Not to complain, but inclusive seems to have many definitions. \u00a0My wife would chime in at this point to remind me that all “All Inclusive” places follow a similar model, and I’m certain she’s correct. \u00a0My problem is at least partially based on the fact that I’ve never been to an all inclusive resort before, and before I give Sandals a bad name I would like to point out that it was certainly “mostly inclusive.” \u00a0<\/p>\n
Resorts are big business. \u00a0There is really no other intelligent way to describe it. \u00a0To that end, they do everything in their power to get as much money out of you as possible before and during your stay. \u00a0Before we arrived they successfully sold us safari adventures and romantic dinners for two with exclusive butler service and candle light. \u00a0During our stay the choices were almost endless.<\/p>\n
Tipping was strictly forbidden on Sandals property, that I am infinitely thankful for based on our experience at the airport. \u00a0Generally speaking, everything you want was included. \u00a0Assuming you only wanted food and drinks. \u00a0Wine lists were provided at almost every single meal, and they cost extra. \u00a0While wondering the resort, the uncommonly pushy camera men working for the little photo shop were around almost every corner like\u00a0paparazzi. \u00a0Instead of taking pictures of you, they were there to ask if you wanted them to. \u00a0Trust me when I say that is almost as annoying. \u00a0Needless to say, pictures taken cost nothing, unless you actually want them. \u00a0That meant paying for them. \u00a0The gift shop was about as overpriced as any other you find in the tropics, but was obviously not included in the price of admission. \u00a0There was also an almost constant presence of staffers trying to sell you time in their spa or convincing you to book a return visit.<\/p>\n
It wasn’t all bad of course, just a little overwhelming sometimes for a guy on the first real vacation of his entire professional career. \u00a0Thanks to the free meals being readily available, for some time after arriving back home I actually worried that I would go out to eat somewhere and simply get up and leave when I was done as I had done so many times on my honeymoon. \u00a0The experience of being able to order a 3 to 5 course meal with an alcoholic drink at every meal without concern for price was an awesome one indeed. \u00a0So, if you go to an all inclusive, be ready to to say “No.” \u00a0almost constantly to the attempts to upsell pictures, wine, and anything else they can think of. \u00a0It will still be a blast and a great excuse to put on some extra inches to the old waistline.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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