Top 25 all-inclusive resorts around the world

Forget the incoming arctic blast.
With the upper Midwest and Great Lakes buried in snow and freezing temperatures as far south as Oklahoma, it's time to book a vacation at a warm-weather resort.

Fine dining, lovely pools and exciting adventures ... and why not include the cost of your food, drink and other amenities in the price of admission?

Here are TripAdvisor's top 25 all-inclusive resorts around the world.

In defense of the all-inclusive resort

The travel website's award winners were based on its members' reviews and opinions of all-inclusive resorts around the world over a period from August 1, 2013, through July 31, 2014.

If you prefer to search for a resort in one part of the world, there are dedicated lists for seven regions worldwide, including the Caribbean, Mexico, Europe and Asia.

TripAdvisor's top 25 all-inclusive resorts around the world

1. Royalton Cayo Santa Maria, Villa Clara Province, Cuba

2. Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso, Playa Paraiso, Mexico

3. Kurumba Maldives, the Maldives

4. Le Blanc Spa Resort, Cancun, Mexico

5. Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun, Playa Maroma, Mexico

6. Luxury Bahia Principe Cayo Levantado Don Pablo Collection, Samana Province, Dominican Republic

7. Iberostar Grand Bavaro Hotel, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

8. Galley Bay Resort, St. John's, Antigua

9. Rixos Sharm El Sheikh Resort, Nabq Bay, Egypt

10. Excellence Playa Mujeres, Playa Mujeres, Mexico

11. Iberostar Grand Hotel Rose Hall, Rose Hall, Jamaica

12. Secrets Silversands Riviera Cancun, Puerto Morelos, Mexico

13. The Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

14. Sultan Gardens Resort, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt

15. Salinas do Maragogi All Inclusive Resort, Maragogi, Brazil

16. Andilana Beach Resort, Nosy Be, Antsiranana Province, Madagascar

17. Live Aqua Cancun All Inclusive, Cancun, Mexico

18. Sandals Whitehouse European Village and Spa, White House, Jamaica

19. Cozumel Palace, Cozumel, Mexico

20. Melia Cayo Coco, Jardines del Rey, Cuba

21. Oceania Club, Nea Moudania, Greece

22. The Reserve at Paradisus Punta Cana, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

23. Secrets the Vine Cancun Resort & Spa, Cancun, Mexico

24. Grand Velas Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen, Mexico

25. Iberostar Hacienda Dominicus, Bayahibe, Dominican Republic