| it comes to the Caribbean, most of us automatically | | | | and upscale restaurant). This way everyone is happy. |
| think of romance. After all, the Bahamas and Jamaica | | | | You can alternate between the onsite eateries or |
| are marketed as great locations for romantic | | | | even spilt up for lunch or dinner if traveling in a large |
| getaways, honeymoons, and destination weddings. | | | | group. |
| While this is true, the area is also known for being the | | | | On the website of a Caribbean resort, they should |
| place of fun and sun. In fact, you don’t even | | | | have information about their onsite restaurants and |
| need to be in a relationship to have a great trip. Some | | | | eateries. While you may not get a detailed menu, you |
| of the best all-inclusive Caribbean vacations are those | | | | should be provided with a sample of some of the |
| you take with your best friends. But, planning an | | | | meals or drinks served. |
| all-inclusive trip with a group of five of your closest | | | | Things to Do and See: As with food, we all have our |
| friends is different than planning one with your spouse. | | | | likes and dislikes. The Caribbean is well-known for its |
| How so? | | | | beautiful beaches. Moreover, most all-inclusive |
| Paying for the Trip: When it comes to all-inclusive | | | | Caribbean resorts list many beach activities, like |
| Caribbean vacations with friends, you are likely to each | | | | snorkeling, scuba diving, or kayaking as inclusions, |
| pay your own share of the trip. When booking with a | | | | meaning you don’t pay extra. However, you |
| husband or wife, one or the other usually pays the bill | | | | may have someone in your group who doesn’t |
| from your joint accounts. This difference in paying will | | | | like the water or know how to swim. For that reason, |
| impact how your reservations are made. First, decide | | | | you want to choose a resort that has a collection of |
| who is going to stay in the same room. Most traditional | | | | land based and water based activities. By doing so, |
| rooms are limited to four or five guests in a room. | | | | there will be lots of activities for your friends to enjoy |
| Then someone is your group needs to be nominated | | | | no matter what their likes, dislikes, preferences, or |
| to “pay” the entire bill. When paying with | | | | fears are. |
| a debt card, each member of your traveling party can | | | | When examining things to do and see, place a lot of |
| put in their share first, the money can get deposited, | | | | focus on inclusions because you don’t pay |
| and then reservations can be made. | | | | extra. If you want to venture of the resort grounds to |
| The good news is that all-inclusive Caribbean | | | | take a guided hiking tour or a horseback riding tour, |
| vacations include a stay at a resort where your food, | | | | plan ahead. If your group is large in size, such as more |
| drinks, snacks, tips, and some onsite activities are | | | | than five people, you may be required to make your |
| included. Airline reservations can also be included as | | | | reservations in advance. Moreover, you want each |
| well. The inclusions are the same for each traveler, so | | | | member of your traveling party (especially those on a |
| just split the costs evenly. | | | | budget) to have time to come up with the extra |
| Food, Snacks, and Drinks: Despite the fact that you | | | | money. |
| might be vacationing with some of your closest friends, | | | | The above mentioned factors are just a few of the |
| there is a good chance you all have different likes and | | | | many you want to keep in mind when choosing an |
| dislikes in terms of food. For that reason, you want to | | | | all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean for your next trip |
| choose your all-inclusive Caribbean resort wisely. | | | | with friends. Many resorts in the Caribbean have age |
| Instead of opting for a hotel that includes food at their | | | | restrictions. These restrictions are typically in place to |
| one onsite restaurant, opt for choices. Some of the | | | | keep small children off the grounds, but you may want |
| best all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean give you | | | | to check ahead if any of your guests are under the |
| multiple places to eat (typically a bar, casual restaurant, | | | | age of 18. Have fun! |