All-inclusive resorts are perfect for the traveler who wants a relaxing vacation in the sun without having to lift a finger, plan a single outing, or pay a bunch of surprising bills at the end. There are many perks to having everything included in one price for your much-needed vacation but that's not to say there aren't downfalls to all-inclusive resort vacations that only the staff would know about.

Working in the hospitality industry at resorts with strict policies and secrets that employees have to keep from guests is far from easy. Bartending especially at an all-inclusive resort may seem like an easy-going job just serving unlimited drinks to happy vacationers, but really the job is far from that. So before you book that vacation to the all-inclusive resort in the sun like you planned, maybe its best to know some of the secrets bartenders keep on the down-low that would surprise you.

10 They Are Not Really Doing Shots With You

Let's be honest, if every bartender agreed to do shots with their patrons, then they would be too intoxicated to do their job properly (and that's against resort policy). So while you may think they are doing that shot of rum with you, it usually is just mixer or even water.

9 The More You Tip, The Better The Service

While this may be obvious to most, bartenders won't be the ones to tell you this to you face: the bigger the tip, the better the service. All-inclusive resorts include the price of drinks but they do not factor in the cost of the tips for your servers so if you want another pina colada before your first one is empty, tip generously.

8 The Drinks Are Watered Down

Yes, all-inclusive water down drinks. When you're paying for unlimited drinks, they do their best to keep costs down and guests not belligerently intoxicated. Bartenders also think guests will enjoy their time at the resort more if drinks are less strong and taste better.

7 Top Shelf Alchohol Will Cost You

Something most guests do not know is that well or rail alcohol are the only drinks included in the all-inclusive price. If you're interested in getting top shelf or premium liquor, they will charge you and you might have a hefty bill at the end of your vacation.

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6 If A Guest Should Be Cut Off

The point of resorts is to cater to the guests, so if a guest needs to be cut off, a bartender may not tell them. What they might do is start really watering down their drinks or even avoid serving them altogether.

5 How Little They Actually Get Paid

The sad reality is that bartenders get paid lower than minimum wage and make most of their salary from tips. While they will keep their income on the DL, they work hard to be as courteous as possible to work for those appreciated tips.

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4 What Celebrities Are Staying There

Even if you ask them a million times, bartenders have to keep guest confidentiality on the down-low (actually all resort staff is required to). So you could be rooming next door to an A-list guest and never know it unless you run into them.

3 If They Are Having A Bad Day

It is actually against resort policy for staff to be anything but cheerful to guests, so being in the hospitality business is definitely hard when bartenders are in a bad mood. While every job has its ups and downs, even the hard-working resort employees have bad days too.

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You can order your current go-to drink, the espresso martini, at the resort bar but that doesn't mean you'll get it. All-inclusive resort bartenders basically make the same vacation drinks over and over for their guests so try not to order anything too unique and fancy from back home.

1 Pitcher Drinks Have Less Alcohol

If you're looking for something strong to take the edge off, it would be best to avoid pitcher drinks like Pina Coladas or Daiquiris that are made in big batches. These drinks typically have less alcohol but perfect if you just want to unwind by the infinity pool and soak up the Caribbean sun.

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