Is it worth doing all inclusive in Cancun?

All-inclusive in Cancun is on a whole other level than most places, particularly regarding amenities. It is not uncommon to see gourmet restaurants, top-shelf liquor, a daily restocked mini fridge, and even 24-hour room service with an all-inclusive stay at a Cancun resort, so you definitely get what you pay for.



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Yes, it is worth it to go to an all-inclusive resort, as long as you do your homework. Know what is included ahead of time. Make some kind of plan as to what activities you want to enjoy, and do those activities as they (and the free drinks) are what make spending the extra cash worth it.

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One of the primary advantages of an all-inclusive vacation is its convenience, especially for those on a budget. Unlike regular resorts, where you need to constantly check your expenses and budget for meals, activities, and entertainment, all-inclusive packages bundle everything together.

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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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As a precaution you should not drink tap water in Mexico even if it's purified at the source. Most resorts and hotels provide bottled water or large jugs of purified water for you to refill your bottle. Velas Resorts stocks its suites with bottled water daily as included in it's all inclusive plan.

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Book In November And October As It's Much Cheaper Reader's Digest says that booking an all-inclusive resort during the months of November and October is going to be much cheaper. This is because this is the off-season.

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Tipping etiquette made easy for your all-inclusive vacation While tipping etiquette varies by location and resort, the main takeaway here is that it is good practice to be prepared to tip staff, especially if you are impressed with their service.

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It's up to you how much you tip, but the recommended amount in Mexico is between 10% – 20% (15% is a good standard in tourist areas) of the bill or ticket price.

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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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You cannot simply refuse to pay resort fees, but — just as some hotel employees are occasionally empowered to compensate you — the employee might have authority to remove your resort fee. Just understand that this is the exception, not the norm. And while it doesn't hurt to ask, it helps to ask nicely.

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If you go on an all-inclusive vacation, it means your stay, unlimited food, drinks, activities and entertainment are included in the booking price of the resort – without any surprise costs.

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Does an All inclusive include Alcohol? Yes, if it's all-inclusive, it will include alcohol. The biggest question here is more about what type of alcohol is included. A Lot of times the alcohol that is included will be limited to local brands only.

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Most all-inclusive resorts include alcohol as well as all nonalcoholic beverages, particularly if you're looking at a 4- or 5-star resort or luxury getaway. That said, it's always best to check directly with the resort or your all-inclusive travel agent to be sure what is included in the upfront price.

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