Most Russian tourists, going on a long-awaited vacation, prefer to relax on the all inclusive system. And no wonder, after paying the cost of the tour, you can have a great time at the hotel with all the amenities and not spend a single cent in excess of what was paid at home.
Most often, the all-inclusive food system is offered in hotels in
Egypt or Turkey, but sometimes it can be found in other countries. Due to the fact that there are more and more varieties of all inclusive every year, it is better to understand what their difference is and what is included in the “set of vacationers”.
The essence of the concept of "all inclusive"
Meals “all inclusive”, or in English all inclusive (ALL) - these are prepaid services that are provided to the guest after check-in. The most common ALL options are the following list of services:
- Accommodation in a room of a designated category;
- three meals a day throughout the day on the basis of the "buffet";
- local drinks, including alcohol;
- other types of service (in-room safe, mini fridge, etc.).
Thus, the all-inclusive meal allows you to forget about the many problems associated with the organization of leisure. There is no need for additional cash costs to pay for dinner at restaurants, as the hotel will offer tourists meals on a buffet basis, where there are no restrictions on the amount of food eaten. Depending on the category of the hotel, the number of dishes is from 3 to 10, and fresh pastries, desserts, sweets and fruits are also provided.
Alcohol lovers will appreciate all-inclusive meals due to unlimited access to locally-produced alcohol. However, you need to be prepared for the fact that strong drinks that are not produced in the country of rest will need to be paid extra. Freshly squeezed juices and ice cream, as a rule, are also not included in the price of ALL. Among the services will be free of charge recreation at the hotel's pool and on the beach, a children's animator and, possibly, an evening program.
Varieties of the all-inclusive system
There are different types of all inclusive, which differ depending on the country of vacation, the level of the hotel, the cost of the permit and other factors. It is worth noting that there are no standards that should be included in the all-inclusive meals, so much depends on the reputation of the hotel, the competition and the imagination of the managers.
Despite this, hotels with a level of 2-3 stars offer
full board and local drinks at their own expense. In 4-5 star hotels, the price also includes the use of beach accessories and related equipment.
There are several abbreviations for the term “all-inclusive food”. As the concept is indicated, almost every tourist knows. The most common are ALL (all inclusive), mini ALL (used in 2-3 star hotels), UAL (a wider range of free services in 4-5 star hotels ).
Ultra All Inclusive
Ultra All inclusive is a substantially expanded list of services that a tourist pays for when buying a ticket to a selected hotel. This system is most developed in the fashionable five-star hotels in Egypt and Turkey. As a rule, it includes the following types of services :
- round-the-clock food system (brunch, afternoon snack, nightly dinner);
- food delivery to the room;
- imported alcohol;
- daily replenishment in the rooms of minibars;
- free tennis and bowling;
- visiting the SPA center, sauna, massage room;
- entertainment in amusement parks and hotel water parks;
- water sports.
Eating "all inclusive" (as it is indicated, we have already said) is a very convenient concept of relaxation. But the “ultra all inclusive” system usually costs quite a bit (more expensive than a simple All inclusive). It is worth clarifying that, in turn, Ultra All inclusive has dozens of types: Mega All inclusive, Imperial All inclusive, All inclusive de luxe and so on.
All inclusive in Europe
The European ALL system is significantly different from all-inclusive meals in Egypt and Turkey. The reason for such differences lies in the very nature of the emergence of All inclusive, which is in demand at the resorts, where all the entertainment is located on the territory of the hotel. European tourist centers, on the other hand, abound in various restaurants, bars, discos and local attractions. Therefore, the Europeans consider the all-inclusive system an unnecessary excess.
By paying All inclusive, the guest receives a bracelet or other insignia, which gives the right to three meals a day and local alcoholic drinks. Among the additional services may be offered water aerobics, tennis or sauna. In 3-star hotels, special entertainment is not provided at all.
When buying a ticket, it is better to check with the tour operator what system is used in the selected hotel and what is included in it. Upon arrival, you will be able to get complete information about the services provided.