Most all inclusive vacation resorts offer complimentary weddings or wedding packages for a very nominal cost. Most have minimum stays required. Some have room category requirements.

Caribbean Weddings are becoming increasingly popular ever year. Why are so many people getting married in the Caribbean? Mainly because it is easy, no stress, cost effective, beautiful backdrops, very romantic and unique.

You can plan the your Caribbean weddings in less than an hour. All you have to do is show up and say “I DO”. Caribbean weddings are legal ceremonies. Your marriage license will be honored worldwide. Caribbean weddings have no stress and “no problems”.

First class all-inclusive resorts have dedicated beach wedding coordinators on property to help you with everything you desire.

The average cost of a modern day wedding is between $20,000 and $40,000. Many of first class resorts offer a free Caribbean wedding. Free Sandals Resort wedding packages are the most popular choice. The average Caribbean honeymoon wedding package is less than 1,000.00. A full week in the islands staying at an all-inclusive resort usually costs between $3,000.00 and $5,000.00. If you want to spend $40,000.00, just fly your friends and family down to enjoy your wedding day with you. Packages with air and a 3 night all-inclusive stay usually cost from $800.00 to $1,200.00 per person.

Basic Inclusions for your Caribbean Wedding at an all-inclusive Caribbean resort:

Licensed Marriage Official

Decorated Location

Witnesses if needed

Personal Wedding Coordinator

Bouquet for the Bride and Boutonniere for the groom

Cake and Champagne

Music

Popular Extra Inclusions for your Caribbean Wedding: (additional charges apply):

Photography and Videography Packages

Live Music

Private Dinners

Extra Flowers

Day Passes for guests to attend that are staying elsewhere

Private Tours

Personalized Momentos

Spa Packages

Do not assume since you are staying at an all inclusive resort that you cannot incur additional charges. When you want anything private (except the wedding and champagne/cake reception); you will have to spend extra money.

Here’s all inclusive resorts which offer free weddings:

Dominican Republic: – Secrets Excellence Punta Cana – restrictions apply – Occidental Grand Flamenco Punta Cana – restrictions apply – Occidental Grand Flamenco Punta Cana – restrictions apply

Mexico: – El Dorado Royale Resort in Cancun, Mexico – The Occidental Grand Cozumel and the Occidental Grand Flamenco Xcaret are offering a free wedding for 4 nights or more booked in the Royal Club room. – Palace Resorts all-inclusive free wedding packages are available when you stay at a Palace Resorts wedding resort for four nights or more. Palace Resorts offers a choice of Cancun wedding locations; choose from the luxurious Moon Palace, the adult-only Aventura Spa Palace, and the exotic Xpu-Ha Palace located in an eco-park setting. Some Restrictions Apply. – Dreams Resorts and Spas offers a free wedding to couples who book an ocean-view junior suite for a minimum of seven nights at one of its all-inclusive properties in Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos or Cancun, Mexico.

Cuba: – Sandals and Beaches Resorts – Melia Hotels: Melia Cohiba, Melia Habana, Melia Santiago de Cuba, Melia Las Americas, Melia Varadero, Melia Cayo Coco, Melia Cayo Guillermo

Jamaica:

Sandals Negril, Sandals Dunn’s River, Ocho Rios, Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Royal Caribbean, Montego Bay, Sandals Ocho Rios, Sandals Inn, Montego Bay, Sandals Whitehouse, Whitehouse, Royal Plantation, Ocho Rios, Couples Ocho Rios, Couples Negril, Couples Sweptaway, Negril, Grand Lido Braco, Runaway Bay, Grand Lido Negril

Wyndham Rose Hall, Montego Bay, Beaches Negril, Beaches Boscobel, Ocho Rios, Beaches Sandy Bay, Negril.

Antigua: – Sandals Antigua, Dickenson Bay. – Occidental Grand Pineapple Beach – some restrictions apply

St. Lucia:

Sandals Regency St Lucia, Castries, Sandals Grande St Lucian, Rodney Bay, Sandals Halcyon, Castries, Jalouise Plantation,

Soufriere.

Bahamas:

Sandals Royal Bahamian, Cable Beach, Breezes Bahamas, Cable Beach Radisson Cable Beach, Cable Beach.

Costa Rica:

Occidental Grand Papagayo – some restrictions apply

By: George Allen

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Traveling to exotic locations or even a town not far from your own is made better by choosing the right type of accommodations. Cancun, Mexico is the jewel of the Yucatan peninsula, and as such, is a popular destination for travelers and vacationers wanting their own slice of paradise. That is why it is imperative to investigate the types of lodging in Cancun that can make your next trip more than just another vacation.

More about vacationing in Mexico or investment properties in Mexico, please visit All About Cancun.

Cancun, South East Mexico. A tropical place of beauty, history and relaxation. Located on the Yucatan Peninsular in the state of Quintana Roo, Cancun is very different to the rest of Mexico and is split into two main areas - Zona Hotelera (an 18km long island) and Ciudad Cancun (the mainland.) Both of these areas are connected together with a causeway, making access very easy via taxi, bus or even just walking.

Zona Hotelera faces the Carribean on one side and has a lagoon (the Laguna Nichupte) on the other. Most of the people live on the mainland (Ciudad Cancun) which is also where the hotels and resorts are located. This has meant that the Zona Hotelera hotel is quite free from mass commercialization in many respects. Cancun also offers some of the best diving and snorkeling spots in the world, which includes the fifth largest coral reef in the world (The Belize Reef) that has black coral (coral lovers will know that black coral is quite rare.)

There are also plenty of water sports for the person who enjoys a vacation with a bit more action. The selection of excellent resort hotels, classy restaurants, local pubs and bars and a large night-life with clubs makes for a great holiday spot for all kinds of people. Shoppers will enjoy the shopping facilities (five large shopping centers, or street shopping.) For those who want to relax a little more, Cancun’s lagoons, sandbars, mangrove swamps, cenotes (waterholes) and beautiful beaches are what you would be looking for.

But you could probably get a lot of the above (besides the coral reefs etc.) at most other places in the world. One of the things that sets Cancun apart are the Maya sites and ruins nearby. These ruins are fascinating in every respect - full of mystery and history. Coba nearby boasts of the largest pyramid in the Yucatan Peninsula, and the ancient sites of Uxmal, Ruta Puuc and Merida are highly recommended. All of the ancient sites are very well kept, and will pique even the interest of those that don’t enjoy history.

Cancun is also a great place for a vacation in the sense that it can cater very well for all kinds of budgets. Although the mainland has many top class hotels, there are also smaller resorts or places where you can stay if you are on a cheaper budget. Transport is easy in and around the city as well, and there are many tourism operations offering you transport to the ancient sites or several islands which lie offshore nearby.

The only drawback to Cancun, as with a lot of popular tourist destinations, is that if you’re the kind of person who wants serious quiet and relaxation, Cancun can be quite busy with its ‘party’ sort of atmosphere. But if you’re looking for a place where there is lots to do, see and enjoy, Cancun will be a very good choice.

By: Alex Olson

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Cancun, South East Mexico. A tropical place of beauty, history and relaxation. Located on the Yucatan Peninsular in the state of Quintana Roo, Cancun is very different to the rest of Mexico and is split into two main areas - Zona Hotelera (an 18km long island) and Ciudad Cancun (the mainland.) Both of these areas are connected together with a causeway, making access very easy via taxi, bus or even just walking.

Zona Hotelera faces the Carribean on one side and has a lagoon (the Laguna Nichupte) on the other. Most of the people live on the mainland (Ciudad Cancun) which is also where the hotels and resorts are located. This has meant that the Zona Hotelera hotel is quite free from mass commercialization in many respects. Cancun also offers some of the best diving and snorkeling spots in the world, which includes the fifth largest coral reef in the world (The Belize Reef) that has black coral (coral lovers will know that black coral is quite rare.)

There are also plenty of water sports for the person who enjoys a vacation with a bit more action. The selection of excellent resort hotels, classy restaurants, local pubs and bars and a large night-life with clubs makes for a great holiday spot for all kinds of people. Shoppers will enjoy the shopping facilities (five large shopping centers, or street shopping.) For those who want to relax a little more, Cancun’s lagoons, sandbars, mangrove swamps, cenotes (waterholes) and beautiful beaches are what you would be looking for.

But you could probably get a lot of the above (besides the coral reefs etc.) at most other places in the world. One of the things that sets Cancun apart are the Maya sites and ruins nearby. These ruins are fascinating in every respect - full of mystery and history. Coba nearby boasts of the largest pyramid in the Yucatan Peninsula, and the ancient sites of Uxmal, Ruta Puuc and Merida are highly recommended. All of the ancient sites are very well kept, and will pique even the interest of those that don’t enjoy history.

Cancun is also a great place for a vacation in the sense that it can cater very well for all kinds of budgets. Although the mainland has many top class hotels, there are also smaller resorts or places where you can stay if you are on a cheaper budget. Transport is easy in and around the city as well, and there are many tourism operations offering you transport to the ancient sites or several islands which lie offshore nearby.

The only drawback to Cancun, as with a lot of popular tourist destinations, is that if you’re the kind of person who wants serious quiet and relaxation, Cancun can be quite busy with its ‘party’ sort of atmosphere. But if you’re looking for a place where there is lots to do, see and enjoy, Cancun will be a very good choice.

By: Alex Olson

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Barcelo’s Cancun Mexico All Inclusive resorts offer diverse opportunities to fulfill your dream vacation, providing the ultimate in relaxation and excitement to suit any traveler. Whether you are searching for the fun of an all-day beach party or the peace of an isolated, tranquil island, Cancun offers a multi-faceted vacation destination. Featuring world-class activities, clubs and malls where all tastes are welcomed and catered to in this paradise; it is no wonder Cancun is Mexico’s most popular vacation destination.

Sun-worshipers spend Spring Break holidays in Cancun lounging on endless white sand beaches. Partiers dance the night away in pulsing discos at lively Cancun hotels. This is how most visitors picture Cancun. However, it would be just as accurate to associate Cancun with archaeological ruins and ancient civilizations. History comes to life as you learn tales of the strange and powerful god, Kukulcan, whose snake- headed visage graces the pyramid bearing its name at the legendary Chichen Itza. Marvel at the massive walled city of Tulum which had, as one theory goes, the world’s first lighthouses, designed to guide home residents who regularly set to sea in canoes. Select one of our affordable Cancun, Mexico all inclusive vacation packages to experience relaxing moments of peace combined with thrills of excitement in one vacation destination.

By: WRS

Cancun Hotel Reviews

Cancun is a coastal area with white sand beaches and popularly known as the Mayan Gold Coast. Cancun is a Mexican city located in the state of Quintana Roo. Encircled by Caribbean Sea, Isla Mujeras and the Bojorquez lagoons, the city carries the reputation of the famous tourist destination and modern beachfront hotels. Climate in Cancun is warm throughout the year but with some strange and startling facts were you can see the sunshine on one side and rainfall on other side. You can experience showers and rainbow throughout the year.

The city progressed rapidly with many investors taking interest in hotel industry. The hotels in Cancun are the result of the investment of international companies. Nightlife in Cancun is simply marvelous with a number of nightclubs. We still find Cuban and salsa type restaurants and bars, which present the breathtaking dance performances keeping you glued to such places and enliven the energy in you and provoke you to tap your feet with their dance numbers. People throng discos for partying, people enjoying sunbath on the stupendous white sand beaches of the city. There are many water sports that you can enjoy with your entire family on the beaches. You can find water racing attractive or surfing more adventurous or underwater diving with your kids more interesting or paragliding intoxicating. Do whatever, the options of having fun are unlimited here in Cancun.

This city is young, as are most of its permanent and temporary inhabitants. Way back Cancun was just a small sand barrier when the plan began to develop it into the vacation haven of all times. Today, Cancun stands as a medium-sized coastal city and a long, thin island connected to the mainland through bridges at its north and south ends. It is a home to world-class resorts, hotels, clubs, and malls. With the changing nature of this place it offers something for everyone, from an all-day fun party beach to an isolated, tranquil island. Whatever your mood and liking is you find suitable places of solitude here in Cancun.

With around four million visitors every year Cancun has gone through many changes. One of the major change is evident in the 140 hotels which stand tall in this once small city. Hotels are a major business in Cancun and find many big investors and players participating in this venture. The hotels in Cancun are located in the Hotel Zone which is shaped like a backwards 7 with bridges on each end connecting to the mainland. This hotel zone offers a broad range of accommodation facilities, ranging from relatively inexpensive motel-style facilities in the older section closest to the mainland, to high-priced luxury hotels such as the Ritz-Carlton in the popular areas. Many of the hotels are time-share condominiums with kitchen facilities. Some all inclusive hotels where all meals, drinks both alcoholic and non alcoholic, hotel activities, entertainment, non motorized water sports, tips and taxes are included in the price of the hotel rooms. With these cheap accommodations you can also find upscale private residences and lavish condominiums for rent that cater to the rich and famous. It is seen that the restaurants, bars and shops in the hotel zone tend to be rather expensive compared with the downtown area and other Mexican resorts. Here travelers will find many recognized theme restaurants and clubs.

By: Dhiraj Bandurkar

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As the number of championship caliber courses in the Cancun area continues to grow, golf will undoubtedly become one of Cancun’s most popular activities. With a number of courses already conveniently located in The Hotel Zone - adjacent to all of Cancun’s other activities - a great round of golf is easy to add to your Cancun itinerary. Most of the courses you will encounter were designed with the environment and natural landscape in mind by some of the world’s finest golf course architects. For the more committed golfing traveler, several excellent courses are located throughout the Riviera Maya, just south of Cancun. Regardless of where you decide to play, you will be treated to some excellent scenery and an unforgettable round of golf.

This article was written by Justin Burch. Justin writes select pieces about travel in Mexico for the Casa Magna Cancun Resort.