The all-inclusive sector has become immeasurably broader over the last decade, and now more than ever it can offer something for everyone – from luxury-hungry honeymooners to budget-conscious families.
Travel agents began to report an increase in demand for all-inclusive holidays as the recession began to bite in 2008/9, and the trend looks set to continue. Simply put, the ability to control your budget has never been more attractive.
On this page you’ll find a feed of Travel Weekly’s most recent all-inclusive articles, plus our pick of good content elsewhere.
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All-Inclusives on Travel Weekly
- Stats reveal few bargains in lates market [News, August 2010]
- Mystery Shopper: Ellesmere Port travel agents sell a Med cruise [Feature, August 2010]
- Costa Rica: The new wave of package tourism [Feature, July 2010]
- All-inclusives: Try something different… [Feature, August 2010]
- All-inclusives: Superclubs’ new Panama resort [Feature, July 2010]
- House of fun: The best theme park hotels [Feature, July 2010]
- How to: Get families a bargain summer break [Advice, July 2010]
- Hotels: Are these the world’s best beach stays? [Feature, July 2010]
- Turkey overtakes Balearics with 16% of May’s bookings [News, June 2010]
All-Inclusive articles from the web
- Our top 10 guide to the best family all-inclusive resorts – book your holiday now! [mirror.co.uk]
- Demand for all-inclusive holiday deals up 17 per cent as Britons seek value this summer [Telegraph]
- All Inclusive Holidays = Fantastic Value [thelondonpaper.com]
Sandals and Beaches
Despite the credit crunch, holidays are something that very few people are willing to sacrifice and so it is becoming increasingly commonplace to shop around for deals that represent exceptional value for money.
Due to the initial spend involved, a widespread misconception of a luxury all-inclusive holiday is that it is an expensive option. However, upon comparing the cost of a Luxury Included® holiday at Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa, with the amount spent on an equivalent holiday on an ‘accommodation-only’ basis, it becomes clear that this is not the case.
A holiday at a Sandals or Beaches Resort is more than just all-inclusive, it is Luxury Included® meaning everything and anything you could want in a Caribbean holiday is included. Such as inspirational beachfront locations, exemplary standards of service, exceptional gourmet cuisine choices and accommodation that is truly world class with a choice of suites that feature private plunge pools and Butler Service.
Wrap this with exceptional land and water sports, with scuba-diving and unlimited greens fees at private golf clubs included. The Luxury Included® difference is the fulfilment of the ultimate holiday expectation with exceptional quantity that is delivered with optimum quality.
What’s included in a Sandals & Beaches holiday?
- Choice of 17 romantic resorts on 5 exotic islands
- The Caribbean’s most luxurious suites
- Located on some of the worlds best Beaches
- All meals, fine dining in up 11 speciality restaurants
- Unlimited premium brand drinks and Beringer® wines
- All land and water sports including unlimited golf (at selected resorts) and scuba diving for certified divers
- Amenities such as private pools and plasma TV’s
- Exclusive Red Lane® Spas on-site (treatments payable locally)
- Nightly entertainment including weekly beach parties and nightclubs
- Exclusive extras, like offshore islands, midnight buffets, and evening turndown service
- Roundtrip airport transfers, government resort taxes, tips and service charges
At a Beaches resort you also get:
- Kids camps
- Waterpark
- Caribbean Adventure with Sesame Street®
- XBOX 360® Game Garage
- Trench Town Lounge
- Liquid teen nightclub and much more
