With all their services and fancy pools, it's no surprise that many all inclusive resorts cost a lot. A week at a Beaches, in off-season June, for ex., priced online at $4293; superior rooms and suites will cost much more. Still, it's not unusual to find prices at $125/night for adults, and much less for kids; off-season can bring prices of $75/adult.
Ways to save money on all-inclusive vacations
- look for Deals. Some promotions repeat regularly, such as "Moms Stay Free" at Franklyn D. Resort and "Seven Day Weekend" at Club Med.
- prices drop big-time in "summer", from May to December. This long "off-season" includes hurricane months, but there are ways to protect your holidays.
- some resorts charge little or nothing for kids, either year-round or during special sales.
Value Choices:
- Starfish Resort, in Jamaica, delivers a huge amount of family fun for the buck.
- Also in Jamaica, Sunset Beach Resort & Spa has modest rates and good value for the money; waterpark, too
- Coconut Bay Resort & Spa has good price point; lazy river and waterslides; giant kids zone with kids programs
- Breezes resorts (in Curacao and the Dominion Republic) often have promotions under $100/adult/night
- Dominican Republic resorts - the DR is known for lower-priced all-inclusive resorts.
Always check recent visitors' comments for any property.
Keep in mind about price:
- some islands entail costlier airfares
- if you're paying a value price, have reasonable expectations: TripAdvisor.com has many complainers who expect $500-treatment at $100/night
