Tips For Booking An All Inclusive Vacation

Introduction

It's that time of the year again when you're longing to recline on sandy beaches and go skinny dipping in the water; when you're in need of that vacation! An all-inclusive vacation is your chance for respite! One payment that covers your rent, food, activities, transport, and getting to relax on a gorgeous, warm resort – what more could one ask for in a single vacation? When booking an all-inclusive vacation, especially if it is your first time, you need to look into several things to find the best place and the best deals.

Step 1

When looking for all-inclusive holiday deals, know where you want to go! The Caribbean islands and resorts are the most popular all-inclusive vacation choices; while the Bahamas or Jamaica are more expensive, cheaper options include Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Figure out which place you are more attracted to and how much you want to be spending on your vacation!

Step 2

The term ‘all-inclusive’ may sound too good to be true, and it often is. Every resort has different packages and it differs from place to place what they may or may not include within the one-time payment. You have to know whether a particular venue offers things that are of interest to you. Pay attention to whether airfare, meals two or three times a day, accommodation, drinks, entertainment opportunities, children activities etc. are part of the all-inclusive vacation or not.

Step 3

If you have particular beach-related or leisure activities you certainly want to indulge in, check if they are part of the deal for your resort of choice. Decide on where you want to go and what you want to do based on who you are going with and what their interests are. If going as a family, pay special attention to all-inclusive vacation resorts that have deals for kids – free accommodation under a certain age, childcare and club activities and age-appropriate facilities.

Step 4

Prices for all-inclusive vacation packages differ according to the season and time of year. Taking advantage of early booking bonuses can save money and the choice of resorts would still be wide open. If not planning on taking a rush time holiday, last minute bookings can yield some good deals. For the Caribbean, October to April is the busiest time, so well in advance booking is recommended. However, it would be cheaper to visit from May to September instead during the off-season, but that is also the time hurricanes are more common.

Step 5

Once you have an idea of where you want that dream all-inclusive vacation to be and have narrowed down some choices, contact a travel agent or vacation packager to help you make the final decision on the resort and deal that is best for you.

Tips

All-inclusive vacation resorts range from Spain to beachy Caribbean – it is all about discovering the place you most want to go with your loved ones! Different resorts cater to families, or function just as romantic getaways and can even be used as wedding destinations! Knowing what you want to get out of your choice and picking the all-inclusive vacation that sounds the most like ‘you’ will mean you’ll soon be ready to pack your bags and leave your stressful city-life for a relaxing, fulfilling holiday.

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