Find the Best Price on All-Inclusive Trips

by Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger

06 Jun 2008 09:53 AM

In a previous blog I discussed the advantages and disadvantages of all-inclusive vacations. They can be money savers provided you choose the right one. So, how do you book an all-inclusive trip of a lifetime without breaking the bank?

My suggestion: Visit ResortCompete.com. The new website features a complete list of all-inclusive vacations from more than 630 resorts around the world. Getting results is very simple-just fill out an online form listing your preferences for dates, location, number of adults and children in your group, and how many rooms you want, and the computer does the rest. In the end you are provided with a list of deals meeting your criteria.

You are also given multiple options organized by price point. You can choose between value, premium (moderate) or luxury. You can also pick various amenities that will provide you with the best vacation possible, including beachfront, kids' clubs, wireless Internet access, and eco-tourism activities. The site also lists special deals being offered at individual resorts.

The site features more than 100 resorts in the Caribbean, along with nearly 200 all-inclusive properties in Mexico. Other listings include the Mediterranean, South Africa, the South Pacific, and a few closer to home, such as lodgings in California and Hawaii.

The website also allows you to specify, whether you want to spend time at an adult-only resort or one that caters to children. Adult-only resorts are ideal for couples seeking romantic getaways, while family-friendly properties typically feature programs designed with different age groups in mind, from young children to tweens and teens. All-inclusive resorts are also popular destinations for group gatherings, from reunions to destination weddings to corporate retreats.

Before booking an all-inclusive trip keep in mind that most resorts that specialize in these types of vacations are typically located in isolated settings, often with private beaches or mountaintop views. While one price covers accommodations, meals and entertainment, it's up to you to decide which activities (and how many) you want to participate in on a daily basis.

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Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism.

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