When it comes to traveling, everyone in the world is looking for the very best deal out there and that is why all-inclusive resorts are becoming extremely popular nowadays.  Do you know exactly what you are getting when you opt for this particular option?  Most of the time, people go into booking these resorts blindly and have no idea exactly what they are getting.

Well, that is what I am here for!  To let you know exactly what is included and what is not.  Most of the time, all of the meals, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, some activities, it really depends on the resort though, gratuities are included, nightly entertainment is included and of course room service.

What is not included is the airlines, spa treatments and of course any off-site tours, phone calls and any items you want to purchase.  So keep that in mind when it does state all inclusive, it is most likely not all included.

The JW Marriott Los Angeles is about 878 rooms large and offers up quite a bit of entertainment for there are a ton of things nearby.  ESPN Zone, Grammy Museum, Nokia Theatre, Staples Center – these are just to name a few!

This beautiful hotel is totally awesome and I think that it is definitely a hotel that you should check out whenever you are in LA!

It is rumored to have its own dance club, about 123 rooms and an awesome pool that is even bigger and better than this one.  While it is all just a rumor right now, within a few weeks, we are supposed to hear if this particular hotel is going to start its renovations.

You want different?  This hotel is going to be different, unique and all around awesome for the gays!

The Holiday Inn Las Vegas is actually offering up a hotel package that allows you to get the hotel room and $150.00 credit towards a brand new piece of ink from Hart & Huntington Tattoo, the shop that was actually founded by Carey Hart and is features on A&E’s Inked reality show.

The package also includes car service to and from the shop as well as two drinks at the hotel bar and breakfast for two in the morning … awesome package – seriously!

When you think about it – winter is right around the corner and that means that it is going to get really cold and people are usually going to jet off to somewhere warm.  If you are anything like me … you probably love the cold and the wintertime is actually welcomed.  If you are, I have some good news for you because honestly – there are some fantastic places to visit in the wintertime.

The very first place is Sweden.  I have to say that Sweden is honestly beautiful in the wintertime and it is definitely a place that you should consider if you want a beautiful snow-covered vacation.  Also – in a small town right in near the heart of Sweden is the famous Ice Hotel.

While I have never been to the Ice Hotel, I have always wanted to and if you are a cold bird like me – this is the perfect option for you!

What many people do not realize about Portugal is that it is actually one of the most beautiful places in the world to visit – and historical.  Lisbon is the capital of Portugal and it is actually over two thousand years old and has so much history etched into it, it truly is awesome! 

It is said that it was constructed over seven hills – hence the reason for all of the ups and downs and it is the only place where you would ever need an elevator to take you down from one road to the next.

Lisbon is extremely historic and you know exactly what that means … it means that it holds not only a lot of history but a lot of beauty inside of it.  There are many different castles, tons of towers and certainly a lot of buildings that look absolutely incredible.

This is a festival that actually celebrates everything Poe and runs from October 7th through 11th this year.  You can actually view the author’s open casket, there are reenactments and all around, it is beautiful!  The Carrollton Inn is one of the many hotels that offer up all sorts of packages and deals, like for $250.00 a night, you actually get a bottle of red wine and a book of Poe’s poems included.

Inns and hotels are fantastic to really get the feel of this incredible author and what he must have went through.  If you are a looking for a fun weekend get away, this is it!

Going to Hawaii is something that can be stressful – after all, you are flying a heck of a lot and to be honest, you might be able to relax once you get there, but getting there can be hard.  However, there are some definite travel tips that you should take into account if you are serious about your Hawaii vacation.  For example, you might want to look for a direct flight versus one that will stop and then go again – as that can definitely be stressful.

Now when you are staying in Hawaii, finding a hotel is easy because they truly do have every single kind of hotel out there – rental of condos, luxury resorts, bed and breakfasts, boutiques and historic hotels.  All of these are available; however you want to make sure that you book your hotel before you go because that is certainly something that will make a difference.

When you are visiting Hawaii, you want to make sure that you go between April and November, as that is the warmer and drier time, however December and March is cooler if you can not take the heat.