Here are the top 3 reasons why all inclusive travel of any kind is the best way to go:
1. Local vendors tend to overcharge tourists that do not know what constitutes a fair price in a given area. This is only natural, but it can be avoided by having someone that does know the local prices managing everything from the hotel to the food. The longer the trip, the better the savings are likely to be. The same is also true when considering the extravagance of the local destination.
2. Planning ahead is much easier when one has an idea of how much they are going to spend. Anyone who has ever under-funded a vacation has already learned this lesson the hard way; they thought they would only need $1000 for that week in Hawaii only to be calling friends and relatives asking for a quick money order on the second day. Spend more time having fun and less time worrying about how much everything is going to cost by opting for an all-inclusive travel vacation.
3. Carrying too much money is not safe. The opposite side of the same coin is taking too much money. The simple fact is that the world is not a safe place, and muggings are not at all uncommon.
All-inclusive destinations and/or all-inclusive cruises are simply far superior for anyone that does not enjoy micromanaging and/or fretting.
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This is a great article – covers all the bases. Just a reminder – cruise ships are a great alternative to hotels. With meals, meeting space, AV, & entertainment included, you can save up to 40%. Worth checking out. You mentioned several hotel sourcing sites, here's one just for cruises that includes lots of planner tools and resources: http://www.seasite.com. With the World Cup around the corner check out: http://www.worldcupcruise.com
This is a great article – covers all the bases. Just a reminder – cruise ships are a great alternative to hotels. With meals, meeting space, AV, & entertainment included, you can save up to 40%. Worth checking out. You mentioned several hotel sourcing sites, here's one just for cruises that includes lots of planner tools and resources: http://www.seasite.com. With the World Cup around the corner check out: http://www.worldcupcruise.com