2026-10-16

Best Affordable All Inclusive Resorts in Punta Cana

Finding a cheap Punta Cana all inclusive doesn’t mean settling for less. This stretch of the Dominican Republic’s east coast is packed with value resorts that fold your room, meals, drinks, and entertainment into one upfront price, so your beach days are covered before you even pack a bag. From the wide sands of Bavaro to the quieter coves…

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2026-10-16

3 Best RIU Resorts in Cabo San Lucas

Looking for a RIU Cabo San Lucas resort? All three RIU Hotels & Resorts here sit along Playa El Medano, the main swimmable beach in Los Cabos, just minutes from the marina and downtown Cabo. Better still, there’s a clear split between family friendly stays and an adults only escape, so it’s easy to match the right RIU to…

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2026-10-16

5 Best RIU Resorts in Punta Cana

If you’re comparing RIU resorts in Punta Cana, here’s the short version: the brand runs a cluster of beachfront hotels along Arena Gorda Beach and the nearby El Macao coast, sharing a water park and a famously lively lineup of pools and parties. Some are adults only and built for high-energy fun, while others are family friendly with kids’…

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2026-10-15

First Timers’ Guide to a Ski Swap

By Caitlin Habenicht | Edited by Ben Bertsch and Ryan Williams Winter is coming, and the stoke is building across the Pacific Northwest. We’ve already seen snow, so it’s time to get geared up. A ski swap makes it easy to start shopping. Never been to one? Here’s how a ski swap works. Plus, you’ll find a few tips…

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2026-10-14

books I’ve read lately – The Fitnessista

Sharing a roundup of the books I’ve read lately and whether they’re worth adding to your collection. Hi friends! How are you? I hope you had an amazing weekend. We just got back from the best Disney cruise on the Treasure (full recap coming soon!) and I’m getting back into the swing of school, work, and life. It’s a…

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2026-10-09

Behind the Scenes: How Crystal Mountain Gets Ready for Winter

Meet the crews who put in the work long before the first chair spins. Written by: Caitlin HabenichtPhotos by: Caitlin HabenichtEdited by: Ben Bertsch and Ryan Williams It’s that time of year. As winter creeps closer, we’re dialing things in. From here on out, we’re on Mother Nature’s timeline. So, what happens before the snow stacks up? A lot….

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2026-10-09

All Inclusive Vacations Under $1,500 Per Person

You don’t need a five-figure budget to wake up steps from the Caribbean with breakfast, drinks, and dinner already paid for. All inclusive vacations under $1,500 per person are realistic in destinations like Cancun, Punta Cana, and Jamaica, and in shoulder season a 4- to 7-night trip with flights can land right under that number. The trick is picking…

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2026-10-09

Cheapest Time of Year to Book an All Inclusive Vacation

Figuring out the best time to book all inclusive vacations really comes down to two questions: when are the cheapest months to actually travel, and when do the big promotional sales hit? Get both right, and you can shave 30% or more off the exact same trip without downgrading a single thing about the resort, the room, or the…

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