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5 Extras To Bring To An All-Inclusive

in Travel on 08/15/16

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This family adores a good all-inclusive vacation.  You arrive and the world is your oyster.  Food, drinks, and all activities are included.  However, what I’ve learned from dozens of stays at all sorts of fabulous resorts?  A few little tricks.  Hacks if you will take your all-inclusive experience to a whole new level!  Here are five best tips, a few little extras to pack the next time you head to out on that dream all inclusive vacation.

  1. An insulated mug.  Keep your hot drinks hot and your cold drinks cold for those long lazy hours on the beach.
  2. Snacks. Yes, snacks.  It doesn’t matter how many restaurants, bars, or snack-bars are on the property.  When it’s 2 am and the munchies hit you’re Hubby will be the happiest man alive when you produce the Pringles you packed.  Or imagine the joy-filled face of your kiddos when you whip out a box of granola bars….just because.
  3. A deck of cards.  At some point, there will be down time and a deck of cards can save the day.
  4. A Beach Bag.  How will you tote your sunscreen, book, camera, hat, room key to the pool or beach?  In a neatly packed beach bag of course.
  5. Money. Yes, even though it’s an all-inclusive you will want to have a little bit of cash for souvenirs, any extra spa treatments that may not be included, or perhaps to tip staff that might have gone out of their way to make your stay something to remember.

Remember to go with the flow, pack only the essentials and have a wonderful trip!  Happy Travels!

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    Comments

    1. kathy downey says

      June 18, 2017 at 11:22 am

      Great tips if i ever do an all inclusive

    2. Jay M says

      December 1, 2016 at 8:31 am

      I’ve never been to an all inclusive…I’d probably over pack!

    3. Julie says

      October 14, 2016 at 10:08 am

      Great tips! We always leave the insulated mugs, cards etc for the staff when we are done too as they are often so happy for these things.

    4. Debbie White Beattie says

      October 5, 2016 at 11:58 pm

      This is a great list but I’d end up with way more, I always do.

    5. Melinda Jana says

      October 4, 2016 at 7:25 pm

      great tips! mug/bottle always comes in handy, instead of hunting one down when there

    6. Deborah Pucci says

      August 18, 2016 at 4:04 pm

      Good point. I just forwarded your post to my son, he is going next week on an all exclusive trip!

    7. jan says

      August 17, 2016 at 5:04 pm

      That deck of cards, or whatever easily packed game you prefer, is a life saver for any rainy days. Because yes, they can actually happen!

    8. LisaM says

      August 17, 2016 at 7:24 am

      Sometimes those 2 am munchies can be the worst!

    9. Soozle says

      August 16, 2016 at 8:09 am

      Pretty basic items, but yes – they are much needed! The beach bag especially has been a saving grace to me on trips!

    10. kathy downey says

      August 15, 2016 at 1:53 pm

      Thanks those are 5 great tips,thanks for sharing.Have a great week !

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