Exposed: All-inclusive is a myth
Santa Claus and the all-inclusive concept are both myths, according to a new report.
“There is no such thing as an entirely all-inclusive resort. And more importantly each resort interprets the idea differently,” says Budget Travel.
All you can really count on under the all-inclusive phrase is a room and three meals per day with well drinks.
“A basic — but by no means universal — rule of thumb is that activities located on the premises (tennis courts, game rooms, fitness centers) tend to be included, whereas those outside the resort (horseback riding, excursions to ruins) are generally not,” the site says.
Guests are usually charged for special services like babysitting and spa treatments. Resorts that specifically cater to families, however, throw in those activities with the base price.
“All that said, if you find yourself paying for extras, you’re probably getting a better value,” says Budget.
Why?
Amenities are never really free; guests are paying for them in the form of room rates. “The resorts that throw in every single activity are only worth the price if you’re actually going to take advantage of most of the perks.
In those cases, get ready to be busy with all the tennis lessons, sea kayaks, yoga classes, buffets, drinks,” suggests the site.
By David Wilkening
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