“All-inclusive vacations for food?” Seriously?

It’s a proposition that couldn’t have even been raised a few years ago.

But that’s a sign of just how dramatic the changes have been in the all-inclusive sector.

In the place of industrial buffets and trite continental food have come inspired cuisine, chef-driven menus and, most importantly, a focus on what the locals actually eat.

Now, while that certainly isn’t the case at every all-inclusive, there are now dozens of top all-inclusive properties that offer high-quality gastronomy — meaning you don’t have to sacrifice good food for all-inclusive convenience anymore.

Here are our top all-inclusive vacations for food — the places where you don’t just get an all-inclusive vacation — you get great food, too.

Here are the top all-inclusive vacations for food in the Caribbean right now.

Marigot Bay Resort, Saint Lucia The all-inclusive option is a rather new one at this luxury Saint Lucia resort — but it’s a revolutionary one, too. They call it “All-Inclucian,” and it doesn’t just include superb local and international cuisine all day long from lunchtime sushi to tapas — it also includes the option of dining out at a pair of local eateries, Masala Bay and Julietta’s. In other words, it’s an authentic, high-quality all-inclusive foodie vacation.