An AI vacation would be a big change; we usually make all of our own arrangements, unless we're traveling with folks who know the area better.
But because of that, an AI might be pretty relaxing, if we find the right destination. Nothing to think about. No surprise fees. Dave's family had a good experience when he was younger, with an AI at Disney World, so we're intrigued (not by Disney, though).
Have you ever done a (non-cruise) all-inclusive?
- What did you think?
- What did you like about it?
- What would you do differently next time?
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I've done 1 non-cruise all-inclusive to Mexico. The biggest selling points for me were the fact that we basically had to make one decision and that the budget was very fixed. Aside from gifts and doing extra off-resort stuff, everything is already paid for.
We're going to do another one next year (also to Mexico), but this time will be packing a lot less. We're also traveling there with friends this time, so we'll have people to hang around with. Also, the airline we had last time was awful, so we'll definitely be checking that out more carefully. Hopefully we'll take a few more pictures than we did on our first all-inclusive.
Thanks, Jenn - we've been eyeing Mexico, too. We'll definitely be traveling light, with all the baggage fees now.
My answer is: it highly, highly depends. My husband and I are mostly independent travelers, too. We like to get up close and personal with whatever culture we find ourselves in and to "get off the beaten path." I hate to say it, but what I've found is that the really great all-inclusives are the ones that cost a lot of money (like the one we took to Fiji on our honeymoon).
It is nice to have everything covered in advance, though. And a big exception (for me, at least) to the hokeyness that can be AI are dude ranches. I'm about to blog about one that we've now been to twice, and we've been to five ranches total. If you find one that fits your personality and activity style, they are awesome (if you like horseback riding).
Bottom line: do lots and lots of research, just like you would for any vacation.
Cool to know - thanks, Julie!
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