snacks for Busy Travelers of 2021
Travel advisors and travelers are always on the move. Here are some of the best protein-packed products of 2021 to keep you fueled up and ready for any adventure! During…
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Taking Your Travel Catalog Game to the Next Level: The All-New ALG Vacations™ Travelogue
Imagine you’re at a travel show. It’s virtual, like almost everything these days, and you have your own booth, maybe for honeymoons or all-inclusives or eco-friendly escapes. Guests have the…
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CDC COVID-19 Testing Travel Toolkit for Agents
There’s been a LOT of information—and questions!—flying around since the CDC announced you’ll be required to undergo COVID-19 testing before returning to the U.S. But don’t worry—ALGV’s got you covered.…
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Around the World for a New Year
Stuck at home this New Year’s? Transport yourself to a beloved destination with these global traditions. Cue the confetti. Pop the Champagne. It’s been a long, long time coming, but…
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Below the Radar, Above the Standard
Cancun’s Hotel Zone, the Playa del Carmen area in Riviera Maya—these are the top-of-mind destinations for a beach getaway in Quintana Roo, and the most popular in the region (for…
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Q&A with Palladium on Protocols & Procedures
Asking the tough questions on safety, sanitation, and other COVID-19 travel concerns for your customers. As people find themselves itching to get out of their home bubbles, the question becomes…
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Safe-Travel Gift Guide for the Age of COVID-19
Used to be you’d go with the standard stand-bys for holiday gifts for travelers. But now, there’s a whole slew of new inventions and innovations on the market. Here are the best of them for the health-conscious vacationer.
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The (Blue) Diamond Standard
The phrase “the gold standard” is a classic one … but now, there’s a Blue Diamond one and it goes as above and beyond as you would think, and then…
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I-SOLO-ation Vacation
One is far from the loneliest number when social distancing is in play. Take an iso-cation to recharge. If there’s anything this pandemic has shown us, it’s that there’s nothing…
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300+ Ways Iberostar Cares
Three hundred. Three hundred is the number of new measures Iberostar Hotels & Resorts has taken since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the health and safety of…
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Schoolcation: A New Way to Blend Vacation & Education
E-learning has its share of challenges. There’s the loss of the social aspect, the experiential element, of learning. There’s the fidgeting and the mid-afternoon crankies. The interruptions, whether at home…
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Staff-Picked Favorite Tours: Cancun
Cancun and the Riviera Maya is a destination that continues to grow in popularity as well as in size and range. Hoteliers have not slowed down in their development of…
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Making a Clean Getaway: New Health & Safety Standards at AMR™ Collection
In only seven months, COVID-19 has changed just about everything. From face masks to social distancing, “normal” has clearly evolved. Yet some things can’t be changed, even by a pandemic:…
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Puerto Vallarta – Find Safe Harbor in a Stunning Port
Setting the spotlight on Puerto Vallarta, a perfect road-less-travelled but well-beloved destination for beach-goers. Once upon a time, when it came to travel, top-of-mind makes a destination a top choice.…
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Sun, Sand & Safety: How All-Inclusives Are Leading the Way to Healthier Travel
It’s a typical day on a tropical beach somewhere in the Caribbean, or perhaps Mexico. The breezes are cool, the ocean warm, and hours languorous. Butlers carry cocktails to waiting…
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How to Choose the Right Transfer
Transfers are not exactly headliners when it comes to a vacation itinerary … but that’s not to say they’re not critically important. Getting to the resort and back to the…
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