For total fun and relaxation, an all-inclusive resort vacation can offer a complete escape from all the things that are required at home. If you haven’t had a chance to learn about this type of vacation, here are some basics.
All-inclusive vacations include the price of your room, your meals, your drinks (including alcoholic beverages), and unlimited activities in one price in advance. These packages are generally offered at resort locations. The resorts focus on adults-only visitors or a stay for the whole family. All-inclusive vacation rentals tend to be in the Caribbean or Mexico.
So, for a starting price, food is included and offered through delicious buffets, poolside grills, or the resort’s restaurant, where you can order à la carte. The variety of free activities (depending on the resort) include: kayaking, sailing, an introductory scuba lesson, snorkeling, windsurfing or water aerobics. Other entertainment may include free kids’ club activities for the youngest members of the family (ages 4-12), where they can spend time with their peers, enjoying games, nature walks, or arts and crafts. If that weren’t enough, tips and gratuities are not required and the staff does not expect them. Motorized water sports, such as water skiing and parasailing, are available for an additional fee. Spa and babysitting services require additional fees.
If you haven’t guessed it, the theory is to provide world-class pampering, world-class luxury, and exceptional service to all of your guests. Sandals and Beaches Resorts have made this concept famous even by including butler services, where the butler will offer to unpack your luggage, prepare your rose petal scented bath, tidy up your wardrobe and satisfy your every whim.
Linda Syme recently traveled exchanging her timeshare week to discover that “all-inclusive” rates were mandatory at the resort and charged $ 300 per day for her and her husband. She commented: “We will not do the all inclusive again because my husband and I simply do not eat or drink enough for the all inclusive rates. I prefer to go to the restaurants on our own.” She added: “The resort owners could choose the all-inclusive for just one day of their stay, at their choice and at a cost much less than $ 59 per day per person, that would have been worth it for me.”
However, vacationers don’t need to own a timeshare to find an all-inclusive vacation.
Eric Woodroof enjoyed his all-inclusive stay at the Omni Cancun Hotel and said, “It was great to sit on the beach with the family, order unlimited snacks and cocktails, without having to worry about dinner planning or money. The relaxation service was second to none. “
