Poll of the Day > ever been to an all inclusive resort?

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what are some things one should look for if they're hoping to book an all inclusive resort vacation?
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Max amounts on alcohol/food

When I went to Jamaica my dude almost booked one that had a three drink max/$20 meal max per day.
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Aren't all-inclusive things kinda shitty?
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Only once and it was with my folks back when I was in either high school or college. It was a beachfront one down in Mexico (this was back before the US built a wall so tall that even planes couldn't fly over it) which served food right on the beach from dawn until late at night. Other than the beachfront with some of the best octopus I've ever eaten, a lot of the details kinda blur together with all of the other nice hotels, etc, I've stayed at over the years.
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Smarkil posted...

Aren't all-inclusive things kinda shitty?

i've never heard that. i've only ever heard positive things about all inclusive resorts.

SmokeMassTree posted...

Max amounts on alcohol/food

When I went to Jamaica my dude almost booked one that had a three drink max/$20 meal max per day.

yeah all the ones i was looking at had unlimited food and alcohol

plus they also have one free refill of your hotel room minibar that includes beer
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Smarkil posted...

Aren't all-inclusive things kinda shitty?

My only experience was great. Not a single complaint.
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SmokeMassTree posted...

My experience was great. Not a single complaint.

This. ^^^ We had our wedding at one in Playa Del Carmen and it was great. >__>b
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i'm looking at some in costa rica that are about $3600-$4600 for ocean view suites for 7 days and that includes airfare.

which imo isn't terrible.
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That's kinda pricey
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Hell yeah! Iberostar in Jamaica was top notch. Decent pool and clean beaches. All you can eat buffet for breakfast and lunch and then 3 different styled restaurants to eat for free at night. Plus free alcohol and entertainment.

You'll probably have to sit through some timeshare spiel but take whatever free stuff they have and say no thanks.

I've been to a couple of others in Mexico that were great too.
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You'll want to see what kind of beach access there is (secluded, private beach, public). What kind of facilities and activities they have available. How easy it is to get to things outside of the resort.

I've done one all inclusive and much preferred just renting a condo in the area and doing things on foot over the resort. Resort was very nice, I just find that they're around to encourage gluttony and sloth and while that's a nice break it just felt excessive and gross.
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SmokeMassTree posted...

That's kinda pricey

i don't think it is. for two people for a week long vacation in another country with all food/alcohol included seems pretty reasonable to me.

Firewood18 posted...

You'll probably have to sit through some timeshare spiel but take whatever free stuff they have and say no thanks.

eesh yeah that's not too bad though

Doctor Foxx posted...

You'll want to see what kind of beach access there is (secluded, private beach, public). What kind of facilities and activities they have available. How easy it is to get to things outside of the resort.

I've done one all inclusive and much preferred just renting a condo in the area and doing things on foot over the resort. Resort was very nice, I just find that they're around to encourage gluttony and sloth and while that's a nice break it just felt excessive and gross.

i'll keep that in mind

but if i'm on vacation in another country for a week i'm gonna be as much as a glutton as i feel like haha
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Jen0125 posted...

i'm looking at some in costa rica that are about $3600-$4600 for ocean view suites for 7 days and that includes airfare.

which imo isn't terrible.

Yeah that's a good deal.
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Jen0125 posted...

i'll keep that in mind

but if i'm on vacation in another country for a week i'm gonna be as much as a glutton as i feel like haha

That's fair, the resorts tend to be outside of cities and towns and I like being able to check out those kinds of things without the hassle of a taxi or shuttle. Staying in old Puerto Vallarta was nice. Still ate and drank all I wanted but got to cook or just dine out.
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No. They're typically in countries I refuse to go to anyway.
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Doctor Foxx posted...

That's fair, the resorts tend to be outside of cities and towns and I like being able to check out those kinds of things without the hassle of a taxi or shuttle. Staying in old Puerto Vallarta was nice. Still ate and drank all I wanted but got to cook or just dine out.

the only thing i'd really want to do plan a day at the sloth sanctuary and then maybe some jungle hikes but i'm really bad at planning.

i may talk to a travel agency to see what they can help with but idk about that yet
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I think there was trips to see splotches when in Playa Del Carmen.
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Jen0125 posted...

i'm looking at some in costa rica that are about $3600-$4600 for ocean view suites for 7 days and that includes airfare.

which imo isn't terrible.

Dayum girl. Lol Mondo better be puttin out for that kinda cash.
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Yeah.

This place called "Poll of the Day". Populated entirely by trolls and assholes.

FrndNhbrHdCEman posted...

Dayum girl. Lol Mondo better be puttin out for that kinda cash.

mando would like to put out more than i allow lol

but i don't really care about money. he'll contribute some but i'd like to plan it for next summer for a treat after he finishes his first year going back to school.

it helps boost morale.
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TheWorstPoster posted...

Yeah.

This place called "Poll of the Day". Populated entirely by trolls and assholes.

Peeps who have bfs an gfs that <3 them go on vacays. Alien concept for ya.
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Jen0125 posted...

FrndNhbrHdCEman posted...

Dayum girl. Lol Mondo better be puttin out for that kinda cash.

mando would like to put out more than i allow lol

but i don't really care about money. he'll contribute some but i'd like to plan it for next summer for a treat after he finishes his first year going back to school.

it helps boost morale.

Smart thinkin with his tuition commin up.
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can i third wheel on this??
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FrndNhbrHdCEman posted...

Jen0125 posted...

FrndNhbrHdCEman posted...

Dayum girl. Lol Mondo better be puttin out for that kinda cash.

mando would like to put out more than i allow lol

but i don't really care about money. he'll contribute some but i'd like to plan it for next summer for a treat after he finishes his first year going back to school.

it helps boost morale.

Smart thinkin with his tuition commin up.

yeah plus he may need to buy a new car soon. but if i save like $300 a month plus use some of my bonus money/tax return we could easily go to costa rica next summer. it'll be great. i'm gonna try to plan one day at the sloth sanctuary and the rest at an all inclusive resort just to relax.
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Travel agencies are a good idea for something like an all inclusive trip. They can help with a lot and that's where they can give you good deals!
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Jen0125 posted...

i'm looking at some in costa rica that are about $3600-$4600 for ocean view suites for 7 days and that includes airfare.

which imo isn't terrible.

That seems insane to me. You have to also take in to consideration that food and alcohol outside of America is insanely cheap. You may find going grocery shopping on your first day will save you a grand or so then if it was an all inclusive. I recently went to a place outside of Mexico and a 12 pack of Corona was around $3 and a jug of Bacardi was around $12.
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Doctor Foxx posted...

Travel agencies are a good idea for something like an all inclusive trip. They can help with a lot and that's where they can give you good deals!

cool, thanks for the heads up. i'll definitely be looking into it.

Jiggy101011 posted...

Jen0125 posted...

i'm looking at some in costa rica that are about $3600-$4600 for ocean view suites for 7 days and that includes airfare.

which imo isn't terrible.

That seems insane to me. You have to also take in to consideration that food and alcohol outside of America is insanely cheap. You may find going grocery shopping on your first day will save you a grand or so then if it was an all inclusive. I recently went to a place outside of Mexico and a 12 pack of Corona was around $3 and a jug of Bacardi was around $12.

i mean this is including airfare.

i'd rather pay more to stay on a bomb ass all inclusive on the ocean where people serve me shit than get some hotel somewhere and buy a jug of bacardi. i can buy a jug of bacardi and drink it in my living room.
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Jen0125 posted...

yeah plus he may need to buy a new car soon. but if i save like $300 a month plus use some of my bonus money/tax return we could easily go to costa rica next summer. it'll be great. i'm gonna try to plan one day at the sloth sanctuary and the rest at an all inclusive resort just to relax.

Lol Mondo lucked out with you girl.
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FrndNhbrHdCEman posted...

Jen0125 posted...

yeah plus he may need to buy a new car soon. but if i save like $300 a month plus use some of my bonus money/tax return we could easily go to costa rica next summer. it'll be great. i'm gonna try to plan one day at the sloth sanctuary and the rest at an all inclusive resort just to relax.

Lol Mondo lucked out with you girl.

IKR... usually it's reversed and the money ends up getting spent buying a collection of shoes.

I really like the idea of a vacation after a first year of college, but make sure tuition and transportation (a car) are taken into account. Those things are more important (and lasting) than a vacation.
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Jen0125 posted...

i don't think it is. for two people for a week long vacation in another country with all food/alcohol included seems pretty reasonable to me.

Hard to know for sure without really shopping around.
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sfgiants posted...

FrndNhbrHdCEman posted...

Jen0125 posted...

yeah plus he may need to buy a new car soon. but if i save like $300 a month plus use some of my bonus money/tax return we could easily go to costa rica next summer. it'll be great. i'm gonna try to plan one day at the sloth sanctuary and the rest at an all inclusive resort just to relax.

Lol Mondo lucked out with you girl.

IKR... usually it's reversed and the money ends up getting spent buying a collection of shoes.

I really like the idea of a vacation after a first year of college, but make sure tuition and transportation (a car) are taken into account. Those things are more important (and lasting) than a vacation.

He's going back to school so it's not his first rodeo haha. Our finances are separate so he's paying his tuition and I'm gonna work overtime to pick up some extra for bills but he has a car now.
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Aaantlion posted...

Jen0125 posted...

i don't think it is. for two people for a week long vacation in another country with all food/alcohol included seems pretty reasonable to me.

Hard to know for sure without really shopping around.

I looked at a few resorts and that was the range of the three.
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