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Resort casual. Resort elegance. If a sandal is “dressy” or poolside-only. Cracking the dress code for your trip can be as puzzling as that last row in Wordle. That’s why we’ve called in all-inclusive vacation expert Donna Alkarmi of Lonestar Travel to give you the guidelines for what to wear, where to wear it, and, because we know you were wondering, how much to tip.

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It's the small things that make a big difference in your vacation. From a complimentary beach bag to a private check-in, AMR™ Collection offers a variety of extra-special touches for club level room categories that, well, take your getaway to the next level! Get the details on all the perks, plus hear about their newest luxury brand, Secrets Impressions. Listen now!

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Red-carpet experiences, STAR Class Suites, and Jurassic Splash Parks—not to mention entertainment fit for a star—await at the Planet Hollywood Resorts in Cancun and Costa Rica. Join Sarah Rau and Todd Kirlik, Sr. Director of Trade Management with parent company Blue Diamond Resorts, as they discuss the truly remarkable all-inclusive experiences that bring Hollywood to the beach.

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This week on the Travel Beat, we sync up with one of the hottest new hotels in Mexico’s Playa del Carmen: La Casa de la Playa. Hoteles Xcaret’s latest offering, discover how this new adults-only boutique resort is leaving its mark on the Riviera Maya. From inclusions that take added value to the limits—like access to NINE parks and tours—to an on-site chocolateria, sales manager Rocio Lopez walks us through the highlights.

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Stressing over how to get to your hotel or how to set up sightseeing last-minute is the fastest way to sour your vacation. But with Amstar and your travel advisor, you can pre-plan everything from your ride from the airport—like a private car complete with Champagne—to snorkeling, adventure, and cultural tours led by local experts. Tune in to find out what destinations you can explore, where to go when you land, and how Amstar makes any place feel like home.

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The last thing you want to happen when you’re sitting on the plane is realizing you should’ve brought xyz, but didn’t. Don’t regret your carry-on choices. Follow this pro-packing checklist from travel designer and destination wedding manager Dana Prichard of Cary Travel Express. You just might be surprised by an item or two … and make a mental note to pack it next time!

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Why should you Ask a Travel Advisor to plan your vacation? We sit down with stylist, TV personality, and world traveler Carson Kressley to talk about the reasons he always uses a professional advisor, plus his best packing tips (don’t forget the moisturizer!) and where he finds his travel inspiration.



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Trying to figure out what parts of your vacation are worth the splurge can be a challenge, especially if you’re visiting a new destination or hotel. Travel advisor Casey Kiler, owner of Blue Springs Travel and bringing 25 years of experience to the table, shares her tips with The Travel Beat on how to know when an upgrade—flight class, room category, excursion—is right for you and your budget.

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Serving up as many delectable all-inclusive brands as a starred restaurant does courses, Karisma Hotels & Resorts really does have an option for every flavor of travel. Tune in as we chat with their VP of Global Sales, Marilyn Cairo, about El Dorado Spa Resorts, Azul Beach Resorts, Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts, and the new Margaritaville Island Reserves, and who won’t want to miss out on a seat—or a swim-up suite!—there.

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Love is in the air this week on The Travel Beat!

Romance travel specialist Alyssa Dial of LovinAway joins us to share how to make one of life’s most memorable milestones—a proposal—into a true wow moment. Four resorts. Four proposal plans. Four styles of romance. Find out her top picks, plus ways to customize your proposal to you and your significant other.

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