{"id":79383,"date":"2016-05-03T02:00:48","date_gmt":"2016-05-03T09:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=79383"},"modified":"2016-05-04T13:55:34","modified_gmt":"2016-05-04T20:55:34","slug":"know-book-inclusive-resort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/know-book-inclusive-resort\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Know Before You Book an All-Inclusive Resort"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Before you book that all-inclusive package that seems like the deal of the century, there are a few things to consider. Is it\u00a0<em>really<\/em>\u00a0inclusive of everything? Are you going to spend way more money than you thought? Is the booze really free-flowing? Consider this your &#8220;know before you go&#8221; guide that will help you pick the best option for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find out what&#8217;s really included<\/strong><br \/>\nThe all-inclusive price you&#8217;re seeing online may look enticing, but it&#8217;s essential to do your homework first. Read the fine print. Check out the exclusions, as some resorts will reel people in by offering a deal of the century &#8212; only to find out certain things are, in fact, not included once you arrive.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ask your concierge to go over your all-inclusive plan<\/strong><br \/>\nAsk your concierge to thoroughly go over your plan. As we mentioned, some things aren&#8217;t included so it&#8217;s best to know upfront before racking up your room bill. This can be anything from certain spirit brands or not having access to certain restaurants or pool areas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Inquire about the tipping policy<\/strong><br \/>\nEach resort will vary, so be sure to ask.\u00a0Some resorts include gratuity in the upfront price while others don&#8217;t. Just because it&#8217;s an all-inclusive package doesn&#8217;t mean that it&#8217;s inclusive of tipping! The staff works hard to make your stay uh-mazing and most rely on tips, so never assume that it is part of your plan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Indulge in your plan<\/strong><br \/>\nYou&#8217;ve spent your hard-earned dollar, so take complete advantage of your package. If you&#8217;re dining at a restaurant, it&#8217;s completely acceptable to ask for something additional if you&#8217;re still hungry. It&#8217;s all-inclusive, remember?! If you want to have a lunch packed for the beach, just ask.\u00a0And definitely indulge in breakfast in bed \u00e1 la room service.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Family vs. adults only<br \/>\n<\/strong>Do you want to be at a beach or pool with tons of kids splashing around? Or would you prefer a more adult-like ambiance with endless cocktails? Many resorts also offer divided areas so you can still enjoy quiet time &#8212; even if you traveled with the kids.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Now, for the fun part. Check out a couple of our favorite all-inclusive options:<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/03173522\/Paradisus.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\" size-full wp-image-79429 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/03173522\/Paradisus.jpg\" alt=\"Paradisus\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/03173522\/Paradisus.jpg 550w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/03173522\/Paradisus-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/03173522\/Paradisus-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.melia.com\/en\/hotels\/dominican-republic\/punta-cana\/paradisus-punta-cana-resort\/index.html?utm_source=meliaoffers&amp;utm_medium=landingpage&amp;utm_campaign=summer_in_paradise\" target=\"_blank\">Paradisus Punta Cana<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic is not lacking in all-inclusive resorts, but we recommend checking into <a href=\"http:\/\/www.melia.com\/en\/hotels\/dominican-republic\/punta-cana\/paradisus-punta-cana-resort\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Paradisus Punta Cana<\/a> for the ultimate getaway. It has the most serene beach setting by far, as well as many different plan offerings that will suit any traveler &#8212; and divine dining options.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Traveling with the little ones? Book the Family Concierge package and take advantage of fun things such as a balloon bubble bath or the scented pillow menu. If you&#8217;re with your beau, book the Royal Service adults-only package, which comes with butler service (and your very own cell phone to call them 24\/7), access to adults only beach and pool areas and La Palapa restaurant, and much more. Dial it up a notch and book dinner at Passion, a restaurant by seven-star\u00a0Michelin Chef Martin Berasategui.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.zoetryresorts.com\/paraiso\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\" size-full wp-image-79432 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/static-blog.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/03180228\/Zoetry-Riviera-Maya.jpg\" alt=\"Zoetry Riviera Maya\" width=\"550\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/03180228\/Zoetry-Riviera-Maya.jpg 550w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/03180228\/Zoetry-Riviera-Maya-290x176.jpg 290w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/03180228\/Zoetry-Riviera-Maya-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/03180228\/Zoetry-Riviera-Maya-270x164.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.zoetryresorts.com\/paraiso\" target=\"_blank\">Zo\u00ebtry Paraiso de la Bonita<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">There&#8217;s an all-inclusive for every type of traveler these days. If you&#8217;re looking for a packaged wellness getaway plan, we suggest checking into <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zoetryresorts.com\/paraiso\" target=\"_blank\">Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita<\/a> in Mexico&#8217;s Riviera Maya. As a more ohm option, there are endless workout classes, organic food and beverage options, unlimited top-shelf spirits, a to-die-for spa, and much more.\u00a0Take part in the resort&#8217;s cultural classes or opt to be one with your stunning surroundings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"Before you book that all-inclusive package that seems like the deal of the century, there ...","author":252529,"featured_media":79434,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[54,260],"tags":[],"thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/03181134\/Paradisus-Punta-Cana-660x400.jpg","thumbnail_url_middle_card":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/03181134\/Paradisus-Punta-Cana.jpg","formated_date":"May 3, 2016","category_name":"Travel","category_icon":"","author_name":"","trending":false,"sponsored":false,"random_color":"#88af23","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/79383"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/252529"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=79383"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/79383\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/79434"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=79383"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=79383"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=79383"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}