What is All Inclusive? Is All Inclusive Worth It?
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Holidays in resorts and all-inclusive hotels take things to a completely new level. When you plan your trip, you no longer compromise with the bare essentials, but indulge in unlimited holidays.
The aim of this post is to determine what all-inclusive holidays are, to examine whether all-inclusive is worth it and to suggest some of the best all-inclusive hotels in Greece.
What are All Inclusive hotels?
All-inclusive hotels include everything necessary in the booking price. In addition to accommodation, you can expect meals, drinks, activities and entertainment without additional charges.
With all-inclusive holidays you have no hidden costs and they allow you to enjoy worry-free holidays. Order whatever you want, whenever you want since everything is included in the price. All-inclusive is also known as “wristband holidays“, as customers of these hotels wear special coloured wristbands so that the hotel staff can distinguish who has free access and to which services.
Is every All Inclusive hotel the same?
The short answer is no. When you look at all-inclusive hotels under the same brand name, such as Grecotel for example, many of the features are likely to be similar, but not all all-inclusive hotels are the same. Always check what is included before you make a booking.
The following are ten questions that should give you a decent indication of what is included:
- Is airport or port transfer included?
- Are (alcoholic) drinks included? Do they serve “heavy” drinks such as whiskey, vodka, etc.? Do they serve high quality drinks?
- Can you eat and drink whatever you want, whenever you want?
- How many restaurants are there in the hotel? What type of cuisine do they offer?
- Is the mini bar in the room stocked and included?
- Which water sports are available and included?
- Is there anything for children to do at the resort?
- Is the hotel’s water park available for use without additional charge?
- Is Wi-Fi included, both in the room and in common areas?
- Are tips and taxes included in your booking price?
Why choose All-Inclusive?
For most resorts, an all-inclusive package includes everything, from accommodation, food and drinks, to activities and entertainment full of fun.
People prefer to pay a certain price for everything in order to have worry-free holidays.
All-inclusive holidays are attractive for several reasons
Firstly, travellers appreciate the convenience and ease of having everything, so you don’t need to stop and worry about how much each item costs or whether you want another drink or not in case you go over budget.
It’s wonderful to be able to sit back and relax while someone else handles the details.
Especially if you have children, having available snacks, ice creams, juices, crepes, pizzas, burgers etc. delicacies throughout the day without having to pay for them is something the children will love. The same goes for parents as they feel the satisfaction of providing literally whatever their little heroes ask for.
Many people on holiday prefer to do nothing but sit by the pool all day, so all-inclusive holidays are the ideal type of holiday.
Are all-inclusive holidays worth it?
When you start calculating the cost of transportation between the airport or port and the accommodation, each dinner you will eat out, entertainment activity costs, expenses and hassle for swimming in the sea, transport to and from all these activities, places to eat and the best place to stay to get the most value for your money – it could really be an excellent plan to book an all-inclusive holiday package and stay at the hotel, participating in all the free food, entertainment and activities.
All-inclusive is absolutely worth the money if you find a decent hotel with all the facilities you want! Pay special attention to the small print to make sure that the details you believe are included do not have additional costs. You will be better informed to choose the resort that is suitable for you as you read and familiarise yourself with all the services and facilities you can expect from an all-inclusive holiday.
Convenience – Make your life easier
All-inclusive packages take care of all your travel details, something that can be extremely convenient. If you don’t like to think too much about the specifics, an all-inclusive option might be suitable for you. Booking an all-inclusive holiday package can greatly simplify the travel planning process. I book the hotel and just think about spending the days there.
Stress-free holidays
If you know that you will spend most of your holiday enjoying the comforts, meals and drinks at an all-inclusive resort, planning your holiday will be easier and less stressful.
Is All-Inclusive a good choice?
All-inclusive holidays allow you to relax and enjoy your holiday without having to worry about planning.
You will be free to relax, enjoy the sun and the sea without worrying about anything. All-inclusive holidays are your best choice if you want a pleasant holiday without stress.
Consequently, the answer is yes. Yes, it’s worth going to an all-inclusive resort if you do your research.
Find out in advance what is included. Make a plan for the activities you want to participate in and then participate in these activities, because these (along with the free drinks) are what make paying the extra money worthwhile.
Make sure your resort includes all drinks. Read reviews from other travellers. Finally, look for any unexpected charges, tips or taxes. Book the hotel online and know that the amount you pay is the only thing you need to pay. Then you can sit back, relax and enjoy your all-inclusive holiday.
See all available all-inclusive hotels in Greece.