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March 4, 2024

The evolution of all-inclusives

by Tanner Saunders, Senior hotels reporter

I love all-inclusive resorts, and here at TPG, I’ve been reviewing them left and right to help you all figure out which ones are the best. Personally, I love the ease of the experience, how I know what it’ll cost upfront and that everything is taken care of when I get there.

I’ve also been keeping tabs on how all-inclusive resorts, which often have a reputation for watered-down drinks and bland food, have been elevating their offerings over the last few years. Many of the high-end brands, like Marriott’s Luxury Collection, have been entering the space.

But the one thing I try to tell people about all-inclusive resorts is that since brands like Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott and IHG have been investing heavily in all-inclusive resorts over the last few years, they’re a great way to get a lot of value when it comes to points redemptions.

You can find great Hyatt all-inclusive properties for as low as 17,000 points per night for two people — and that includes your room, all your food and drinks, and activities. To me, that’s a steal — and a great use of my Chase Ultimate Rewards points since World of Hyatt is a transfer partner and the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card is one of my go-to cards for dining out and traveling.

Curious about some of our favorite all-inclusive resorts? Check out these lists and reviews:

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