All Inclusive Resorts To Book Right Now

Introduction

Truth is, you want to know how much your trip is really going to cost even before you pack your bags. But this is not an obvious reality.

Once you get to your journey’s end, you get bombarded by locals who want you to spend on artifacts, excursions, and local cuisine as you explore your destination.

Your impotent "No's" are overpowered by their insistence and you end up spending on items and activities that were not in your budget.

This is why all inclusive resorts are all the rage.

Since their introduction in 1950 by water polo player Gerard Blitz, all inclusive resorts have become popular locations for destination weddings, family vacations, and group travel.

All inclusive resort packages come at a fixed cost and at the very minimum cater for:

• Three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)

• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

• Entertainment

• Lodging

• Gratuities

We're talking evening entertainment and unlimited snack, dining, and bar choices.

Sometimes, non-motorized aqua sports and other activities are included in the package—but spa treatments, golf, and excursions to tourist sites usually attract additional fees.

A major characteristic of all inclusive resorts is that they are often found in warmer regions of the world where sunshine and powdery sand abound—such as the Caribbean, Cape Town, Zanzibar, Diani, Malindi, and Dubai.

This takes relaxation to a whole new level—you get to enjoy everything your beach holiday has to offer without doing quick maths in your head every time you down a cocktail. And you won’t have to worry about saying no to your kids when they ask for ice cream or a beverage.

An all inclusive package gives you freedom:

• To try out a variety of cocktails from the different bars

• To sample a variety of foods at the buffet

• To stay on budget since food and drinks don’t cost a dime

• To keep children occupied with the included kids’ club

You get to truly kick back and relax when you don’t have to worry about spending.

But what’s a garden without a snake?

All inclusive resorts discourage you from touring nearby sites—especially if excursions cost extra. And with three meals a day, plus snacks and cocktails in between, when will you get the time to sample local food?

Unlucky travelers may also encounter detached staff or hidden charges.

That’s why you should always research before booking—to find out exactly what’s included in your package.

Vacay Holiday Deals did some of the homework for you. Below is a list of highly rated all inclusive resorts you should book right now:

Sandies Tropical Village, Malindi

As the name suggests, Sandies is a beach village built in traditional style with sloping thatched roofs, offering all the modern comforts you'd expect in a 5-star resort.

Located in Malindi—a destination with so many Italians it’s nicknamed Little Italy—you’ll enjoy gelato, pasta, and wood oven baked pizza galore.

There are no restaurants nearby, and the buffet costs about KSh1500 without an all inclusive package. The menu ranges from continental and Italian to seafood and local dishes.

Package includes:

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

• Hard drinks and cocktails (from 6:00pm)

• Soft drinks, beer, house wine

• Afternoon tea/coffee

• Evening poolside entertainment

• Gratuities & taxes

The resort has 2 restaurants, 3 bars, and 108 air-conditioned rooms with ensuite bathrooms, large basins, hair dryers, and showers.

Excursions to Shimba Hills, Watamu, and Malindi Marine Park are available at an extra cost.

Amani Tiwi Beach Resort, Diani

This popular resort has been listed in the 2014 Conde Nast Traveller Gold List and the Travel + Leisure 500.

Set on Kenya’s coast, it’s lined with white sandy beach where you can spend your days sunbathing with a cocktail in hand.

There are 209 air-conditioned rooms around the palm-fringed pool—all equipped with satellite TV, WiFi, mini-fridge, and tea/coffee facilities.

Package includes:

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

• House wine and alcoholic drinks

• Non-alcoholic beverages

• Supervised kids’ club

• Entertainment

• Fitness centre

• Gratuities & taxes

There are 5 restaurants (buffet and à la carte), 2 poolside bars, and a pool table.

JA Palm Tree Court, Dubai

An oasis of luxury that gives you a much-needed break from the hustle of Central Dubai.

Enjoy sunbathing on the private beach, non-motorized water sports, and excursions to top tourist sites via the free shuttle bus.

Get spoiled with roast dinners, cocktails, premium beers and spirits, and all-day snacks—so get ready to pack on the pounds!

Guests can also enjoy à la carte meals not included in the package for just 50% of the regular cost.

Package includes:

• Live music entertainment

• Buffet and à la carte menus

• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

• Afternoon tea/coffee

• Snack menu

• Area shuttle

• Non-motorized water sports

• Gratuities & taxes

The resort features 208 spacious rooms with large baths, walk-in showers, and "his & hers" sinks.

The Ritz Cape Town

A great place to stay in the Mother City, conveniently located near parks, hills, museums, lighthouses, and only 4km from Cape Town’s city centre.

Indulge in meals by celebrity chefs at the revolving rooftop restaurant—or enjoy Cape Californian cuisine and champagne at the first-floor restaurant.

Package includes:

• Buffet meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

• Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks

• Babysitting services

• Pillow and snack menu

• Gratuities & taxes

Rooms feature bathtubs, designer toiletries, satellite TV, WiFi, minibars, and gorgeous views of Table Mountain and the sea.

Guests can also enjoy 2 restaurants, 3 bars, and swimming pools.

Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa, Zanzibar

Ocean Paradise combines early 20th-century tropical style with wooden beamed roofs and floors. Lounge in the sea-facing pool or unwind in the semi-Olympic pool with Jacuzzi.

Treat yourself at the spa with Sauna Tepee, Turkish bath, or Ghassoul mud therapy—perfect for a romantic escape.

Package includes:

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

• Snack menu

• Buffet and à la carte options

• House wine and alcoholic drinks

• Afternoon tea/coffee

• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Evening entertainment

• Gratuities & taxes

The resort has 3 restaurants, 3 bars, and spacious rooms with large showers, bidets, hairdryers, satellite TV, WiFi, and minibars.

Extra activities like kayaking, cycling, sailing, windsurfing, and snorkeling, as well as guided excursions through Stone Town and Prison Island, are available at an additional cost.

All inclusive resorts get booked super fast during the festive season.

If you're planning to go on holiday, find an all inclusive resort you like and reach out to our travel agents to make a booking.