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Why should you avoid the bargain basement resorts? Service. At bargain basement resorts they generally have 1 employee to 5-6 guests. In comparison luxury resorts will have 1 employee to 1-1.5 guests and premium resorts have 1 employee to 2 guests. There will LONG lines starting from check in and all through check out. On my last all inclusive trip, I was met at drop off by my concierge with a cool towel and mimosas. He wakes me around the resort point out all the things that I would want to check out. When we arrived at my room, my bags had been unpacked and clothes were hung up. At a bargain basement resort, you will receive a map and basic directions, and will have to haul your bags there by yourself. Which sounds better to you? #resortweek #allinclusiveresorts #luxurytravelexpert #honeymoonplanner #honeymoonspecialist #honeymoonexpert https://www.instagram.com/p/B4nQs0TFCvA/?igshid=os4jdrd529jr

Is this how you imagine spending you time during your all inclusive trip? In a Bargain Basement Resort, you we will have difficult time find space on the beaches or pools. To make money, Bargain Basement Resorts have to fill the beds. And they do! The lines are long and the beach beds are few. They might as well put up signs that say, “From this point, you will have a 2 hour wait to reach the chicken fingers”. #allinclusiveresort #resortweek #luxurytravelexpert #honeymoonplanner #honeymoonexpert #honeymoonspecialist https://www.instagram.com/p/B4kZVS9FdWB/?igshid=97v9wkoqqt18

You have probably seen ads that say 5 nights all inclusive on Seven Mile Beach in Jamaica $500 per person with flights! Great deal right? Probably not. When you look at that per person rate you to think that at least half is going to flights (more than likely more than half). So how does the resort make money? The answer is drinks, specifically alcohol and soda. You see not all all inclusive resorts are as inclusive as others. (Confused yet?). Premium and luxury resorts will include premium and imported sodas and alcohol in their base package. Bargain basement resort DO NOT! Their packages tend to say things like “endless supplies of domestic drinks including alcohol!” Woohoo? Nope the most important word there is “domestic”. So in the case of our great Jamaica deal above. You will get all the Jamaican soda and alcohol that you like. Order a coke or a bud light you will see it on your bill at check out. People tend to over imbibe on vacation, and they forget what is included in their package. It’s not unheard of to have bar tabs of $1000. You would have been much better served to go to a better resort. Yes you pay a little more up front, but you have no surprises bills to pay later! #resortweek #allinclusiveresorts #luxurytravelexpert #honeymoonplanner #honeymoonexpert #honeymoonspecialist https://www.instagram.com/p/B4ia41RlWkU/?igshid=ccjtdsaonjgs

I said earlier in the week that I would explain why I never send anyone to a bargain basement all inclusive resort. I have always maintained: it is better to get the worst room in a 5 star resort, than it is to get the best room in a 3 or 4 star resort. Oh so many reasons why! Let’s start with the main things people want in an all inclusive: food and drink. An upgraded resort is more than likely going to have better offerings on both. Multiple a la carte restaurant offering a variety of cuisines. Many times they have Michelin rated chefs and restaurants.You can try as many as you want. Not the case with Bargain Basement. While they may have a good number of restaurants and cuisines, the quality is often poor. They will also limit the number of a la carte restaurants you can go to. Many have rules that you can only go to a sit down restaurant 2 or 3 times a week. The rest of the time you have to eat at the buffet. Do you feel like eating chicken fingers every night? Next we talk about alcohol...stay tuned. #allinclusiveresort #resortweek #luxurytravelexpert #honeymoonplanner #honeymoonexpert #honeymoonspecialist https://www.instagram.com/p/B4iLS5Ols9D/?igshid=dwqvjq8u5rfx

From Argentine wine centered to a Tesla powered resort in Fiji...eco friendly all inclusive resorts make going green glam. Perfect for anyone that wants to reduce their carbon footprint but not miss out on all inclusive amenities. Eco friendly all inclusive resorts allow you to disconnect from the every day and reconnect with what’s important. Some of my favorite eco friendly all inclusive resorts include: @sablealley in Botswana, @sixsensesfiji, @casadeuco in Argentina and @tajexotica_goa in India #ecofriendlyresorts #allinclusiveresort #resortweek #sablealley #sixsensesfiji #casadeuco #tajexoticagoa https://www.instagram.com/p/B4gBC5ml4sR/?igshid=12b4jjymaqbwr

From Argentine wine centered to a Tesla powered resort in Fiji...eco friendly all inclusive resorts make going green glam. Perfect for anyone that wants to reduce their carbon footprint but not miss out on all inclusive amenities. Eco friendly all inclusive resorts allow you to disconnect from the every day and reconnect with what’s important. Some of my favorite eco friendly all inclusive resorts include: @sablealley in Botswana, @sixsensesfiji, @casadeuco in Argentina and @tajexotica_goa in India #ecofriendlyresorts #allinclusiveresort #resortweek #sablealley #sixsensesfiji #casadeuco #tajexoticagoa https://www.instagram.com/p/B4gBC5ml4sR/?igshid=12b4jjymaqbwr

Premium All Inclusive Resorts are excellent resorts, and you will find many of the amenities offered at Luxury All Inclusive, but not at every level. These properties are perfect for people who want a luxury experience at less scary price tag. Also this level is where you will find Resorts with different club levels (the bracelet resorts...yuck). My tip for Bracelets Resort: make sure you understand exactly is included in each of the levels. Some resorts have private beaches, pools and restaurants for higher level guests. Some of my favorite Premium All Inclusive Resorts: @ikosoceania.ru in Nea Moudania, Greece, @secretsmaroma in Riviera Cancun, Mexico, @sanctuarycapcana in Cap Cana, Dominican Republic, @excellenceoysterbay in Jamaica and @capmaison in St Lucia. #allinclusiveresort #resortweek #premiumresort #ikosoceania #secretsmaromabeach #sanctuarycapcana #excellenceoysterbay #capmaison https://www.instagram.com/p/B4fqV44FO2w/?igshid=kstbmsb7t8af

Luxury All Inclusive Resorts: some of the most incredible resorts in the world are all inclusive. They provide their guests with unparalleled service and amenities. Think private beaches and pools, butlers, decadent spas...these resorts are perfect for anyone that wants to be pampered. Luxury All Inclusive range from tiny 5-6 stars and are found throughout the world. Some of my favorites are: @velaaprivateisland in Maldives, @namaleresort in Fiji, @andbeyondxaranna in Botswana and @blackberryfarm in Tennessee. All of these are offer very different experiences, even the most discerning traveler should be able to find something they love at a Luxury all inclusive! #luxuryallinclusive #allinclusiveresorts #luxurytravelexpert #resortweek #velaaprivateisland #namaleresort #andbeyondxaranna #blackberryfarm https://www.instagram.com/p/B4dStLMF5z_/?igshid=m6aiq9gauntb