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stopping all inclusives

Zman

2007-05-26 09:00:41

Our holidays for the last several years have been based on a week in mid/late May & again in mid-late September.

Only being away for a week means we don't want to have to think about where to eat or see the need for a lot of trips out, a relaxing week in the sun is what it's all about, with the option of going out if we feel like it. After all, it's all down to personal choice.

We first started this taking our (late) teenage kids away, the money we didn't have to spend on soft drinks more thank made up for the All Inclusive 'premium', & the additional activity and sporting packages included were almost a freebie!

There has been a distinct lack of the "Drink from Dawn 'til Dusk" syndrome on all these holidays, we only have a beer before luch & wine with meals etc AND don't have to think about a budget. Soft drinks on tap, coffee & snacks when we feel like it make up a more relaxed break.

Each to their own

Edited by Zman 2007-05-26 23:54:14

keepupwith

2007-05-26 17:47:29

I agree with you entirely, Zman and since posting earlier on in this topic, while researching next years holiday I have realised why I personally like them so much. AS the female of the house I decide 7 days a week what we as a family are going to eat, I shop for it, cook it and clean up afterwards. The last thing I want on holiday is more of the same- yes we can go out to eat, but then we have to go from restaurant to restaurant studying menus to see if they suit the children, when you finally decide on one you have to hope that everyone likes what is put in front of them.

At least on AI, everyone is fully responsible for themselves as far as what they eat and drink and I for once in the year only have to feed myself :!:

Pam

trasjohno

2007-05-26 19:33:16

i hope they don,t stop ai.they save you a fortune when you have kids.going in august to ibiza.looked for 2008 and its only about £200 more to go ai than it is to go hb for 2 weeks.it would cost me a lot more than £200 for lunches,drinks snacks and watersports for 2 weeks.
long live all inclusive,or at least till my kids have all left home

Zman

2007-05-26 23:52:49

Trashjono, My kids HAVE left home, still like the lack of hassle as we seem more 'laid back' on holiday knowing we only need to plan if we feel like it

keepupwith, your comment regarding having to organise meals is so true, but with a slight slant in our house as it's the bloke who does the shopping :shock:

don't faint, some of us like it :wink:

We take our parents away alternate years, it's funny seeing my father-in-law still getting his wallet out to buy the next round in :lol:

Louise-lancs

2007-05-27 17:29:38

we find AI a much cheaper choice with 3 children even if we ate out it would still be cheaper and we can rest in the knowledge that if we are tight for money the kids won't go without drinks and food and they can also try different food they wouldn't have at home and if they don't like it they can try something else, having said all that we have only been to AI where there is no resort as such near by therefore no other businesses suffering, the AI hotels we have been to SC is not an option there in the middle of no where.

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