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Subject: Re: Are All-Inclusive Resorts the way to go? Posted on: Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:22:22 -0400

Hackamore wrote:

>
>> pinklife wrote:
>>
>>> i have heard different opnions on this issue. on the one hand, you get
>>> all your meals, drinks, activities and everything else paid for. on the
>>> other hand, if you are planning on going to an all-inclusive joint,
>>> there really isn't much to see outside of the resort; unless you take
>>> local transportation which may or may not be the best idea.
>
>I've done the All Inclusive seen several times and really liked it.
>
>toss your watch and wallet in the in room safe when you get there and
>all your needs and desires are taken care of (at least at a Couples or
>Sandals type place).
>
>>> i fancy all-inclusives like cruises; in that you are really confined in
>>> what is around you. anyone else have an opnion on all-inclusive resorts?
>
>as I understand it most cruises are far from All Inclusive... are drinks
>included... like Champagne with breakfast? sailing? massages?
>scuba? skiing? sailing? horse back riding? etc?
>
Cruises include the things I like to have included (meals,
transportation and entertainment) and they do include a pool usually.
You are right though that massages and excursions are not included.

>> I do not like all-inclusives and they are not a good deal for us as we
>> do not drink (as in drink alcoholic beverages). I don't like to be
>> insulated from the local populace.
>
>if you don't drink and just want to lay in the sun they're not a good deal.

Not only do I not drink but I don't want to lie in the sun either. I
want to see stuff and talk to people, swim, scuba, sail etc., and also
eat local food at local restaurants.

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