How to Travel Cheaply at an All-Inclusive Vacation
Travelers often choose all-inclusive vacations so they can easily stick to a budget and avoid spending excessive money. Although all-inclusive vacation packages often include lodging, meals, gratuities, drinks and activities, hidden costs for extras, such as transportation and souvenirs, can cause you to go over your budget. By researching travel and activity options and carefully planning any excursions, you can enjoy a budget-friendly, all-inclusive vacation.
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Pack your own snacks for the airplane trip to avoid purchasing pricey food at the airport or overpriced snacks on the airplane. Since most airplanes today fail to include food in the ticket price, this will help inexpensively fill your stomach with healthier fare than that found in most airports.
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Research public transportation options to avoid paying a taxi or expensive airport shuttle to bring you to your resort. Although many all-inclusive resorts offer free transfers to the vacation property, others might require you to get there on your own. See if you can find a small group of fellow travelers interested in renting a mini-bus, or find out the feasibility of taking a local bus.
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Skip heavy tourist areas and airports when shopping for souvenirs, and seek local markets where you often can find authentic handicrafts and goods for a fraction of the cost of mass-market items commonly found in the tourist areas .
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Consider renting a car and driving to local attractions rather than taking a package tour. Although many all-inclusive resorts offer easy access to a variety of scheduled tours, it can be less expensive and just as easy to explore the area on your own.
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Tips & Warnings
In many tourist markets and shops, haggling for goods is an accepted practice. According to Teri Gault, owner of TheGroceryGame.com website and a self-admitted "haggling expert," assume that you can negotiate for a lower price on almost any item.
If you decide to book an off-site excursion, try booking it directly through the travel operator to get the lowest fares.
Find out if your all-inclusive resort is in a cruise port of call. If so, avoid going into the main town during cruise-ship days since vendors often raise the cost of goods and services during these times.
Most airports will not allow you to bring anything liquid or gel-like past security, so avoid packing these types of snacks. Stick to dried fruits, nuts, crackers and sliced fruits and vegetables.
