Disney World near Orlando, Fla., offers reasonably priced all-inclusive package deals for family vacations. Visitors staying at the budget resorts are able to reduce typical costs by bundling hotel accommodation, meals and theme park tickets together. During 2010, Disney three-night, four-day hotel and park ticket packages for a family of four were priced at less than $1350. Disney provides guests with several options for adding meals to the package for up to 30 percent savings. Moderate resorts such as Port Orleans offer packages for the same length of stay that include all meals for families of four. During 2010, these packages were priced below $2000. Guests have access to the four Disney theme parks and the resort amenities, including swimming pools, shops and restaurants.
Port Orleans
2201 Orleans Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-939-6244
Disneyworld.disney.go
Carnival provide families with inexpensive all-inclusive cruises. In 2010, the cruise cost upwards of $199 per person for four nights at sea. The Western Caribbean cruise that departs from Miami visits Cozumel in Mexico and Key West in Florida. The ship, which holds up to 2,000 passengers, provides guests with plenty of on-board entertainment. Age appropriate clubs cater to kids between the ages of 2 and 17, while people of all ages enjoy the splash park and waterslide. Poker and a disco provide adult fun. The on-deck, nine-hole mini golf allows families to test their putting skills with views of the Caribbean on the horizon. The stop in Cozumel offers time at the beach and diving opportunities while Key West allows families time to relax at the southernmost tip of the U.S.
Carnival Cruise Lines
3655 North West 87th Avenue
Miami, FL 33178
888-227-6482
carnival.com
The Occidental Grand Xcaret, located an hour's drive from Cancun, Mexico, offers affordable, all-inclusive vacations for families. Packages include access to physical activities including archery, gym, snorkeling, tennis and swimming at one of the five resort pools. Occidental caters to people seeking relaxation with a sauna and 10 whirlpools. The 11 resort restaurants provide unlimited food and drink to guests and a kids club for children between the ages of 4 and 12 allows adults some alone time. During 2010, prices per night began at $75 per person with children aged 12 or younger able to visit for free.
Occidental Grand Xcaret
Carretera Federal Chetumal-Puerto Juarez km 282, 307
Solidarid, Playa Del Carmen
77710 Mexico
800-858-2258
occidentalhotels.com
