Is it worth going to all-inclusive if you don t drink?

Cost - All-inclusive resorts can be expensive, especially if you don't plan to take advantage of all the included amenities and services. If you don't drink alcohol or don't plan to spend much time at the resort, the upfront cost may not be worth it.



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Order a mocktail or tasty drink from the bar so you won't have to deal with questions or drink offers from other people. Let the waiter or bartender know ahead of time that you want your special drink instead of champagne for the toast.

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Summary. Bartenders at all-inclusive resorts often water down drinks to keep costs low and ensure guests behave appropriately. Even if you're friendly with the bartender, they're unlikely to make your drink stronger upon request.

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All-inclusive resorts are great choices for family trips, especially if you have multiple children. Since all meals are included (and these resorts often have buffet-style restaurants), your children can eat as much as they want and you won't have to worry about the cost.

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Is it rude not to tip at all-inclusive resorts? While tipping is allowed at some resorts, it is optional, so you won't have to worry about staff pressuring you to do so.

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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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As you see above, All-inclusives run the gamut of options and budgets. But what they all offer, in the end, is a hassle-free holiday. You don't have to worry about food, drink, logistics and activities. And the big thing about All-inclusives – especially these days – is that you know how much it'll cost you.

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Health authorities also cited the following establishments in Playa del Carmen and Cancun for lack of maintenance, cleanliness, order and documentation: Hotel Iberostar Paraiso Lindo, Iberostar Grand Paraiso Hotel, La Chopería, Los Olvidados, Mc Carthy Bar, Coco Bongo, crazy Mexico, Guy Frieri.

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These rules mean, if you stay at an all inclusive hotel in one of these resorts, you can have a maximum of 6 alcoholic drinks a day as part of your all inclusive package – 3 at lunch and 3 with evening meals. Soft drinks are unlimited at any time of day and you can buy additional alcoholic drinks if you wish.

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Yes, free alcohol, wine, beer, juce and soda. Food is very tasty. Helpful?

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In the US, the minimum wage makes this hard. It would be possible to use undocumented aliens, but because their jobs are visible it's difficult to use many. With the US's higher costs, an all-inclusive resort vacation would be limited to the extremely wealthy, and they can get that level of service wherever they go.

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Families & Groups All inclusive holidays are ideal for families and groups – as mentioned above, these kind of vacations are budget friendly, and take away the stress of managing money while you're away.

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The best part about all-inclusive vacations is knowing that everything is paid for. You don't have to worry about the price of a meal before you eat or the cost of snorkeling in pristine blue waters before you go. You can just do it!

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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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This is common sense, but the less time you spend at an all-inclusive resort, the less it will cost you. Consider shaving a day off of your vacation and just going for three whirlwind nights. Even better, plan your trip during the week, so you can avoid higher weekend hotel rates and higher airfares.

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In Mexico, every bellboy, chauffeur/driver, or valet parking person expects a tip of 20-50 pesos. Bartenders, waitresses/waiters, and housekeeping staff expect a tip of 15% of your bill, and housekeepers should be tipped about 50 pesos (or more) per day.

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With gratuities included, you have the freedom to choose whether you want to tip or not, and if you do decide to, they can be tipped the amount that feels right to you based on the service you received. Under no circumstances, however, should you ever feel pressured to tip in an All Inclusive resort.

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How much should I tip in Cancun? For both self-service buffets and menu items, a tip of at least 10 percent is recommended. For hotel porter, $ 1-2 is the norm. Hotel maids should be tipped, at least, $3 a day.

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