8 Week-Long All-Inclusive Vacations for $2,000 or Less

Nestled right up against Playa Bavaro, the Majestic Elegance Punta Cana ticks all the right boxes for a solid all-inclusive stay. The all-inclusive rate covers almost everything: seven restaurants, room service, drinks at 11 bars, in-room minibars, and activities and events like foam parties and poolside games. There’s also a beautiful spa at the next-door sister property (that’ll cost you extra). The decor is a little dated, but you can’t beat the price. All suites have free Wi-Fi, hot tubs, and private terraces.

When to Go: December

Average Hotel Rate: $186/night

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Occidental Punta Cana is a mid-range all-inclusive with a beautiful location on Playa Bavaro. The rooms here are spacious and modern, but simple. You’ll have to pay for Wi-Fi unless you’re a Royal Level guest, but you’ll still get rainfall showers, air-conditioning, and balconies. This is a lively property with music, socializing, and drinking, though it’s also a family-friendly spot that doesn’t get too out of hand. The major draw is the big beach out back, and non-motorized water sports, food, drinks, and nightly entertainment sweeten the deal. There’s also an on-site kids’ club.

When to Go: February

Average Hotel Rate: $186/night

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This winter, heat things up at the topless-optional Temptation Cancun Resort. The adults-only resort has excellent restaurants, top-shelf liquor, and a beautiful beachfront location. You’ll also get daily activities in the main pool, nightly themed parties, and a fun, welcoming vibe throughout. Rooms are spacious, but minimal, and come with stocked minibars, room service, and butler service (some have terrace hot tubs).

When to Go: December and January, excluding dates around the holidays

Average Hotel Rate: $200/night

Flights to Cancun:

The 1,080-room Grand Bahia Principe Coba is flush with features, including several restaurants and bars, a dedicated beach area (with a beach bar), kids’ clubs, daily activities, and nightly entertainment. For an extra fee, guests can enjoy golfing, a shopping mall, a casino, treatments and a hydrotherapy circuit at the spa, and water-based activities. The downside? This property is not on the beach, though shuttles are available, and you only get to use the free water sports for one hour per day.

When to Go: January

Average Hotel Rate: $198/night

Flights to Cancun:

Staying at Mia Reef takes a little more effort since it’s out on Isla Mujeres (a quick ferry ride from Cancun). However, staying on a private island with beautiful ocean views and a shallow, private beach make it well worth the extra trek. This upscale all-inclusive boasts easy-to-navigate grounds and just 156 rooms, all with contemporary decor, free minibars, and ocean vistas. Some rooms even have personal kitchenettes, kayaks, and snorkeling equipment. Guests can also expect two snack bars, a speciality restaurant, a buffet, and three bars (top-shelf booze is extra). The all-inclusive offerings are rounded out with nightly events, a kids’ club, and a unique natural rock pool.

When to Go: December, January, and February

Average Hotel Rate: $185 to $212/night

Flights to Cancun:

This luxury resort is a solid pick for folks looking for a little R&R. The Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort in Curacao has a secluded location, tons of natural beauty, and relaxing ocean views. There are five restaurants (plus pop-up eateries in the lobby), a golf course, tennis courts, a day spa, and three pools overlooking the ocean. The all-inclusive plan here is optional, though most people are on it because of the resort’s relative distance from town. It includes all meals at Medi and the pool bar; select beers, house wines, and cocktails; one dinner at Shore Restaurant per seven-night stay; and discounts for Jun's Sushi, room service, and the spa.

When to Go: January and February

Average Hotel Rates: $177/night

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With a fun, upbeat atmosphere, this sprawling all-inclusive resort offers a great deal overall. The property is backed against 900 feet of beautiful beachfront, plus it has four pools, a water park area, teens’ and kids’ clubs, mini-golf, tennis courts, and an outdoor theater that hosts nightly entertainment. Food here is better than average for an all-inclusive, and there are six restaurants to choose from. Most rooms are spacious, filled with light, and outfitted in modern decor and furniture. Downsides are the daily Wi-Fi fee and an aggressive timeshare song and dance.

When to Go: December, January, February

Average Hotel Rates: $175/night

Flights to Puerto Vallarta:

Stay at this property, and in just 15 minutes, you can go from the airport to lounging at the pool or beach. Plaza Pelicanos Club Beach Resort is a mid-range all-inclusive with an unbeatable winter rate that gives enough leeway to splurge on a spa treatment or speciality dinner. The resort is right on Las Glorias Beach and has a beach club across the street. There’s also an on-site pool with a swim-up bar, a sports bar with karaoke, tennis courts, a kids’ club, and regularly scheduled activities and entertainment.

When to Go: January and February

Average Hotel Rates: $125/night

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