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site took upon himself the responsibility to sort out all-inclusive holiday options in different countries: where is it a profitable and necessary option, and where is the money down the drain? what does “all inclusive” mean in different places and what does it include? We plunged into the topic and are now ready to tell you about it.
1. Maldives
Nutrition: 3 meals a day in the restaurant, snacks in the bars during the day. It is also possible to visit a-la carte restaurants - establishments outside the hotel with a pre-order of dishes from the menu. The food is delicious and safe, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are offered, which are very expensive on the islands without the All Inclusive tariff.
What else do you have: in the Maldives, guests will find maximum comfort and a million of entertainment from the beginning to the end of the trip. Most of the hotels offer a personal meeting, transfer from and to the airport, as well as the possibility of waiting for the plane in the VIP zone. And on the island itself, boat excursions, diving lessons, non-motorized water sports, fitness, a huge bar, fishing, musical evenings are offered.
What is not: complex issue. Maldivian All inclusive tries very hard to pamper its guest.
Take? Yes, if you want to experience the maximum pleasure from your vacation, and also if the availability of alcohol is important to you. If drinks, alcohol and entertainment are not a matter of principle for you, then you should choose the convenient Half Board rate, which includes only breakfasts and dinners.
2. Egypt
Nutrition: varied 3 meals a day with a buffet, free ice cream in unlimited quantities, free local alcohol and paid import.
What else do you have: Egypt hotels are renowned for their abundant entertainment programs, parties and children's animation. The All Inclusive also includes sun loungers on the beach, sometimes services such as massage, spa or gym.
What is not: a mini-bar in the room is always paid, and household items such as dry cleaning are usually the same.
3. UAE
Nutrition: Most Turkish hotels offer a scheduled buffet and 24-hour service. Local alcohol will also be free for you, and you will have to pay extra for foreign brands.
What else do you have: it seems everything one can imagine. Already in 3-star hotels, guests are actively entertained - both young and old. Poolside fitness, parties, contests for adults, animation program for children, bartender shows in restaurants. In 4-, 5-star hotels - water parks.
Nutrition: traditional Greek cuisine with products of the first freshness - most hotels grow vegetables and herbs on their territory, and they are also used. The buffet is not always offered: usually it is 3-4 dishes to choose from (the number of dishes is proportional to the number of hotel stars). Guests of high-end hotels can also dine at local restaurants outside the hotel for free.
Nutrition: according to the schedule, 3, 4 times a day, mainly with a buffet - the food is varied and interesting. Alcohol is payable separately. By the way, at least 5 minutes must pass between the alcohol portions - otherwise they will not be sold. Also on the territory of the hotels there are a-la carte restaurants that are not included in the All inclusive program.
What else do you have: many entertainment programs for children, and for adults - evening shows and aqua aerobics in the pool. Beach umbrellas and sun loungers are free of charge.
What is not: different types of outdoor activities on the beach like jet ski, parachute or boating are paid separately.
OB (No power supply)- only hotel accommodation.
BB (Breakfast)- Diet, which includes breakfast at the hotel. This can be a buffet or continental breakfast.
HB (Half Board)- 2 meals a day at the hotel. This is usually breakfast and dinner, but some hotels may have breakfast and lunch. Lunch and dinner drinks are usually not included.
FB (Full Board)- 3 meals a day at the hotel (breakfast + lunch + dinner). Lunch and dinner drinks are usually not included.
Al, All inclusive- a regime that includes not only 3 meals a day, but also additional services such as light breakfast, snacks, light dinner. Drinks are included in the price. Sometimes it can only be local drinks, and foreign ones are sold for extra. fee
Accommodation types
SGL (single)- single occupancy.
DBL (double)- Double Room.
TRPL (triple)- Triple room.
Suite- accommodation in a suite.
ExB (extra bed)- an extra bed in a double room.
Tourist Dictionary
Chld (child)- child (usually the cost is indicated for a child in a room with two adults).
SV (sea view)- sea view
Brunch- Eating after breakfast, but before lunch, and replacing both.
Cabana- A beachfront (or pool-side) bungalow type structure, detached from the main building and sometimes furnished as a bedroom.
Complimentary Ticket- Free pass.
Deluxe- Luxurious type of hotel (private bath and full service).
Duty-freeGoods- Goods not subject to customs tax.
InclusiveTerms- Tariff for accommodation and meals (three times a day).
JuniorSuite *- A large room with a fenced-in sleeping place that can be converted into a living room during the day.
RestHouse- Small hotel.
RoomBoard *- Information about the hotel room (conditions, service, opportunities).
Safe-DepositBoxes *- An individual section in the vault, where guests store valuables, cash.
ServiceCharge(service price) - Usually 10 to 20 percent is added to the invoice to pay the service department.
Skipper- A guest who left in secret, leaving an unpaid check.
Standby- A passenger who does not have a confirmed reservation, but who is waiting at the airport for the possibility of departure, if the seats on the plane are available for sale at the last minute. Many airlines offer very low prices for these passengers.
TouristClass- Also called the economy class. In a room of this class, the guest does not have a personal bath.
TransientHotel- Hotel for transit guests who stay at a hotel for a short time on their way to another hotel (permanent resting place).
VeryImportantPassenger(very important passenger (VIP)) - A person to whom a special service is intended.
All-inclusive hotels are a big test for the health of our tourists. What is the best way to eat in this case? What foods and drinks are better to choose?
Consulted by a doctor at the El Gouna Hospital in Ahmed Munir.
Buffet
"All inclusive", or "all inclusie" - the system is, of course, unique and attractive. It is a full board, which means that it relieves the vacationer of all worries related to nutrition. All that remains is to visit the restaurant at a certain time and choose the most delicious dishes. This is where the problems begin.
As a rule, hotels feed their guests on a buffet basis. It is easy to imagine the state of a person facing a huge number of different goodies. These are salads, soups, hot dishes and pastries. Recently arrived tourists simply run their eyes from the abundance of food, they want to eat everything at once.
Therefore, many go to doctors in the very first days of their vacation. The reason is stomach problems.
Food "hype"
Let's start with the amount of food eaten. At first it is prohibitively large - much larger than at home. After all, there are so many tasty and appetizing around, I want to try everything. The result - more and more portions appear on the plate.
In a few days this "food" excitement will subside, and everything will return to normal. The person will get used to the new table, become more choosy and moderate. In the meantime, this does not happen, everything is tried.
This is a rather big test for the body. He has to get used not only to the new kitchen, but also to the new climate. All this makes a person extremely vulnerable. And if it is possible to reduce the load, it certainly needs to be done. We have no control over temperature, humidity and time zone differences. But you can control the quantity and quality of food eaten.
This is especially important in the first days of rest: you need to be careful and not overeat. Otherwise, you can provoke problems not only with digestion. A full stomach requires great attention: this is both energy costs and an increased blood supply to the organs of the gastrointestinal tract. And it is necessary that all the forces be used for adaptation. Overeating, on the other hand, greatly interferes with this, so it is imperative to control the amount of food.
Divide ... a plate
In order not to overeat, you need to use one simple but very effective technique. A large restaurant plate must be mentally divided into two parts. And then visually divide one of these parts in half again. It turns out that the circle consists of two quarters and one half.
A vegetable salad is placed on the latter. You can take several salads, but then the variety of dishes will affect their quantity - in any case, the place on the plate is limited. The quarter is reserved for a hot dish - meat, fish or poultry. Well, and on the second quarter you need to put a side dish.
Such a simple distribution clearly regulates the amount of food eaten, helps to eat competently and balanced.
Local kitchen
It uses unknown products, and known products can be found in completely unexpected and unusual combinations. Of course, this is reflected in your stomach.
He must restructure his activity and change the ratio of the enzymes produced. We need to help him - not to abuse new dishes in the first 3-4 days of rest. Of course, you can try some kind of exotic that you especially like, but this must be done extremely carefully. For a start, one, maximum two spoons will be enough.
Pay attention to the smell when choosing your food. Smell in this case is your best assistant. Of course, it will not help with the choice of cold dishes. But aroma can tell a lot about hot. It perfectly reflects the presence of unknown seasonings and spices, which should be feared in the first place.
Talk to those tourists who have stayed at the hotel for more than a week. They already know everything about the local table and will gladly share their knowledge with newcomers. As a rule, old-timers give good advice that is worth listening to.
Fractional diet
Now it's time to talk about the power ratio. As a rule, it depends on the class of the hotel. For example, in three-star hotels, guests are usually fed three times a day. This is our usual breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Four- and five-star hotels most often offer five meals a day: breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and late dinner. Sometimes this list includes an afternoon snack, which usually consists of fruit and tea with muffins or other pastries.
Let's take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of such a system. The downside is the availability of a huge amount of free food. People who have free time will definitely run in for extra feeding. Not because of hunger, but because of the desire to pamper yourself with something tasty. But if the diet is structured haphazardly, then a visit to a restaurant will definitely end with a tightly packed stomach.
It is quite another matter if a person is an adherent of systematic nutrition. In this case, you can make a fractional diet, which is a frequent meal in small portions. Those who are used to eating according to this plan can safely visit the restaurant all five times.
Unfortunately, most people eat haphazardly. Such people need to attend only basic meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner. Snacks, late breakfasts and dinners should be discarded.
Some may say that a fivefold table is a great opportunity to accustom yourself to fractional eating. Unfortunately, this is practically impossible in practice. So it is better not to expose yourself to temptation and immediately refuse additional meals.
Beach or breakfast
Be sure to mention what is best to choose for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It depends, first of all, on the holiday you prefer. If you come to a warm country hoping to swim and sunbathe, then the morning is given to the beach. This should be taken into account when sitting down to breakfast. It should be very light and consist mainly of fresh vegetables and fruits.
The latter, by the way, deserve special attention. The fact is that before tanning, doctors recommend eating a melon or watermelon. They prevent dehydration and also contain beta-carotene, which is considered a natural tanning activator.
As for lunch, it should also be loose, because after the meal there will probably be a "quiet hour". No wonder in hot countries there is a concept of siesta, which falls on the hottest time of the day. This custom is followed not only by locals, but also by visitors - many tourists prefer to spend the afternoon in their cool room. A semi-drowsy state and a full stomach are a very dangerous combination for a figure.
For those who love outdoor activities, the stereotype of food can not be changed. Excursions, visits to museums, walks around the city - all this takes a lot of energy. So meals can be more satisfying.
Turkish vodka
Local alcoholic beverages are also included in the "all inclusie", so access to hot drinks is almost unlimited. Bars open in the morning and work until late at night.
National drinks are especially popular. For example, in this buha, in Egypt - zibiba, in - raki. All this is nothing but vodka, and the vodka is not of the highest quality. As a rule, it contains a lot of fusel oils, which make drunkenness quick and hangovers heavy.
You also need to be careful with red wine - it most often causes allergies. So first you need to try quite a bit, literally a few sips. If no negative reaction followed during the day, then the next day you can be a little bolder and drink a little more.
Don't drink before night
For those who often travel abroad, one pattern is well known: morning and afternoon are devoted to an entertainment program - walks, excursions, the beach. But in the evening it is time to exchange impressions. Alcohol, of course, contributes to this. Therefore, in every hotel in the evening, groups of friends gather who spend time in a leisurely conversation. Every now and then someone comes to the bar to bring another drink. They are taken even more than necessary - this is how people prepare for the closing of the bar.
As a result, the main - often unnecessary - alcohol consumption occurs in the late evening.
This fact does not affect health in the best way. First, the kidneys are affected. That is why many tourists wake up in the morning with bags under their eyes and even with swollen fingers. All this is a consequence of the "alcoholic blow" that the urinary system suffered. In addition, the work of the heart, liver is disrupted, and digestion suffers.
And there is no need to talk about the mood. From the very morning, a person feels overwhelmed and depressed. In general, a whole day of rest is lost. But it costs a lot of money.
Therefore, evening libations should be treated with caution. Semi-sweet wine is considered the safest drink - a couple of glasses will not hurt anyone.
Especially if you go to distant overseas countries, where you don't really want to eat at local eateries. Any trip, business, tourist or recreational, implies the choice of a comfortable hotel. So that you do not have a question about what the HB power is - what is it, we propose to understand the system in more detail.
All famous and not so famous hotels have special designations of rooms and food. You are going to rest in an unfamiliar country, choose a hotel by the stars and then you come across a strange abbreviation near the "Food" column: HB. the question is asked by thousands of tourists choosing a tour for the first time.
Types of food
Most often they are indicated in English (international) language or in an abbreviated version. All hotels are adjusted to generally accepted standards, so memorize abbreviations in advance, and you will be able to navigate in them like an avid traveler, and what does HB, BB food mean, you will tell newcomers who want to go to this or that hotel.
BB, or Bed & Breakfast
In fact, it translates as "bed and breakfast". It is understood that you will only be provided with a morning meal, which was originally included in the tour price. For the rest, you have to pay an additional fee at the restaurant. As a rule, a buffet is offered. This implies that you yourself go to a large set table on which dishes are laid out and apply them in the amount you need.
The type of food, which means only the morning meal and overnight stay, is most often found in European small hotels and small resort towns, as well as in those places where the main emphasis is on excursion tourism. This is convenient if the excursion program is scheduled for the whole day, that is, you leave the hotel early and return only late in the evening.
What is offered for breakfast
Meals at the HB hotel are more complete, but if you want to save money, let's take a closer look at the BB menu. These are a variety of sandwiches, stewed and fried vegetables, snacks on tartlets and unleavened bread, canapé sandwiches, fried pieces of meat or chicken wings, various salads and desserts. Also tea, water or coffee are free drinks. Alcohol, cocktails and juices will have to be bought for your own money. HB food - what is it? You will read about this further.
HB (Half Board), FB and AL
If you don't like the idea of just having breakfast and want to eat twice a day, then a system called "HB Meals" is worth choosing. "What is it?" - you ask. The abbreviation translates as "half board". You eat twice for free. Most often, this includes only breakfast and dinner. Other hotels may offer breakfast and lunch, although this is not particularly welcome. Hotels in the UAE offer to replace dinner with lunch.
Free drinks are offered only in the morning. These are usually coffee, tea and water. You will have to pay for drinks at lunch or dinner. If a bottle of liquor remains underfilled by you, it is served the next day at the evening meal. What else is convenient when choosing the HB system? You don't have to pay for drinks every time. It's simple - you tell the waiter the number of the living room, and the invoice is provided after checking out from the hotel.
Who will love HB? Most often, this type of food is found in 3 * or 4 * hotels. This is ideal for travelers who have come to rest for a short time, as well as for those who prefer to go to a restaurant for lunch. If you spend all day at the beach and enjoying the sunbathing, choose an HB hotel. At lunchtime, you can grab a bite to eat on the beach, and at noon, you don't feel like eating too much. A light salad in the afternoon or a snack, a glass of local beer will help you save money and preserve your figure, because usually more dense and hearty dishes are served for lunch.
FB, AL are Full Board and What does HB power and BB mean, we have already figured out. Full Board is which includes a full three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Not included in the price are drinks that are displayed for lunch or in the evening for dinner.
All inclusive has the same meal plan as full board. That is, breakfast, lunch and dinner are given to you from the hotel free of charge. In addition, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are served, mainly from a local producer. What does HB, BB and AL food mean is known, and you can choose your place of residence. But there is one more category, more elite - UAL.
UAL or Ultra All Inclusive
Translated as "ultra all inclusive". This also includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks of local production are also served with imported ones. Various free services may be provided at the discretion of the administration.
English and continental breakfast
After we figured out what food BB, HB, AL and UAL means, let's move on to traditional breakfasts. In some hotels, the tourist can be offered English, American or Continental.
1. English breakfast. Made in the old traditions of England. A complete set of dishes includes juice (orange or any other fruit), scrambled eggs with ham slices (in some hotels, an omelet is supposed to be used instead), aromatic toasts fried until crispy. They are accompanied by butter and fruit jam. From drinks, of course, tea or coffee.
2. Continental breakfast. Simpler and more humble than English. Serve a bun with butter or jam for coffee, juice or tea.
3. Various types of sausages and cheeses (sliced), hot sausages, as well as scrambled eggs, coffee, tea, water or juice are brought to the table.
Whatever one may say, “all inclusive” is a comfortable type of rest. I bought a tour - you can fly with almost no money. They will feed, give to drink, take you to the hotel. Although the "all inclusive" system differs in different countries - and it happens that after the Turkish variety, tourists are unhappy with the modest choice of all inclusive in Jordan.
Read and memorize how all inclusive works in different countries. Now you will know exactly what to prepare for, and you will not be disappointed.
All inclusive in Greece
Nutrition. Healthy - a lot of fresh vegetables, herbs and fruits, which are brought to hotels directly from the garden. Chopped tomatoes and cucumbers do not have time to turn into a sour salad - the waiters serve fresh dishes on time. The cuisine is mostly Greek. There are fish and meat. The hotels do not always have a buffet - most often it is à la carte meals with a choice of 3-4 main courses. Vegans and vegetarians always have something to profit from. The higher the category of the hotel, the greater the choice of food. The most expensive Greek hotels (where the price starts from 250,000 rubles per tour) with all inclusive meals offer a unique service. It's called dining out: you can dine at any local tavern outside the resort for free.
Animation. No noisy parties and daily pool entertainment. You can count on live music and shows on weekends.
Additional services. Sun loungers and swimming pools are free only if the hotel is located on the first line with a private beach. Spa treatments, massages, meals in a-la carte restaurants are rarely included in the all-inclusive price. You will have to pay extra for additional options - for example, for a baby potty (it is considered disposable). In Greece, you will have to pay for everything that is done with your hands in front of you.
To take or not to take all inclusive? Do not take - breakfast or half board is better, so as not to get attached to the hotel. But even if you are only planning a beach holiday, it is better to eat in local taverns: Greek local cuisine is delicious, aromatic and inexpensive. During a week of rest, you can try many different dishes and never repeat it.
All inclusive in Turkey
Nutrition. 90% of Turkish hotels have a free buffet with salads, main courses, desserts, snacks. Local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included in the price; you will have to pay extra for well-known brands of alcohol. Hot dishes - meat, fish, grilled sausages - are served in portions, the rest can be taken on a common table. Drinks are provided by the bartender. Some hotels have an "ultra all inclusive" system: this is a round-the-clock service, meals at any time of the day, and foreign-made drinks. To match this type, hotels should have several restaurants (including à la carte, all free), a large area, heated pools.
Animation. Even the simplest hotel has pool entertainment. This can be performances by dancers, bartender shows, torch juggling, contests for children and drunk adults, or a regular disco.
Additional services. In hotels 4-5 * there may be water parks for children - the visit is included in the tour price. Spa treatments are usually paid extra. Sun loungers and umbrellas on the beaches are usually paid.
To take or not to take all inclusive? Definitely yes. Hearty, plentiful, tasty and economical. Yes, finding a tour to Turkey without "all inclusive" is still a quest.
All inclusive in Tunisia
Nutrition. Usually 3-4 times a day, the restaurant is not open around the clock. Hotels may have bars, a-la carte restaurants, where meals are not included in the price. The variety of dishes is not as great as in Turkey. Soft drinks are free, but you will have to pay for alcohol. In some hotels in Tunisia, plastic cards are used instead of bracelets: drinks and dishes are dispensed by bar codes, there should be a break of 5-7 minutes between portions of alcohol. Animation. Aqua aerobics in the pool, evening shows, kids club - free of charge. Activities on the beach - jet ski, parachute, banana - for a fee.
Additional services. Thalasso, balneo, spa treatments are paid separately. Some hotels offer a free hammam. Sun loungers and umbrellas on the beach are free, and towels can be charged.
To take or not to take all inclusive? Take. Food outside of hotels is usually more expensive. Plus, the variety of dishes on the Tunisian buffet is almost as good as the Turkish one.
All inclusive in Cyprus
Nutrition. A small selection of dishes, often drinks are not included in the price. The buffet is a lot of vegetables and meat (meatballs, kebabs, souvlaki and cutlets), but little fish. All fish and seafood dishes are prepared from frozen raw materials. There are also ubiquitous snacks: fries, burgers, nuggets. The choice of dishes is limited, every day the same is served, changing 1-2 dishes. Animation. If animation is announced, then it can be karaoke, discos, show programs and contests by the pool, water aerobics - everything is like in Turkey.
Additional services. Drinks and meals between meals, dry cleaning, laundry are charged separately. Sun beds and umbrellas are usually paid, because the beaches are mostly municipal.
To take or not to take all inclusive? Take - if you are vacationing with children and do not plan to travel around the island. Take "half board" - if you do not want to be attached to the hotel. Eating outside the hotels is expensive, but you will still want to try the local dishes in the taverns. So breakfast-dinner is perfect.
All inclusive in Bulgaria
Nutrition. A definite plus - all inclusive is available here, the dishes are familiar to us. Eating at the hotel is 2-3 times cheaper than going to a cafe every day. In a standard 4 * hotel, you will be served seasonal vegetables and fruits, 2-3 fish and meat dishes, several types of soups, ice cream, pastries, pancakes. There is a children's menu almost everywhere. Restaurants are not open around the clock, but only for breakfast-lunch-dinner. Alcohol is usually paid, drinks outside the restaurant too. Animation. Entertainment in hotels in Bulgarian is aqua aerobics and exercises by the pool. In 4-5 * hotels there are entertaining shows in the evenings.
Additional services. With all inclusive bracelets, you will be allowed to the private beach of the hotel for free (though there are few of them - mostly all the beaches are municipal). If the hotel is simpler, you will have to rent sun loungers and umbrellas for money. It can be uncomfortable on your own towel on the sand: the beach all the way to the sea is forced with sun loungers, forcing you to pay rent.
To take or not to take all inclusive? Take. Restaurants and cafes in Sunny Beach and Golden Sands are expensive, all-inclusive always pays off. Even if you do not plan to stay in the hotel, we recommend half board - it will still be cheaper.
All inclusive in Jordan
Nutrition. Red Sea, 5 * hotels, "all inclusive" - sounds very similar to Egypt. But no: this country is completely different, especially when it comes to food and service. Aqaba hotels have a good selection of dishes according to the "buffet" system: yoghurts, casseroles, omelets, sliced cheeses, sausages and vegetables, rice, potatoes, pasta, several dishes of meat and fish. Chicken is the most popular meat. The most delicious desserts are fruit jelly and local halva. Few of fruits. Please note that most hotels do not include drinks in the tour price. You will have to pay for juices, drinking water, alcohol. But you can collect water in a cooler for free in your bottle.
Animation. There are practically no show programs, karaoke, contests. In the evenings in 4 * and 5 * hotels you will be entertained only with live music.
Additional services. Swimming on the municipal beaches of Jordan is uncomfortable - they are still for the locals. Therefore, almost all hotels organize transfers to private beaches (Tala Bay). There you have to pay for umbrellas and sun loungers, unless you live on the beachfront.
To take or not to take all inclusive? Take. If only because the tourist infrastructure is not yet developed, it is problematic to eat in local cafes outside the hotels.
All inclusive in Israel
Nutrition. As a rule, all inclusive is 3 meals a day, drinks in the bar are included in the price. The choice of dishes is usually large, but hotels do not offer anything special to try - standard cereals, pasta, potatoes and several types of meat (mainly chicken and turkey). There are almost no fish. Lots of dairy products and yoghurts. You will not find delicious desserts in a standard Israeli hotel - except for fruits. As for drinks, they usually offer liqueurs, beer, juices from packages. Tourists are advised to take tea bags with them - there are problems with this. Animation. Mainly designed for children. For adults, there can be discos and music in the evenings.
Additional services. If the hotel has a private beach, sun loungers and umbrellas are free of charge. If not, you will have to pay. But no one bothers you to lie down on your towel right on the sand.
To take or not to take all inclusive? Take only if you are traveling with children. Do not take it if you are planning to walk without children - there are many inexpensive cafes and street tents with high-quality fast food in Eilat, Netanya, Tel Aviv. Self-catering will be cheaper than in a hotel. More delicious and more varied.
All inclusive in the UAE
Nutrition. All inclusive in Arabic is a high level service. Starched tablecloths, a la carte dishes, drinks are served in beautiful glasses. The amount of alcohol is usually limited. Waiters may well refuse another portion if they think you've had enough. Local drinks are included in the price, imported drinks are paid separately. Restaurants are open only for breakfast, lunch and dinner - there is no 24-hour food here. If you need to have a snack during the day, then only for the money. The choice of dishes is large, but you will have to pay separately for delicacies (like lobsters).
Animation. It practically does not happen.
Additional services. Often, UAE hotels include free use of bicycles, boats, canoes, and a sauna in the all inclusive program. You will have to pay for sun loungers on the beaches if the hotel is not on the first line.
To take or not to take all inclusive? Take in all emirates except Dubai - there you can eat more varied and cheap in street cafes.
All inclusive in Spain
Nutrition. In European resort cities, the all inclusive hotel is similar to the Turkish - a buffet with a large selection of dishes. Lots of fresh vegetables, fish, seafood, meat dishes. Vegetables are cut separately, sauces are placed separately so that you can collect your own salad. Ice cream, pastries, cakes, jellies - a wide variety of desserts. All local drinks are free while the bar is open. Food and drinks cannot be taken out of the restaurant. Please note: there is a significant difference between FB and ALL meals in Spain. For full board, drinks are free for breakfast only, and you have to pay for lunch and dinner. You cannot bring drinks to the restaurant, and the price for them in the hotel rises 2-3 times.
Animation. Almost never happens, except for discos and live music.
Additional services. Sun loungers and umbrellas are free only on private beaches, you will have to pay on municipal ones.
To take or not to take all inclusive? Take in Mallorca and Tenerife - there it will be more expensive to eat in local cafes. On the Catalan coast, you can easily get by with breakfast or half board. There are plenty of affordable cafes serving delicious local tapas, paella, fresh seafood and sangria - definitely worth a try!
All inclusive in Cuba and the Dominican Republic
Nutrition. Shrimps, crabs, mussels, fish of all kinds, grilled meats, fresh salads that are prepared in front of you, and tropical fruits - all this is all inclusive in the Dominican Republic and Cuba. Local rum, several types of imported drinks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails are included in the price. In 2-3 * hotels there is a small selection of meat, but there is always seafood. If you are leaving for an excursion, you can ask the hotel for "dry rations" with sandwiches. Most often, food is available around the clock. Animation. In Cuba - discos, shows, sports, beach bars. In the Dominican Republic - live music, exercises in the morning. The higher the star rating of the hotel, the more entertainment.
Additional services. Usually, the cost of accommodation includes the use of equipment for water sports - canoes, boats, catamarans, fishing rods, snorkeling masks. Sun loungers and umbrellas on private beaches are free. Towels are provided on bail.
To take or not to take all inclusive? Definitely take! Eating outside the hotel is more expensive, and the quality of the food is about the same.
All inclusive is a convenient system when you are traveling with children. Less cost, less risk, less whims. If on a trip you plan to go on excursions and spend a minimum of time at the hotel, choose half board. In Asia, India, Indonesia, it is better to do without hotel food altogether or take only breakfast: it is cheap, tasty and interesting to eat on the street in order to get acquainted with the local culture. And in some countries, for example in the Seychelles, all inclusive is generally prohibited at the legislative level. So the government wants tourists to get to know the country more and get out of hotels more often.
