| For fun and total relaxation, all-inclusive resort | | | | like jet skiing and parasailing, are available for |
| vacations can offer a complete escape from all | | | | additional fees. Spa services and babysitting |
| things required at home. If you haven't had a | | | | require additional fees. |
| chance to learn about this type of vacation, here | | | | If you haven't guessed, the theory is to provide |
| are some basics. | | | | world-class pampering, first-rate luxury and |
| All-inclusive vacations include the price of your | | | | exceptional service to all their guests. Sandals and |
| room, your meals, your drinks (including alcoholic | | | | Beaches Resorts have made this concept famous |
| beverages) and unlimited activities in one up-front | | | | even including Butler Services, where the butler |
| price. These packages are usually offered at | | | | will offer to unpack your luggage, draw your bath |
| resort locations. Resorts either focus on adult-only | | | | scented with rose petals, tidy your wardrobe, and |
| visitors or a stay for the entire family. All-inclusive | | | | cater to your every whim. |
| vacation locations tend to be in the Caribbean or | | | | Linda Syme recently traveled by exchanging her |
| Mexico. | | | | timeshare week to find out that the "all-inclusive" |
| So for one up-front price, food is included and is | | | | fees were mandatory at the resort and was |
| offered via scrumptious buffets, poolside grills or | | | | charged $300/day for her and her husband. She |
| the resort's restaurant where you can order a la | | | | commented, "We won't do the all-inclusive again |
| carte. The array of free activities (based on | | | | because my husband and I just don't eat or drink |
| resort) include: kayaking, sailing, an introductory | | | | enough for the all-inclusive fees. I'd rather just go |
| diving lesson, snorkeling, windsurfing or water | | | | to restaurants on our own." She added, "Owners |
| aerobics. Other entertainment can include | | | | of the resort could choose the all-inclusive for just |
| complimentary Kids' Club activities for younger | | | | even one day of their stay, at their choice and at |
| family members (ages 4-12) where they can | | | | a much lower cost of $59 daily per person, that |
| spend time with their peers, enjoying games, | | | | would have been worth it to me." |
| nature walks or arts and crafts. If that were not | | | | Vacationers do not need to be timeshare owners |
| enough, tipping and gratuities are not required and | | | | to find an all-inclusive vacation though. |
| not expected by staff. Motorized water sports, | | | | |