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All Inclusive Resorts: Why, What, Where, and Which to Choose?

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What to Watch Out For
Avalon Reef Club, Isla Mujeres. Photo ©  Teresa Plowright.
Photo © Teresa Plowright.

Most people are happy with their resorts but complaints do surface, and they most often concern the same little things.

  • Often, pools are heated only by sun, and sometimes pool temperature may be cool
  • At many resorts, lounge chairs are at a premium and guests have to claim them early in the morning
  • Silly as it sounds, some places are strict about towels. You may be issued a Towel Card, which you exchange for a towel at a towel center; you can get fresh towels as much as you like, but when you leave, you need to get the card back, and take it when you check-out
  • Noise at night: not a common complaint, but if your child is a light sleeper, you may want to request a quiet room
  • Many resorts offer limited access to their a la carte restaurants, and a common complaint is that making reservations is difficult
  • It may be hard to get a spot on scuba or snorkeling trips
  • Some places provide free gear (for snorkeling, for ex.)-- but only for an hour. Or only until 5 p.m.
If any of the above will spoil your stay, check visitors' comments or contact a specific property to make sure these annoyances aren't endemic there.

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