How close is the beach?
Is there something to keep the kids entertained?
Will there be a Spa for a some treatments?
Can I go All-Inclusive?
That latter point is one that is becoming more and more of a priority for those heading overseas who have one eye on the pennies, with the opportunity to go All-Inclusive holding more appeal given that it enables a traveller to budget for food and drink before they go away from home.
At the end of the day, if you know your holiday is costing you £1,500 to go on an all inclusive basis, it’s not inconceivable to think that you could return home a week later having not spent anything beyond that.
Like anything however, there and pros and cons to going all inclusive on a holiday so its worth considering it really fits into your wider holiday plans.
Should you be heading off to a desert island in the Maldives then you’d be a fool to consider anything else, largely because once you reach your resort, the isn’t really anywhere else to go. As such, you’ll feel the full benefit of the All-Inclusive package and avoid the added expense that comes with buying food and drink in the resort at what are likely to be inflated prices.
However, if you’re spending the week in Spain and have every intention of going off exploring on a daily basis, you might want to consider if All-Inclusive is for you – or will you simply end up paying for something that you won’t really make use of.
With that in mind, here’s our handy guide to what to expect from the different types of booking that we tend to offer.
Room Only:
Does what it says on the tin. You’re paying for your accommodation and nothing else, so you’ll need to budget for all meals and drinks whilst you are away from home.
Self-catering:
The choice is yours. Either set funds aside for eating out or make use of the facilities that come with your room to create your own meals. It’s an option that could be perfect for anyone who suffers from any allergies and has concerns about eating out.
Bed & Breakfast:
Again, as the name suggests, you’ll be able to enjoy breakfast every morning to start the day but then it’s down to you to sort lunch and dinner.
Half-board:
Going half-board is one way to help save some cash as you’ll benefit from two meals a day – traditionally breakfast and dinner. That leaves you free to grab lunch whilst out exploring the sights.
Full-board:
Dining is sorted if you go full-board, with your break including breakfast, lunch and dinner on a daily basis. You’ll need to factor in the price of drinks and any snacks though.
All-Inclusive:
In theory, you don’t need to spend a penny whilst away on an All-Inclusive basis as you’ll get three meals a day, snacks and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. It should be noted however that drinks will be local drinks and that famous brand names may incur an additional charge, whilst the complimentary dining may not be in every restaurant at your resort, with some requiring extra payment.