Whether you’re taking a family vacation or opting for a romantic getaway, the next time you plan a trip you might consider the benefits of an all-inclusive resort. Even those who are on a budget will find the cost often pays for itself if you take advantages of the perks of such a facility. Imagine a vacation where you do not have to worry about how much you’re spending on food or what the cost of entertainment will be. That’s an all-inclusive resort!
While there are only three official all-inclusive resorts in Florida, they offer a wide range of amenities and entertainment for all types of vacationers.
Club Med’s Sandpiper Bay Resort
Located midway down the east coast of Florida, north of Palm Beach, Club Med’s Sandpiper Bay resort caters especially to families, with specific sports programs for children of all ages. Childcare is offered at an additional cost for children 4 months and older.
Accommodations include Club Rooms with optional large living areas, walk-in closets, private terraces, and private sleeping areas for parents, as well as Deluxe Rooms with a separate bedroom for children, large living area, and a fully-stocked mini-fridge.
Resort amenities and entertainment included in package:
- Round-trip flights to and from your departure location.
- 2 Restaurants: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, anytime snacks, and non-alcoholic and some alcoholic drinks included
- 3 Swimming pools: Family, kids, and splash, as well as a quiet pool and training pool
- Basketball
- Cardio training and weight room
- Football/soccer
- Volleyball
- Group lessons in: aquafitness, sailing, cardio-splash , cardio-tennis, powerwalk/swim, and running club
- Bocce ball
- Lounge and festive evenings
- Table tennis
- Fitness school
- Flying trapeze and circus school
For an additional price, the resort also offers:
- 19 Tennis courts
- 9-Hole pitch and putt Golf
- Putting green
- Driving range
- 18-Hole golf course
- Water polo
- Waterskiing
- Wakeboarding
- Wave runners
- Excursions to area entertainment such as: Casino and Hard Rock Hotel, cruises on the St. Lucie River, Harley Davidson Dealer, drive-through safari, Orlando theme parks
Cost of the package can vary depending on where you are flying from and when you are traveling, but a 2-adult, 7 day package out of Indianapolis, Indiana during April is about $3,750.
Little PalmIsland Resort and Spa
Earning Travel & Leisure’s 2010 World’s Best Award, the Little Palm Island Resort and Spa offers numerous packages in the paradise of the Florida Keys. Some of their packages are just accommodations with a few amenities, but there are also all-inclusive style deals that offer various combinations of enjoyment. You can also build your own package.
The All-Inclusive Islander, for example, provides the following:
- Bottle of chilled champagne
- Private outdoor shower
- Veranda overlooking the ocean
- 3 Meals a day in suite or dining room
- $100 per person daily credit to the spa
- Non-alcoholic mini-bar beverages
- Water sport amenities
The 5-day Romance Package includes:
- Oceanfront bungalow suite
- Bottle of champagne
- 3 Meals a day in suite or dining room
- “Romance Begins When” turndown service
- Non-motorized water sport amenities
- $200 spa credit per person
- One snorkel trip per person
The 6-day Honeymoon Package offers:
- Bottle of champagne
- 3 Meal a day in suite or dining room
- “You Had Me at Hello” turndown service
- One snorkel trip per person
- Half-day backcountry fishing trip
- 2-Hour sunset sail
- $300 spa credit per person
- Non-motorized water sport amenities
The Adventurous Soul Package consists of:
- Half-day backcountry fishing trip for two
- Snorkel trip for two
- Seaplane flight to Key West
- “Lilyanna Picnic” for two
- $300 spa credit per person
- 80-Minute “Twist of Zen” yoga for two
- Full meal plan for two
The price for the packages of course varies, but a 7 day Adventurous Soul Package for two is around $17,000, not including travel expenses.
Villas of Amelia Island Plantation
Located north of Jacksonville, Florida, the Villas of Amelia Island Plantation offers numerous vacation packages for families, friends, and individuals.
Their Unlimited Golf Package includes:
- Unlimited green fees and cart
- Bag storage and ball mark tool
- Driving range and practice balls
The Girlfriends Getaway offers:
- Wine and chocolate-covered strawberries
- One complimentary appetizer or dessert
- One 50-minute message or one round of golf per adult per night
- Jane Iredale makeup application at The Spa
- $10 gift card per adult to use at The Shops
- Complimentary drink per adult per stay
- 25% off recreation: golf, tennis, beach umbrellas and chairs, bicycles, and nature tours
Unlimited Tennis provides:
- Unlimited court time
- Use of ball machine (1 hr/day)
- Entry to round robins
With the Island Spa Renewal, you’ll get:
- Two 50-minute spa services per adult per night
While prices vary depending on the package, a 7-day vacation for 2 adults starts at around $2,500, but this does not include meals nor travel expenses.
Of course, whenever you are booking any vacation, shop around. Often resorts will offer seasonal deals or give special rates for certain packages.
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