The 9 Most Exclusive All-Inclusive Resorts Your $$ Can Buy
No wristband tan lines here, just endless amounts of indulgence.
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Here’s the thing about pay-once vacations: You only pay...once. Which obviously you know, but have you really let that sink in? Imagine leaving your wallet and Apple Pay behind, knowing you won’t run up “surprise” charges on particularly boozy nights out or particularly cool day-trip expeditions. Imagine also, at these very-worth-it resorts, a ton of added freebies like daily massages, wine tastings, and legit immersive experiences (ahem, post-float robe service at a Chilean salt lake). See our point now? Thought so.
That's why we put together this list of the best of the best all-inclusive resorts. There are no sketchy buffets or annoyingly crowded pools (you might even have your own private hydra tub on your balcony if you venture down to one Punta Cana hotspot). It's literally just you, chilling on an amazing vacay, whipping out zero dollar bills the whole time.
BodyHoliday, Saint Lucia
This wellness resort is all about the full-body experience, where tree-house Spin classes, infrared therapy, and an actual meditation temple are precursors for the ultimate perk: Daily. Spa. Treatments. Food and drink, including a delightfully bougie afternoon tea service, is also part of the deal.
Angama Mara, Maasai Mara, Kenya
Waking up to grazing elephants outside your tented suite? An actual dream turned reality at Angama. Experiencing guided safaris, devouring Kenyan cuisine and East African cocktails, and taking wildlife photography lessons from a resident pro? All included too.
Virgin Voyages, Worldwide
The key here is booking the ship’s Mega RockStar Quarters for daily spa passes, all-you-can-sweat fitness classes, unlimited in-room bar drinks, as much food as you can fathom, and exclusive access to Richard’s Rooftop for some VIP vibing.
Explora Atacama, Antofagasta, Chile
There’s not a single bottomless buffet in sight—just horse stables, gauchos, and an actual volcano. Choose from an “exploration menu” of 35 ways to explore the Atacama Desert—biking to float in the salt flats is absolutely worth it, btw—or just stay in for on-site hot springs soaking and toasting with local wines during multicourse à-la-freaking-carte dinners.
Castle Hot Springs, Morristown, Arizona
Live your best all-inclusive life sans passport at this Sonoran Desert oasis. Aside from farm-to-table meals and swanky bungalows with gorgeous outdoor tubs, you’re free to try out classes like hot springs paddleboard yoga or zen out with a relaxing gong bath sound ceremony.
El Dorado Maroma, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Breakfast is delivered daily to your palafito—an overwater bungalow that was the first of its kind in Mexico—which means you can sip coffee over your glass floor or even while dipping into your private infinity plunge pool. Repeat with champagne later in the day, because your personal butler’s got you covered 24/7.
Club Med Cefalù, Sicily, Italy
Forget everything your mom told you about Club Med: This hotel chain has gone through a serious glow-up—and none of its properties more so than Cefalù, set on the estate of an 18th-century palace. You can gaze out on azure waters from your dry-stone villetta while pacing yourself for all the antipasti you can imagine.
Soneva Jani, Chapter Two, Noonu Atoll, Maldives
The Noonu Atoll is famous for dolphins and swarming snappers, and it’s also home to some of the largest overwater bungalows in the world. Book Soneva Unlimited for everything from daily spa treatments to Michelin-star chef dinners—all arranged by your personal concierge.
Zoëtry Agua Punta Cana, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
You’ll arrive via private helicopter and head straight to either your thatched-roof lodging or the horse stables for some beachside riding. Really, the hardest part of a stay here is choosing between a plunge pool and a hydro tub on your private balcony.
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