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Most meals, beverages, activities, and gratuities are covered in the cost of an all-inclusive resort. Expedia recommends that you take credit cards and adequate cash for gifts and activities outside the resort, and be sure to check each resort for the specific details of what's included.
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"All-inclusive" might make you believe everything is included, but this is rarely the case. You may incur extra charges at a resort for such things as select restaurants, tours, activities, spa offerings, Wi-Fi, premium alcohol and room service. Even if all of these are included, you'll likely incur extra charges for airfare, baggage fees, airport ...
Find the right resort for you. In general, this boils down to three things: guest demographics, resort location and resort theme. Location is simple to research, and most properties are relatively clear regarding their theme. But demographics can be difficult and are usually best determined by reading reviews and looking at photos from past guests....
We visited the Dominican Republic in the midst of hurricane season, which may have been the reason Choice priced the property at 8,000 points per night. It only rained a couple of days, but we did need to make backup plans in the form of refundable award tickets leaving the island when we were in the predicted path of a hurricane. Luckily, the stor...
In general, you can book direct paying cash rates, book direct using award nights or points, book using cash or points through a credit card portal or book through an online travel agent. And, as some of my recent guides have shown, no single booking method is always best. Consider all of your options. It's also important to enter the correct numbe...
Each resort has intricacies that must be mastered quickly in order to take full advantage of your stay, like restaurant reservations. Some resorts let you sign up for restaurant reservations in advance or at check-in but many require you to reserve each morning for that evening. If this seems to be the case for your resort, you'll want to figure ou...
Most resorts offer a few options for dinner, ranging from a casual beach spot to a buffet to formal dining. If you plan to dine more formally, you'll want to research ahead of time what type of dress is required. The "formal" restaurants may simply require closed-toe shoes, long trousers and shirts with sleeves -- but some resorts will require sign...
When food and drink are included and unlimited, it can be easy to overdo it. This is especially true for the buffet restaurants, where you may keep seeing additional foods that look appetizing. I found it best to walk around the buffet to peruse the options before getting a plate. Beer and wine may be your best bets if you plan to drink alcohol dur...
Bringing reusable cups is good for both you and the environment. Drinks at the poolside bar, swim-up bar and beach bar are usually served in small disposable plastic cups. But in pre-COVID-19 times, most all-inclusive resorts are happy to fill up your own cup, regardless of its size. I had no issue getting bartenders to fill up my water bottle with...
You can usually buy sunscreen at resorts, but it may be overpriced and likely won't be your preferred brand. So if you plan to check a bag, bring ample sunscreen and use it. I saw multiple people who were painfully burned. If you're traveling alone, consider spray sunscreen or simply ask another guest to help.
Many all-inclusive resorts have staff whose sole purpose is to sell timeshares, excursions, spa services and upgraded experiences. They are more aggressive at some resorts than at others but be wary that the friendly staff chatting you up shortly after check-in or by the pool may very well be trying to sell you something.
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Dec 13, 2023 · Villa Buena Onda. Though it varies from hotel to hotel, typically, rates at all-inclusive resorts include the room, all meals and snacks, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, coffee, juice, soda, and water), and non-motorized water sports if it’s along the beach. Access to resort features such as the gym, pool, and ...
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Dec 3, 2023 · Here are some of the things you should consider when choosing the right all-inclusive resort in Cuba. UPDATE: 2023/12/3 18:00 EST BY LUANA FERREIRA More About The Best All-Inclusive Resorts In Cuba
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