40 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com JANUARY | FEBRUARY 2018 CLUB MED Club Med was the first to offer an all-inclusive destination vacation, and they’ve been perfecting the experience ever since. According to Graeme Laudenslager, business development manager,“Club Med is an experience where people come back from vacation with a story.  It is all about meeting people from all over the world while taking in some of the most beautiful destinations on earth.” Club Med has truly “gone global” and offers over 60 properties near and far. The Club MedFinolhu,Maldiveswithitsamazingwatervillasandbutlerservice is a great example of an all-inclusive in one of the most expensive destinations in the world.  Vacationers may prefer to head to one of their 20 all-inclusive ski resorts in Europe that include lessons and lifts orClubMedPuntaCanawith30-plusall-inclusiveCirqueactivitieslike a double trapeze. Club Med Cancun offers three beaches, coral for snorkeling,alagoonforwaterskiingandprivatesuiteswithconcierge level and private pool in 27 acres. ROYAL CARIBBEAN For 14 years running, Royal Caribbean International has been voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” by Travel Weekly’s Reader’s Choice Awards as well as “Best Sales and Service” for the past nine years. If you’re looking for on-board fun, this is the cruise line for you. For example, it’s Liberty of the Seas offers thrill rides like theTidalWaves water slide at sea, along with its two counterparts—Cyclone and Typhoon. You will also find a giant aqua park and crowd-pleasing restaurants Sabor Modern Mexican, Giovanni’sTable and R Bar. Ocean-view staterooms offer panoramic views for relaxing, but maybe you’re wanting more action? Tryasurfsimulator,rock-climbingwall,iceskatingrinkormini golf course. According to Nancy Estrada, strategic account manager, it’s easy to see what makes a Royal Caribbean cruise unlike any other. CANAVES OIA LUXURY RESORTS IN SANTORINI ThestoryofCanavesOiabeginsin1985whentheChaidemenosfamily wasamongthefirstfamiliestointroducetourismtothefishingvillage of Oia in Santorini. It was then that Yiannis and Anna Chaidemenos transformed 17th-century caves, once used to store wine, into designer-chic luxury hotel rooms.The birth of the Canaves Oia brand led to the hotel’s all-white minimalistic concept, which redefined the meaning of luxury accommodation in Santorini. Now with the Canaves Oia Suites and the 2017 launch of the Sunday Suites right next door with its own unique modern boutique accommodations, balconiesandpanoramicseaviews,guestscansoakupallthatmakes a luxury holiday on this Greek island a trip to remember. Known for river cruises that take you where the journey is as much a part of your travel experience as the destination, AmaWaterways is committed to helping guests experience the culture of the destination while enjoying unrivaled on- board accommodations and activities. Discover local culture and sights on included tours, and then hop back on your luxurious river cruise ship and sail to the next stunning city or charming town. With river cruises in Europe, Asia, and Africa, you can choose between European wine or castle cruises, the majestic temples of Cambodia and Vietnam or even watching hippos frolic alongside you on your cruise through the Chobe River in Africa. AmaWaterways has a cruise for history buffs and foodies, romantics and adventurers. Their ships are top-notch and in 2017 earned Town and Country’s Cruise Award Winners for Best Overall, Best Onboard Activities, Best On-Shore Activities and Best Food. AMA WATERWAYS AMAWATERWAYS