What is an All-Inclusive?

What’s Included?

All-inclusive offers a worry-free experience where a wide range of amenities are included in the price of your stay. Typically, this includes lodging, unlimited food and drinks, activities, and entertainment. However, this can vary depending on the resort.

Note: There are huge variations in All-Inclusives, from basic Value packages to Ultra Luxury. With all-inclusives, you get what you pay for. You choose what experience you want, and we make it happen and help you choose the right brand for you. We break it down to 3 levels: Value, Best for Less, or Luxury.

Value All-Inclusives

• Some activities and entertainment. While the exact nature varies, every all-inclusive resort package does include pre-paid activities and entertainment. You can expect access to standard resort facilities like swimming pools, fitness and spa centers, lounges and bars, and game rooms. You will likely also have access to sports courts, water activities like kayaking and snorkeling, and evening entertainment shows. 

• Dining accommodations. Every package includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, soft drinks, juice, tea, and coffee. Dining options typically include a mix of buffet-style and restaurants to accommodate different dietary restrictions and preferences. Alcoholic drinks are going to be hit or miss with the value package. Some will be included, and some will be an upcharge. Also, the quality of the drink will vary with Value resorts.

• Lodging options. Like traditional hotels and resorts, all-inclusive resorts offer different tiers of rooms and suites, which vary in size and include a range of amenities. Most Value packages include a standard room with a garden or pool view. Nice, but standard.

Best for Less all-inclusive resorts include

• Dining/Alcoholic beverages. You’ll have more fine dining food options with fewer buffets. However, the buffets are really nice with higher-level food. With kids, the quick convenience of self-selection can be beneficial. Most of these resorts offer unlimited drinks, including soda, specialty coffee, and adult beverages. Alcohol can sometimes be limited to more beer and wine options. Some resorts will offer mixed drinks, but will cap the price or limit the amount.

• Guided activities. Specific all-inclusive packages include more hands-on activities with professional support; think guided snorkeling, scuba diving lessons, horseback riding, archery, fitness classes, cooking classes, and tours of local attractions. Remember that these activities, while part of your all-inclusive package, often require reservations. 

• Evening entertainment. While entertainment shows are standard at all-inclusive resorts, some provide multiple options. These include live music, comedy shows, theater performances, and themed parties. The shows at these resorts will be great and cater to entertainment.

• Kids’ and teens’ clubs. Resorts with a family-friendly focus might offer clubs for kids and teens with age-appropriate activities. This is the ideal scenario for parents to enjoy their vacation, knowing that their kids are having fun and making friends in a safe environment. 

• Room upgrades: Most Best for Less packages include upgraded rooms with a good view. We will always strive to get you an ocean view or swim-up suite. We will also try to get you into a higher-class room at this level (Club or Diamond). This is a BIg perk when you go on an all-inclusive. It tells the resort how much they should pamper you.

Luxury all-inclusive resorts include

• Gourmet dining and premium alcohol. Guests attending luxury all-inclusive resorts can expect access to the highest quality food and beverage options. This includes meals made by renowned chefs and access to specialty cocktails. Luxury resorts also accommodate requests like special occasion meals or private beach dinners. 

• Exclusive activities. These activities might include yacht excursions, helicopter tours, wildlife experiences, bungee jumping, hydrotherapy circuits, and fitness classes with celebrity trainers. 

• Premium room tiers. Luxury resorts often have an elite tier of rooms deemed something like “preferred members” or “Butler” levels. These levels have enhanced amenities like private lounges, upgraded rooms, and butlers. Plus, some resorts offer overwater bungalows that offer the highest-level service.

• Access to private areas. Many luxury resorts offer their guests direct access to private beaches and pools. These spaces include extra amenities, like beach butlers, bottomless beverages, complimentary sunscreen, and premium lounge areas.  

How do I choose the best one for us?

Start by answering these three questions:

1. Who is going with you? Spouse, BF/GF, Family or Friends

   Who is going is a significant factor in the type of resort you want. Resorts cater heavily to Romantic Couples' Getaways, Family-Friendly Atmospheres, or Party Seekers. So knowing which one you want helps us guarantee you will have the time of your life.

2. What environment do you want? Quiet, Relaxing, Party, or Adventurous

Knowing the environment you want also helps us determine where the resort needs to be located. Many locations cater more toward romantic, quiet, and tranquil or party and fun activities. Example: If you want more water activities, we need to find you a resort with a fantastic beach and tons of water sports. Also, if you are a foodie, you probably want to stay away from buffets and get a resort that offers more five-star sit-down restaurants.

3. How much do you want to invest? Value, Best for Less or Luxury

We have created a simple way to tell us how much you want to spend. 1,2, or 3 Palm Trees.

An all-inclusive vacation includes all the essentials in the booking price. Besides accommodation, you can expect food, drinks, activities, and entertainment to be included without having to pay extra for them. A true all-inclusive vacation should never come with surprise costs and makes it possible to have a worry-free vacation without having to run a tab.

Most All-inclusive resort vacations take things to another level. Once you book your trip, you will no longer settle for the basics but will indulge in a vacation without holding back. Order what you want, as much as you want - it’s already paid for.