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All-inclusive resorts want you to forget their cheesy reputation
A new wave of all-inclusives serves up local culture far beyond the pool bar January 26, 2023 at 11:46 a.m. EST At the all-inclusive Hotel Xcaret Arte, guests can catch some rays in secluded coves along the river that runs through the Riveria Maya property. (Andrea Sachs/The Washington Post) Comment on this story Comment PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico — On a hot and languid afternoon in this tourist town on the Caribbean Sea, a Mexican band dressed in Wrangler jeans and black cowboy hats performed poolside at Hotel Xcaret Arte, an all-inclusive resort. While guests sipped frosty drinks, the quintet sang about a guy who fell for a girl who…
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12 Travel Essentials You Should Never Forget to Pack for Vacation
Many of us have taken a two-year hiatus from traveling while cases of COVID-19 soared across the globe. But if you’re like me, you’re itching to get back to exploring your favorite places. With the holidays right around the corner, many of us are likely preparing for an upcoming trip. Actually, AAA predicts 54.6 million people will travel over the long Thanksgiving weekend. Even though traveling is typically a fun and eye-opening experience, it can also be extremely stressful — especially when it comes to packing. Even though I’m a notorious overpacker and planner, I inevitably forget to pack something I need and am forced to buy whatever I left…
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