Mistakes 1st Time Travelers Make at All-Inclusive Resorts

All inclusive resorts are some of the best options for enjoying a beach destination, but there are some drawbacks. Here we go through some of the most common travel mistakes tourists make when they stay at an all inclusive resort, whether it is in Cancun, Aruba, Spain, The Dominican Republic, or Jamaica. These are things that all tourists should know before they book an all inclusive resort.
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[XloMotion]

Great tips!
I would to that list the following :
Don't try to drink all the alcohol in the hotel. You won't be able to do it and instead you'll end up with a bad hangover taking you out of action or worse yet alcohol poisoning.
Now the pool chair hoarders should be hated by every single person who's on vacation 😂😂😂

[johannagarzon]

Great tips, Walter! Let me share two more mistakes:
1. Make sure the room mini bar and the room service are included too. That's not always the case.
2. If there's anything wrong with your reservation you can ask for an upgrade in your status in the resort that can include exclusive beaches, beverages or experiences.

[HereBeBarr]

Extra mistakes: 1) Underestimating the strength of the sun on your first day, not putting on sun tan lotion, and getting the worst sunburn of your life 2) If you're a drinker: not going to every single bar and finding the best bartender, who you tip well and are guranteed to have the tastiest/strongest drinks 3) Enjoying said bartenders drinks too much, and nursing a hangover the next day.

[gregoryreyes]

When you check in, always ask for any check-in specials! They usually have pretty good deals, such as discount on spa items and other items throughout the resort.

[joshlunt]

I think it's wrong for companies to advertise all-inclusive then say so and so and such and such is not included

[tbooker]

I'd say and add on to the tip situation, "be nice to people", a lot of times I see people go to these types of resorts and they think they're royalty with a cadre of servants. And they always wonder why I get taken care of faster and better than them, which just makes them more obstinate. Being nice and friendly to staff goes a loooong way

[thesuperping]

1. Check out show schedule & activities. Those can be great.
2. Sometime different buffet restaurants can have different food. For example, if this buffet doesn’t have the oxtail that you want, maybe the other ones will.

[ltltornado]

$32 for sunblock!! I have never been to an all-inclusive, but this is one thing I'll never forget! 😂

[ChristineDaley]

Hi Walter, great video! I've only done all inclusive in cancun and need to warn people about the time-share sales people. If you get caught just being nice (hearing them out but not having any intention on investing in a time share), you will literally waste hours if even a whole day of your trip.

[cijmo]

Adult resorts are not always more relaxing! Don't book there thinking "Oh thank God, it's all grown ups, no kids running around." Stag(ette) excursions can be the most obnoxious bunch of fellow resortees. People go there to have a good time, whether they remember it or not. Family ones have some semblance of 'down time' or 'after hours'. If that's your game, then you'll love it but don't book mum and dad's 50th anniversary gift at an adult resort without looking into it. With adult ones, sometimes the noise goes 24hrs and you often find 'puddles' in corners and against the sides of buildings. If lying in the sun and peaceful relaxation is more your thing, read the reviews and watch for things like "boring", "small", "nothing to do" - THOSE are the best!

[sooprfrek]

It's incredible that you're able to interact with time travelers and learn their ways.

[Eaglejake]

on cruises and all inclusive resorts. If you want service, then you are competing with everyone else that is there. After the first 2-3 days, the staff will recognize you, and treat you differently. You will be at the beach or bar and servers will come up to you regularly. At the restaurants, you will get whatever you want, and food off the menu. It doesn't take much to set yourself apart from everyone else. Most don't tip at all.

[basshead]

Couldn’t agree more with the tipping and learning a bit of the local language. The last time I did an all-inclusive in Cancun, I found both made a big difference. Giving good tips and learning some key phrases in Spanish made for a better experience. I definitely got faster and better service because of that.

[shelbyng]

Hi, Wolter! I'm really enjoying your videos, specially the ones from my lovely Dominican Republic. One tip at DR in the event you need to buy clothes, footwear or things like bugs spray, sunblock or anything you fancy: Just head for the public mall outside the resort premises, specially if in the Punta Cana area. There are several malls where you can buy almost anything at very affordable prices, some things even at the same price or even cheaper than at your country of origin. There's even an Ikea. You'll have to go outside of course, but it will be completely worth it.

[Mmeme]

I find that the benefits can be skewed toward alcohol drinkers a lot.
We planned an all inclusive cruise that excluded tea from "all-inclusive" drinks. A family of 6 that doesn't take a drop of alcohol but has to pay more for a pot of tea at breakfast. Smh

[funnygalu]

We stay at the Barcelo in Aruba. Been to Punta Cana 5 times, stayed at all-inclusive each time. We feel it is the way to go. When we were in DR we were told not to venture out on our own unless on an excursion, so that was really the only time we left the resort, and were able to see some of the country. We did the same thing in Mexico. We only left the resort on an excursion, that was it. When we go Aruba, even though it is safer to leave the resort, we still do all inclusive, cause eating every meal out, and drinking, especially in Aruba is crazy expensive. We have our breakfast and lunch in the resort and maybe go out for dinner a couple times.Having done all inclusive on all our trips, we pretty much know what to expect and yes, we ask questions too. Your video will be very helpful to first timers.

[ninaking]

If you’re staying at a higher end resort a lot of these don’t apply. Resort chains like secrets, couples, excellence, etc. walk you through everything. The food quality is much more higher end than a Barcelo, riu, Bahia, etc. You def get what you pay for with an all Inclusive. The higher end resort chains also don’t have wrist bands.

[kimberlywilson]

I am thankful that every resort we've been to has explained everything. Our food and non-premium drinks were included. The staff was great. In Jamaica, they had authentic food on the resort.

[robertmartin]

And another common mistake I believe is drinking the tap water. I heard on the internet that tropical tap water will likely upset your stomach, which will likely ruin your vacation.

[laural]

The best all inclusive I've stayed in when my children were young is Beaches Negril in Negril Jamaica .Everything is included even scuba diving if you are certified. Always stayed on the concierge level and you are treated like royalty.