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what not to do in an all inclusive resort after working in
the hotel industry in the Caribbean in Mexico for over 15
years and all kinds of hotels, from all inclusive three star
resorts to high, upscale, five star luxury hotels where everything
is a la carte.
Since I could use all the hotel facilities for free, I made
good use of it, so I am very well aware of the ins and outs
of living long term in a hotel.
I have made up a list of the most important don'ts of an
all inclusive resort, what to do and what not to do and what
to bring with you for an all inclusive hotel vacation in
Cancun, Mexico, or anywhere in the world.
Those rules apply for every all inclusive hotel resort in
the world.
Number one, dress code for restaurants and specialty restaurants
or any other facility inside the hotel.
Please don't pack only swim gear, Beach clothes, and only
casual. Please be advised, every hotel has a dress code what
you need to respect.
If you want to eat in specialty restaurants or even the lunch
buffet, you'll have to wear long pants, shirt, shoes, etc.
If you not walk in with a bathing suit and sandals direct
from the Beach.
Same applies if you take a trip outside the hotel visiting
downtown or any other local spot, dress decent and accordingly
to the situation and traditions of the city.
Don't go in your speedo bathing suit or bikini to the markets
for shopping souvenirs or even strolling around half naked
outside from the Beach at night.
You are going to have to dress more formal or the very least
smart casual.
So bring your clothes those with you accordingly to your
hotel's dress code listed on their website.
Check it before you start your journey.
You do not want to miss out on the different activities offered
by the hotel requesting a dress code for them.
Number two, Losing Your Wrist Band When you arrive at the
resort, you'll be given a wristband made out of plastic in
the cheap hotels.
Change the expensive ones.
Use more environmentally friendly materials.
This wristband will identify you to other hotel employees.
The meal plan you have purchased, be it all inclusive or
any other plan.
It will allow you to use everything such as drinks, food,
sports activities without having to carry your wallet with
you and pay for everything it is already paid for, and the
wrist band is the proof of it.
So if you lose it by accident or you cut it off.
Be prepared to pay for the daily all inclusive rate for at
least one day when you are going to get a new one from the
hotel reception.
Since anyone who has it can use all hotel facilities and
consume everything there so the hotel will charge you for
that. Be advised.
Number three, Transportation from airport to Hotel It is
very important you make upfront arrangements with your hotel
for your transfer to your resort.
You do not want to get caught up at the airport with the
taxi scammers and overpriced transportation services offered
at any airport in the world.
It is the same scenario everywhere.
Local Hustlers try to take advantage of new tourists not
familiar with the prices.
Call the hotel to ask what kind of transportation they will
provide for you if it is a shared one with other travelers
being collected and dropped off at their hotels?
Or is it hotel owned transportation that only picks up their
own hotel guests so you are prepared for the ride?
Also, ask, how long will it take to get to the resort from
the airport with their shuttle?
Number four, Reservations for resort specialty restaurants
on site.
Make sure if you want to enjoy any of the specialty restaurants
offered in an all inclusive resort.
You'll have to make reservations early on.
The best is on arrival at the front desk while checking in.
Ask for what days and hours are available for all restaurants
and I would reserve everything right there.
You'll be limited to one to 2 times per week to use them.
Some have a surge charge.
Others are paid only not included in your package.
It all depends on what star rating you're all inclusive resort
has. Be aware that you need to use the dress code required
for each specialty restaurant.
The fancier it is, the more formal you will need to dress
up for it.
Number five, All Inclusive Buffet Food and Drinks The rule
of thumb here is only using the live cooking stations like
meat and fish station, pizza and pasta station, which all
is prepared to order.
Rest of the buffet is mostly recycled and you might find
your breakfast potatoes in another lunch dish mixed in or
your lunch vegetables mixed into your dinner, salad or any
other combination.
The food and beverage manager of a three star all inclusive
restaurant has a budget of around five to 8 dollars per person
to prepare three main dishes and keep all the basic food
running like burgers, hot dogs, pizza and all drinks.
That it's not a lot to keep up good quality food or alcohol
quality. Now, with the pandemic going on, things change a
little. Now.
The buffet is everything packed in individual portions that
use single use plates and utensils.
Other hotel chains have opted to serve you directly the food
you choose from the buffet.
No contact rules and safe distancing is a must nowadays and
others have moved to an item cart and eliminated the buffet
altogether. When it comes to drinks, the same concept applies.
They use the cheapest liquor possible to save costs.
My tip is be specific when ordering something, order the
brand name like Bacardi and Coca Cola, then you get the original.
If you order a rum and Coke, you get served cheap alcohol
from the big generic bottle where the label says rum and
has no brand name.
Number six, Don't forget to bring your sunscreen and use
it every time you go out.
Also, bring your mosquito repellent in your medicines and
all you need during your stay at the resort.
The resort has many stores inside.
You can get almost everything, but all are overpriced.
Here's an example, five dollar sunscreen from back home.
You could cost you 30 to 50 dollars in the hotel shop, depending
on how fancy your resort is.
My advice is, if you forget something back home, go out,
leave the resort and buy all you need in a local supermarket
where the prices are in local currency and everything is
cheaper. Then in your hotel, look up what is nearby by searching
online on your phone.
Number seven, don't assume everything is included and be
careful. All inclusive does not mean that premium wine, alcohol,
lobster, exotic steak or fancy dishes at certain restaurants
are included and are only at a surge charge that are only
available at some restaurants or cafes.
This might be outside of your all inclusive plan, so make
sure you understand what you have purchased in your hotel
package. Most hotels offer an upgrade from basic all inclusive
to a premium all inclusive package where most will be included.
Motorized water sports like jet skis diving tours are not
included, so take enough money for entertainment with you.
Number eight, do not leave valuables outside of the room
safe or hotel reception safe.
Always keep your room locked in anything valuable, such as
money, jewelry, passports with credit cards.
Keep it stashed away or locked up.
Never flash around your fancy camera or watch your phone.
Do not create opportunities for the thieves to make you a
victim and leave a bad taste in your all inclusive vacation
or even ruin it completely for you and your family.
So think twice before leaving your phone with ear buds on
the Beach.
Towel visible for everyone walking by in the Beach while
you go for a swim.
That is a bad idea.
Always keep your eyes on your belongings.
Yes, even inside a hotel.
Number nine, do not assume tips are included.
Don't forget to bring a lot of small bills to tip.
Often everyone is working and helping you to have a wonderful
time while staying at the resort from the room keeper to
the waiter on your buffet or the bar man at the pool bar,
which will probably get you some premium drinks once you
are friends with him.
Remember, the hotel employees are paid minimum wages under
not so good working conditions for long hours.
Six days a week.
It is very hard to do that job keeping a smile on the face
for everyone.
So please, be respectful and polite to everyone you have
contact with while on your all inclusive vacation.
Number 10, don't stay only at the resort.
Your whole trip that is boring.
You will not get a good idea of the country or what it is
like to be a local.
Here.
Go out, explore and enjoy the local culture.
Take a local bus and drive into town.
Explore the local markets, local restaurants, local entertainment.
Try to learn some words of the local language.
Stroll along with the local shops in the downtown area.
Or buy a tour, and go explore the surroundings your destination
has to offer.
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