All-Inclusive resorts

BeerAdvocate · 10-01-2011, 04:28 PM

I am starting to think about next years vacation so I am considering an All-Inclusive resort since all I want to do is lay around and eat and drink.
Does anyone have any recommendations or advice?

Angry_Pirate · 10-01-2011, 04:32 PM

Went to Sandals White-house in Jamaica it was nice. The travel agent told us that Sandals was like Disney you pay extra for the name. Are you taking kids or not? You can also check TripAdvisor.com once you find a resort you like to see what other travelers think.

BeerAdvocate · 10-01-2011, 04:43 PM

No kids

markem · 10-01-2011, 04:45 PM

We've had good luck with Rex Resorts. We really liked Hawksbill on Antigua

http://www.rexresorts.com/

chippewastud79 · 10-01-2011, 04:46 PM

Adults Only and check tripadvisor.com Look at the pictures and read the bad reviews to see why people claim to hate it.

68TriShield · 10-01-2011, 05:24 PM

A cruise?

BeerAdvocate · 10-01-2011, 05:26 PM

A cruise is out of the question. Not a big fan at all

cobra03 · 10-02-2011, 12:19 AM

Ive stayed at RIU Paradise Island Bahamas twice and have enjoyed it very much. Its right next to Atlantis. You get access to alot of Atlantis such as the casino and the sweet but expensive Havana Humidor cigar store with out dealing with all of the screaming kids. Food, booze and service were very good as well.

CigarSquid · 10-02-2011, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by BeerAdvocate

A cruise is out of the question. Not a big fan at all

How come?

The wife and I are looking into a 7 day cruise next year.. Halloween! That will be so much fun!

justonemorestick · 10-02-2011, 12:34 AM

Sandals is nice because it is adults only and all inclusive drinks food and most activities. You will need to look at what is offered and what you want to do. Remember if you book in the off season you will get some great deals but you will also be subject to why it is the off season possible hurricanes rain winds etc.. Get Trip Insurance Just incase. But Even if you are at an all inclusive get out and explore the area.

Ratters · 10-02-2011, 01:38 AM

A lot of places they will have more than one resort in each town. The older ones are usually cheaper but still let you access the amenities at the newer ones. Just something to look at when you're planning.

icehog3 · 10-02-2011, 01:50 AM

I have been to the Sandals Royal Carribean in Nassau twice (10 days and 14 days), and it was awesome. Food is great, top shelf booze is free, they don't accept tips (gotta "sneak" them), and they treat you like royalty. I highly recommend it.

DPD6030 · 10-02-2011, 04:36 AM

The Dreams Resorts have treated me like a King.

4WheelVFR · 10-02-2011, 06:32 AM

Biras Creek on Virgin Gorda, BVI. $$$$ very expensive though. You won't find as many all inclusive places, but in my experiences, Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke in the BVI are unbeatable as far as Caribbean destinations go.

forgop · 10-02-2011, 07:18 AM

I recommend that you go to Eden and get the Pelican Package.

bigpedunn · 10-02-2011, 08:57 AM

If no kids are going Couples Negril or Couples Swept Away in Negril are the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!

qwerty1500 · 10-02-2011, 03:52 PM

Stayed at the RIU in Jamacia a couple of years ago. That was my first experience with an all-inclusive and loved it. Eat, drink, relax ... do whatever you want.

In fact, I'm headed to the Cozumel Palace later this week with a bunch of friends from work. It looks nicer than the RIU and I'm really looking forward to it.

loki · 10-02-2011, 04:43 PM

Wife and I honeymooned at Couples in jamaica. no kids, couples only, was awesome. can't wait to goback

loki · 10-02-2011, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bigpedunn

If no kids are going Couples Negril or Couples Swept Away in Negril are the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!

wife and I want to san souci, loved it

jjirons69 · 10-02-2011, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by loki

Wife and I honeymooned at Couples in jamaica. no kids, couples only, was awesome. can't wait to goback

+1 Spent my honeymoon there, too. The one we went to was in Ocho Rios. Awesome food, room, atmosphere, etc. We'd go back tomorrow if we could. The ride from Montego Bay to the resort is better than any carnival ride out there.

10-01-2011, 04:28 PM	#1
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	All-Inclusive resorts I am starting to think about next years vacation so I am considering an All-Inclusive resort since all I want to do is lay around and eat and drink. Does anyone have any recommendations or advice? __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

10-01-2011, 04:32 PM	#2
Angry_Pirate Traveler Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: J.T. Location: Indiana Posts: 903 Trading: (40)	Re: All-Inclusive resorts Went to Sandals White-house in Jamaica it was nice. The travel agent told us that Sandals was like Disney you pay extra for the name. Are you taking kids or not? You can also check TripAdvisor.com once you find a resort you like to see what other travelers think.

10-01-2011, 04:43 PM	#3
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: All-Inclusive resorts No kids __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

10-01-2011, 04:45 PM	#4
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,530 Trading: (47)	Re: All-Inclusive resorts We've had good luck with Rex Resorts. We really liked Hawksbill on Antigua http://www.rexresorts.com/ __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

10-01-2011, 04:46 PM	#5
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: All-Inclusive resorts Adults Only and check tripadvisor.com Look at the pictures and read the bad reviews to see why people claim to hate it. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

10-01-2011, 05:24 PM	#6
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,184 Trading: (40)	Re: All-Inclusive resorts A cruise?

10-01-2011, 05:26 PM	#7
BeerAdvocate BeerHunter Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Travis Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 1,912 Trading: (45)	Re: All-Inclusive resorts A cruise is out of the question. Not a big fan at all __________________ *I Brew the Beer I Drink*

10-02-2011, 12:19 AM	#8
cobra03 Adult Babysitter Join Date: Aug 2009 First Name: Scott Location: Hamburg, NY Posts: 1,880 Trading: (15)	Re: All-Inclusive resorts Ive stayed at RIU Paradise Island Bahamas twice and have enjoyed it very much. Its right next to Atlantis. You get access to alot of Atlantis such as the casino and the sweet but expensive Havana Humidor cigar store with out dealing with all of the screaming kids. Food, booze and service were very good as well. __________________ "I'm feelin' low, Apu. You got any of that beer that has candy floating in it, you know Skittlebrau?https://www.facebook.com/thebuffalobeerleague

10-02-2011, 12:34 AM	#10
justonemorestick Kat Krap Kontanment Media Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Warren Location: Las Cruces Posts: 292 Trading: (13)	Re: All-Inclusive resorts Sandals is nice because it is adults only and all inclusive drinks food and most activities. You will need to look at what is offered and what you want to do. Remember if you book in the off season you will get some great deals but you will also be subject to why it is the off season possible hurricanes rain winds etc.. Get Trip Insurance Just incase. But Even if you are at an all inclusive get out and explore the area. __________________ This message was created entirely of recycled electrons, manufactured before 1899 in an effort to prevent global de-electrification.

10-02-2011, 01:38 AM	#11
Ratters Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,848 Trading: (2)	Re: All-Inclusive resorts A lot of places they will have more than one resort in each town. The older ones are usually cheaper but still let you access the amenities at the newer ones. Just something to look at when you're planning.

10-02-2011, 01:50 AM	#12
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,561 Trading: (60)	Re: All-Inclusive resorts I have been to the Sandals Royal Carribean in Nassau twice (10 days and 14 days), and it was awesome. Food is great, top shelf booze is free, they don't accept tips (gotta "sneak" them), and they treat you like royalty. I highly recommend it. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

10-02-2011, 04:36 AM	#13
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: All-Inclusive resorts The Dreams Resorts have treated me like a King.

10-02-2011, 06:32 AM	#14
4WheelVFR Wild'n since '87 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ray Location: Little Egypt Posts: 1,342 Trading: (36)	Re: All-Inclusive resorts Biras Creek on Virgin Gorda, BVI. $$$$ very expensive though. You won't find as many all inclusive places, but in my experiences, Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke in the BVI are unbeatable as far as Caribbean destinations go.

10-02-2011, 07:18 AM	#15
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: All-Inclusive resorts I recommend that you go to Eden and get the Pelican Package.

10-02-2011, 08:57 AM	#16
bigpedunn Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Patrick Location: Brownville Nebraska Posts: 233 Trading: (0)	Re: All-Inclusive resorts If no kids are going Couples Negril or Couples Swept Away in Negril are the BEST!!!!!!!!!!!

10-02-2011, 03:52 PM	#17
qwerty1500 Good thing I'm normal Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: One Particular Harbor Posts: 607 Trading: (0)	Re: All-Inclusive resorts Stayed at the RIU in Jamacia a couple of years ago. That was my first experience with an all-inclusive and loved it. Eat, drink, relax ... do whatever you want. In fact, I'm headed to the Cozumel Palace later this week with a bunch of friends from work. It looks nicer than the RIU and I'm really looking forward to it.

10-02-2011, 04:43 PM	#18
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	Re: All-Inclusive resorts Wife and I honeymooned at Couples in jamaica. no kids, couples only, was awesome. can't wait to goback