Ikos Oceania in Greece was awarded the platinum prize by American Money magazine website as the best resort in the world for 2016. The gold prize for best resort in the world was won by the Beloved Playa Mujeres in the Caribbean.
According to the website, “no one likes to worry on vacation, and at an all-inclusive resort you need to think about only one bill. MONEY started with TripAdvisor’s list of the Top 25 All-Inclusive Resorts in the World, then picked the winners using price data and guest ratings of amenities, room cleanliness and comfort, hotel staff, location, perceived value, and overall satisfaction from TripAdvisor, Orbitz, and Kayak.”
The winners are described as follows:
PLATINUM – Ikos Oceania
It’s no wonder that 100% of Orbitz reviewers recommended this Greek resort. Located on a private, fir-lined stretch of the Aegean Sea, the Ikos Oceania is home to three pools, a spa, free tennis, mountain biking, windsurfing, canoeing, snorkeling, yoga, and what Ikos calls the gastronomy. “One way all-inclusives are starting to distinguish themselves is by the chefs they’ve got on site,” says Gabe Saglie of deal site Travelzoo. Ikos Oceania boasts two with Michelin stars among its four restaurants. The average bill is $304 per person a night, according to TripAdvisor, and if you book five or more nights directly with Ikos Resorts, it will give you free transfers to and from Thessaloniki International Airport, a $150 value.
GOLD – Beloved Playa Mujeres
If you want to stay closer to home, head to Beloved Playa Mujeres, nestled on Mexico’s Caribbean coast. Beloved Playa Mujeres is just a short drive from Canc?n’s nightlife and Riviera Maya’s archeological sites but still offers the appeal of a secluded getaway. While pricier—$528 per person a night, according to TripAdvisor—that includes unlimited premium alcohol, four restaurants, 24-hour room service, three pools, sailing, snorkeling, kayaking, outdoor Jacuzzis, and more.
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