All-Inclusive Resorts
Want to vacation at a world-class hotel and still get a terrific value for your money?
Try an all-inclusive resort, where lodging, activities, meals and more are rolled into one price that's lower than the price of the individual components.
There's a resort for every taste and budget. Some resorts feature casinos, spas or golf courses. Some are known for their complimentary wedding packages. And all are situated in beautiful and exotic destinations that are perfect for a romantic honeymoon.
The All-Inclusive Plan "normally" includes the following items:
* Room accommodations
* All meals and snacks, breakfast, lunches, dinners, poolside snacks. Many also include room service.
* Unlimited cocktails, wine, ice cold beer and soft drinks.
* Unlimited juices
* Room service (Continental breakfast only; reservations required)
* Kids’ Club supervised activities program (ages 4-12)
* Manager’s weekly cocktail party
* Land sports, including beach volleyball, table tennis, shuffleboard
* Non-motorized water sports, including snorkeling, kayaking, sailing, water polo, aqua aerobics, and floats
* Clinics for all featured sports
* Tennis courts
* Scuba lessons in the pool
* Daily activities program
* Nightly entertainment
* Chaise lounges and towel service
* Pool pizzeria
* Roundtrip airport to the resort transfers
* Taxes and gratuities
Can I afford an all-inclusive vacation?
All-inclusive vacations represent a fantastic value for your money and with all price ranges available - from budget to luxury - they are widely recognized as one of the best vacation options for families, couples and singles.
What do I get for my money?
Your all-inclusive vacation price includes your room, at least three meals a day, snack bar, many offer room services, roundtrip airport to resort transfers, land-and water-based activities such as snorkeling, windsurfing, etc. and gratuities. Most All-Inclusives also include all cocktails, wine, beer, softdrinks. The inclusion in the total vacation cost of tours, entertainment, excursions, or more expensive activities such as scuba diving, varies by resort.
What can I do at the resort?
That depends on the resort, but all the resorts have a wide array of activities. You may wish to lounge by the pool, sign up for exercise classes, sing in a karaoke contest, play a game of tennis or a round of golf, enter a talent show or get a massage. If a particular activity is very important to you, be sure to tell us about it so that we can confirm that it is available at the resort of your choice.
Is airfare included in my all-inclusive price?
Airfare is even easier to get now! Our site automatically looks for the best airfare for you to get to your resort of choice. You can also price the resort without air, in case you want to use frequent flier miles or happen to be an airline employee. The air/resort price includes connecting airfare, transfers between the airport and the resort and baggage handling. In some instances -- especially at the very last minute -- the resort-only price may be all that is available.
Will I need a passport? - Required for travel after January 1, 2007
You will definitely need proof of citizenship--all resorts now require it. Whether you will need a passport depends on your nationality and the country and resort you will visit. For U.S. and Canadian citizens, a certified copy of your birth certificate and government-issued photo I.D. may be sufficient for some resorts and for some country's airport customs.
Effective January 1, 2007 a PASSPORT is required for all U.S. Citizens to leave the United States. This includes Mexico, Canada, Bahamas, Cruises etc.
For guests of all other nationalities, a passport is required. Your Vacation Planner can help you determine the documents you will need at the time of booking.
Is an all-inclusive vacation suitable for families with kids?
Not just suitable, they're perfect! Many resorts are now designed specifically for families, with kids-only facilities, counselors, daytime activities and nighttime baby-sitting. Children of all ages are welcome at most resorts.
Are all-inclusive vacations suitable for single travelers?
All-inclusive vacations are very popular with single travelers, and many resorts offer programs to help singles meet and mingle. Some resorts offer single guest rooms and most offer either a single supplement rate for double staterooms or a single share program that places you with another same sex single at the double occupancy rate. A few all-inclusives are for couples only and do not accept singles.
Are there departure taxes from all-inclusive resort locations?
Guests are required to pay an airport departure tax upon leaving most countries nowadays, including those where all-inclusive resorts are located. Your Vacation Planner can determine the existence and amount of this tax for you, at your request, at the time of booking. In most packages we have already included the price of the departure taxes.
Do I have to tip at an all-inclusive resort? If so, then how much?
Tipping is generally not required at all-inclusive resorts because it is included in the total cost of the vacation, and some properties even forbid it! Employees associated with activities, sports or excursions that are not included in your all-inclusive package, such as baggage personnel, tour guides, golf caddies, etc., are customarily tipped. If you have questions about when gratuities are or are not included, feel free to ask your Vacation Planner.
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