End of Year Trip Comparison

Ranking

Ordered by how well each option fits the priorities below. Score is out of 100. Costs are for all three travelers, with the $500 code applied where it is offered. Places marked Estimate have no quote yet. Their cost is a likely figure inside a range.

Option 1 · RIC to CUN

Catalonia Royal Tulum

Xpu-Ha, Riviera Maya, Mexico · Expedia flight + hotel

OF 100

$6,195 true cost$2,065 per person

Adults onlyOcean swimmingConnecting flights88.9 hours at the hotel

Strongest on adults only and time at the destination. Held back most by travel days.

Positives

Adults only, the best-reviewed of the three resorts in the original five, with the best swimming beach. Researched
Meals, drinks, room service and tips are covered. Researched
The room is refundable before Dec 22. Screenshot

Negatives

Airline, flight times and bag rules have not been seen. The route from Richmond needs a connection. Screenshot
65 to 75 minutes from the airport each way. Researched

“Everything is clean, the food and cocktails are good.”

Guest review, August 2026, Tripadvisor. One guest's words, picked for a strong point.

Photos and reviews, Tripadvisor Photos and rooms, Expedia Map

Option 3 · IAD to MBJ nonstop

Iberostar Waves Rose Hall Beach

Montego Bay, Jamaica · CheapCaribbean package, United

OF 100

$6,322 true cost$2,107 per person

Adults onlyOcean swimmingNonstop flights93.1 hours at the hotel

Strongest on adults only and time at the destination. Held back most by freedom to cancel.

Positives

Adults only, on a swimmable beach. Researched
The easiest travel days of any option: nonstop from Dulles and 20 minutes from the airport. Screenshot

Negatives

The highest price on file. Screenshot
The bed setup for three adults is unknown, and November 2026 reviews are mixed. Researched

“The rooms were well-designed. The food options were diverse.”

Guest review, August 2026, Tripadvisor via WestJet. One guest's words, picked for a strong point.

Hotel site, Iberostar Photos and reviews, Tripadvisor Map

Option 16 · Flights not booked

Viva V Samaná

Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic · Estimate

OF 100

$5,090 estimated cost$1,697 per person

Range $3,800 to $6,920, from the estimated lines.

Adults onlyEstimate, not a quoteOcean swimmingConnecting flights90.8 hours at the hotel

Strongest on adults only and time at the destination. Held back most by travel days.

Positives

Adults-only all-inclusive. Researched
Away from the large resort zones. Researched

Negatives

Poor flights for a 4-night trip, and it is rated 7.8. Researched

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Option 21 · IAD to LIR, nonstop reported

Guanacaste all-inclusive

Guanacaste, Costa Rica · Estimate, no hotel chosen

OF 100

$6,160 estimated cost$2,053 per person

Range $4,420 to $8,640, from the estimated lines.

Estimate, not a quoteSwimming not confirmedNonstop flights available, not booked92.4 hours at the hotel

Strongest on time at the destination and what is included. Held back most by adults only.

Positives

A United nonstop from Dulles is reported for Dec 17 to Jan 4. Researched
Adults-only all-inclusive resorts are listed here. Verified

Negatives

Nothing else is researched: no hotel chosen, no price, and the advisory is not rechecked. Unverified

Map

Note: this option is not adults only.

Option 4 · Flights not booked

Parador MaunaCaribe

Maunabo, Puerto Rico · Hotel only, booked direct

OF 100

$4,041 true cost$1,347 per person

Range $3,441 to $4,791, from the estimated lines.

Swimming not confirmedNonstop flights available, not booked92.6 hours at the hotel

Strongest on time at the destination and total cost. Held back most by adults only.

Positives

No passport, no advisory, US territory. Researched
Lowest hotel price, with three meals a day in the plan and good reviews for staff and the pool. Screenshot

Negatives

Flights are not priced, and it is about an hour from San Juan with a $100 taxi each way. Researched
Alcohol is not included. Researched

“Super clean, good AC, great pool, food, and drinks.”

Guest review, 1-night stay, Hotels.com. One guest's words, picked for a strong point.

Hotel site, Tropical Inns Photos and reviews, Hotels.com Map

Note: this option is not adults only.

Option 15 · Flights not booked

Mangrove Beach Corendon

Willemstad, Curaçao · Estimate

OF 100

$6,120 estimated cost$2,040 per person

Range $4,580 to $8,160, from the estimated lines.

Estimate, not a quoteSwimming not confirmedConnecting flights91.1 hours at the hotel

Strongest on time at the destination and guest reviews. Held back most by adults only.

Positives

Rated 9 out of 10. Researched
Refundable rates have been seen. Researched

Negatives

About $378 to $413 a night before holiday pricing, and flights are not checked. Researched

Map

Note: this option is not adults only.

Option 14 · Flights not booked

Cozumel all-inclusive

Cozumel, Mexico · Estimate, no hotel chosen

OF 100

$4,925 estimated cost$1,642 per person

Range $3,675 to $6,575, from the estimated lines.

Estimate, not a quoteSwimming not confirmedConnecting flights91.1 hours at the hotel

Strongest on time at the destination and what is included. Held back most by adults only.

Positives

The closest match to Roatán for reef and diving. Researched
All-inclusives from about $161 to $188 a night on other dates. Researched

Negatives

No nonstop from the DC area, and nothing is priced for these dates. Researched

Map

Note: this option is not adults only.

Option 12 · IAD to ADZ via Bogotá

Grand Sirenis San Andrés

North End, San Andrés, Colombia · Estimate: hotel swap in the San Andrés package

OF 100

$6,430 estimated cost$2,143 per person

Range $5,572 to $7,810, from the estimated lines.

Estimate, not a quoteSwimming not confirmedConnecting flights93.2 hours at the hotel

Strongest on time at the destination and guest reviews. Held back most by adults only.

Positives

Rated 8.6 to 9.0, opened in 2023. Researched
Two double beds plus a sofa bed fit three adults. Researched

Negatives

Not on the beach (about a 12-minute walk), and it costs more: $400 to $550 a night for two on other dates. Researched
Not adults only, and the flights have the same early start and overnight return. Researched

Photos and reviews, Expedia Map

Note: this option is not adults only.

Option 17 · Flights not booked

Costa del Sol all-inclusive

Costa del Sol, El Salvador · Estimate, no hotel chosen

OF 100

$3,640 estimated cost$1,213 per person

Range $2,720 to $4,980, from the estimated lines.

Estimate, not a quoteSwimming not confirmedNonstop flights available, not booked92.4 hours at the hotel

Strongest on total cost and time at the destination. Held back most by adults only.

Positives

The cheapest all-inclusives seen, about $109 to $142 a night on other dates. Researched
El Salvador is Level 1, the lowest advisory level. Verified

Negatives

Modest resorts. A larger-name resort in the country is rated 6.8. Researched

Map

Note: this option is not adults only.

Option 8 · Flights not booked

Turquoise Bay Resort

Milton Bight, Roatán, Honduras · Hotel only, Expedia

OF 100

$5,756 true cost$1,919 per person

Range $5,006 to $6,476, from the estimated lines.

Ocean swimmingConnecting flights91.3 hours at the hotel

Strongest on time at the destination and quiet. Held back most by adults only.

Positives

All-inclusive for $1,506 for four nights, about $502 per person before flights. Screenshot
Rated 7.8 to 8.8 across sites, 26 rooms, private beach, snorkeling, kayaks and a dive shop. Researched
Free airport shuttle. Verified

Negatives

Non-refundable with 1 room left, and flights are not priced. Screenshot
The shuttle stops at 2 PM, the flights seen so far land at 1:37 PM, and the drive is 30 to 50 minutes. Conflicting
Whether the king room sleeps three is unclear, and it is not adults only. Conflicting

Photos and rooms, Expedia Resort overview, Bluewater Dive Travel Map

Note: this option is not adults only.

Option 13 · IAD to ADZ via Bogotá

Decameron Isleño

Spratt Bight, San Andrés, Colombia · Estimate: hotel swap in the San Andrés package

OF 100

$5,310 estimated cost$1,770 per person

Range $4,692 to $6,410, from the estimated lines.

Estimate, not a quoteOcean swimmingConnecting flights93.2 hours at the hotel

Strongest on time at the destination and beach and swimming. Held back most by adults only.

Positives

Rated 7.4 and called the best Decameron on the island by one guide. Researched
A large adults-only pool area, and a short walk to town. Researched

Negatives

It has a kids' water park, so it is not adults only. Fit for three adults is not confirmed. Researched
No price found, and the flights have the same early start and overnight return. Unverified

Hotel site, Decameron Map

Note: this option is not adults only.

Option 7 · DCA to RTB, back to IAD

Las Palmas Beach Roatan

Dixon Cove, Roatán, Honduras · Expedia flight + hotel, American and United

OF 100

$5,706 true cost$1,902 per person

Range $5,416 to $6,186, from the estimated lines.

Swimming not confirmedConnecting flights92.3 hours at the hotel

Strongest on time at the destination and freedom to cancel. Held back most by adults only.

Positives

Fully refundable before Dec 26. Whether that includes the flights is not confirmed. Screenshot
1 queen and 1 king bed, so three adults get real beds. Screenshot
Close to the airport, so little time is lost to transfers. Private beach, two pools and a restaurant on site. Verified

Negatives

The rating and open status conflict: 8.2 from 34 reviews on your screen, 6.8 and a closure notice on an older listing. Conflicting
Breakfast only, so lunch, dinner and drinks are extra. Away from the main tourist areas. Screenshot
Leaves from Reagan at 6:15 AM and returns to Dulles at 10:41 PM, two different airports. Screenshot

Older listing with reviews, Expedia Map

Note: this option is not adults only.

Option 2 · IAD to SJD nonstop

GR Solaris Lighthouse

San Jose del Cabo, Mexico · CheapCaribbean package, United

OF 100

$5,501 true cost$1,834 per person

No ocean swimmingNonstop flightsMost time at the hotel, 93.4 hours

Strongest on time at the destination and what is included. Held back most by adults only.

Positives

United nonstop from Dulles, landing 12:08 PM and home by 7:58 PM on Dec 31. Screenshot
18 minutes from the airport and walkable to town. Researched

Negatives

The ocean is not swimmable because of undertow. Researched
Food and drink reviews are mixed to weak, and it is not adults only. Researched

“Clean, nice rooms, great pools and beach area but no swimming because of undertow.”

Guest review, February 2026, Tripadvisor. One guest's words, picked for a strong point.

Photos and reviews, Tripadvisor Photos and rooms, Expedia Map

Note: this option is not adults only.

Option 5 · IAD to BOG nonstop

La Palma y El Tucan

Zipacon, near Bogota, Colombia · CheapCaribbean package, Avianca

OF 100

$4,314 true cost$1,438 per person

No ocean swimmingNonstop flights76.7 hours at the hotel

Strongest on quiet and total cost. Held back most by adults only.

Positives

The lowest package price, with a nonstop from Dulles. Screenshot
The highest guest scores (9.4 to 10, from fewer than 20 reviews), with food and coffee praised. Researched

Negatives

It is not a tropical trip: no beach, no pool, highs near 69 F. Researched
The flight home leaves at 7:40 AM, and Colombia is Level 3. Screenshot

“Food options were great and healthy. Excellent coffee experience”

Guest review, Colombia, Booking.com. One guest's words, picked for a strong point.

Photos and reviews, Booking.com Photos and cabins, Travelocity Map

Note: this option is not adults only.

Option 18 · Flights not booked

Belize cayes hop

Caye Caulker and San Pedro, Belize · Estimate, booked piece by piece

OF 100

$5,140 estimated cost$1,713 per person

Range $3,675 to $7,160, from the estimated lines.

Estimate, not a quoteSwimming not confirmedConnecting flights89.8 hours at the hotel

Strongest on time at the destination and total cost. Held back most by adults only.

Positives

Water taxis run many times a day and take 30 to 45 minutes, so one night per stop is workable. Researched
Fares are low, about $15 to $30 a hop. Researched

Negatives

No nonstop from DC is confirmed, and no hotels are researched. Unverified

Water taxi information Map

Note: this option is not adults only.

Option 11 · IAD to ADZ, then ferry

San Andrés and Providencia

San Andrés archipelago, Colombia · Booked piece by piece

OF 100

$5,520 estimated cost$1,840 per person

Range $4,656 to $7,192, from the estimated lines.

Estimate, not a quoteSwimming not confirmedConnecting flights86.7 hours at the hotel

Strongest on time at the destination and quiet. Held back most by adults only.

Positives

The calendar fits on paper: San Andrés Dec 27, ferry to Providencia Dec 28, ferry back Dec 30, fly home Dec 31. Researched
Providencia is quiet and less developed, and its small guesthouses are booked direct. Researched

Negatives

Two places is the realistic limit, not one per night. Researched
The crossing is about 3.5 hours of open sea on the way out, is often rough, and sells out in high season. Researched
Nothing is priced, and Colombia is Level 3. Unverified

Ferry guide, Lorenzigo Map

Note: this option is not adults only.

Option 6 · IAD to ADZ via Bogotá

Decameron San Luis

San Andrés island, Colombia · Expedia flight + hotel, Avianca

OF 100

$4,747 true cost$1,582 per person

Range $4,559 to $5,397, from the estimated lines.

Swimming not confirmedConnecting flights92.7 hours at the hotel

Strongest on time at the destination and what is included. Held back most by adults only.

Positives

The cheapest flight-plus-all-inclusive package on file, about $4,267 to $4,287 with tourist cards. Screenshot
Excursions are close and easy (Johnny Cay, the Aquarium, Rocky Cay), with snorkeling in front of the hotel. Researched
Taxes, tips and a carry-on are included. Researched

Negatives

Guest rating of 6.0 to 6.6, with repeated complaints about food, drinks and dinner reservations. Researched
Non-refundable, and the room is 1 double or 2 twins for three adults. Screenshot
Leaves Dulles at 5:50 AM and lands home at 4:30 AM on Jan 1, so midnight on New Year's Eve is on the plane. Screenshot

Hotel details, Decameron Photos and reviews, Expedia Map

Note: this option is not adults only.

Option 10 · Flights not booked

Playa Las Hojas suite

La Herradura, El Salvador · Hotel only, Travelocity

OF 100

$4,430 estimated cost$1,477 per person

Range $2,846 to $6,074, from the estimated lines.

Estimate, not a quoteSwimming not confirmedNonstop flights available, not booked93.1 hours at the hotel

Strongest on time at the destination and total cost. Held back most by adults only.

Positives

Three queen beds, one for each traveler. Researched
El Salvador is Level 1, the lowest advisory of any option outside Puerto Rico. Verified
21 minutes from the airport, with a 3:00 PM check-out. Researched

Negatives

Almost nothing is confirmed: the price for these dates, the cancellation terms, and the rating rests on 1 review. Unverified
Not all-inclusive, flights are not priced, and swimming conditions on this surf coast are unknown. Researched

Map

Note: this option is not adults only.

Option 19 · Flights not booked

Bocas del Toro hop

Bocas del Toro, Panama · Estimate, booked piece by piece

OF 100

$5,710 estimated cost$1,903 per person

Range $4,050 to $7,850, from the estimated lines.

Estimate, not a quoteSwimming not confirmedConnecting flights87.1 hours at the hotel

Strongest on time at the destination and quiet. Held back most by adults only.

Positives

Water taxis run on demand for about $1 to $10. Researched
Short hops suit one-night stops. Researched

Negatives

It needs a flight to Panama City and then another hour's flight, and it is not researched further. Researched

Map

Note: this option is not adults only.

Option 20 · Flights not booked

Corn Islands

Big Corn and Little Corn, Nicaragua · Estimate, booked piece by piece

OF 100

$5,310 estimated cost$1,770 per person

Range $3,692 to $7,820, from the estimated lines.

Estimate, not a quoteOcean swimmingConnecting flights86.8 hours at the hotel

Strongest on time at the destination and quiet. Held back most by adults only.

Positives

Boats between the two islands run twice a day. Researched
The boats cost about $7 to $10. Researched

Negatives

Level 3 for wrongful detention, and US citizens can be refused entry with no refund. Researched

Getting there, Little Corn Island Map

Note: this option is not adults only.

Option 9 · BWI to RTB, then boat or plane

Utila Seabreeze Apartments

Utila, Bay Islands, Honduras · Expedia flight + hotel, American and United

OF 100

$6,639 true cost$2,213 per person

Range $6,262 to $7,084, from the estimated lines.

Swimming not confirmedConnecting flights90.6 hours at the hotel

Strongest on time at the destination and quiet. Held back most by adults only.

Positives

A waterfront apartment in town, 7 minutes' walk from the ferry dock and 8 from Bando Beach, with a marina, rooftop terrace and two beach bars. Verified
The outbound American fare includes a carry-on and seat choice, and changes cost only the fare difference. Screenshot

Negatives

The flights land on Roatán too late for any boat to Utila. It needs a charter flight or Roatán hotel nights. Verified
Non-refundable, not all-inclusive, no pool and no breakfast. The 10 out of 10 rating comes from 1 to 6 reviews. Screenshot
Which apartment the package includes is unknown. One type sleeps only 2. Verified

Photos and rooms, Expedia Ferry guide Map

Note: this option is not adults only.

Priorities

Slide each one from 0 (does not matter) to 10 (matters most). Everything starts at 5, so adults only counts the same as cost. Excursions start at 3, as a bonus. The ranking follows.

Lower total cost5

Adults only5

Beach and ocean swimming5

How much food and drink is included5

Food and drink quality5

More time at the destination5

Easy travel days5

Guest reviews5

Freedom to cancel or change5

Quiet and relaxing5

Excursions within easy reach3

Ranking with these priorities

Tulum · $6,195

Jamaica · $6,322

Samaná · $5,090

Guanacaste · $6,160

Puerto Rico · $4,041

Curaçao · $6,120

Cozumel · $4,925

San Andrés: Grand Sirenis · $6,430

Costa del Sol, El Salvador · $3,640

Roatán: Turquoise Bay · $5,756

San Andrés: Isleño · $5,310

Roatán: Las Palmas · $5,706

Cabo · $5,501

Colombia · $4,314

Belize cayes · $5,140

Island hop · $5,520

San Andrés · $4,747

El Salvador · $4,430

Bocas del Toro · $5,710

Corn Islands · $5,310

Utila · $6,639

See and edit the 0 to 10 ratings behind the ranking

These ratings are my read of the research. Cost and time are calculated from your numbers. Change any rating you disagree with. The table shows the options picked under Side by side.

Rating	Tulum	Jamaica	Puerto Rico	Samaná	Guanacaste
Lower total cost (calculated)	5.9	5.8	9.0	7.2	5.9
Adults only
Beach and ocean swimming
How much food and drink is included
Food and drink quality
More time at the destination (calculated)	9.5	10.0	9.9	9.7	9.9
Easy travel days
Guest reviews
Freedom to cancel or change
Quiet and relaxing
Excursions within easy reach

Side by side

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	1. Tulum	3. Jamaica	4. Puerto Rico	16. Samaná	21. Guanacaste
Package or hotel price	$5,609.89 Screenshot	$5,771.80 after $500 code Screenshot	$1,211.24 Screenshot	$1,680.00 Estimate	$2,600.00 Estimate
True cost, all three	$6,194.89	$6,321.80	$4,041.24 $3,441 to $4,791	$5,090.00 Estimate $3,800 to $6,920	$6,160.00 Estimate $4,420 to $8,640
True cost, per person	$2,064.96	$2,107.27	$1,347.08	$1,696.67	$2,053.33
Time at the hotel	88.9 hours Unverified	93.1 hours Screenshot	92.6 hours Unverified	90.8 hours Unverified	92.4 hours Unverified
Positives	Adults only, the best-reviewed of the three resorts in the original five, with the best swimming beach. Researched Meals, drinks, room service and tips are covered. Researched The room is refundable before Dec 22. Screenshot	Adults only, on a swimmable beach. Researched The easiest travel days of any option: nonstop from Dulles and 20 minutes from the airport. Screenshot	No passport, no advisory, US territory. Researched Lowest hotel price, with three meals a day in the plan and good reviews for staff and the pool. Screenshot	Adults-only all-inclusive. Researched Away from the large resort zones. Researched	A United nonstop from Dulles is reported for Dec 17 to Jan 4. Researched Adults-only all-inclusive resorts are listed here. Verified
Negatives	Airline, flight times and bag rules have not been seen. The route from Richmond needs a connection. Screenshot 65 to 75 minutes from the airport each way. Researched	The highest price on file. Screenshot The bed setup for three adults is unknown, and November 2026 reviews are mixed. Researched	Flights are not priced, and it is about an hour from San Juan with a $100 taxi each way. Researched Alcohol is not included. Researched	Poor flights for a 4-night trip, and it is rated 7.8. Researched	Nothing else is researched: no hotel chosen, no price, and the advisory is not rechecked. Unverified
Where	Beachfront, between Playa del Carmen and Tulum. Adults only. Researched	Beachfront in Rose Hall. Adults only since Nov 1, 2026. Researched	Small 3-star beachfront hotel, about 52 rooms, on the remote southeast coast. Researched	Las Terrenas on the Samaná peninsula, away from the large resort zones. Researched	Pacific coast of Costa Rica, reached through Liberia airport. Researched
Adults only	Yes. Guests must be 18 or older. Researched	Yes, since Nov 1, 2026. A family resort sits next door in the same complex. Researched	No. It is a family hotel and children can stay. Researched	Yes, adults only. Researched	Depends on the hotel. Adults-only all-inclusives are listed here, including Secrets Papagayo and Occidental Papagayo. Verified
Flights	From Richmond with a connection. The Breeze nonstop does not start until Jan 8, 2027. Airline and times unknown. Verified	United nonstop from Dulles. Out 12:35 PM, land 4:19 PM. Back 5:21 PM, land 8:48 PM. Screenshot	Not included. Nonstops to San Juan from Dulles, Reagan and BWI. Holiday fares not priced. Researched	Not priced. Poor connections for a 4-night trip. Researched	Not priced. A United nonstop from Dulles is reported for Dec 17 to Jan 4, from one source. Researched
Same home airport both ways	Richmond both ways. Screenshot	Dulles both ways. Screenshot	Depends on the flights chosen. Unverified	Depends on the flights chosen. Unverified	Depends on the flights chosen. Unverified
Airport to hotel	65 to 75 minutes each way from Cancun airport. Transfer not included. Researched	About 20 minutes from the airport. Transfer cost not confirmed. Researched	About 1 hour by road from San Juan. No shuttle. Taxi is $100 each way. Researched	Not researched yet. Unverified	Not researched yet. Unverified
Do transfers fit the flights	No shuttle to match. A private transfer runs at any hour. Researched	Yes. The hotel is 20 minutes from the airport. Researched	No shuttle. Taxi or rental car, about 1 hour. Researched	Not known. Unverified	Not known. Unverified
Beds for three	Premium Room, 474 sq ft, 2 doubles or 1 king, sleeps 3. Which bed setup you get is not confirmed. Screenshot	Premium Room. Bed setup for three adults is not known. Unverified	One room with 2 full beds for 3 adults. Screenshot	Not known for three adults. Unverified	Not known for three adults. Unverified
What the price covers	Buffet and a la carte meals, select drinks, 24-hour room service, minibar, tips. Premium liquor comes with a paid room upgrade. Researched	All-inclusive with 4 restaurants. Researched	Three meals and a snack a day with soft drinks, plus tips and room tax. No alcohol listed. Confirm this rate includes that plan. Researched	All-inclusive. Researched	All-inclusive resorts such as Riu, Westin and Planet Hollywood. Verified
Food and drink quality	Mostly good. Recent guests praise the a la carte dinners and the cocktails. The buffet is uneven, and older reviews call the food average. Researched	Mixed. Guests like the variety of options. Some November 2026 reviews fault the quality. Researched	Well liked for a small hotel restaurant, breakfast especially. Alcohol costs extra. Researched	Not researched yet. Unverified	Not researched yet. Unverified
Beach and swimming	Sheltered bay with calm water, good for swimming. Late December is the light seaweed season. Researched	Swimmable beach. Some guests report a rocky sea floor with seaweed. Researched	On the beach with an infinity pool. Swimming conditions are not confirmed. Unverified	Not researched yet. Unverified	Not researched yet. Unverified
Excursions nearby	Cenotes under 10 minutes away. Snorkel gear and kayaks on site. Akumal and the Tulum ruins are about 25 km away. Researched	Rose Hall Great House is 9 to 15 minutes away, with golf next door and snorkeling and kayaks on site. Researched	The lighthouse is 4 minutes by car and Punta Tuna beach is a 10-minute walk. Little else without a car. Researched	Not researched yet. Unverified	Not researched yet. Unverified
What guests praise	Staff and service, spotless grounds, a calm adult atmosphere, the beach and the large pool. Many repeat guests. Researched	The beachfront setting, friendly staff, a variety of restaurants and evening entertainment. Researched	The infinity pool and its ocean view, the staff, breakfast, and a clean, peaceful setting. Researched	Not researched yet. Unverified	Not researched yet. Unverified
Scores and complaints	8.8 out of 10 for this room type on Expedia, 4.5 of 5 on Tripadvisor. Complaints: timeshare sales pitches, uneven buffet. Researched	About 4.0 of 5 on Tripadvisor across 7,600 reviews. Complaints in November 2026: slow check-in, food quality. Researched	8.6 out of 10 on Expedia. Complaints: simple rooms, weak air conditioning in one, slow restaurant service when busy. Researched	7.8 from about 1,000 reviews. Researched	Planet Hollywood Costa Rica is rated 8.2 from about 1,000 reviews. Verified
Cancelling	Room refundable before Tue Dec 22. You report the whole package can be cancelled within 24 hours of ordering. After that, likely not the whole package. Screenshot	Nonrefundable after 24 hours. Changes cost $50 per adult plus supplier fees. Researched	Hotel cancellation terms are not known. Unverified	Not known. Unverified	Not known. Unverified
Midnight on New Year's Eve	Not known. The return flight has not been seen. Unverified	At home. Screenshot	Depends on the flights chosen. Unverified	Depends on the flights chosen. Unverified	Depends on the flights chosen. Unverified
Home arrival	Not known. Unverified	8:48 PM Thursday Dec 31. Screenshot	Depends on the flights chosen. Unverified	Depends on the flights chosen. Unverified	Depends on the flights chosen. Unverified
Entry and advisory	Passport needed. Quintana Roo is Level 2, exercise increased caution (May 29, 2026). Verified	Passport needed. Level 2 (June 23, 2026). Open after Hurricane Melissa; some nearby resorts are closed into 2027. Verified	No passport needed. US territory, no travel advisory. Researched	Passport needed. Advisory not checked. Unverified	Passport needed. Level 2 as of Dec 2024. Not rechecked. Unverified

Screenshot from your booking screens, Nov 11 to 15. Researched found online Nov 13 to 15, sources at the bottom. Unverified an estimate or not confirmed. Edited changed on this page. Verified checked on Nov 15 against an official or current source. Estimate worked out, not quoted. Conflicting sources disagree.

True cost

The package price plus what it leaves out, for all three travelers together. Tap a colored part to read its amount. Where a cost is an estimate, the range is shown under the bar.

Package or hotelFlights bought separatelyChecked bagsTransfers, boats, parking, gasFood, drinks, tips, taxes, seats

Tulum $2,065 per person$6,194.89

Cabo $1,834 per person$5,501.35

Jamaica $2,107 per person$6,321.80

Puerto Rico $1,347 per person$4,041.24

Range $3,441 to $4,791

Colombia $1,438 per person$4,314.09

San Andrés $1,582 per person$4,746.86

Range $4,559 to $5,397

Roatán: Las Palmas $1,902 per person$5,706.00

Range $5,416 to $6,186

Roatán: Turquoise Bay $1,919 per person$5,756.00

Range $5,006 to $6,476

Utila $2,213 per person$6,639.00

Range $6,262 to $7,084

El Salvador $1,477 per person Estimate$4,430.00

Range $2,846 to $6,074

Island hop $1,840 per person Estimate$5,520.00

Range $4,656 to $7,192

San Andrés: Grand Sirenis $2,143 per person Estimate$6,430.00

Range $5,572 to $7,810

San Andrés: Isleño $1,770 per person Estimate$5,310.00

Range $4,692 to $6,410

Cozumel $1,642 per person Estimate$4,925.00

Range $3,675 to $6,575

Curaçao $2,040 per person Estimate$6,120.00

Range $4,580 to $8,160

Samaná $1,697 per person Estimate$5,090.00

Range $3,800 to $6,920

Costa del Sol, El Salvador $1,213 per person Estimate$3,640.00

Range $2,720 to $4,980

Belize cayes $1,713 per person Estimate$5,140.00

Range $3,675 to $7,160

Bocas del Toro $1,903 per person Estimate$5,710.00

Range $4,050 to $7,850

Corn Islands $1,770 per person Estimate$5,310.00

Range $3,692 to $7,820

Guanacaste $2,053 per person Estimate$6,160.00

Range $4,420 to $8,640

Checked bags for the group (each way)

Show the numbers as a table, for the options picked under Side by side

Part	Tulum	Jamaica	Puerto Rico	Samaná	Guanacaste
Package or hotel	$5,609.89	$5,771.80	$1,211.24	$1,680.00	$2,600.00
Flights bought separately	$0.00	$0.00	$1,950.00	$2,850.00	$3,000.00
Checked bags	$240.00	$270.00	$240.00	$240.00	$240.00
Transfers, boats, parking, gas	$240.00	$220.00	$340.00	$260.00	$260.00
Food, drinks, tips, taxes, seats	$105.00	$60.00	$300.00	$60.00	$60.00
True cost	$6,194.89	$6,321.80	$4,041.24	$5,090.00	$6,160.00
Per person	$2,064.96	$2,107.27	$1,347.08	$1,696.67	$2,053.33

Time on the ground

Teal is time at the hotel. Grey is airports and the ride. Hotel time allows 45 minutes to clear the arrival airport and 2.5 hours before the flight home. Times for places with no flights chosen are placeholders.

Tulum Unverified88.9 hours