As we all adjust back to a life of travel, many of us might be inclined to keep the pause button on the dream trips that take a lot of time, energy, and headspace to plan. We all deserve an easy getaway after the couple years we’ve been through. Consider an all-inclusive vacation. Here’s my ultimate list of things to do while on an all-inclusive vacation (and the true beauty of it? You’ll be on vacation– you don’t have to do a single thing if you don’t want to):
- Watch the sunset from your patio.
- Try snorkeling.
- Do yoga on the beach.
- Get a massage.
- Relax in a hammock.
- Get braids in your hair.
- Enjoy your mini-bar.
- Eat lunch outdoors.
- Lay on the beach all day.
- Take advantage of the gym/fitness center.
- Play pool volleyball.
- Dress to the 9s for dinner.
- Pile up your plate at the buffet.
- Try the drink of the day. Everyday.
- Take a scuba diving lesson in the pool.
- Jump over waves.
- Lie by the pool all day.
- Take a surf lesson.
- Order room service.
- Sleep in.
- Unpack your suitcase.
- Live without Internet for the duration of your stay.
- Have pictures taken by the resort’s photographer.
- Have your morning coffee by the pool.
- Wake up early.
- Have a classy evening in the lobby bar.
- Go to the disco.
- Participate in the pool games.
- Eat brunch on your patio.
- Try parasailing.
- Visit the hotel shops.
- Float on a floatie.
- Get your picture with a parrot.
- Read an entire book.
- Take some hilarious underwater pictures.
- Order something you have never heard of before in the a la carte restaurants.
- Talk to other guests. Make new friends.
- Talk to hotel staff. Learn their story.
- Take a salsa lesson on the pool deck.
- Bask in the sun in a lounge chair. Wear sunscreen!
- Go to shows in the theater. Meet the performers.
- Try a new food every day.
- Try white night.
- Book some excursions.
- Take a long walk up the beach, see what you discover.
- Collect sand/seashells.
- Forget your inhibitions.
- Eat breakfast outdoors.
- Wear something you wouldn’t normally wear.
- Watch the sun rise from the beach.
- Try sea kayaking.
- Ride a catamaran.
- Eat dinner with strangers.
- Play beach volleyball.
- Visit the tennis courts.
- Sit in the sand all day.
- Build a sandcastle.
- Have a burger on the beach.
- Learn the local language.
- Try the local delicacy.
- Try paddleboarding.
- Record everything you do in a journal or with photos.
- Tip the staff. They appreciate it.
- Go for a night swim.
- Drink from a coconut.
Our favorite all-inclusive resorts?
- Ocean Vista Azul Varadero
- Ocean El Patriarca Varadero
- Barcelo Maya Palace
- Grand Bahia Principe Punta Cana
- Dreams Palm Beach Punta Cana
- Unico Riviera Maya (never stayed but would love to!)
What are your favorite things to do on an all-inclusive vacation? Where have you been? Where should we go next? Let us know in the comments below or on our social media (@twowildtides)! We love hearing from our readers! 
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