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
Summer’s almost over … is it too soon to think about spring break? Normally, we might say maybe, but with recent passport processing and renewal delays, the answer from many experienced travel…
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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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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. While some travelers…
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Mastering the New CDC Rules: What Post-Vacation Recommendations You Should Be Following
Learn how simple heading home safely can be with the third and final part of ALG Vacations’™ guide to traveling in line with CDC requirements. “That was surprisingly simple.” After your flight…
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Mastering the New CDC Rules: What to Do While You’re on Vacation
Afraid the CDC is taking over your getaway? Don’t be! The second part of our travel guide gives you the inside scoop on how to meet test requirements and have your vacation, too. If you’ve…
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Mastering the New CDC Rules: What to Know Before You Travel
If the CDC’s new travel requirements are throwing you for a loop, read on to find out how to plan ahead and take that much-needed vacation without worry. The key to passing any test is being…
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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…
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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 a year folks weren’t…
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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…
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6 Reasons Why You Should ALWAYS Pre-Book Your Tours
What’s the difference between a “trip” and a “vacation”? The answer is: what you do once you’re there. Make sure yours is the latter by pre-booking your Amstar DMC transfers and excursions…
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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 absolute good…
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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…
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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 some. A new nine-step protocol lets the brand…
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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 wrong about…
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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 its guests,…
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Making a Clean Getaway: New Health & Safety Standards at AMResorts
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: The…
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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…
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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 guests only…
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