There are many all-inclusive resorts that aren't great, but for the most part, choosing this type of vacation is always going to be a winner. Many resorts have different pools, a huge beach, nice rooms, multiple restaurants, and even some activities.
It's up to you whether you want to book a cute apartment or a hotel room, but once you get to the resort, how do you make sure that the experience is awesome? Keep reading to find out how to make your time at an all-inclusive even better.
Learn About How To Tip
Hotel employees want you to tip and there can be some super awkward situations where people don't feel like they have to. But do you tip at the all-inclusive resort where you're staying?
Learning how to tip at an all-inclusive resort can be a good way to make your time there even better. According to The Huffington Post, there are resorts where it's nice to tip (but not at all mandatory). And then there are resorts where the people who work there can't actually take tips from the guests. The website suggests talking to the front desk employees about how to tip, as they'll definitely want to help you out. You could also look up some reviews online to see what guests who have stayed there in the past have to say. According to Club Thrifty, you can budget $100 to $200 USD if you're staying for a week. And you would tip for "meals, drinks, and housekeeping."
Research The Food At More Affordable Resorts Because You Can Find Some Great Meals
Club Thrifty says that it's easy to think that a fancy all-inclusive resort is going to serve delicious meals, but if you stay at a "standard" place that is more affordable, you might assume the food isn't going to be on the same level.
This isn't necessarily the case, though. If you research the food at more affordable resorts, you can still find some great meals. This is helpful news because you don't have to shell out for really high-end places because you figure the food will be better there.
Enjoy Room Service Dinners But Also Make Some Nicer Reservations
Order room service at an all-inclusive resort. As Wise Bread explains about what they love to do when taking this type of vacation, "I especially take advantage of late-night room service if I've been out all night having fun. PB&J sandwiches, chips, and chocolate chip cookies with milk are just what the doctor ordered."
You can also make some reservations for dinner at the nicer restaurants at the resort where you're staying. According to The Huffington Post, those go fast so you want to think about that ahead of time. It's definitely nice to think about doing a combination of hanging out in the room and eating dinner and then having a more elegant experience.
Hang Out On The Beach In The Morning
Another way that you can make your time at an all-inclusive even better? Hang out on the beach in the morning. This way, you don't have to be around such large crowds and you might actually get some peace and quiet, which is why you came to a beach resort in the first place, right?
A Reddit user shared this tip, and they wrote, "As a beach-lover, I've always hated being in areas overrun by the chair/umbrella brigades. I walk to the quieter areas, lay out my sheet, set down my cooler, and enjoy. Early is usually better, because the beach is quieter and more relaxing."
If you're booking an all-inclusive resort vacation, remember these tips to make the most out of your stay. As long as you have beautiful weather, you'll be in for a great time away.