What Is All Inclusive Travel? Guide to All-Inclusive Resorts & Vacations

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All-inclusive vacations are designed to take some of the stress away related to unexpected expenses incurred during your vacations and create a more “worry free” environment. Your basic all-inclusive travel provides one price for all your meals, drinks, tips and accommodations. Talk to a travel specialst about some of the different categories and budget levels available for your next vacation:

  • Couples All-Inclusive – Set in a more romantic environment, these properties cater to couples. There are no children around the property. Different properties have different “inclusive” items which can range from choices of romantic restaurants, watersports including scuba, catamaran cruises, golf, horse back riding, and more.
  • Family All-Inclusive – Will tend to have a more festive family atmosphere. “Inclusive” items here can include extravagant pools: waterslides, waterfalls, even private waterparks, watersports and kids “clubs.”   Some resorts offer nanny and babysitting services as well.
  • Gourmet Inclusive – Offers a lot of what the couples and family all-inclusives have with a focus on fine dining and premium beverages, star chefs, and quality service.
  • Unlimited Luxury Inclusive – The name says it all! Luxury setting, beautiful architecture and gardens, extraordinary service, fitness center, spas, and more.

Here is example of what an all inclusive package includes:

• Accommodations
• Signature amenities
• Drinks: unlimited drinks alcoholic & non alcoholic such as sodas, beer, house wine and
the bars offer national & international liquor
• Freshly made juices
• House wines
• All meals and light bites -24 hour room service
• Beach and pool concierge
• Fitness center
• Non motorized water sports
• Scuba diving demos in the pool
• Live music & entertainment
• Concierge and vacation assistant
• Wireless internet access
• Taxes and tips

Interested in an All-Inclusive vacation but have no idea where to begin? A travel agent can help you find the right amenities and budget for your dream vacation. Whether you are interested in all-inclusive, cruises or tour vacations, Atlas Cruises and Tours has access to the latest offers, newest itineraries, recommendations, and travel advisories.

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Sue Lobo
Sue Lobo is a four-time Condé Nast Traveler Top Travel Specialist (2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026) and a Senior Travel Advisor at Atlas Travel Center. With more than 15 years of experience in the travel industry, Sue plans ocean and river cruises, European tours, group travel, luxury vacations, honeymoons, and family trips. Sue works at a family-owned agency that has served travelers since 1987. Atlas is a member of CLIA and ASTA, is IATA and ARC accredited, and has held an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau since 1987.