| All inclusive vacation packages are great for getting | | | | accommodations as in a cabin or stateroom are a |
| the best price available for a dream vacation. All | | | | given. But they also include all meals, snacks, and most |
| inclusive however needs to be understood and defined | | | | basic drinks other than alcoholic beverages. Onboard |
| unless you end up at your travel destination and find | | | | entertainment is also included. |
| out then what it doesn't cover. | | | | 3. GRATUITIES and EXTRAS We're talking about |
| Many all inclusive vacation packages are simply | | | | tipping the personnel onboard the ship. This is your |
| designed by a travel consolidator who has passed on | | | | responsibility. Though technically optional, it's considered |
| bulk discount rates to you. A consolidator may book a | | | | good manners to tip at least according to the |
| block of rooms at a favorite vacation destination. They | | | | recommendations easily obtained from the cruise ship |
| will then contact rental car companies and get a great | | | | company. |
| rate on cars, then finally pre-reserve air tickets to that | | | | 4. OFF SHIP EXCURSIONS: Anything you're interested |
| destination. Because the consolidator has booked in | | | | to do while visiting other places off the ship is your |
| blocks, the overall cost per person is much lower and | | | | responsibility. It's also not mandatory and there's lots of |
| they pass much of this savings through to the | | | | things to do and see for free. |
| vacationing traveler. | | | | Many resorts have also been designed around true "all |
| Now this isn't however, in the true sense of the word, | | | | inclusive" offers. some very high end resorts have |
| an "all inclusive" vacation package. This is why it's | | | | taken this to an extreme by removing money from |
| important to understand what all inclusive means to the | | | | much of the resort. Guests use special resort tokens, |
| travel group or agent who you are working with. | | | | or simply a card to make it a more enjoyable vacation. |
| One of the most popular all inclusive vacation | | | | At some of the more popular tourist destinations like |
| packages is actually the cruise ship industry. Here's | | | | Disney World in Florida, it's possible to get package |
| they break things into 4 distinct categories. | | | | deals that also include deep discounts on admission to |
| 1. AIRFARE: Your airfare to get to the ship. This can | | | | the various parks in the area. |
| be purchased from the cruise ship company though it's | | | | An all inclusive vacation can be a great way to save |
| sometimes possible to get lower fares. The trade off | | | | big money on a popular destination getaway. Simply |
| here is that with cruise ship airfare, the cruise line takes | | | | understand what is and is NOT provided and plan |
| responsibility for your trip from the very start. | | | | accordingly. Have a great time and save money while |
| 2: ONBOARD Or being on the cruise ship. | | | | enjoying your all inclusive vacation package! |