With so many ways to have fun on vacation, why not add laughing to the list of awesome things to do. Around the U.S. and the world too, there are festivals and comedy travel packages to have you busting your sides with laughter. Grad your funny bone and hit the road. And, remember to bring some of the jokes back to share with friends! Now, that’s a great souvenir.

Royalton Riviera – Cancun, Mexico (November 8-14, 2015)

It’s coming up soon – so make your plans now! November 8-14 Royalton Riviera in Cancun, Mexico will launches its inaugural “Just For Laughs Resort Week” in partnership with world-famous comedy brand Just For Laugh.  You may be familiar with them – they  produce the largest annual international comedy festival in Montreal.

The great news – it’s free for all hotel guests!  You’re in for big laughs with Saturday Night Live’s Jim Breuer, who will headline the festival.  Guests can enjoy day- and night- long stand-up comedy acts, busker-style sidewalk shows, and “sleight-of-hand” workshops by a star-studded comedian cast, which includes Saturday Night Live’s Jim Breuer, Last Comic Standing’s Alonzo Bodden, and Vegas magician Ben Seidman, Rolling Stone’s “Five Comics to Watch” Ryan Hamilton, Entertainment Weekly’s “Top 10 Comics” Pete Correale. While some of the

It’s not too late to book this great travel deal – with up to 53% off four-and-seven-night VIP packages – you’ll be laughing all the way there and back.  (Hotel packages start at $1,200 for a four-night stay.)

Rest your funny bone by lounging beachside in a Bali Bed or rejuvenating at the à la carte Royal Spa. And while most shows will be “all-age” appropriate, the resort has an onsite complimentary ClubHouse Kids Club (12 and under) and Hangout Teens Club (ages 13-18) keeps younger ones happily amused for hours on end. And during the week, Kids Club hours will be extended from 8am to 10pm, allowing parents to enjoy some “real” vacation time.

Royalton Riviera offers All-In Luxury™ offerings, which include reservation-free gourmet dining at nine restaurants, free resort-wide WiFi! Share all of the fun on social media!  Join their Diamond Club and enjoy upgrades and amenities such as butler service – now that’s no laughing matter. Relax and be pampered!

Telluride Comedy Festival (February 12-15, 2016)
Telluride, Colorado, USA
Come and celebrate the 17th year of comedy in Telluride.  The Telluride Comedy Fest is a world class event that keeps its grassroots feel and uniqueness of Telluride itself. Although the 2016 lineup has yet to be announced, judging from last year’s sell-out event lineup, the festival is a can’t-miss event.  This year’s lineup will be announced in later this year.

The line-up In 2015, included seasoned veterans from the ABC sitcom Fresh Off the Boat, and Rob Huebel (known for his sketch comedy work on MTV series Human Giant and co-starring role on Adult Swim series Children’s Hospital), and more.

Tickets are $30-$125. Festival ticketholders can save 15 percent off stays at Telluride Alpine Lodging by booking online using the code 15SHOW; rates start at $89/night.

Check it out and also plan time to enjoy the winter weather sporting too!

Kingsmill Comedy Weekend (February 12-14, 2016)
Williamsburg, Virginia, USA
Laugh away the winter chill with body-warming, gut-busting laughs at this weekend of family-friendly comedy shows at Kingsmill Resort. During the day, guests can play on two renowned 18-hole golf courses, practice their swing at the onsite, year-round golf school, seek out solace at the spa, or dine at one of four eclectic restaurants, while staying at a range of AAA Four Diamond Condominium Resort accommodations. Kingsmill offers packages starting at $225/night per couple and include accommodations, breakfast and comedy weekend tickets. Single night tickets are $35/person.