Because of the ailing economy, many all-inclusive resorts are sweetening package deals. Below find typical starting rates (per person, double occupancy, unless otherwise stated) for a summer a stay at a selection of all-inclusive resorts with upscale amenities; most offer stays of any length. Before you book, check websites and call for current specials.

• Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe, new upscale section in a large complex in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic includes private concierge, $262 per night per room. 800-227-2356, www.barcelo.com.

• Explora, stylish adventure lodges in Chile's Patagonia, Atacama and Easter Island, $3,920 per person for four nights in Patagonia. 866-750-6699, www.explora.com.

• Grand Velas Riviera Maya, personal trainer included at new all-inclusive in Mexico's Yucatan, $880 per night per suite. 866-314-9347, www.grandvelas.com.

• Iberostar, major operator with new adults-only Grand Collection all-inclusives with butlers, a la carte dining and cigar bars, $354 per person per night at Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso on Mexican Caribbean. 888-923-2722, www.iberostar.com.

• King Pacific Lodge, highly rated wilderness lodge at an island in Canada's British Columbia, $3,700 for three-night stay for two, 888-592-5454, www.kingpacificlodge.com.

• Le Blanc Spa Resort, upscale resort with butler service and double Jacuzzis in Cancun, $1,800 for three-night weekend for two, 877-753-2526. www.leblancsparesort.com.

• Palace Resorts, all-inclusives on Mexican Caribbean, some spa services, golf and tours included, $2,155 for 7-night stay at Moon Palace, 800-635-1836, www.palaceresortsmexico.us.

• Ritz-Carlton Rose Hall, traditional hotel now offering all-inclusive plan, $409 per room per night, 876-953-2800, www.ritzcarlton.com/en/properties/rosehalljamaica.

• Rovos Rail, world's most luxurious tourist train with either two or three compartments per train car, based in South Africa. Two-night Cape Town-Pretoria trip, $1,472 per person, (011-27-12) 3158242,

www.rovosrail.co.za.

• Royal Hideaway Playacar, Five-Diamond adults-only resort with a la carte dining on Mexico's Riviera Maya, $1,968 for 3-night weekemd for two, 800-999- 9182, www.occidentalhotels.com/royalhideaway.

• Sandals, chain of all-inclusives in the Caribbean, some with upscale accommodations and butler service, $1,060 for three-night weekend for two at Sandals Negril, 888-726-3257, www.sandals.com.

• Sol Melia, some luxury all-inclusives in Mexico, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic, master suite at Melia Caribe $413 per night per room, 888-956-3452, www.solmelia.com.

• Tintswalo Safari Lodge, exclusive wildlife-viewing lodge in South Africa, about $450 per person per night, (011-27-11) 464-1070/1, www.tintswalo.com.

• Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort, each of the exclusive four villas that are part of this St. Lucia resort has a dedicated chef, $1,330 per night per villa, 800-958-7376, www.windjammer-landing.

• Winvian, an upscale resort with 18 architecturally distinct cottages in Litchfield, Conn., $1,450 per night per cottage, 860-562-9600, www.winvian.com.

-- JAY CLARKE