$5,079 All-Inclusive vs. $5,100 Virgin Voyages Cruise
What does a $5,000 couples vacation actually get you? In this video, we compare seven nights at Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort with a 10-night Eastern Caribbean sailing aboard Brilliant Lady on Virgin Voyages. Using nearly the same $5,000 budget, we put this all-inclusive resort vs. cruise comparison through our BLBT RESTED™ Framework: REST includes: Sleep accommodations, Crowds and noise, Kids versus adults-only, Spa experience, Overall relaxation EXPERIENCE includes: Pool and beach access, Food, Entertainment, Excursions and ports SPENDING includes: The total price, The number of nights, What is included TOGETHERNESS includes: Downtime together, Date-night energy, Opportunities to reconnect, Whether we would return as a couple EASE includes: Arrival and check-in, Dining reservations, Technology, Customer service DIVERSITY includes: Racial diversity, Age diversity, Different lifestyles and relationships, How welcomed we felt as a Black couple Timestamps: 00:19 Intro: $5,000 Cruise vs. All-Inclusive 00:58 Meet the Two Vacations 4:00 REST: Which Vacation Helps You Recharge? 14:40 EXPERIENCE: Food, Entertainment, Pools & Ports 24:23 SPENDING: What Does $5,000 Really Include? 27:50 TOGETHERNESS: Which Trip Is Better for Couples? 33:00 EASE: Which Vacation Is Simpler? 40:13 DIVERSITY: Where Did We Feel Most Welcome? 42:43 Final RESTED Scorecard We compare the rooms, food, pools, beach access, entertainment, excursions, ports, dining reservations, customer service, adults-only atmosphere, and overall value for couples. Hilton Tulum gives you a spacious Ocean View King room, nine pools, multiple beach areas, unlimited food and drinks, and access to one of the best spa experiences we have ever had. Virgin Voyages gives you three additional nights, a Central Sea Terrace balcony cabin, included dining, premium Wi-Fi, entertainment, fitness classes, prepaid gratuities, a $300 drink credit, and six Caribbean port stops. By the end, we score both vacations out of 60 and decide which one gives couples more for the money. READY TO BOOK VIRGIN VOYAGES OR HILTON TULUM? Complete our trip inquiry form here: https://blackloveblacktravel.myflodesk.com/kzxu35marj JOIN US ON A HOSTED COUPLES CRUISE: https://www.blackloveblacktravel.com/pages/couples-cruises DOWNLOAD OUR FREE VIRGIN VOYAGES GUIDE: https://blackloveblacktravel.myflodesk.com/b6gte54qj1 WATCH NEXT: Why Longer Virgin Voyages Sailings Feel Better for Couples https://youtu.be/Wc1BmJSThAs?si=KhMCumxtvaAQZdsY Which vacation would you choose for $5,000: Hilton Tulum or Virgin Voyages? Tell us in the comments and let us know why. Keep Black loving and Black traveling. #VirginVoyages #HiltonTulum #AllInclusiveResort #CouplesTravel #CruiseReview