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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 Explore Akumal offers all three in spades.

The ALG Vacations® teams has spent months working closely with 14 of your top favorite destinations to curate one thoughtful, well-considered gift basket for each of them. We’ve encapsulated these places in prize packs full of distinctive items chosen by tourist board and staff members that evoke a personal feeling, memory, or just a general sense.

What does it mean to have special club privileges and access? This round-up of some of ALG Vacations®' most notable explains.

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.

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.

Here in the U.S., RIU Hotels & Resorts have become synonymous with reasonably priced, group travel-friendly, all-inclusive great times in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America. Now, And now, as American consciousness turns toward visiting the Spanish Islands, it’s time we turn our focus to RIU’s roots and where it all started: Spain.

Planning a wedding can be STRESSFUL! Take the onus off the bride with ready-to-customize, "save the (big) day" solutions. Find out which one is The One with this exclusive interview with Hugo Aguilera, Director of RIU Hotels & Resorts.

As an advisor, we know ... how important it is to stay on top of the latest hotel updates—and how much your clients love new experiences

All of the Sandos Hotels & Resorts may share traits, but they’re far from carbon copies of one another

When life has you tearing out your hair and going, “Ahh!,” it’s past due time to get to a spa resort that will have you sighing “… Ahh.” These are ALGV's top picks for decompressing.

When it comes to planning a wedding, the good news is that if you Ask an Advisor who will then Plan with a (vacation property) Pro, you might just find that the onus for both might not be on the couple and their families at all. We spoke with Gilberto Machain, Director of Weddings for famously Gourmet Inclusive® Karisma Hotels & Resorts for tips and tricks for planning a destination wedding ... maybe even for less than one stateside!

Gone are the “Grands;” welcome to the era of JOIA for Iberostar Beachfront Resorts. Here’s what you need to know about this new sub-brand.

Multi-generational and extended family reunions, bachelor/ette parties, and milestone birthdays have all become common and much-welcomed inspirations for which to gather the gang, and why not? Here's a brand travel advisors trust for this travel style.

Specifically designed around wellness, the Meliá Punta Cana Beach, a Wellness-Inclusive Adults-Only Resort and the lifestyle resort ZEL Punta Cana are just the cure in conveniently accessible Dominican Republic.

At the Bahia Principe super resort properties in Dominican Republic, mega-resort complexes mean mega exchange privileges. Here’s how they translate to travelers.

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.