Earlier this year, Harry Potter, The Exhibition, was launched in Atlanta, one of ALG Vacations’® serviced destinations, and we can attest from firsthand experience that it’s the best of its kind we’ve attended.

Did you know traveling farther is good for your health and longevity? Today, on National Plan a Vacation Day, we share studies that prove it. So go ahead and book that trip, but make sure to Plan with a Pro to reap the best benefits and experience the least stress about that doctor-prescribed vacation.

For many foodie travelers, experiencing the best restaurants of their vacation destination is tantamount. But for others, there’s no time too early to start treating yourself to the best bites in a new town. This roundup is for the latter, for whom gustatory joy begins in the AM, where we reveal the best places to start your day sweetly in the U.S.

The capital, San Juan, is where you’ll find the highest concentration of rainbow flags, but by no means is that where you should limit your island wanderings. Instead, try Rincon—a surfer haven with a fast-growing population of queer folks, progressive businesses, and the former embarking on the latter.

Travel is exciting. It’s thrilling and sparks change, self-discovery, and actual discovery. But for some, all of that sounds terrifying, especially if it’s been some time since they’ve traveled. As with all things that people fall out of practice with, anxiety builds with anticipation and decreased habit. Luckily, ALG Vacations® was able to tap into the professional advice of Jules Jean-Pierre, therapist at Grow Therapy, for some expert tips on how to alleviate different types of travel anxiety.

Atlantis, Paradise Island has long been a dining destination, but with new restaurant options, celebrity chefs, and now the island’s first-ever food and wine festival, there’s no places that can beat this one to eat.

Seas of sparkling topaz. Soft, sugar-fine sands in shades of pearl and gold. Awe-inspiring sunsets that cut across the sky like fire opals. The beaches of the Caribbean are more perfectly crafted than the finest gems, pristine paradises that can fill you with peaceful happiness as easily they take your breath away. Some of the world’s most famous coastlines call this region—one of the most visited on earth—home … as do a comprehensive collection of all-inclusive resorts from which to enjoy them.

You’ve chosen the destination—Punta Cana, Dominican Republic—and the resort. All things considered, you’ve decided it’s going to be Majestic Colonial Resort for you. But wait, there’s more! Decisions to be made, that is.

Excitement is taking flight this winter with the debut of Punta Cana’s most innovative all-inclusive ...

The Hilton brand name has long been synonymous with hospitality, sitting on over 100 years of experience of being in the hotel business. European plans were their specialty, ...

With so much to spy with your own eyes in the birthplace of James Bond, get ready to practice your license to thrill.Famous for its climbable waterfalls, tranquil resorts, and stunning beaches—as ...

This Thanksgiving, RIU Hotels & Resorts is giving us more to be thankful for with the opening of Riu Palace Kukulkan—and the all-new Elite Club category.What could be better than a brand-new Riu ...

Let’s face it—tickets for attractions and entertainment can rack up quickly. From theme to water to eco-parks, the cost of entry to do everything a destination offers can easily add up to almost as ...

We may be well into back-to-school mode, but that doesn’t stop parents from seizing the moments they can to travel to theme park central. Orlando is easy, with so many flight routes that head ...

You wouldn’t travel without your phone. So why travel without the best apps to keep your trip in gear? Here are our best recommendations.At this point in the game, our personal cell phone devices are ...

Very often, travel advisors are invited to be a part of the most important celebrations of their client’s lives. Their expertise is counted on to make a trip more than just a vacation. One of these ...

What a difference a year makes! This time last year, mega-brand Marriott revealed two major openings and a massive beautification project for some of their most covetable, high-end, beachfront ...

When we rounded the corner on COVID, travel burst with pent-up demand. People across America were escaping the confines of their own communities at rapid speed to make up for nearly two years on ...

Staying sober on vacation may feel daunting, but with these behavioral health expert-approved tips, it’s may not be out of reach.For some, the lure of the all-inclusive is a summer rock ballad, full ...

Everybody knows about Punta Cana. It’s the primary destination most leisure travelers associate with Dominican Republic, its Bavaro Beach practically synonymous with the country itself.… But only the ...

Travel’s back … but not all of its airline staff. Here’s how to protect yourself against the delays and cancellations that have been hitting the headlines.Travel is back! Destinations are open and ...

As COVID becomes less a life-threatening risk, travelers should still never let their guard down when it comes to their health.Have you heard the great news? Testing is no longer required for ...

Why do we travel to beachfront resorts? Honestly … to look at the beach from your chair in or near the gorgeous pool. Because while Mother Nature is an absolute artist, the designers at endless ...

It’s July already (how?!) and you didn’t celebrate Pride with travel this year. But don’t worry—you haven’t missed the boat! Just because Americans have designated June as Pride month doesn’t mean ...

When most consumers think about European vacations, their minds first go to the greats: London, Paris, Rome. They picture historic sites and cobblestone streets, museums and moody skies. They agonize ...

In our normal everyday, we are not close to nature anymore. We are compressed, the weight of our obligations, responsibilities, our schedules weighing us down, pushing us smaller and into the ...

Special occasions become even more so at this Unlimited-Luxury® Riviera Nayarit retreat.A recent addition to the stunning shoreline of Riviera Nayarit’s Banderas Bay—and, now, to the World of ...

It’s hard enough to pack for vacation—and stressful! It forces you to think about what clothes you really live in, plus what you want to be photographed in. How many swimsuits do you need? How ...

In the second roundup of the Travel Advisors Share series, we get advisors to reveal some of the most VIP moments they’ve been a part of, and spill the beans on what to ask for when you book with an ...

Authenticity-seekers talk a lot about a sense of place. Vacationers want to feel like they’re somewhere new, exciting, and extraordinary—they want to feel immersed in the destination they went to ...

When most consumers think about European vacations, their minds first go to the greats: London, Paris, Rome. They picture historic sites and cobblestone streets, museums and moody skies. They agonize ...

When most consumers think about European vacations, their minds first go to the greats: London, Paris, Rome. They picture historic sites and cobblestone streets, museums and moody skies. They agonize ...

Be more present at hotels with personality and a sense of place, like the new Andaz Prague, and Dreams Karibana, the first in Colombia, Hacienda Dominicus, and the Grand Oasis Cancun complex with ...

Straight-from-the-hotel travel hacks on how to make the most out of a stay at the new Secrets Impressions Moxche, Secrets Moxche, Breathless Cancun Soul, Riu Latino, La Casa de la Playa, plus Planet ...

Enlisting a travel advisor means an epic proposal that’s anything but predictable ... that is, outside of the set plan!All this year, we’ve been saying Ask a Travel Advisor … and because we give good ...

Straight-from-the-hotel travel hacks on how to make the most out of a stay at the new Royalton Grenada, Margaritaville Island Reserve, Secrets St. Martin, Riu Paradise Island, and Royalton CHIC Punta ...

A reimagined experience keeps this Dominican beach resort a #1 hit for families.Just like a cover breathes new life into a favorite song, recent renovations have given Hard Rock Hotel & Casino ...

Straight-from-the-hotel travel hacks on how to make the most out of a stay at the new Hyatt Centric Buckhead Atlanta, Resorts World Las Vegas, Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort, Outrigger Reef ...

As part of our 31 doubled-down days of travel advisor support, we’re inviting 12 winning travel advisors to go on their own private exploration of some of the newest and hottest properties to join the ALG Vacations® portfolio. We’ve secured complimentary stays to hotels across Mexico to South America, the Caribbean, Hawaii, the U.S., and Europe, and all you have to do to become eligible is to keep doing what you’re already doing: booking ALG Vacations® brands on VAX VacationAccess for your clients.

Did you know that there are several fantastic resort properties that have opportunities to pack some action into your vacation without even leaving its grounds? Some are even included in your stay!

As Jamaica readies itself to celebrate 60 years of independence, there’s no time like the present to pay homage to the nation that made it easy to “feel the love.” And best of all, there’s no ...

In quarters as tight as airplanes, everyone’s nerves are more easily frazzled. How best to keep the peace? By never, ever being guilty of these bad neighbor behaviors.When you have a travel advisor, ...

Expert tips from both our team and the psychologist RN and early childhood development expert co-founders of Frankie Dean for you to share with your customers to help keep toddler tempers in check while in transit to the family vacation up on the horizon.

ALGV is giving away 10,000 WAVES® points to the best stories submitted for a TravelBlogue series called Travel Advisors Share, illustrating exactly why you should always Ask a Travel Advisor.

These days, it might have been some time since you or someone you know has traveled. With guidelines and policies changing often even experienced travelers may feel like newbies and have some travel ...

More luxury. More privileges. More destinations. Yep, the AMR™ Collection of all-inclusive resorts is getting bigger in 2022.

Planning ahead with a travel advisor lets you set up your next vacation and safeguard your mental well-being.

February isn’t the only month for special occasions and milestones between pairs, and certain resorts keep the lovey-dovey sparked up year-round. From recharge-and-reconnect travel to just-the-two-of-us escapes to honeymoon specialists, here are some of our staff’s top picks for flints that keep the fire lit.

A family vacation is a must for most at this point in time. We’re all tired and all need a break. But the problem is, planning one adds even more to your already overflowing plate, which is the opposite of the point. Why should it fall on you when you already do so much?