When the Breathless Resorts & Spas® brand entered the all-inclusive, Unlimited-Luxury® scene in 2022, a whole new type of group travel option was introduced. It was a pioneer in a new wave of vacation styles—one that was social, upscale, dynamic, entertaining … and above all, celebratory.

On every Breathless property, guests can expect a full spectrum of nightlife, including night clubs, themed parties, silent discos, karaoke nights, live music and/or DJs and more. By day, lively entertainment that’s titillating, exciting pools designed to be a “scene,” and plenty of opportunities for group bonding via a schedule of open activities or VIP upgrades.

The restaurants are stylish and sleek as well; communal dining styles like hibachi, tapas, beachside cafés, crowd-pleasing buffets, all-night coffeeshops, late-night lobby bar hours, and more accommodate larger tables with ease. The Sip, Savor & See program adds another element to a stay, allowing party guests sneak previews of other nearby Unlimited-Luxury® Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection properties for dinner with prior arrangement with your host hotel’s concierge.

Trendy locations make it easy for parties to hit the road, too. For instance, the Breathless Cancun Soul Resort & Spa® (featured recently in our Hotel Confidential bachelor/ette party list!) is only minutes from party central in downtown Cancun and Breathless Cabo San Lucas Resort & Spa® is set directly on the marina near all the nightlife. Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa®, Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa®, Breathless Montego Bay Resort & Spa® further broaden the selection.

With all of that as their starting point, it’s no surprise that they’ve only gotten better at in-destination celebrations. In fact, they now offer turnkey group festivities for party packages that are ready to go and setting the stage for a great group stay.

Available to groups booking an easily achieved minimum of only two rooms for three nights each, their two top packages are those for bachelor/ette and birthday parties. Here’s why these are ALGVPros’ favorite recommendations for those celebrating either occasion and how to make them the best friends trips EVER.

Before “I Do” Bash

In order to tie the knot right, it’s essential to unwind first. Breathless has a game plan suited to bachelor and bachelorette parties called the Before “I Do” Bash and for this, our insiders at the resort brand tell us the spacious Live Big suites are the way to go. Stocked with in-room cocktail bars and extra space to spread out, including larger private, furnished balconies, it’s easily the best category for party headquarters.

At the Breathless Cancun Soul Resort & Spa, they’re located in the xcelerate Tower, where “high-energy rooftop pool parties offer a lively, social atmosphere ideal for celebration,” sources say. The elevator commute to and from the hot spot is ideal, and of course, the downtown Cancun location increases the options for unforgettable nights.

Whether this venue is the soon-to-wed’s pick or another one in Mexico, Jamaica, or Dominican Republic, this add-on package (starts at $155 per person, per stay) comes with these incredible bonuses to sweeten the celebration:

• Festive door banner
• Welcome bottle of sparkling wine in room
• Reserved table for one group dinner (to be pre-arranged with the hotel)
• Group photo shoot with a complimentary digital copy of the selected photo
• Late check out if available
• Two included experiences; the group can choose from a mani or pedi and hydrotherapy spa day, personalized meditation session, tarot card reading, guided yoga class, or stand-up paddle board outing
• Choice of a beach picnic or outdoor grilling experience with customizable spirit cart, late-night bonfire with a drink-stocked cooler, or private beer, spirit, or food tasting

Epic Birthday Bash

Milestone birthdays deserve memorable celebrations, and there really isn’t anything more unforgettable than getting away with one’s favorites … especially when it’s to the lap of luxury and food, drinks, and entertainment are all included. In fact, there’s no reason to wait for a milestone to make it a Breathless birthday. No one’s saying one can’t turn 25, 30, or 40 more than once!

With a set package cost starting at $699 for the entire group—which can max out at as many as 10 guests, bringing the per-person add-on cost down to as little as $69 each—the value is unbeatable. Inclusions for the Epic Birthday Bash upgrade start with:

• Festive birthday door banner
• Beach day with a reserved spot and cooler of beer
• In-room cocktails before dinner one night
• Multi-course birthday dinner with decorations and a personalized birthday cake
• Late night in-room or bar party with tapas, desserts, and a bottle of sparkling wine
• Group photo shoot and a digital copy of the fave photo for everyone in the group

At some properties, it may also include a reserved table with bottle service at the resort’s night club. Plus, the guest of honor gets an in-room gift and 25-minute massage with hydrotherapy access.  

Party On

Of course, these are just the top two options for small group getaways. There are lots of other inspiration points for jumping off from and plenty of other reasons to celebrate together. ALG Vacations® has a page dedicated to ideas for group getaways specifically!

Also, ALGV’s GroupEase® program lets travel advisors and properties offer special benefits to groups of five or more rooms, and contracted groups open up the festivities to ten or more rooms with a slew of perks that range from free upgrades to free guests.