11 All-inclusive Resorts Perfect for a Girls Trip

Hilton Playa del Carmen

Also available to book at Hilton.com

Grab your closest girlfriends and embark on an adults-only escape to the oceanfront Hilton Playa Del Carmen. Guests can take their pick of two pools (one Olympic-sized and the other peppered with in-pool hot tubs), seven restaurants, and five bars and lounges. In terms of activities, it’s practically impossible to be bored — options abound, from tequila tastings and live music every night to tennis and Latin dance lessons. The Innan Spa — where you can indulge in massages, facials, hydrotherapy, and, for something more unique, a temazcal ceremony (a cleansing ceremony that takes place in a sweat lodge) — is another highlight. We’d also be remiss not to mention the all-suite accommodations, some of which feature swim-up access, jetted tubs, and marble bathrooms. 

The Details:

• What’s Included: Unlimited meals and drinks at the hotel’s seven restaurants and five bars, on-site entertainment, daytime and nighttime activities, 24-hour room service. Wi-Fi, in-suite minibar
• Standout Amenities: All-suite accommodations, two pools
• Location: Playa del Carmen, Mexico
• Rates: Start at $420 per night based on two adults

Club Med Québec Charlevoix

If your friend group prefers the slopes to the sand, look no further than Club Med Québec Charlevoix. This 300-plus-acre resort — about 90 minutes outside Quebec City — is enclosed in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Charlevoix and boasts stunning mountain and river views from every corner. There’s also top-notch drinking and dining (included in your stay, of course). While most guests come here to ski and snowboard (group lessons and lift passes are included, too!), the fun doesn’t need to stop there: there are 24 activities included in your stay, from guided epicurean hiking and mountain biking to forest meditation and yoga. An additional 18 activities, including kayaking, golfing, and horseback riding, are also available at an extra cost. After an action-packed day, unwind at the 24-yard indoor heated swimming pool with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the river, the outdoor jacuzzi, or the Nordic-inspired spa complete with a sauna and hammam. 

The Details:

• What’s Included: 24 activities, unlimited meals and drinks, Wi-Fi
• Standout Amenities: a Nordic-inspired spa, indoor heated pool, group ski lessons, lift passes, and slope-side dining,
• Location: Charlevoix, Canada
• Rates: Start at $780 per night based on two adults

Divi Aruba All-Inclusive Resort

A trip to Aruba, dubbed “One Happy Island,” is a sure-fire way to put a smile on your friends’ faces, and the oceanfront Divi Aruba All-Inclusive Resort is arguably the best place to stay when in town. Guests of this property, which is situated along dreamy palm-lined and white-sand Druif Beach, also have access to the more family-friendly sister resort, Tamarijn. Enjoy unlimited food and drinks at a total of 11 eateries and grills and eight bars, plus four freshwater pools that make the perfect setting for sipping frozen cocktails. Guests are also treated to live music and entertainment during the day and night, and activities run the gamut from yoga and biking to karaoke parties and rock climbing on the beach.

The Details:

• What’s Included: Unlimited food and drinks at 11 restaurants and eight bars, Wi-Fi, daily activities and nightly entertainment
• Standout Amenities: Access to sister resort Tamarijn, four pools, smoothie and fresh juice bar
• Location: Oranjestad, Aruba
• Rates: Start $300 per night based on two adults with a 3-night minimum stay required

Hilton Head Health

Also available to book at Expedia.com

Located on idyllic Hilton Head Island, guests at this wellness resort can enjoy a handful of amenities that promote health lifestyle choices and weight loss. Between soaks in the heated outdoor pool and services at the spa, you and your girlfriends can sign up for dance classes, go kayaking, practice pickleball, or take cooking classes for healthy recipes. When it’s time to refuel, head to the on-site restaurant and enjoy dishes like lobster tacos, flatbreads, quiches, and even cupcakes. When your day is done, you can retreat to your room at the Sweetgrass Inn, or choose one of the private cottages or villas for even more space. The property offers seven, 14, 21, and 28-day programs, but three-day stays can be booked by calling a number on the resort’s website.

The Details:

• What’s Included: All meals and snacks, transportation to and from Savannah International Airport, personalized program activities, fitness classes
• Standout Amenities: Healthy cooking classes, heated outdoor pool. H3$ resort credit to redeem on spa services, private fitness instruction, cooking demonstrations, counseling sessions, and more
• Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
• Rates: Start at $660 per night based on two adults with a 7-night minimum stay

Cedar Lakes Estate

Just 70 miles from New York City lies the sprawling Cedar Lakes Estate. Owned and operated by sisters Lisa Karvellas and Stephanie Baynton, this former summer camp-turned-luxury 500-acre Hudson Valley property has something for every type of traveler. In addition to spacious cottage, suite, or cabin accommodations, a stay here includes all farm-to-table meals (from dinner on the day of arrival through breakfast on the day of departure), afternoon snacks, and drinks like signature cocktails, sommelier-paired wines, and local brews. Activities such as cornhole, curling, game nights, and hiking — plus winter-themed fun like snowshoeing, sledding, and ice skating — are also included in the fare. Private dinners in transparent igloos, ice fishing, and mixology classes are also offered for an additional charge. Good to know: there’s a two-night minimum for weekend stays, and a three-night minimum for holiday weekends.

The Details:

• What’s Included: Activities, all meals, snacks and drinks
• Standout Amenities: Two private lakes, heated infinity-style pool, hiking and biking trails
• Location: Port Jervis, New York
• Rates: Start at $275 per night based on two adults

Miraval Berkshires

Miraval Berkshires offers year-round, wellness-centric programming spread across its 380 acres. You and your pals will enjoy the simple yet elegant accommodations, which are equipped with tranquil touches like Tibetan singing bowls for in-room meditation. Also included in your stay are gourmet meals and snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, access to spa facilities, and a $175 nightly resort credit to use toward treatments and fee-based activities like spa services or specialist workshops. The included activities won’t disappoint, either (think: meditation, hiking, yoga, and workshops on topics like sleep and eating). 

The Details:

• What’s Included: All meals and non-alcoholic beverages, transportation to and from the airport, valet and parking, fitness activities
• Standout Amenities: $175 nightly resort credit to use towards treatments and fee-based activities
• Location: Lenox, Massachusetts
• Rates: Start at $960 per night based on two adults

Bungalows Key Largo

Are you and your friends craving a warm-weather all-inclusive escape without having to leave the country? If the answer is yes, book a stay at Bungalows Key Largo, the first and only all-inclusive resort in the Florida Keys. The property features 135 private bungalows with bougainvillea-covered verandas, oversized soaking tubs, and outdoor garden showers. The bars and five restaurants are equally impressive as the accommodations. Soak up the sun by the pool or in a beachfront cabana, head out for a snorkel, or take a group fitness class. Don’t forget to splurge on a floating tiki boat bar or a sunset sailing cruise with your girls, or if you’re feeling particularly adventurous, go off-shore fishing or diving for an extra cost.

The Details:

• What’s Included: All meals and premium alcoholic beverages, activities and entertainment, Wi-Fi, in-town transportation, valet parking, fitness and water gear
• Standout Amenities: Two pools, private bungalows with oversized soaking tubs and outdoor garden showers, direct access to the ocean
• Location: Key Largo, Florida
• Rates: Start at $1,370 per night based on two adults

Alila Ventana Big Sur

Big Sur makes an excellent place for a girl’s trip, and Alila Ventana is one of the destination’s best hotels. Spread over 160 acres overlooking the Pacific coastline and surrounded by towering redwoods, this intimate all-inclusive resort has luxe accommodations that include design-forward, safari-style canvas glamping tents complete with premium linens and fire pits. All guests enjoy meals and snacks, chauffeured car service, fitness center access, and complimentary activities like yoga, meditation, and daily hikes. We recommend starting your days with a Vinyl & Vinyasa yoga class before hanging out by the two outdoor heated pools or outdoor Japanese hot baths. Good news for pet owners: furry friends are welcome here and are pampered with dog beds, treats, and a water bowl. There’s a two dog maximum and a $75 fee per stay.

The Details:

• What’s Included: All meals, non-alcoholic beverages, activities and entertainment, access to equipment, chauffered car service
• Standout Amenities: Suites with outdoor hot tubs, two outdoor heated swimming pools, Japanese hot baths, dog beds, treats, and water bowls
• Location: Big Sur, California
• Rates: Start at $1,700 per night based on two adults

VOMO Island Fiji

For a once-in-a-lifetime girlfriends getaway, pack your bags (and your passport!) and head to Vomo Island Fiji. This idyllic private isle has 34 private residences and villas that boast luxe amenities like ocean views, plunge pools, beach access, and 24-hour butler service. Guests can indulge in activities like guided snorkel safaris, sailing, and kayaking, fitness enthusiasts will appreciate the nine-hole golf course and tennis courts, and foodies will love the fresh, seafood-forward fare. Other highlights include weekly beachfront cocktail parties and Fijian feasts. We recommend treating yourself to a seaweed body wrap at the spa before meeting up with the rest of the group at The Rocks, the adults-only pool, bar, and restaurant. 

The Details:

• What’s Included: All meals and non-alcoholic beverages, laundry service, Wi-Fi, activities, cultural events
• Standout Amenities: Over 255 acres of private island, private villas and residences with ocean views, plunge pools, beach access, and 24-hour butler service
• Location: Vomo Island, Fiji
• Rates: Start at $1,000 per night based on two adults with a 3-night minimum stay

Sanctuary Cap Cana

Situated on 30,000 acres boasting pristine white-sand beaches in the Dominican Republic, Sanctuary Cap Cana offers a memorable getaway for girlfriends of all ages. The resort is comprised of suites and villas, all of which have jetted tubs and furnished balconies or terraces. Lay out by one of six sparkling swimming pools, eat and drink at one of the 11 bars and restaurants, play a game of beach volleyball, or enjoy some R&R at the spa. After a fun-filled day, enjoy an epic GNO right on property — with nightly entertainment and cocktail parties — before hitting the sack to catch up on some zzz’s. 

The Details:

• What’s Included: All meals and beverages, entertainment and activities, fitness center, Wi-Fi, in-suite minibar
• Standout Amenities: Six pools, five bars (including a piano bar), 11 restaurants, jetted tubs and furnished balconies or terraces in every room
• Location: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
• Rates: Start at $760 per night based on two adults

Blackberry Mountain

Spanning 5,200 acres in the gorgeous Great Smoky Mountains, multi-generational Blackberry Mountain provides a serene escape for girlfriends who enjoy a combination of relaxation, wellness, and adventure. Here, you can sleep in modern treehouses in the forest that are equipped with wood-burning stoves, air jet tubs, and private golf carts, as well as cozy yet elegant stone cottages and wood cabins with private heated outdoor soaking tubs and porches with Adirondack chairs. Activities (most of which cost extra) include pottery, crystal reiki, fly fishing, and more. Keep in mind that a stay at this luxurious, all-season resort includes three meals per day (dinner on the day of arrival and breakfast on the day of departure), snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, group wellness classes, and guided group hikes.  

The Details:

• What’s Included: All meals, snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages, activities, Wi-Fi, free parking, fitness center, group wellness classes
• Standout Amenities: Indoor rock-climbing, treehouses, stone cottages, and wooden cabins with private golf carts, outdoor heated soaking tubs, wood-burning fireplaces, and more
• Location: Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee
• Rates: Start at $1900 per night based on two adults