Top 5 Reasons to stay at an All-Inclusive Resort

All-Inclusive Resorts

We love recommending and booking All-Inclusive Resorts and constantly receive great accolades. 

Besides great value and an easy final bill to reconcile, All-Inclusive Resorts offer many advantages compared to traditional resorts offering just a hotel room with all meals, beverages, taxes and other services charged extra as additional costs.  

All-Inclusive resorts are ideal for groups, families, friends and couples.     
 
The popularity and number of All-Inclusive resorts has really grown over the last 15 years and now includes resorts with many different styles and themes appealing to a wide audience. 

Some of the luxury All-Inclusive resorts have even earned the highly coveted 5-Diamond and 5-Star lodging rating elevating them to a super- elite status shared with the leading hotels and resorts around the world based on their excellent facilities, services, food and beverage. 

You’ll see even more All-Inclusive resorts opening up now that leading hotel companies like Marriott, Hyatt and Hilton are diving into this market to offer the all-inclusive concept to their large customer bases.   
 
In this article, you'll learn...

          - What is an All-Inclusive Resort?

• - Types of All-Inclusive Resorts?
• - Top 5 Reasons to vacation at an All-Inclusive Resort?
• - Where are most All-Inclusive Resorts are Located?
• - Best Way to Compare and Book All-Inclusive Resorts?

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What is an All-Inclusive Resort?

While there are no set lodging industry standards for All-Inclusive Resorts, generally speaking, most offer the following services included within the daily room rate: 
 

• - Accommodations
• - All meals and snacks (eat as much as you want)
• - Beverages including coffee, juices, sodas, beer, wine and liquor 
• - Daily housekeeping
• - Room Service
• - Wi-Fi
• - Luggage handling (porterage)
• - Swimming pools, resort grounds and amenities
• - Health club and Fitness Facilities (spa services are extra)
• - All taxes, fees, and staff gratuities


• Additionally, many All-Inclusive Resorts may also offer:
• - Non-motorized water sports
• - Stocked minbars in guest rooms
• - Water Park
• - Dedicated children’s programs and day care
• - Enhanced onsite activities and sports facilities
• - Tours and Excursions
• - Onsite games, shows, entertainment and theme parties
• - Airport Transportation
• - Golf (just pay for the cart fees)
• - Onsite Casino (pay as you play)

What are Types of All-Inclusive Resorts?
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• - Beach Resorts (most popular)
• - Family oriented with lots of children activities
• - Couples and Adults only (over 18 years old)
• - Culinary or Adventure themed
• - Dude Ranches
• - Mountain and Ski Resorts

 FYI, Some Ocean and River Cruise lines offer All-Inclusive Cruising but that is another story

Top 5 Reasons to stay at an All-Inclusive Resort:

1. 1) Easy Planning and Travel –The convenience of combining all the services together will make your travel planning much easier with less decisions and transactions to coordinate. You’ll love how easy it is to review your final bill with no hidden extras.


2. 2) Relaxation – Once onsite, put away your wallet and just relax.  You can eat and drink as much as you want while enjoying all the resort amenities.


3. 3)  Value – Having everything included in one price will save you money and stretch your vacation budget knowing what your final bill will be in advance with no hidden extras


4. 4) Great for Groups and Families – Your Tribe can stay, dine and play together at resort with no hidden extra costs.  The larger resorts offer something for all members and ages of your gang and by having everyone onsite together you’ll build great rapport and quality time.


5. 5) Unique and Memorial Experience – Staying at an All-Inclusive resort is a totally unique experience for travelers they will not forget. 
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Where are All-Inclusive Resorts Located?

Due to costs of resort services, labor, local laws and other factors, the majority of All-Inclusive resorts are located in:
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• - Mexico
• - Dominican Republic
• - Jamaica
• - Costa Rica
• - Turks and Caicos
• - Aruba
• - Other Caribbean Islands
• - Canada, Montana, WY and Idaho for Dude Ranches and Mountain resorts

Work with a Professional Travel Advisor

Best way to book an All-Inclusive Resort Vacation?


​There are so many All-Inclusive Resort options available now that it can be overwhelming and confusing when planning a vacation. 




We recommend working with an experienced Travel Advisor that specializes in All-Inclusive Vacations.  They will help guide you to focus, and compare the best options that match your traveling party’s interests, goals, desires, dates and budget. 

Travel Advisors often can offer a better pricing through their large travel wholesalers that can package the All-Inclusive resort with airfare, transportation, insurance and other services making your vacation experience easy, seamless and truly "All-Inclusive".  

We hope you enjoyed this article, and you can experience an All-Inclusive Resort soon.  

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