• Introduction
• Resorts Under $2100
• Resorts over $4500
• Major All-Inclusive Players
• Moments in All-Inclusive History

Resorts Under $2100

Three intimate resorts—in Mexico, Thailand, and Peru—that offer luxurious amenities at value prices.

Stylish Small Hotel in Mexico
Big-resort amenities with a boutique sensibility at Azul Beach Hotel.

The Property The self-proclaimed “first all-inclusive boutique resort,” Azul, with just 97 rooms, offers sweet respite from the rowdier neighbors in nearby Playa del Carmen and Cancún. What’s Included Food and drinks from the four restaurants and three lounges; champagne at check-in; and activities for kids and adults (think yoga classes, not limbo contests). Highlights After a morning Spanish class, snag a seaside cabana, and let a “Beach Butler” (he’ll be the one carrying the mineral-water vaporizer) take care of the rest. Details In Puerto Morelos; starts at $180/person a night. Book It 866/KARISMA; karismahotels.com/azul Alternate Breezes Costa do Sauipe in Bahia, Brazil, is on one of the best surfing beaches in the world; starts at $132/person a night; 877/GO-SUPER.

Peruvian Eco-Lodge with no Carbon Footprint
Luxuriate at Reserva Amazonica deep in the Amazon rainforest.

The Property 35 thatched cabanas and a main building comprise the thrust of Reserva Amazonica, a singular rainforest resort promising a “Carbon Neutral” hotel stay and specializing in wildlife excursions. What's Included Greeting at Puerto Maldonado airport, transfer to lodge, all meals, and expeditions (spa treatment and alcohol cost extra). Highlights Personalized excursions led by trained professional interpreters include a visit to Butterfly House in Puerto Maldonado. Details In Tambopata National Reserve, in the southern Peruvian Amazon Basin, a 20-minute flight from Cusco; starts at $227/per person ($1,135/per week). Book It 800/442-5042; inkaterra.com.

Health Resort in Thailand
Get on the road to holistic health at Chiva Som Health Resort.

The Property The luxury Chiva Som Health Resort in Hua Hin, Thailand, boasts 57 rooms, 7 acres of tropical gardens, outdoor “salas”, a bathing pavilion, beachfront pool, multi-level steam rooms, and a Watsu pool. What's Included Three meals per day, choice of daily massage, health and wellness consultation upon arrival, daily fitness and leisure activity program, use of spa facilities (suites include private butler). Highlights Each guest is assigned a “Health & Wellness advisor” upon arrival who helps plan personal programs that combine classes, lectures, treatments, and food to achieve holistic health; guests can opt for specialized “retreats” such as Detox Retreat, Weight Management, and Anti-Aging. Details Hua Hin, a city on the Gulf of Thailand, is 185 kilometres south of Bangkok; starts at $2,050/per person for five days. Book It 66/32-536-536; chivasom.com.

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