About ten years ago, my husband and I went on our very first all inclusive resort vacation. We were instantly hooked. It was so nice to have everything we needed all in one place so that we could truly relax while we were on vacation. We checked into the resort and never left because the resort had everything that we needed. We could eat and drink all that we wanted and we never had to worry about taking our credit cards out or exchanging money in a foreign country. It's the perfect vacation for us and I wanted to share six ways that you can get the most out of your resort vacation.
1. Know What You Are Looking For
Club Med Ixtapa, Mexico
2. Read Trip Advisor Reviews
3. Make Requests
After you read all the reviews you can handle, make a list of requests that you want during your stay. You will usually find a blank box or an e-mail address on the resort site during the time that you are making reservations. You can't make a request unless you have the list from your research.
The Riu Room at the Riu Palace Pacifico in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
At one resort we stayed at, there were four large rooms that had an upstairs balcony with a hot tub. The room cost the exact same, but there were only four available. While the resort can't make any promises, they can take note when you make the request. We enjoyed a week in the Riu Room watching the sun rise and set from our corner balcony suite.
Another resort had complaints of hard mattresses, but they did have mattress toppers that you could request before check in. All you have to do is ask, but we wouldn't have known had we not done our research ahead of time.
If you are celebrating something, make sure you mention that as well. We are usually welcomed by chilled wine or a fruit platter or a special anniversary banner. On occasion we have also had a special dinner celebration in the restaurant when we mention that we are celebrating something special.
4. Ask For Upgrades
While you are asking, don't hesitate to ask for an upgrade. If you are staying at a slow time, there may be larger rooms available at no additional charge. The resort is happy to fill those rooms and give you the best experience possible because they are hoping that you will write a glowing Trip Advisor review.
This may be where number 3 works against you though. If you have mentioned that it's your anniversary and you want a mattress topper and the resort has already prepared your room accordingly, they will hesitate to upgrade you because of your prior requests.
I always say, you might as well ask. What's the worst thing that they will say?
Excellence Playa Mujeres Cancun, Mexico
5. Tip {or not}
6. Bring Your Own Cups

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