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Your All-inclusive Vacation
It's a fact: All-inclusive resorts won't leave you hungry, thirsty or bored. With lagoon-style pools, overflowing buffets and activities from theme nights to kids clubs, all-inclusive vacations are packed with the most travel bang out of your buck. Under an all-inclusive plan, pay for room, meals, activities, taxes, tips and entertainment up front. Tailor your trip, whether you want luxury, thrifty, family-friendly or kid-free, and for goodness sake, kick back and have a cerveza.
Featured All-inclusive Brands
Bucket these beachfront hotels into all-inclusive family resorts for active broods. In Cancun, swim with the dolphins. In La Romana, bounce on an ocean trampoline. And at multiple resorts, send the tykes on their own adventures at kids clubs for ages 3-12.
Locations: Cancun Tulum, Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Punta Cana, La Romana
Sometimes, Mom and Dad need their alone time (unless couples massages and terrace dining are normal occurrences in your household). Other times, it's perfectly OK to bring the kids. Escape to these adults-only and family-friendly resorts whose all-inclusive vacation packages tease with spa treatments, gourmet fare and serene activities – like yoga classes on the beach.
Locations: Cancun, Playa Mujeres, Punta Cana
Palace Resorts
From all-inclusive family resorts to singles-spiced scenes, these properties are poised on Mexico's most luxurious oceanfront real estate. Lush greenery, meandering pools and fabulous dining are signatures, so don't feel one ounce of guilt for overindulging.
Locations: Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Isla Mujeres, Cozumel, Riviera Nayarit
Viva Wyndham
These tropical havens don't skimp on ambiance. Vacation packages – all-inclusive, of course – serve up crescent-shaped beaches and beat-fueled nightclubs. And the kids will love 'em, too. For all-inclusive family resorts, these aim a little higher, hosting quinceaneras and sweet sixteen bashes.
Locations: Grand Bahama Island, La Romana, Puerto Plata
All-inclusive FAQs
Many think that all-inclusive vacations mean crowded pools, mediocre meals and limited entertainment options. They're wrong. Today's all-inclusive vacation packages include inexpensive resorts with unlimited activities, and exclusive hideaways with championship golf courses and world-class spas.
If you've never booked vacation packages, all-inclusive is the way to go. Learn more about all-inclusive vacation packages in these frequently asked questions:
Q: What's included in my bill?
A: Costs are spelled out in our vacation package descriptions. They include airfare, accommodations, meals, and listed activities. All taxes are included as well, along with resort fees and -- best of all -- gratuities. You can stash your plastic and cash the moment you arrive and never see menus prices or bar tabs.
Q: How can I save more on all-inclusive vacations?
A: Book your flight + hotel together. Orbitz gives you access to discounted rates that you wouldn't see booking separately. Plus, we'll show you how much you'll save.
Q: Can I leave the resort?
A: Just because you're staying at an all-inclusive doesn't mean you can't explore your surroundings. Most packages include tours of the area or shuttles to nearby attractions. And most resorts have concierges who can help you choose additional expeditions geared to your interests. Since you're not paying each time you dine, you're free to use your discretionary cash to zip over the treetops on a jungle canopy tour, climb ancient pyramids, or wander through local villages.
Q: Can I dine or use facilities at nearby resorts?
A: Most resorts have enough activities and dining options to satisfy relaxed vacationers. But if you have wanderlust in your soul, several all-inclusive resorts offer privileges at nearby properties so you can explore new restaurants, beaches, spas and destinations whenever you wish. On Jamaica, for example, Sandals offers shuttles between its Ocho Rios properties.
Q: Can I get the type of vacation I want?
A: While some all-inclusive resorts offer something for everyone, others target vacationers with specific interests. For golfers, Moon Palace's all-inclusive package includes play at its Jack Nicklaus course. The Royal Hideaway is geared toward couples seeking romance, gourmet dining and personalized service, while Breezes Runaway Bay includes scuba diving at fabulous underwater walls and canyons.
Q: What if I want an all-inclusive vacation without kids?
A: Choose an adults-only resort, which allows guests 18 and older. Secrets, Sandals and Excellence have adults-only properties. Some emphasize fun, while others offer seclusion, serenity and fabulous spas.
* Savings based on Flight + Hotel vacation package bookings of 5 or more nights with individual calculable components on www.orbitz.com from January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2014, as compared to price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates, and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages.
Featured All-inclusive Hotels
Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun - All Inclusive
Cancun, Mexico
Six restaurants on the property serve an array of cuisines, including fine international and New World. Lobby, pool, swim-up and beach bars provide a place to relax over unlimited pours of wine,... More
Omni Cancun Hotel and Villas - All Inclusive
Cancun, Mexico
The Omni Cancun Hotel & Villas - All Inclusive is an elegant beachfront property flanked by tropical gardens. The hotel features a full-service spa and salon, pool outfitted with swim-up bar... More
Beach Palace - All Inclusive
Cancun, Mexico
Beach Palace - All Inclusive is located in Cancun hotel zone. This luxe, family-friendly all-inclusive resort is near shopping and entertainment. All rooms have double Jacuzzis and balconies. A... More
Moon Palace Golf and Spa Resort All Inclusive
Cancun, Mexico
The hotel is five miles from the airport and overlooks the Caribbean Sea. This luxurious property is punctuated by tropical foliage and flanked by an expansive, white sand beach. Rooms -- many of... More
Hard Rock Hotel Cancun - All Inclusive
Cancun, Mexico
32% off per night
If you're looking for a real vacation in a luxury ambiance, the Hard Rock Hotel in Cancun is an all-inclusive resort that rocks 24 hours a day. Sparkling beachfront vistas await the traveler who... More
Sunset Royal - All Inclusive
Cancun, Mexico
Guests are never short of things to do at the Sunset Royal - All Inclusive. Enjoy fantastic nightly theme parties, indulge in spa treatments, and access the private beach area for days when... More
Park Royal Cancun - All Inclusive
Cancun, Mexico
FREE Sunset Cruise, WiFi & Kids Stay and Eat FREE
Park Royal Cancun - All Inclusive is an ideal base for leisure travelers wanting a superb beach holiday in Cancun. This property features authentic Mayan Ruin on the premises and all-inclusive... More
Sandos Cancun Luxury Resort - All Inclusive
Cancun, Mexico
30% off per night
Sandos Cancun Luxury Experience Resort is an all-inclusive, adults-oriented resort that features modern rooms with high-end details, like finely woven sheets and marble bath fixtures. The decor... More
Secrets The Vine Cancun - Adults Only Luxury All Inclusive
Cancun, Mexico
Unlimited Calls,Matis Jewelry,Sunset Cruise &MORE
Make your trip to the Yucatan Peninsula memorable by staying at Secrets The Vine in Cancun. At this adults-only, all-inclusive resort, you can enjoy exquisite accommodations, featuring Italian... More
Sun Palace Couples Only - All Inclusive
Cancun, Mexico
The Sun Palace in Cancun, Mexico, is a beach-front hotel designed exclusively for couples. The hotel has an indoor pool and three outdoor infinity pools that appear as though they are spilling into... More
Temptation Resort and Spa - All Inclusive Adults Only
Cancun, Mexico
Temptation Resort and Spa lives up to its name at this adults-only getaway (guests must be at least 21 years old to check-in), where guests sunbathe topless. With sleek lines and a fresh,... More
Barcelo Tucancun Beach - All Inclusive
Cancun, Mexico
FREE Sunset Cruise Tour & Honeymoon Special
Cancun Golf Club (1.5 mi/ 2.4 km)Aquaworld (0.5 mi/ 0.8 km)Downtown (16 mi/ 25 km)Breathing Observation Bubble (0.8 mi/ 1.2 km) GeneralThe modern, seven-story beachfront property has sweeping... More
Le Blanc Luxury Spa Resort Adults Only All Inclusive
Cancun, Mexico
25% Off + FREE WIFI!
Numerous gourmet dining experiences await at the Le Blanc Spa Resort, including a fine Italian restaurant, small plates restaurant, Asian eatery and third-floor terrace restaurant turning out... More
Riu Caribe All Inclusive
Cancun, Mexico
Cancun Golf Club (1.2 mi/ 1.9 km)Breathing Observation Bubble (2.3 mi/ 3.7 km)Manchones Reef 3.9 mi/ 6.2 km) GeneralGuests of the beachfront RIU Caribe enjoy all-inclusive amenities at three a la... More
Hyatt Ziva Cancun - All Inclusive
Cancun, Mexico
Master planned to take full advantage of the only resort property in Cancun with water on three sides, capturing views and water access whenever possible.The lobby is a large elevated breezeway ... More
Punta Cana
Majestic Colonial Punta Cana - All Inclusive
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
An oceanfront resort on a beautiful shore, Majestic Colonial Punta Cana - All Inclusive provides all-inclusive options for families who love variety and couples alike. With meals and drinks... More
Majestic Elegance Punta Cana - All Inclusive
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Steps from the powder-white sands of Bavaro Beach is the Majestic Elegance Punta Cana. The hotel attracts everyone from families to couples looking for a romantic getaway. Facilities include beach... More
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Punta Cana - All Inclusive
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Oceanfront meals include a Japanese show grill and garden al fresco Italian restaurant, stocked with wine, beer and premium cocktails. Nighttime brings open-air theme parties, shows and guest... More
Grand Bahia Principe Bavaro - All Inclusive
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Gran Bahia Principe Bavaro – All Inclusive is a regal Spanish colonial style resort between Punta Blanca Golf Course and the white sands of the coconut coast. Have an active vacation with water... More
Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe - All Inclusive
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Guests at the Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe - All Inclusive benefit from a calm, picturesque location and a wide range of modern conveniences and services. This elegant resort provides guests with a... More
Excellence Punta Cana Luxury Adults Only - All Inclusive
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
For an adults-only getaway in the gorgeous, sunny Dominican Republic, the Excellence Punta Cana resort can't be beat. Stroll through coconut groves and lush green landscapes, and be sure to visit... More
Occidental Grand Punta Cana - All Inclusive
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Celebrate grandeur and ultimate comfort at Occidental Grand Punta Cana – All Inclusive, on the oceanfront at the famed white-sand Playa Bavaro in Punta Cana. The Spanish-style resort surrounds... More
Iberostar Dominicana All Inclusive
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
The 30 miles of white sandy beach stretches in either direction from Iberostar Dominicana, a large-scale hotel in the middle of Bavaro Beach in Punta Cana. Revel in the convenience of all-included... More
Catalonia Punta Cana -All Inclusive
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Surrounded by palm trees and lush vegetation, Catalonia Punta Cana - All Inclusive offers a private white sand beach along the turquoise waters of the coastal Dominican Republic. Coral reefs along... More
Dreams Punta Cana Resort and Spa - All Inclusive
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa – All Inclusive brings fantasy to life on the secluded beachfront landscape at Playas Uvero Alto in Punta Cana. The resort design angles accommodations away... More
Barcelo Punta Cana - All Inclusive
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Barcelo Punta Cana – All-Inclusive, a beachfront resort on the eastern shores of the Dominican Republic, accommodates travelers with a taste for restaurant hopping, gambling, water sports and... More
Iberostar Bavaro All Inclusive
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Celebrate life at Iberostar Bavaro, a Caribbean hotel that has a well-established reputation for serving up food, drinks and beachfront fun in the middle of beautiful Punta Cana. The bungalow... More
Barcelo Bavaro Beach - Adults Only - All Inclusive
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
The Barcelo Bavaro Beach - Adults Only, All Inclusive - in Punta Cana underwent is a modern and sophisticated getaway resort. Eighty percent of the rooms are located on the beachfront, giving... More
Grand Bahia Principe Punta Cana Resort - All Inclusive
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
With 780 suites on the grounds, Gran Bahia Principe Punta Cana Resort – All Inclusive is accustomed to entertaining large groups, from parents with tots in tow to honeymooners. Guests might enjoy a... More
RIU Palace Punta Cana All Inclusive
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Located within the Riu resort complex, Riu Palace Punta Cana All Inclusive towers over Arena Gorda, a pristine stretch of white sand dotted by palm trees. The palatial resort beckons with 612 rooms... More
Riviera Maya
Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort - All Inclusive
Akumal, Mexico
Save 30% Off per night
The Akumal Beach Resort is located 55 minutes from Cancun's International Airport and boasts two swimming pools, two tennis courts, three restaurants, three bars, a children's club and theater.... More
Excellence Riviera Cancun Luxury Adults Only - All Inclusive
Riviera Maya, Mexico
FREE WiFi, Unlimited Lobster Dinner&Free Int Calls
Excellence Riviera Cancun, an adults-only resort, is a great location for those who'd like to enjoy this popular travel destination without being overwhelmed by other visitors. Experience an... More
Valentin Imperial Maya- Adults Only All Inclusive
The Valentin brand has been managing family-oriented hotels since 1966, but beachfront hotel Valentin Imperial Maya caters solely to the adult crowd, in the paradise-like setting of Mexico's... More
The Royal Haciendas Playa del Carmen - All Inclusive
35% off per night
Offering elegance in a splendid natural setting, inspired by the grand old haciendas or estates of the Yucatan, The Royal Haciendas is an exceptional All-Inclusive vacation hideaway. Nestled on the... More
RIU Playacar All Inclusive
The all-inclusive RIU Playacar is 35 minutes from Cancun's International Airport and 15 minutes from Playa del Carmen. The resort is surrounded by stretches of white sand beaches and tropical... More
Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun - Adults Only All Inclusive
Riviera Maya, Mexico
$50 Credit at Matis & Hacienda Jalisco Tour
One of several Secrets hotels dotting the coastline of the Mayan Riviera in Mexico, Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun is situated right on the seafront. Enjoy the complimentary in-suite Internet... More
Grand Velas Riviera Maya - All Inclusive
Set among 80 acres of the natural features that mark out the Riviera Maya - underwater caves, mangroves and bright green jungle - the Grand Velas Hotel Riviera Maya is a uniquely Mexican... More
Iberostar Tucan and Quetzal All Inclusive - Playa del Carmen
15% off per night
The Iberostar Tucan & Quetzal complex combines two all-inclusive resorts in one. The complex is located 45 minutes from the Cancun International Airport and is near Playa del Carmen. The... More
Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya - All Inclusive
Riviera Maya, Mexico
$50 Credit at Lapis Jewelry & 1 Mayan Pendant FREE
Combing traditional design, excellent amenities, sophisticated units and Hard Rock hospitality, Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya - All Inclusive provides travelers with a unique luxury experience. This... More
Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun - Adults Only All Inclusive
Riviera Maya, Mexico
FREE WiFi and FREE Golf
To obtain a better view of the area during your stay, consider asking for a room on a higher floor.The extra cost for an oceanfront room is worth the expense, as the sights and sounds of the ocean... More
Barcelo Maya Beach - All Inclusive
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Up to $3,000 Resort Credit and Honeymooners Bonus
Join guided tours to Mayan relics like Chichen Itza and modern parks like Xcaret for an additional fee, or get your adventure fix at the Tulum Extreme zip-lining circuit.Book rooms on higher levels... More
Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda - All Inclusive
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Early Booking Bonus 25% off
The Blue Bay Group's Mayan Riviera resort, the Blue Bay Grand Esmeralda, places guests in a Mexican-Caribbean paradise, framed by Mayan-style thatched roofs with decorative wood carvings accenting... More
Playacar Palace All Inclusive - Playa del Carmen
This intimate, family and beachfront resort,located in Playacar Hotel Zone offers beautifully appointed rooms, all with double Jacuzzis, balcony and 24 hour room service. Excellent dining services,... More
The Reef Coco Beach - All Inclusive
The Reef Coco Beach - All Inclusive offers comfortable accommodations set close to the famous 5th Avenue in Playa del Carmen, direct access to the beach and a rich experience of world-class water... More
Now Jade Riviera Cancun Resort and Spa All Inclusive
Riviera Maya, Mexico
FREE Wedding Package + 20% OFF on Spa Treatments
A private beach of pure white sand, endless ocean views, sun-kissed landscapes and decadent spa treatments make Now Jade Riviera Cancun Resort and Spa an absolutely incredible accommodation. This... More
Blue Diamond Riviera Maya All Inclusive Adults Only
Riviera Maya, Mexico
The Blue Diamond Riviera Maya is an elegant, 5-star resort set in a luxurious tropical-jungle setting. The resort has three a-la-carte restaurants, three bars, a private marina and water sports... More
Iberostar Grand Rose Hall Adults Only All Inclusive
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Part of the Iberostar Grand Collection, the Iberostar Grand Rose is an intimate and luxurious Montego Bay destination designed with couples in mind. Winner of the World's Top Ten Traveler's Choice... More
Riu Montego Bay - All Inclusive
Montego Bay, Jamaica
The Riu Montego Bay is an attractive, all-inclusive resort in exclusive Mahoe Bay, which hugs a scenic coastline less than three miles from Montego Bay. This family-friendly resort has plenty for... More
Riu Palace Jamaica Adults Only - All Inclusive
Montego Bay, Jamaica
The Hotel Riu Palace Jamaica (All Inclusive 24h) is located in the northwest of Jamaica, very near Montego Bay, Jamaica, and offers a range of luxury services to its customers with a quiet beach... More
Secrets St. James Montego Bay - Adults Only Unlimited Luxury All Inclusive
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Secrets St James Hotel Montego Bay sits out on a secluded Jamaican peninsula, with interiors decorated in a timeless British Colonial airbed canopies, candlelit tables and parlors decked out with... More
Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort and Spa All Inclusive
Montego Bay, Jamaica
The Grand Palladium is a five-star Jamaican luxury resort and spa located on Jamaica's north coast. It's one of the newest resorts around the Montego Bay area: built in 2008, its contemporary... More
Secrets Wild Orchid Montego Bay - Adults Only Unlimited Luxury All Inclusive
Montego Bay, Jamaica
The Secrets Wild Orchid hotel Jamaica is an adult-only resort operated by the Secrets Resorts & Spas brand, and winner of the AAA Four Diamond Award three consecutive years running. The hotel... More
Iberostar Rose Hall Suites All Inclusive
Montego Bay, Jamaica
The Iberostar Rose Hall Suites is a 5-star, all-inclusive, suites-only hotel named after the nearby Rose Hall Great House - a Georgian style plantation mansion allegedly home to Annie Palmer, the... More
Riu Negril All Inclusive
Negril, Jamaica
On the extensive beach of Bloody Bay approximately 32 miles southwest of Montego Bay airport, lies the all-inclusive Riu Negril, an authentic oasis of tranquility set in extraordinary natural... More
Couples Sans Souci - All Inclusive
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
The Couples Sans Souci resort is dubbed "Jewell of Jamaica" for good reason. Upon arrival, couples are swept into a kaleidoscope of natural beauty, ambiance and romance. The resort is set... More
Royal Decameron Montego Beach - All Inclusive
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Enjoy the best of both worlds at the Royal Decameron Montego Bay all inclusive resort -- a breathtaking beachfront location only steps from the city's bustling tourism center. The beach and pool... More
Grand Bahia Principe Jamaica All Inclusive
Runaway Bay, Jamaica
2 KIDS UNDER 12 STAY FREE, with 2 Adults
Run by the Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts brand, The Grand Bahia Principe Jamaica All Inclusive packs plenty of distinctly "local" touches. Colonial Victorian facades overlook the... More
Couples Tower Isle - All Inclusive
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Take an adults-only trip to the 'Private Island' within the hotel's perimeter.This "au naturel" nudist beach is perfect for those who want even tan lines without being subjected to prying eyes. ... More
Sunset at the Palms Resort and Spa All Inclusive
Negril, Jamaica
The chic, all-inclusive and adults-only Sunset at the Palms Resort & Spa reflects the intimacy, tranquility and natural beauty of the Jamaican west coast. The trendy tree house-style guest... More
Jewel Runaway Bay Resort and Spa - All Inclusive
Runaway Bay, Jamaica
Jewel Runaway Bay Resort and Spa - All Inclusive in Runaway Bay, Jamaica, is the winner of the TripAdvisor 2015 Travelers' Choice Award. The resort is home to the Runaway Bay Golf Club, a 72-par,... More
Los Cabos
RIU Santa Fe All Inclusive
Los Cabos, Mexico
50% off per night
RIU Santa Fe All Inclusive spans a palace-sized stretch of land on the southern tip of the Baja Peninsula. All 902 rooms further the luxury, with heavy wood furniture, stately columns and balconies... More
Sandos Finisterra Los Cabos All Inclusive Resort
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Save 30% off per night
Perched on a hill with the Sea of Cortez to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west, Sandos Finisterra Los Cabos All Inclusive Resort capitalizes upon its unique garden, ocean and... More
Royal Decameron Los Cabos- All Inclusive
Los Cabos, Mexico
50% off per night
Strategically situated near restaurants, galleries and boutiques of downtown San Jose del Cabo, Royal Decameron Los Cabos - All Inclusive makes for a good base for vacationers in search of a... More
RIU Palace Cabo San Lucas All Inclusive
Los Cabos, Mexico
Save 55% off per night
Pristine and palatial, RIU Palace Cabo San Lucas All Inclusive attracts every category of traveler, from honeymooners to parents with children in tow. With 642 rooms and a sparkling, massive pool... More
Casa del Mar Golf Resort & Spa
Los Cabos, Mexico
Save 25% per night
Zoetry Casa del Mar Los Cabos offers stylish suites, recreational and corporate facilities, and eco-friendly environment situated in a protected area in Los Cabos. Travelers can have fun on site by... More
Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Resort & Spa - All Inclusive - Adults Only
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
45% off per night
Situated on a private beach overlooking the Sea of Cortez, Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Resort & Spa shines with a desert-meets-coastline feel driven by lush landscaping and stunning contemporary... More
Melia Cabo Real All Inclusive Beach and Golf Resort
Los Cabos, Mexico
25% off per night!
Melia Cabo Real All Inclusive Beach and Golf Resort entices with Sea of Cortez views and a well-rounded menu of leisure activities for all ages. The kids 12 and under stay-and-eat-for-free policy... More
Solmar Resort
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
50% off per night
Jagged cliffs surround Solmar Resort, an intimate escape just 10 minutes from Cabo San Lucas. The property merges desert and tropical touches in studios and suites built with stone walls, cutout... More
Holiday Inn Resort Los Cabos - All Inclusive
There is plenty to do at the beachfront Holiday Inn Resort Los Cabos- All Inclusive, with golf, tennis, swimming and horseback riding on-site or nearby. Little ones love the crafts and pool... More
Marina Fiesta Resort & SPA Dine Out All Inclusive
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
40% off per night
The Marina Fiesta Resort and Spa Golden All Inclusive appeals to extended-stay travelers with spacious suites and multiple layouts for groups of any size. Tropical-flavored rooms enable guests to... More
Marquis Los Cabos All Inclusive Resort & Spa- Adults Only
Featuring elegant and stylish accommodations set in a beachfront setting, NEW-Marquis Los Cabos All Inclusive Resort & Spa- Adults Only makes for an ideal haven for beach lovers and... More
Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort and Spa All Inclusive
Los Cabos, Mexico
$200 Resort Credit and kids stay and eat FREE
Holidaymakers seeking for a beach getaway in Cabo San Lucas find ideal haven at the elegant and beachfront accommodations and top-notch amenities of Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa... More
Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort All Inclusive
Set in the exclusive community of Puerto Los Cabos along the Pacific Coast, Secrets Puerto Los Cabos Golf Spa Resort All Inclusive offers the ultimate holiday under the sun for adults. Guests can... More
Barcelo Grand Faro Los Cabos - All Inclusive
Barcelo Grand Faro Los Cabos All Inclusive offers stylish accommodations and places sports, activities and entertainment at every guest's disposal. Patrons at this posh hotel enjoy spacious... More
Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
The Pueblo Bonito Sunset Beach Hotel is a popular choice among travelers due to its amazing and unobstructed ocean views from private suites in hacienda style villas. Amenities at the Pueblo Bonito... More
RIU Vallarta - All Inclusive
Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico
Welcome to an all-inclusive wonderland at the RIU Vallarta in Nuevo Vallarta. With Taj Mahal grand scale and art-deco style on the white-sand Flamingos Beach, the hotel features resort glamour with... More
Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta - All Inclusive
Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico
Hard Rock Hotel Vallarta is a rock-n-roll-inspired hotel located on the beautiful beaches of Bahia de Banderas near Puerto Vallarta in the heart of Riviera Nayarit. This all-inclusive hotel... More
Now Amber Puerto Vallarta- All Inclusive
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Treat yourself to decadent relaxation at the Now Amber Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive Puerto Vallarta Resort in Mexico. This stunning tropical getaway features full spa services for guests. Enjoy... More
Golden Crown Paradise Resort Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive Adults Only
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Golden Crown Paradise Resort Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive Adults Only sizzles with action by the Banderas Bay. Guests set their own pace for activity here. While the outdoor pool is a staple,... More
Velas Vallarta Suite Resort - All Inclusive
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
FREE WiFi Access
Velas Vallarta Suite Resort takes a well-rounded approach to leisure. Guests enjoy nightly entertainment with a taste of Mexican flair; a live mariachi band and folk dancers perform every Sunday... More
Dreams Villamagna Nuevo Vallarta All Inclusive
Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico
Dreams Villamagna is a winner of AAA`s coveted 4-Diamond Award for outstanding accommodations, amenities, and service. This amazing Pacific Oceanfront hideaway offers spectacular views of the... More
Plaza Pelicanos Club Beach Resort - All Inclusive
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Plaza Pelicanos Club Beach Resort - All Inclusive welcomes guests to comfortable accommodations and well-equipped amenities situated near beaches and local attractions in Puerto Vallarta. At this... More
Iberostar Playa Mita - All Inclusive
Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico
Iberostar Playa Mita - All Inclusive invites holidaymakers to well-furnished spaces and leisure activities set along the shores of Punta Mita in Mexico. Guests at this posh hotel enjoy water sports... More
Samba Vallarta - All Inclusive
Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico
Set in a peaceful tropical oasis, holidaymakers at Samba Vallarta - All Inclusive enjoy an expansive aquatic playground -- both on the resort property and at its spectacular beachfront -- on the... More
Melia Vacation Club Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
$300 USD Resort Credit
Melia Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive is mainstream in its appeal: No one can resist the water views or the sprawling outdoor pool. Private balconies and contemporary furnishings add to the modern... More
Casa Velas Luxury Boutique for Adults Only - All Inclusive
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Save 35% off per night
Casa Velas Hotel Boutique and Ocean Club - Luxury All Inclusive Adults Only charms with sweeping views of Banderas Bay and pristine, lushly landscaped grounds. Whimsical pieces of Mexican art... More
Crown Paradise Club Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
FREE City Tour and Discount Golf
Crown Paradise Club Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive is a hub of activity from sunrise to sunset. In addition to daily programs for kids and adults involving games and classes, the property engages... More
Occidental Grand Nuevo Vallarta - All Inclusive
Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico
Occidental Grand Nuevo Vallarta ? All Inclusive resort graces a white-sand beachfront in Nuevo Vallarta, Riviera Nayarit. All-inclusive service means a hassle-free stay with freedom to explore... More
Canto Del Sol Plaza Vallarta All Inclusive
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
FREE City Tour and WiFi
Canto Del Sol Plaza Vallarta All Inclusive sweetens the all-inclusive experience with nightly themed shows, endless buffets and a full range of leisure activities for fitness fanatics, golfers and... More
Buenaventura Grand Hotel and Spa Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Buenaventura Grand Hotel & Spa Puerto Vallarta sets the tone for a relaxing vacation, whether that means sunbathing by the pool or sampling one of four restaurants on site. For active... More


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SOUTH BEND – The Notre Dame football program is venturing back to the days of former Fighting Irish coach Tyrone Willingham. However, before the entire Irish Nation clutches its chest, current Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly has prepared the 2013 roster to be at full force, meaning 85 scholarship players, for the first time since the Willingham era.
"That impacts your program, I'm telling you," Kelly said. . It impacts the way you practice. You don't get a chance to tackle quite as much, and all those things begin to show themselves when you're below the scholarship numbers."
Notre Dame initially added 22 recruits early Wednesday, but later in the day, Florida running back Tarean Folston and California defensive lineman Eddie Vanderdoes signed national letters of intent to bring the 2013 class to 24 total players.
"I think we all know," Kelly explained, "and I've made it pretty clear, that after the last game you play, you want to begin taking that next step forward, and for us, taking that next step forward is to continue to build our football program within and developing football players, so when they get back on that field in 2013, we finish it. We finish it off.
And this class is that first step towards finishing off 2013 the right way."
One more year
The Irish already had 56 players in their freshman, sophomore and junior classes, coupled with the 24 incoming recruits, and that brings the total number of players to 80 players. However, there are seven players (Carlo Calabrese, Dan Fox, Zack Martin, Tyler Stockton, Nick Tausch, Chris Watt, and Jake Golic) that have spent four years on campus, but not exhausted their eligibility (fifth-year seniors), as well as a pair of injured players (offensive lineman Tate Nichols and safety Jamoris Slaughter) that could factor into the 2013 equation.
"We're going to sit down when we get back as we always have through recruiting," Kelly said of discussing which fifth-year players will be asked to return. "Once we finish up our numbers in recruiting, then we start to talk about our fifth year guys. They're all, as we've had in the past, they'll continue to train because they're in school anyway. Then we'll let them know what our decision is as we talk to the University relative to granting that additional year."
Four fifth-year players Calabrese, Fox, Martin and Watt) would appear to be virtual locks to return.
Inside linebackers Calabrese and Fox have been key components to the improved Notre Dame defense over the past three seasons and it would be hard to fathom one of these two not returning to lend a veteran presence to a young group of linebackers.
In the case of Fox, he should return in the fall, but won't be available for contact prior to then following shoulder surgery.
"We feel (Fox and cornerback Bennett Jackson, who also had surgery) are going to be back for us," Kelly said. "They probably won't participate in the spring, but they'll be in a non-contact situation."
Martin and Watt will be critical pieces of a line that is in flux after graduating Braxston Cave and Mike Golic Jr. Kelly explained that getting to 85 scholarships was significant due to the lack of offensive linemen available this past season at times.
"There were a number of times where we didn't I didn't feel comfortable going live against our defense," Kelly said. "One time we had five offensive linemen from that period of the USC game until the Alabama game that could go out there and function with five offensive linemen."
Following Calabrese, Fox, Martin and Watt the situation gets cloudy for that last opening.
Tausch hasn't been relied upon for any kicking duties since making 14 field goals in 2009. However, he would add depth to both the kicking and punting positions and Kelly is mulling that over.
"Well, those are conversations relative to fifth years and such that we would have here in the next couple of weeks," Kelly said. "He's right now an option, but Kyle Brindza obviously is a strong option for us, as well, doing both, playing both positions."
Defensive lineman Tyler Stockton would have eligibility to return, but more than likely won't after not seeing action since 2010.
Injury update
Nichols participated in one game this season and was injured and never returned. His future – not only with the program, but even playing the sport – is uncertain according to Kelly.
"His medical situation, I don't know if it's been fully resolved," Kelly said. "But he has injuries that may incapacitate him from playing."
The other injured player that could possibly return is Slaughter. The senior played in three games this past season before getting injured, which was his fourth after sitting out his first year in South Bend. So 2013 would be his sixth season on campus and he has appealed to the NCAA to grant him a medical waiver to return.
"We're still in the process of an appeal for an additional season of competition," Kelly explained. "We just don't have word right now. It's one of those things that everybody wants to know. I know I want to know. The media wants to know. Certainly Jamoris wants to know. But we just don't have an answer at this point.
Jamoris is in school. He has been doing and finishing up still a process of rehab. But he is around the team."

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Mariel Hemingway is all about balance. She's such a strong proponent of it, in fact, that she began seeking it out decades before it came into vogue as a philosophy for living. Growing up in the limelight, she struggled to attain equilibrium within an iconic American clan whose celebrity was often eclipsed by heartache and tragedy—including the suicide of her grandfather, Nobel Prize-winning novelist Ernest Hemingway, and her sister, Margaux, one of the country's first supermodels.
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'''Summary:''' Steve brings the duo into a different world once more...
'''Summary:''' Steve brings the duo into a different world once more...
'''Cast:''' [[BEAVER]], [[STEVE]]
'''Cast:''' [[BEAVER]], [[STEVE]]
'''[[:Category:Onomatopoeias|Onomatopoeias]] used:''' "[[INSERT]]", "[[STAB]]", "[[FUTZ]]"
'''[[:Category:Onomatopoeias|Onomatopoeias]] used:''' "[[INSERT]]", "[[STAB]]", "[[FUTZ]]"
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Title: bread for success - part 1
Date: February 27, 2007
Summary: Steve brings the duo into a different world once more...
Cast: BEAVER, STEVE, TOASTER CREATURE
Onomatopoeias used: "INSERT", "STAB", "FUTZ"
Number of panels: 6
Panel 1
Beaver is holding up his finger in that 'matter-of-factly' fashon he has. There is a toaster on the table infront of him, and Steve is opposite Beaver at the table.
Beaver: "You know, Steve, any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."
Beaver: "For instance: The Toaster."
Beaver INSERTs a slice of bread into the toaster.
Steve: "Wait, you mean toasters aren't magic?"
Panel 2
Steve pulls out a red device with an apparently blue screen on it. On the top, in the red, it says "TOASTERSCOPE."
Steve: "There's only one way to resolve this: with my latest invention..."
Steve: "THE TOASTERSCOPE!"
Beaver holds his finger to his lip in a curiousity fashon he also uses.
Beaver: "Toasterscope?"
Steve: "Yeah, you know, for seeing through toasters."
Panel 3
The Toasterscope has been placed infront of the toaster. It now shows a TM in superscript at the end of the title, showing that 'Toasterscope' is the mark of a certain company.
At the bottom right side of the Tasterscope is a switch, turned upwards. Beside it shows that up is 'on' and down is 'off'. The bread is visible inside the toaster, along with a Toaster Critter.
Beaver: "Ooh look - there's a little guy in there!"
Steve, with suprise lines emitting from his head: "And he's stealing our bread! We have to stop him!"
Panel 4
Steve has grabbed a fork and is attempting to STAB the Toaster Critter, who now has alert lines emitting from his head.
Steve: "Don't worry, I'll soon have him out of there..."
Beaver does another of his finger fashons, the 'careful...' one this time.
Beaver: "Now Steve remember the rhyme: 'Toasters and cutlery, never mix, or you could end up in a fix...'"
Steve: "Oh that's just a silly superstition..."
Panel 5
Beaver and Steve are electrocuted with a FUTZ, and a purple backround appears.
Panel 6
Beaver: "Ah, lady of electrocution, how I've missed your sweet embrace..."
Beaver and Steve are outside now, on a circle at the end/start of a dirt trail surrounded by grass. Everything appears to be made of toasters, including a dog, a bush, buildings, clouds, and the sun. There are toasts on the trees like fruit. The grass, trail, sky, and trees themselves are 'normal' though.
Steve: "You know Beaver, I don't think we're in the kitchen anymore."
Fun Facts
- The little guy in the toaster is wearing a medi-evil like suit.
- Beaver and Steve end up in a toaster world.
- The Toaster Scope is a trademark, meaning Steve probably stole it, as well.
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[Verse 1: Lil' Wayne]
You can see me on the east side of New Orleans with a red bitch
Fuck the world, make it walk with a leg twitch
Flow retarded, I'm on on some Special Ed shit
The magnificent, twist it like a dred bitch
And I can get up in a car and drive
And if your record is a smash I can still survive
Yea, money ain't a thing, but everything to me
Shit, I gotta make the C notes sing to me
Yeah, higher than all of the angels be
No I never choke but I strangle beats
And I am just a player in this game we be
So go blame the referee, don't complain to me
And I used to have a Cutlass on stainless feet
Passin' all day up in Latoya street
Back when Scarface used to sing to me
Have me feelin' like a G was the thing to be
Back when I was pedaling my ten-speed bike
Who knew I be peddling a six-speed white
Big dog through the yard where the little dog's bite
So if you are a female dog you don't fight
Bitch ass nigga I ain't got no master
Rich ass nigga I got all my masters
Bitch ass nigga I ain't got no master
Rich ass nigga
As I recall you know I love to show off
But you never thought that I would take it this far
What do you know?
(Flashin' lights)
What do you know
(Flashin' lights)
[Verse 2: Kanye West]
Got flows till the beat run out
I told you motherfuckas before we in the house
And we standin' on the couch
With my drink and my two-step
With my drink and my two-step
Three glasses in a row, you'd start to think I was Q-Tip
Bartender pour a round I took a few sips
Tumblin', fallin' down I ain't drunk that's my new step
Now why would I listen to bullshit they shovel
When they taste level ain't at my waist level
I'm fly get on a plane, jet-lagged already
I'm tired
The Goyard bags is heavy
I'm fire, the flow hard as a Chevy
I told her me likey, she said she like me, haa
But when she see me with a C.L. like Pete Rock
She just wanna grab the microphone and beat box
Even in high school I was always a special kid
First pack of condoms I asked for extra big
Now I got a flow that sit me right next to B.I.G
And all these old rappers don't know where the exit is
But but but, no buts nigga, what nigga
You're fired motherfucker, Donald trump nigga
I'm killin' these niggas can't fuck nigga
Now let's drink to that 'til we drunk
[Verse 3: Jay-Z]
I got these niggas breezy, don't worry about it
Let that bitch breathe
I used to give a fuck, now I give a fuck less
What do I think of success?... it sucks, too much stress
I guess I blew up quick
Cause friends I grew up with
See me as a Premie but I'm not and my nuts big
I don't know what the fuss is, my career is illustrious
My rep is impeccable; I'm not to be fucked with
Shit, is this what success is all about?
A bunch of niggas acting like bitches with big mouths
All this stress, all I got is this big house
Couple of cars, I don't bring half of them shits out
All of this Ace of Spades I drink just to piss out
I mean I like the taste could've saved myself 6 thou's
How many times can I go to Mr. Chow's, Tao's, Nobu
Hold up, lemme move my bowels
I'll shit on y'all niggas, OG tell these boys
(Ya'll ain't got shit on my nigga)
I'm way too important to be talking about extorting
Asking me for a portion is like asking for a coffin
Broad daylight I'll off your on switch
You're not too bright, goodnight long kiss
Bye bye my reply... BLAH, BLAH
Blast burner then pass burner to Ty-Ty
Finish my breakfast, why?
I got an appetite for destruction and you're a small fry
I got watches I ain't seen in months
Apartment at the Trump; I only slept in once
Niggas said Hova was over, such dummies
Even If I fell I'll land on a bunch of money
Ya'll ain't got nothing for me


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The apparel manufacturer is stepping up its digital marketing in hopes of connecting with a younger audience.
Time isn't a luxury Borders can afford
It's too late to make Borders into a big enough e-commerce player.
When I was growing up in Michigan and later making trips to see friends and family in Ann Arbor, it was always a treat to go visit the flagship Borders store downtown and near the University of Michigan campus.
The store was every inch a book store with thousands of tomes of every size and a quiet place to browse a few chapters before making a decision to make a purchase—or not. These days the store is still there, but I wonder how much longer Borders will be—at least the brand I grew up with.
If you've been reading the news online at InternetRetailer.com (or anywhere else for that matter) you are probably aware that Borders, No. 194 in the Internet Retailer Top 500 Guide, is fighting for its very life. This morning Borders announced it has secured $625 million in new financing from GE Capital Restructuring and will use the money to streamline costs and refocus its business model, mostly online.
I am sorry to say it's probably too little and too late. There will likely be a Borders brand around for a while and it will include a nice-looking e-commerce site resplendent with author interviews, staff book recommendations, and plenty of electronic book reader devices and electronic books to choose from.
But let's be clear: Borders is not going to catch Amazon (it lost that battle more than a decade ago) and it's going to be hard pressed to even catch Barnes & Noble, which Borders actually mulled over acquiring last fall.
Here are some facts to consider:
- Amazon's annual worldwide revenue for books, music and videos is $14.9 billion. That's about 250 times bigger than Borders' $60 million in annual e-commerce revenue.
- Annual web sales at Barnes & Noble are $573 million, which makes BN.com nearly 10 times bigger online than Borders.
There used to be room in the economy for a nice number three player—being from the automotive state I grew up hearing General Motors, Ford and Chrysler referred to as the "Big Three."
But not anymore, and especially in online retailing. Borders is making every effort to become a serious web player and has been for years. In 2008 Borders finally launched its own e-commerce site with sophisticated guided navigation and other slick features and functions. Prior to that Borders.com served only as a corporate information site and Borders conducted e-commerce through a site hosted by Amazon.com Inc.
More recently Borders rolled out a new electronic books store with 1.5 million titles, including what the retailer says are thousands of free titles. The books come in a variety of formats, including digital and PDF files, the retailer says.
Borders also offered its loyalty program members multiple incentives to shop at the e-books store, including gift cards, free shipping on certain items, double loyalty club dollars, also known as Borders Bucks, and exclusive offers on select digital titles.
But let's face it: Borders is struggling and it probably won't be as successful as Amazon and Barnes & Noble in the transition to the brave new digital world of electronic book readers and e-books. Nobody, it seems to me, is going to catch Amazon, and Barnes & Noble, under the leadership of CEO William Lynch—the only top executive at a retail chain that came directly to the job from running e-commerce—is betting its entire future on morphing from a conventional books retailer into a truly digital brand.
The lesson Borders is painfully learning now is that it didn't take e-commerce seriously enough all those years ago. Borders does have a few big things going for it online—its loyalty program has 38 million members and is very innovative in digital marketing strategies. In 2009, Borders also invested in Kobo Inc., a device development company and e-books store for smartphones, tablets, netbooks, laptops and e-readers.
Borders has a new lease on life—at least for now thanks to new financing. But it's likely game over for gaining any big jumps in serious online retailing market share. There's a lesson for Borders and other chain retailers to learn from this: Take the web even more seriously now or settle for being just one more niche retailer or a footnote in the history of failed retail brands.
I hope I don't read about the demise of Borders.com on my Kindle or Nook.


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A unanimous vote pertaining to a resolution regarding a land improvement project within the city was thrown out by members of St. Marys City Council during their most recent meeting.
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The resolution would have permitted Tina Gradizzi, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) coordinator, to submit a grant application for $488,000 to the Pa. Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to be used towards the acquisition, demolition and clearance along with all costs related to the Depot Street Land Improvement Project.
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Jennifer Lopez and Michelle Obama Take a Selfie
J.Lo tweeted and Instagrammed the pic with the FLOTUS writing, "Me and my girl @FLOTUS at #LULAC national convention for the empowerment of Latinos. #represent #dreambig."
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The American Idol judge, 44, introduced Mrs. Obama before her speech at the 2014 LULAC/NUVOtv convention in New York. LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) is the largest and oldest Hispanic organization in the United States, focusing on advancing the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, health and civil rights of Hispanic-Americans through community-based programs.
The first lady posted several tweets in regards to the event, including: "We're trying to inspire every young person in this country to complete their education beyond high school" -FLOTUS at #LULAC14 #ReachHigher."
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"19 Kids and Counting" star Michelle Duggar has allowed her and her family's lives to be on display since the reality show began airing on TLC in 2008.
While the family members have been very open about their devotion to religion as well as their strong family bond, the one thing that hasn't been spoken about is Michelle's struggle with bulimia as a teenager.
The 47-year-old is opening up for the first time to People about how she struggled with an eating disorder beginning at the age of 14.
"I found out that genetically I could put on weight easily, but with my activities, gymnastics and cheerleading, it was important for me not to," she said. "I was doing it sometimes on a daily basis, or sometimes I would go a week. I felt this was the answer to my problems."
The mother of 19 admitted that she didn't talk about her battle with bulimia with her friends as a teenager, but she did tell her now-husband of 29 years, Jim Bob, about her issues when they first started dating all those years ago.
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The former "American Idol" judge is facing legal trouble after her former hairstylist Terrence Davidson filed a $30 million lawsuit Friday in the district court in Atlanta.
Davidson claims that he and Minaj made plans to create a wig line together and were in discussions about a possible joint reality show.
According to CNN, Davidson began working for Minaj in January 2010, and as the "Starships" singer began to get more and more famous, so did her supercolorful wigs. Now, the hairstylist is claiming that he lost out on profits after he saw versions of the personalized wigs he'd made on her site. "I see the wigs online," Davidson told CNN about his findings on her site. "People are basically duplicating what I created for Nicki Minaj."
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Matthew McConaughey is one of the hottest stars this awards show season, already taking home Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards, and receiving a leading actor Oscar nomination for his role as AIDS activist Ron Woodroof in "Dallas Buyers Club."
His portrayal of Woodruff was certainly one that will not soon be forgotten, and the actor chatted with James Lipton on "Inside the Actors Studio," airing Thursday on Bravo, about one particular scene in the film that changed his life forever.
"There's a scene in the film where Ron goes, 'I'm dying.' Those two words, 'I'm d-y-i-n-g.' I didn't expect it, but it just … hit me and it floored me," the 44-year-old revealed. "Saying those two words floored me in a way that I think definitely, I mean, grounded me since then. I am different than I was before. Maybe it's my own mortality, but it was a moment personally for me that I found through Woodroof that's never going to leave me."
Check out this video to hear more of Matthew gushing about his love for the film, and tune in to "The Insider" on TV tonight for all the latest in entertainment news.
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"The Bachelor" has an abundance of three things: drama, romance, and, of course, cheesy lines!
"The Insider" correspondent Keltie Knight chatted with the show's host, Chris Harrison, on Wednesday, and Harrison revealed his list of the cheesiest things he's ever said on the show.
"I say so many horrible things in the show that it will haunt me til the day I die." Harrison shared. "From, you know, 'Take a moment to say your goodbyes.' And 'This is your final rose tonight.'"
But the host isn't the only one who has a way with words! The current bachelor himself, Juan Pablo, has his own set of cheesy lines he's used with the women throughout the show and has a track record this season for not only sweeping the ladies off their feet with his looks and accent but also with his kisses.
Harrison gave his best impression of the hunky reality star, divulging his thoughts on the former soccer star's cheesiest lines.
Check out this video to see the cheesiest lines played out, and tune in to "The Insider" tonight for the latest in entertainment news.
Behind Angelina Jolie's Menswear Look
From her form-fitted catsuit to her leg-tastic 2012 Oscar gown, Angelina Jolie knows a thing or two about showing off her beautiful bod. But the actress ditched her signature sultry style over the weekend on the BAFTA Awards red carpet by wearing a matching menswear-inspired ensemble with her main man, Brad Pitt. Wearing a custom-made Saint Laurent tuxedo, the 38-year-old proved that she really can look fierce in anything.
Though the "Maleficent" star didn't mention what the inspiration was behind her menswear look, we're thinking it might have something to do with the fact that she wanted to make sure all eyes were on Brad, whose film "12 Years a Slave" took home a BAFTA for best picture. While she managed to avoid stealing the spotlight from her hunky fiancé as she did on the 2012 Academy Awards red carpet by showing off her leg in her black velvet Atelier Versace gown, this look is certainly one that will not soon be forgotten.
But it could also be said that the actress is just joining in Hollywood's latest fashion trend: women wearing tuxedos.
Stars Who Played Presidents
So, in honor of Presidents Day, we're breaking down our top three favorite celebrity presidential roles.
Sir Anthony Hopkins came in at number three for his role as President John Quincy Adams in the 1997 film "Amistad." The actor was only 59 at the time but played the part of the 72-year-old president flawlessly.
From the costume to the beard to the accent, the Oscar-winning actor played the part to perfection. But one of the most impressive aspects of his performance was his memorizing the seven-page-long courtroom speech and completing the scene in only one take.
Our second favorite presidential performance was by Josh Brolin. The actor played George W. Bush in the 2008 biopic "W.," and admitted to working on his voice for the role of America's 43rd president in quite an unusual way.
''Sometimes I'll call hotels in Texas and talk to the people at the front desk just to listen to their accents," he admitted to Entertainment Weekly in 2008. "I've been watching a lot of video of Bush walking. It changes over the years, how he walks in his 30s, how he walks in foreign lands, before 9/11 and afterwards."
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The two released the video to their song Thursday, and it's safe to say they are not holding back one bit! Between their ensembles and their visible chemistry, they aren't shy about getting saucy in front of the cameras.
Their interactions in the video don't really come as a surprise. The new mom is on the cover of Glamour magazine's February 2014 issue and was very open about her adoration for the "Diamonds" singer.
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Charming or cold. Flexible or rigid. Paranoid or impulsive or calculating.
How important is the personality of a president? That is, how much of a difference does it actually make to what happens once a person is in office? Are certain personalities more likely to succeed where others are more likely to fail?
"Personality doesn't predict everything, but it does predict some things," says Dean Simonton, a psychology professor at the University of California, Davis, who studies presidential personality. Like most researchers of presidential personality, he believes that personality has consequences you can plot on a graph.
For instance, "how flexible a president is influences how much they use the veto power," Simonton says. "And high need for affiliation — wanting to get along with people — you're more likely to have a scandal when you have a president who's more oriented towards getting along with cronies than in making tough choices that might alienate their best friends."
These, according to Simonton, are just two concrete examples of the real-life consequences of personality characteristics.
This brings us to the subject of charisma. Though today we focus a lot on charisma — who has it and who doesn't — according to Simonton, charisma wasn't always important.
"Charisma was really not very useful in the early presidencies," he says. "There [weren't] that many opportunities to deliver big speeches, and most of the major decisions were done behind closed doors."
As a consequence, Simonton says, most of the presidents from America's early history were not particularly charismatic.
Consider the case of George Washington. Though most people assume Washington must have been intensely charismatic, Simonton says when personality researchers analyze his character, he is evaluated as just average in terms of charisma. Simonton says Washington wasn't particularly outgoing or charming or interested in being with people or energetic. In fact, Simonton says, during his first inaugural address, Washington was horribly awkward.
"He was very timid, visibly nervous, wasn't very dynamic. People were disappointed," Simonton says.
And Simonton says Washington isn't the exception — he's the rule among early presidents. Simonton ticks off a list: "Washington, John Adams, Jefferson — they're just all average," he says. "Madison is noticeably below average. Monroe is below average, and so is John Quincy Adams. And then you have Jackson — he's well above average in charisma. And then we go back to mediocrity again. Van Buren: average. William Harrison: a little bit below average. Tyler: average. Polk: average. Taylor: average. Buchanan: exactly average. Lincoln: a little bit above average."
And then you get to Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
FDR is rated as one of the most charismatic presidents in American history, but more important — at least to this story — Simonton says his presidency marks a clear shift in the kind of personality that's useful to have if you're trying to run for president.
You see, suddenly there was the widespread use of radio, and because there was suddenly the widespread use of radio, and later television, "you actually had to be interesting," Simonton says. "You really couldn't be boring."
According to Simonton, before FDR there were two presidents characterized by modern researchers as genuinely charismatic people: Andrew Jackson and Teddy Roosevelt. But afterward, there's a relative explosion: Kennedy, Johnson, Reagan and Clinton in a much shorter period of time.
So what are the policy consequences of this shift toward charismatic personalities?
"Charisma is associated with more legislation, more legislative victories, essentially being more successful in general as a legislator," Simonton says. "It's also associated with making more special messages to Congress and more executive orders."
But on the other hand, Simonton says, it doesn't actually make you better at making good decisions that will steer the country in the right direction.
"There's nothing about being a charismatic president that makes you more effective as a problem solver," he says. "All that charisma does is enable you to influence people. As far as actually being effective, there's no guarantee."
So from Simonton's perspective, it's not clear whether the shift toward charismatic personalities is good or bad for America. What is clear to him is that many of the Founding Father types we claim to revere probably wouldn't cut it in modern politics.
"I don't think there's a prayer that [George Washington] would be elected today," Simonton says.
Their gifts, he says, have essentially been selected out.
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We've spent many hours on this program talking about where President Obama and Mitt Romney stand when it comes to jobs, taxes, health care, foreign policy. These are the issues that sway voters.
BLOCK: But when Americans choose a president, they're also voting for the person they believe will make the best leader. What makes an effective leader? It turns out social science researchers have looked into this very question.
CORNISH: So we asked three reporters and the NPR Science Desk, folks who don't normally cover politics, to give us their input. In the first part of our series on the Science of Leadership, NPR's Alix Spiegel looks into the personalities of the American presidents.
ALIX SPIEGEL, BYLINE: How do you measure the personality of a president, the personality of someone too busy or too dead to talk to you?
DEAN SIMONTON: I think it's actually easier in some respects to evaluate the personality of the president of the United States than it is to evaluate the personality of the average person on the street.
SPIEGEL: Dean Simonton studies personality for a living. He's a psychology professor at the University of California, Davis. And he will tell you that, typically, to measure personality you sit someone down, give them a 30-minute test, then call it a day. But with presidents, he says, your window for observation is much wider.
SIMONTON: We're talking about 30, 40, 50 years of behavior samples where we get to see whether or not they're flexible or inflexible, idealistic or pragmatic, whatever the personality trait happens to be.
SPIEGEL: And to Simonton, personality is important because it can help you to see the future.
SIMONTON: It doesn't predict everything but it does predict some things.
SPIEGEL: Now, I actually talked to a number of different presidential personality researchers beside Simonton. And they all basically made the same argument, that while a lot of what happens during a president's term is the result of forces far outside any individual - what's going on economically, for example - if you look closely, you really can see correlations between specific personality traits and what actually happens once a president gets to office.
So, for example...
SIMONTON: How flexible a president is influences how much they use the veto power. And high need for affiliation, wanting to get along with people, you're more like to have a scandal. So those are real honest consequences of personality characteristics.
SPIEGEL: Which brings us to the subject of one personality characteristic in particular: charisma. According to Simonton, charisma wasn't always that important.
SIMONTON: Charisma was really not very useful in the early presidencies. There wasn't that many opportunities to deliver big speeches, most of the major decisions were done behind closed doors.
SPIEGEL: And as a consequence, Simonton says, most of the presidents from America's early history, they were not particularly charismatic. Take George Washington.
SIMONTON: I think the average person on the street probably thinks he was dynamic, great, very charismatic.
SPIEGEL: But Simonton says that wasn't the case, that when personality researchers analyzed Washington, he's evaluated as just average in terms of charisma. Simonton says Washington wasn't particularly outgoing or charming or energetic. In fact, Simonton says, during his first inaugural address, Washington was horribly awkward.
SIMONTON: He was very timid, visibly nervous, wasn't very dynamic. He was not someone who was charismatic.
SPIEGEL: And Washington is not the exception, Simonton claims, he's the rule. Simonton pulls out a copy of an analysis that rates American presidents on personality characteristics, including charisma, and reads down the list.
SIMONTON: OK. Washington, John Adams, Jefferson - they're just all average. Madison is noticeably below average. And then, Monroe...
SPIEGEL: Now, it's not that these people weren't great and effective men, Simonton says plenty were. And a couple were even charismatic, according to the modern definition. But most, according to Simonton, simply don't have what modern personality researchers characterize as great charisma.
SIMONTON: ...Tyler: average. Polk: average. Taylor: average...
SPIEGEL: That is, Simonton says, until you get to Franklin Delano Roosevelt and then, he says, there is a distinct change.
UNIDENTIFIED MAN: Ladies and gentlemen, the president of the United States.
PRESIDENT FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT: My friends, I want to talk for a few minutes with the people of the United States about banking...
SPIEGEL: This is FDR delivering his first fireside chat. FDR is rated as one of the most charismatic presidents in American history. But more importantly, at least to this story, Simonton says his presidency marks a shift in the kind of personality that is useful if you're trying to run for president.
You see, suddenly there was radio, and since there was radio and, of course, later television...
SIMONTON: You actually had to be interesting to listen to. You couldn't be boring.
SPIEGEL: So, if you look at Simonton's list, there were two presidents that qualify as really charismatic by modern standards before FDR...
SIMONTON: Before FDR, you have Jackson and Teddy Roosevelt. And then after FDR, you have Kennedy, LBJ, Reagan, and I would also add Clinton on that list.
SPIEGEL: OK, so what are the policy consequences of this shift toward charismatic personalities?
SIMONTON: It's hard to say. Charisma is associated with more legislation, more legislative victories, essentially being more successful in general as a legislator.
SPIEGEL: But on the other hand, Simonton says, it doesn't actually make you better at making good decisions; that is, decisions that will steer the country in the right direction.
SIMONTON: There is nothing about being a charismatic president that makes you more effective as a problem solver. All that charisma does is enable you to influence people. As far as actually being effective, there's no guarantee.
SPIEGEL: So is this shift towards charismatic personalities good or bad for America? If you get fewer deliberative personalities, people who are slow and cautious about their decision-making, does that change the policies we get? Frankly, Simonton doesn't know. But he thinks one thing is pretty clear: many of the Founding Father types who we claim to most revere probably wouldn't cut it in modern politics. Their gifts, he says, have essentially been selected out.
Do you think that George Washington would be able to get elected today?
SIMONTON: I don't think there is a prayer that he would get elected today.
SPIEGEL: Alix Spiegel, NPR News, Washington. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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Tweeting while drunk! We've all been there. You go out, you go hard and then wake up the next morning to find that you've sent 35 tweets to John Stamos, all telling him what a big Jesse and the Rippers fan you are and "Oh my go !! Add me back ru still with Aunt Becck?!!?!11"
Let she who is without sin cast the first stone, I always say! Which is why I'm not gonna throw any rocks at the Fox & Friends twitter account for consistently tweeting while totally blitzed. Do we have proof of this? No, but the tweets speak for themselves.
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Had so fun on @foxandfriends this morning- so happy for @ehasselbeck- doing a great job! pic.twitter.com/4p14AJqWry— Jewel (@jeweljk) September 18, 2013
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Symptoms of drunkenness: Tweeted on the cab ride home while Jewel's heart is still bursting with drunken affection. Tomorrow she will have so hangover.
WTF- Phoenix high school students are sporting the phrase on school shirts. Parents are appalled but the administration OKs it -Thoughts?— FOX & Friends (@foxandfriends) September 20, 2013
Glasses of Arbor Mist: 5
Symptoms of drunkenness: Begins confusing syntax, wonders aloud what 'WTF' means, starts feeling nostalgia for the old days. Depression to set in shortly.
— FOX & Friends (@foxandfriends) September 23, 2013
Hey kids - have a question about the birds and the bees? Don't ask mom and dad - ask the gov't? It's happening in one state - thoughts?
Glasses of Arbor Mist: 7
Symptoms of drunkenness: Statements become questions ("ask the gov?"); sloppy political tweets are heavy on outrage, light on substance
Up next - meet the minister's wife who's making it her mission to spread the love of God ... to strippers— FOX & Friends (@foxandfriends) September 20, 2013
Glasses of Arbor Mist: 9
Symptoms of drunkenness: Wants to go to strip club, but doesn't want to be the one who first suggests going to the strip club. Excuses self to go throw up in the studio bathroom/under Steve Doocy's desk.
I'd say the crew is pretty happy with the new @foxandfriends set. pic.twitter.com/I0ptXLmkFM— Rick Reichmuth (@rickreichmuth) September 22, 2013
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Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - Chris Nelson's infield single sixth inning drove in the go-ahead run to lift the LA Angels of Anaheim to a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday.
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Title: Small Bodies Community White Paper: Goals and Priorities for the Study of Comets in the Next Decade (2011-2020)
Primary Author: Hal Weaver
Secondary Author(s): K. J. Meech, P. Abell, E. Ammannito, E. Asphaug, M. Aung, J. Bellerose, M. J. S. Belton, M. Benna, J. Blum, F. Brenker, D. Britt, D. Brownlee, B. Buratti, H. Campins, A. Cangahuala, J. Castillo-Rogez, A. Cochran, M. Combi, H. C. Connolly, Jr., N. Dello Russo, M. De Sanctis, M. DiSanti, R. Dissly, T. Farnham, L. Feaga, P. Feldman, Y. R. Fernández, E. Gruen, N. Haghighipour, W. M. Harris, C. Hergenrother, M. Horanyi, E. Howell, W. Irvine, M. Kueppers, E. Kuehrt, S. Larson, J.-Y. Li, C. M. Lisse, A. Lovell, K. Magee-Sauer, L. A. McFadden, J. P. Morgenthaler, B. E. A. Mueller, M. Nolan, J. Nuth, W. M. Owen, P. Palumbo, W. Reach, J. Riedel, N. Samarasinha, D. Scheeres, M. Sitko, M. V. Sykes, J. M. Trigo-Rodríguez, J. Veverka, R. Vervack, H. Yano, E. Young, M. Zolensky
Institution: Johns Hopkins University/
Applied Physics Laboratory
Summary: This paper identifies the top-level science issues, mission priorities, research and technology needs, and programmatic balance for the exploration of Comets. This paper was organized by the Small Bodies Assessment Group.
Panel Selection: Primitive Bodies: Asteroids, comets, Phobos, Deimos, Pluto/Charon and other Kuiper belt objects, meteorites, and interplanetary dust.
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