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Can you bring guests into an all-inclusive resort?

Did you make a new friend during a day excursion off the property and want to invite them back to your room for dinner or a drink? Not so fast. As a safety precaution, non-registered guests are not allowed at many all-inclusive resorts.



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As you are booking the full package (flight and resort) the price is normally with a double occupancy. You can be 3 adults in most rooms and can also book the full package that way but to simply add someone to the room when the other 2 have the full package would have to be done thru the resort.

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What's typically included in an all-inclusive package? Note that all-inclusive packages are priced per person, not per room.

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An all-inclusive resort is a holiday resort that includes at a minimum lodging, three meals daily, soft drinks, most alcoholic drinks, gratuities, and possibly other services in the price. Many also offer sports and non-motorized watersports and other activities that are included in the price as well.

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Do hotels mind if 5 people stay in a 2 person room? No, hotels typically don't mind if 5 people stay in a 2 person room. However, it is important to check with the hotel beforehand as some may have restrictions on how many people can occupy a single room.

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Search and rescue. One reason you will see hotels ask about the number of occupants is because they want to make sure that in the event of an emergency they can account for all guests. You could imagine a scenario where a rescue worker is told there are only two people in a suite but really there are four.

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While tipping is allowed at some resorts, it is optional, so you won't have to worry about staff pressuring you to do so. You don't have to feel bad about not being able to or wanting to tip everyone.

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The majority of all-inclusive includes all meals and snacks as a minimum. Some if not most resorts will also include 24/7 room service as part of the package, but this is worth double checking before booking. Most places will let you eat as frequently and order as much food as you like.

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In terms of how much money you'll need to have on hand for tipping during your Caribbean vacation, bring a small amount of cash inclusive of smaller bills like 5s and 10s. Some experts recommend that you bring a total of $150 to $200 USD for tips for a 1-week stay.

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Going to a resort alone–especially an all-inclusive one–can be the perfect getaway. While resorts have traditionally catered to couples and families, that doesn't mean they are exclusively for them. All-inclusive resorts are for solo travelers too!

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Hotels typically have a policy in place to ensure that guests are not bringing extra people into their rooms. This is usually done by having the guest sign an agreement at check-in stating how many people will be staying in the room and requiring them to show identification for each person.

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It all depends on the hotel's policies, but most hotels allow visitors coming and going, or even spending the night. It depends on the hotel policy, but most hotels would allow visitors. Some hotels, however, will charge if an extra person sleeps in the room.

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Most hotels will accommodate visitors in your room during the daytime, within reason. However, be aware of potential restrictions around overnight guests.

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10 Tips for Saving on All-Inclusive Family Vacations
  1. Use a Travel Agent. ...
  2. Use the Internet. ...
  3. Travel Off-Season, rather than over the school holidays. ...
  4. Request Regional Airlines, such as Mexicana or Air Jamaica, rather than American or other US carriers. ...
  5. Read the Fine Print carefully. ...
  6. Bring Your Family's Essentials!


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7 Drink Solutions and Low Glycemic Booze Ideas
  1. Enjoy water. ...
  2. Fresh Fruit Infusions. ...
  3. Go crazy for coconuts – for their water. ...
  4. Avoid the Sugary Mock-tails and slushy drinks at the resort. ...
  5. Avoid beer – see item 4 for belly swell concerns. ...
  6. Enjoy a glass of wine with dinner – yes a glass not the bottle.


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If you normally tip maids, go for it. Some people like to leave $4-5 dollars a day, others like to leave one big $40 tip on the last day. I personally don't usually tip maids unless I for some reason leave the rooms very messy or the staff goes out of their way to deliver me more towels, or something.

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It is illegal in the United States to have undisclosed cameras in vacation rental homes or hotels. It's also against the policies of every major hotel and vacation home company to have cameras (hidden or visible) in private areas like bedrooms and bathrooms.

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In the United States, it is not legal to record hotel guests in their private spaces without their consent. This includes not just video recording but audio recording as well.

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If you attempt to have five people stay in a 2-person room, it is likely to be against the hotel's policies. Most hotels strictly enforce their occupancy limits to ensure the safety and comfort of all guests and to comply with local regulations.

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