Bring the Fam or Join the Club? Comparing Both at Majestic Colonial
You’ve chosen the destination—Punta Cana, Dominican Republic—and the resort. All things considered, you’ve decided it’s going to be Majestic Colonial Resort for you. But wait, there’s more!…
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The Thrills Fly at the New Falcon’s Resort by Meliá
Excitement is taking flight this winter with the debut of Punta Cana’s most innovative all-inclusive. “Resortainment.” That’s the premise of the all-new Falcon’s Resort by Meliá brand,…
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Do the New All-Inclusive Hiltons Hit All the Marks for AI?
The Hilton brand name has long been synonymous with hospitality, sitting on over 100 years of experience of being in the hotel business. European plans were their specialty, driving business…
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(Golden)Eye on Ocho Rios: An Insider’s Guide to Jamaica’s Cinematic Paradise
With so much to spy with your own eyes in the birthplace of James Bond, get ready to practice your license to thrill. Famous for its climbable waterfalls, tranquil resorts, and stunning…
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An “Elite” New Experience Is Coming to Cancun
This Thanksgiving, RIU Hotels & Resorts is giving us more to be thankful for with the opening of Riu Palace Kukulkan—and the all-new Elite Club category. What could be better than a…
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Get More for Your Money: Resorts with Included Attraction Admission
Let’s face it—tickets for attractions and entertainment can rack up quickly. From theme to water to eco-parks, the cost of entry to do everything a destination offers can easily add up to…
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In Orlando, Concessions Start at the Airport: A Preview of MCO’s New Terminal C
We may be well into back-to-school mode, but that doesn’t stop parents from seizing the moments they can to travel to theme park central. Orlando is easy, with so many flight routes that head…
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Six Great Apps to Have Ready for Travel
You wouldn’t travel without your phone. So why travel without the best apps to keep your trip in gear? Here are our best recommendations. At this point in the game, our personal cell phone…
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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 just a vacation. One of…
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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…
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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 nearly two years…
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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 summer rock…
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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…
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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 are…
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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 longer required for…
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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 artist, the designers at…
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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…
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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 the…
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Why Secrets® Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort Should Host Your Next Event
Special occasions become even more so at this Unlimited-Luxury® Riviera Nayarit retreat. A recent addition to the stunning shoreline of Riviera Nayarit’s Banderas Bay—and, now, to the World of…
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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 swimsuits do you need? How…
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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 on what to ask for when you book…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 Cancun complex…
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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 Playa, plus…
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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 … and because…
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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…
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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 Hotel &…
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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. It’s…
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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 have to travel even farther to adventure further!…
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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.” And best of all, there’s no…
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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 have a travel…
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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 connotations of…
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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 preach! But as you know, we…
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Four Ways to Soothe Travel Jitters
These days, it might have been some time since you or someone you know has traveled. With guidelines and policies changing often even experienced travelers may feel like newbies and have some…
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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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Isn’t It Time You Took a Break? Planning Travel to Prevent Burnout
Planning ahead with a travel advisor lets you set up your next vacation and safeguard your mental well-being. Too much time in life is spent waiting. Waiting for work to get less crazy.…
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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…
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Five Easy Ways to Simplify Family Vacation Planning
A family vacation is a must for most at this point in time. We’re all tired and all need a break. But the problem is, planning one adds even more to your already overflowing plate, which is…
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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 partnership, the more you…
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10 Reasons to Make the Switch from Cruise to All-Inclusive
Say bon voyage to cruising, and hello to all-inclusiving this winter. With cruises once again on the CDC’s cautionary list, there’s no better alternative for the winter wave season than 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. Used to be that…
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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 the many amazing all-inclusive resorts…
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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 for those looking for…
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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 are as…
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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 the well-heeled should be…
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Have Turkey, But Can You Travel? What Foods You Can Fly With
There’s no substitute for home-grown, home-cooked. Be the toast of the party when you follow the guidelines here of all the food items you can fly with, and how. There’s no substitute for…
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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 from abroad.…
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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…
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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 seem more vivid when you’re away, colors…
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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…
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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 much to…
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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 and…
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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 the number of generations…
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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 day, millions of people around the…
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Will (RI)U Marry Me? Your Guide to the New Wedding Collections by RIU
Planning a wedding can be STRESSFUL! Take the pressure off the bride with ready-to-customize, “save the (big) day” solutions. Find out which one is THE One with this exclusive…
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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 as AMResorts®…
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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 different…
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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 that revels most deeply in…
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Screen/Sharing in the Bahamas
Here’s how a virtual People-to-People series closed the gap between visitors, residents, and tour guides across The Bahamas. As a travel advisor, you know there’s more to every destination…
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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 of summer, few things…
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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 think about taking a…
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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 Inclusive®,…
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5 Ways to Protect Your Customers from Flight Delays and Cancellations
Travel is back in a big way … and so are delays due to staffing that hasn’t recovered as quickly as traveler interest. Updated January 10, 2022 The airports are getting busy again, a sure sign…
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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 smiles, and…
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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…
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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 the crowds again.…
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Let the Sun Shine On with Eco-Friendly Protection
Help keep your skin safe—and our oceans and beaches as beautiful as we found them—with sun protection that does no harm. There are few places we love more than the beach. The cool ocean…
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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 Pride in these options.…
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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 a customer a sizzle reel of a…
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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 sting out of summer. The best…
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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 the rainbow, not just during Pride…
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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 to all of us in…
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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 out and…
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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 as you might have groaned hearing that as a…
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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, and with different…
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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 day care room and…
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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 of the deep…
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Greener Pastures: Environmentally Responsible Resorts to Support
Being environmentally responsible isn’t just on the traveler—it’s on the hospitality and travel industry, too. Here are some of the brands and properties working on making a difference.…
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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 well-known, well-respected,…
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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…
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Becoming a Thought Leader for Responsible Travel
Responsible travel is a tourism buzzword that’s gaining steam. ALG Vacations™ shows you how travel advisors can lead the way. Travel advisors are stewards for the world. You map routes, open…
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What It Means to Be a Socially Responsible Traveler
Travel is back! But to keep it that way, we need to be responsible with this privilege. Here’s how. In our first of this mini-series on what it means to be a responsible traveler, we talked…
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What It Means to Be an Environmentally Responsible Traveler
Travel is back! But to keep it that way, we need to be responsible with this privilege. Here’s how. “Responsible travel” has become a buzzword in the tourism industry. But how do you use it ……
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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 the heat of the…
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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 through circumstance,…
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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 big PH…
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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 a hip, hip hooray!…
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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…
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Stay Calm and Keep Your Vacation Safe with Travel Protection Plus
Protect your trip—and peace of mind!—with Cancel for Any Reason insurance that lets you zig when life zags. Life happens. And sometimes, it happens to travel. As this past year has certainly…
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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 that took place just a little…
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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 the most stoked. It was on…
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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 idea of…
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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 through landing.…
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