Just when you thought all-inclusive couldn’t get better, Lomas properties throw in extras beyond any expectations.

For those looking to work on their bodies, play on the beach, and also live well and eat lavishly, these are the properties with great gyms that should be at the top of any travel advisor suggestion list.

ALG Vacations® Asked a Pro and spoke with our own Senior Manager of Partnership Marketing for Europe, Dianna DelTorto, for some of her best pre-trip travel tips for the region of the world she specializes in.

With the launch of the new Family Selection category at this Riviera Maya resort, this resort brand is absolutely serious about giving kids what they want.

ALG Vacations® Insiders share a first-person perspective on their favorite features of viral new resort Secrets Tulum Resort & Spa.

This March is National Women’s Health Month—an entire four weeks focused on encouraging women to take care of themselves and their health. By following these eight tips, you can take steps toward improving your health and becoming the best version of yourself.

Why are travelers – particularly authenticity-seekers – actively trying not to cave into the hype, wary of what’s a “real” attraction versus a manufactured one or a tourist trap? ALGV explores.

Big holding brands with devoted customers are expanding into new markets a la Blue Diamond Resorts and Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, and others, like Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection and Princess Hotels & Resorts, are creating new experiences in beloved spots. Special niche gems like Fontainebleau are getting into the action this year, too, making this year the one to explore these eight new grand openings.

Sharing your vacation is a huge part of the fun. But we spoke with an online privacy expert about what you SHOULDN’T be sharing in real-time while away.

First announced in March 2021, we’re nearing the end of the $70 million journey of of Dreams® Estrella del Mar Mazatlán Golf & Spa Resort. ALG Vacations® spoke to leaders of the build and hotel to find out the highlights travel advisors and their customers should know about.

For anyone’s first trip to Europe, there are three classic, iconic cities that serve as a perfect introduction to the wonder of the old world. This is your guide to this trio: London, Paris, and Rome.

For some resort chains, the experience at one property is indicative of an experience at another. But not for Secrets Resorts & Spas. These are the things that we’ve experienced that made Secrets Playa Mujeres truly unique.

Going into 2024, OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa went ahead and said, “New year, new look”—and from what we’ve seen, it’s a top-to-bottom glow-up. The Keauhou Bay property on Hawaii Island (the Big Island) was the former Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa until its acquisition by OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels in 2021. Now, the resort is gaining a design to better suit its vibe ...

Although there’s no denying traveling with small children does have its challenges, it has many more rewards. Choosing a hotel that’s accustomed to tiny customers is the surest way to ease into the experience of traveling with new members of the family—and to discover wide-eyed wonder on their faces.

ALG Vacations® sits down with Sarah Whitmore of Cupcake Castles Travel Company to ask her about her impressions of the new Elite Club at Riu Palace Macao in Punta Cana following her #ALGVFAMs trip with our social media team.

The breakaway stars of the Despicable Me films, the Minions are anything but contemptible. Mischievous but well-meaning, silly but sweet, Kevin, Stuart, Bob, and their overall-loving crew haven’t stopped at cinematic success. No, as any good villain would do, they set their sights on grander achievements—like taking over Universal Orlando Resort®.

Here’s how we recommend seeing – and staying in – Spain’s Big Three, Barcelona, Madrid, and Seville, for a well-rounded taste of why this country is such a location scout, history buff, and art enthusiast darling.

As sophisticated as the name implies, private events at Majestic Elegance resorts are all-inclusive and all-incredible. Whether it’s a wedding or a birthday, a conference or a family reunion, you want a venue that will go the distance to make your milestone feel like a landmark. Enter: Majestic Elegance.

For this Ask a Pro interview, we ask experienced dog trainer, pet book author, and petcare professional Victoria Schade shares her best advice for finding the right doggy day care and/or dog boarding facility for your pet.

Straight-from-the-hotel travel hacks on how to make the most out of a stay at Secrets® St. Martin Resort & Spa, Zoëtry® Marigot Bay Saint Lucia, and Breathless® Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa

Gifts for travel-lovers are literally all over the place! This traveler gift guide will help you narrow down your options to the best holiday gift ideas for your favorite frequent fliers.

For this edition of Ask a Pro, we spoke to Dr. Marie Jhin, Chief Medical Officer of Musely and Board-Certified Dermatologist, to learn more about what’s medically known as hyperpigmentation, including what causes it (spoiler: it might not be those darn UV rays!), how to prevent it, and even an option for potentially reversing it.

As the last of the fall leaves flutter to the ground and the winter holidays loom closer, you might find your mind wander(lust)ing more often. Screens fade into dreams of golden sands and sunshine. Island paradises like the Dominican Republic become a mainstay in your thoughts ...

The travel industry – and consumer tourists! – have been abuzz about the historic passport processing backlog that’s been plaguing us since … well, our plague. We Ask a Pro to find out the best way to get to the front of the line.

Going to Europe for a beach vacation should be more than just a beach vacation. What’s nearby? What else is there to do? We answer all that and more.

All of the Sandos Hotels & Resorts may share traits, but they’re far from carbon copies of one another. Each of their properties have their own signature style, which makes some properties more right for specific vacation types than others. Here's how to pick the right Sandos for every traveler's style.

They know WHO and WHAT to ask, but ALGV knows how and where. Here are our top insider picks for memorable proposals and romantic spots where all signs point to yes.

Food allergies can be a matter of life and death, which is why it’s so important to know the difference between a sensitivity and an allergy and how to protect your loved ones or others from life-threatening reactions. We Ask a Pro some of the most common questions about traveling with and with awareness of food allergies: Dr. Gill Hart, PhD, Scientific Director of YorkTest Laboratories.

Ultimately, we end up buying a lot of sometimes pricey new gear that end up being uni-taskers or forgotten – otherwise known as a waste of money. And as everyone is looking to reduce clutter, whether it’s Marie Kondo’s KonMari or Swedish death cleaning style, as well as being more kind with our travel – including to our environment by reducing waste and material consumerism – upcycling is something we should all be getting on board with. To help us get started on how to give goods a second life, we Ask a Pro: Nicole Suydam, President and CEO of ShopGoodwill.com.

Previews may be for the privileged few … Now’s your chance to count yourself among them. Here’s a glance at the new Elite Club perks at RIU Hotels & Resorts.

When traveling, how can you reduce your chance of stomach upset? And how can you tell if you’re sick-sick – with a bug or food poisoning – or you’ve just overdone it? Well, since we didn’t know the answer, we figured it was the perfect thing to Ask a Pro about. We spoke with a gastroenterologist to learn how much tummy trouble constituted a stomach problem and how to avoid aggravating your gut when traveling.

Going away is easy ... but leaving your dog behind is hard! The struggle couldn’t be more real when in-the-family petcare isn’t available. And when you’re stuck and scrambling, how will you know you’re making the best decision for your beloved bestie? To answer these questions, we went to Ask a Pro. Meet Amanda Berjeski, practice manager at Resurgence Veterinary Mobility animal rehab center in East Atlanta … and experienced pet-sitter. Here are some tips she offered to help you set your mind at ease.

What makes a resort the ideal spot for a group? Plenty of space, plenty of sunshine, and, if you’re a golfer, plenty of green. As part of a larger hotel complex in Mexico’s picturesque Riviera Maya—home to lush jungles, hidden cenotes, and turtle-approved beaches—Bahia Principe Luxury Akumal offers all three in spades.

While the standard for excellence has been immensely elevated, some on- (or near-!) resort restaurants have gone even farther beyond that high bar. For foodies on the move, these are some of the most jaw-dropping, eye-popping, sensory-overloaded dining experiences you can have while in your favorite sun-and-sand resort destinations.

Your “do not pack” list depends entirely on the resort you choose to spend your (young) family vacation at. To help get the most specific answers possible, in addition to general guidelines, we once again found a pro to Ask a Pro: Javier P. Ruiz Garcia, manager of the Family Selection at Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres Resort & Spa. According to him, here’s what you can leave at home.

Oahu is busy, busy with lots to do. In fact, it’s the only island in Hawaii with highways. From city to surf vibes, historical buildings to quiet beaches, plus world-class dining and music and festivals to match, visiting Oahu means getting a full panoramic experience of what the spirit of aloha is. By planning in advance, don't worry missing something important, like any of our top five recommended Oahu experiences.

Known as the jungle or garden island of the Hawaiian chain, Kauai is also the oldest and northernmost island, characterized by dramatic landscapes of sharp peaks, jagged cliffs, dramatic mountains, tropical rainforests, and incredible waterfalls. However, not all of its natural attractions are easily accessible – there are many that you can only get to by air, by sea … or when you Ask a Travel Advisor.

Whether the kids are 2 or 20, make your next trip one they’ll be 100% on board for in a destination that considers everyone, no matter your identity or orientation, part of the family.

From the convenience of bypassing individual vendors, skipping self-coordination detail-planning, and not having to deal with shoddy accommodation options for out of town guests, having a wedding at an all-inclusive resort just takes so much stress and aggravation out of wedding planning. In fact, that’s the goal for resorts like the Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya, an adults-only luxury resort in the Riviera Maya of Mexico.

A privileged peek at the exclusive The Club Lounge at one of the premier hotel chains in the world, The Ritz-Carlton.

For many, going on vacation can lead one to fall off the wellness wagon. However, with these simple tips from world-class, highly certified functional strength and movement coach and trainer Tristan Phillips, you may find that staying on track might not be as hard as you might think.

Live in the moment. Simple, right—especially if we’re talking about travel? At the all-inclusive Villa la Valencia Beach Resort & Spa Los Cabos, it is, in fact, as easily done as it’s said, what with all the amenities, restaurants, pools, entertainment …

We’ve talked about this Waikiki staple’s $80 million renovation. But step inside the Grand Navigator Suite and you just might wonder if the lion’s share was spent on these ultra-luxurious upgrades.

If you’ve ever wondered how exactly the travel industry came about, it all goes back to that one crucial role still very much in demand today: the travel advisor. For 265 years, they’ve made the plans, managed the logistics, and overcome challenges to open up a world of travel, turning dreams into journeys for customers across the globe ...

Because vacationers come in all shades, we were delighted to speak to Dr. Sethi for our Ask a Pro series (part of our Plan with a Pro initiative) for not just for a medical perspective on skin protection but also an inclusive perspective on how to be kind to your skin. Here are some of the “burning” questions she was able to answer for us.

All of us have favorite shoes, and picking which ones we absolutely, positutely CANNOT live without on vacation is sometimes a tougher decision to make than which swimsuit to bring. So we went ahead and turned once again to Sashoi Beswick, Inside Sales Agent for Amstar DMC, as we Ask a Pro on behalf of the pros (like you!) we tell travelers to plan with.

Sure, pre-booking tours helps with general packing guidelines for that specific tour, but realistically, in order to be ready for the best a place has to offer, there are certain things you should always bring with you to the tropics, especially if you’re planning on being out and about. Here’s what Sashoi Beswick, Inside Sales Agent for Amstar DMC, recommends soft adventurers keep in their go bags.

There’s a whole lot of “special” at Hotel Xcaret Arte, whose long list of features begins with unlimited admissions to all of the affiliated theme parks in the area. Here are some of the other exclusive benefits of staying at this Riviera Maya property that you won’t find anywhere else.

To help visitors make the most of their stomach space, we at ALG Vacations® are offering our firsthand experience – just in time for National Garden Month! Keep reading for tips on special features to take note of and highlights of some of the best and most interesting bites and sips to partake in this season when making it “a small world after all.”

“On Wednesdays, we wear pink,” may have been the marker of a clique in Mean Girls, but this Wednesday, wearing pink stands for anything but. As the International Day of Pink, April 12 is a day for the global community to come together to take a stand against LGBTQ+ discrimination and bullying ...