All-inclusive, hotel or cruise?
The same week and the same budget, three ways. Real prices for a family of 4, and what each one leaves you still paying.
1. When?
2. Most you want to spend on the stay (family of 4)
All-inclusive resort
$2,950
Holiday Inn Club Vacations The Royal Sands by IHG
Cancun · 7 nights · 8.6/10 (2,581 reviews)
- Included
- Room, all meals, drinks, kids’ club, pools and beach.
- Still to pay
- Flights, airport transfer, tips, excursions.
Hotel
$2,544
Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando - Disney Springs Area
Orlando · 7 nights · 9.8/10 (6,161 reviews)
- Included
- The room, usually breakfast at best.
- Still to pay
- Every meal, park tickets or activities, parking, flights.
Cruise
Cheapest way to do spring break under $3,000
$860
Carnival Conquest
Cruise from Miami · 4 nights · sails Mar 8
- Included
- Interior cabin for 4, all meals, kids’ club, shows, pools.
- Still to pay
- Gratuities (about $16 per person per day), drinks packages, port parking, excursions.
Resorts: best-rated under budget. Cruises: cheapest interior cabin for 4 from any port. Prices from our live booking feed, refreshed weekly.