September 07 All Inclusive
Resorts: Are They Worth It?
Some resorts offer “all inclusive” rates for
vacationers. The all inclusive rates include the
hotel, all meals and snacks, and all drinks both
alcoholic and non-alcoholic.
The all-inclusive rate can be a great way to save
money on a vacation if the objective of your
vacation is to kick back, enjoy an
exotic beach and have a lot of alcoholic drinks.
The all-inclusive rate can be a far too expensive
choice if you want to do a lot of sight seeing,
experience local culture or if you dont drink
alcoholic beverages at all. There are, of course,
some locations in the world where you simply wouldnt
feel safe mingling with the local population. In
that case the all-inclusive rate is probably worth
it if only for the safety factor.
Those who travel with children sometimes love the
child care that is included. These facilities are
like day-camps where the
kids are well cared for and entertained. Some
all-inclusive resorts are for specific purposes such
as nude bathing or golf instructions.
People who travel love the all-inclusive rate and
believe its the only way to go or they hate it
passionately and believe they have been ripped off.
There doesn't seem to be a middle ground. One friend
who had just returned from an all-inclusive vacation
at a resort in the Caribbean said, “You can't beat
all inclusive in the Caribbean.
Food tends to be more expensive since it all has to
be flown in. So no matter where you go the food is
going to be pretty expensive. At an all inclusive
you can eat several times a day as much as you'd
like. And your drinks are all included also.”
Another friend who had just returned from a vacation
at a dude ranch in Arizona said, “It was a big rip
off. I paid way too much for way too little!” So
there you have it….love it
or hate it.
Thank you,
Terry Hudson
www.fivedaytrips.com
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