All-inclusive or ala-carte?
So many people before travel fall in dilemmas of whether or not to go all-inclusive, or "À la carte" (european plan) when planning their resort or hotel vacation. There are many advantages and disadvantages to staying at an all-inclusive resort. It really just depends on what you are looking to do there. We always recommend that first the tourists ask themselves: “What do I want to do when I get there? Do I want more of a lazy, veg-out sort of vacation and do nothing but lay out on the beach or at the pool, eat, take a nap, lay out some more, eat some more, then call it a night? Or do I want to explore what is outside of the beach resorts property? Go on a shopping excursion, jeep tour, explore the island on a booze cruise, swim with the dolphins or sharks for those that dare, etc? So many questions..!!!
All-Inclusive Vacation Packages mean - everything is included in the price. You pay everything up front. From the airfare, room, meals, drinks, taxes, tips, spa, land activities, water activities, attractions, even include complimentary snorkeling cruises. Some resorts and hotels offer also and ultra all inclusive packages that will help you to save big money.
Ala-Carte or European Plan Vacations - includes the hotel room, taxes, maybe some daily or nightly entertainment, that’s it. You will pay there for all of your breakfast, lunch, diners, meals, buffets, snacks, drinks, cocktails, tips, most land and water sports separately.
So if you like to have everything planned out for you, which may help you to relax better, going all-inclusive would be the best choice for you.