All Inclusive Resorts - 10 SHOCKS of All Inclusive Resorts S5: E1 - Wolters World
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Date: 2022-02-04
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PaddySnuffles
The try to speak the language thing is _SO_ important whether you're at a resort or otherwise. Even if you totally butcher the language and they take pity on you and switch to English the fact that you even bothered to try makes a _world_ of difference (if anything the fact you suck at the language but put yourself out there anyway gains you extra points, not less.
It's a matter of courtesy. It shows you
a) recognize that not all countries speak your language and you respect that
b) aren't so arrogant or imperialistic as to expect them to speak your language when you don't speak theirs
c) consider the other person's comfort important and are putting their ease above your own (which is particularly important if you're asking someone for a favour like directions or local tips; if they're taking the time to help you the least you can do is give them the least amount of work possible)
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The try to speak the language thing is _SO_ important whether you're at a resort or otherwise. Even if you totally butcher the language and they take pity on you and switch to English the fact that you even bothered to try makes a _world_ of difference (if anything the fact you suck at the language but put yourself out there anyway gains you extra points, not less.
It's a matter of courtesy. It shows you
a) recognize that not all countries speak your language and you respect that
b) aren't so arrogant or imperialistic as to expect them to speak your language when you don't speak theirs
c) consider the other person's comfort important and are putting their ease above your own (which is particularly important if you're asking someone for a favour like directions or local tips; if they're taking the time to help you the least you can do is give them the least amount of work possible)
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Trojanette83
Am taking your advice. Am beginning to look into information about resorts. One thing I am noticing right away is that resorts for themed locations, or resorts with families in mind seem to be (literally) all over the map. Another trend I see is that for older people and or for, singles resorts for those populations seem to be clustered in only a few areas of the world. Is there any reason for that? For example, if I want to go to Europe as an older, single traveler I don't see a lot of options in that instance. However, if I didn't mind a younger crowd and I want to travel single then there seems to be plenty of options in the Caribbean -- not my favorite part of the world.
Got any thoughts on this?
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Am taking your advice. Am beginning to look into information about resorts. One thing I am noticing right away is that resorts for themed locations, or resorts with families in mind seem to be (literally) all over the map. Another trend I see is that for older people and or for, singles resorts for those populations seem to be clustered in only a few areas of the world. Is there any reason for that? For example, if I want to go to Europe as an older, single traveler I don't see a lot of options in that instance. However, if I didn't mind a younger crowd and I want to travel single then there seems to be plenty of options in the Caribbean -- not my favorite part of the world.
Got any thoughts on this?
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Michele
Another thing to consider is if you have friends or family that have time shares. To get those discounted rates that they offer to the friends and family of the timeshare holders, you have to sit thru a 2 hour presentation. Sounds ok but when that 2 hours is up and you want to leave they dont always like that and get kind of rude to you. The salesman in them comes out and its intimidating. Its a lot of negotiating trying to get you to buy their timeshares and it goes on and on. I didnt like that at all. I did however like the discounted rate we got so I guess its kind of a double edged sword? Loved the all inclusive part 100%!
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Another thing to consider is if you have friends or family that have time shares. To get those discounted rates that they offer to the friends and family of the timeshare holders, you have to sit thru a 2 hour presentation. Sounds ok but when that 2 hours is up and you want to leave they dont always like that and get kind of rude to you. The salesman in them comes out and its intimidating. Its a lot of negotiating trying to get you to buy their timeshares and it goes on and on. I didnt like that at all. I did however like the discounted rate we got so I guess its kind of a double edged sword? Loved the all inclusive part 100%!
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ColonelHarry
Your advices here are excellent. I went to an all inclusive hotel once in Malta, I enjoyed the cocktails all day, and the fact that me and my friends knew our budget in advance. :) But indeed there was no local food, and first week the hotel was full of blonde young scandinavians while second week was full of latin portuguese families. And everything made for them. I guess tour operators had big deals with them. I enjoyed the free food and cocktails, but not sure the price was so good. And as you said, cocktails were not real cocktails, they add tons of ice in it. And hotel was far from cultural sites.
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Your advices here are excellent. I went to an all inclusive hotel once in Malta, I enjoyed the cocktails all day, and the fact that me and my friends knew our budget in advance. :) But indeed there was no local food, and first week the hotel was full of blonde young scandinavians while second week was full of latin portuguese families. And everything made for them. I guess tour operators had big deals with them. I enjoyed the free food and cocktails, but not sure the price was so good. And as you said, cocktails were not real cocktails, they add tons of ice in it. And hotel was far from cultural sites.
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Akaimayn
One lil problem with the all inclusive is that if you decide to go out one night for dinner to a local restaurant or go out one day for lunch and a few beers, youre wasting money a bit as youve already paid for the food and drink back at the hotel, as soon as you leave the resort, youre missing out on the things youve already paid for back in the hotel /resort which defeats the whole purpose of going all inclusive.
Best thing in my opinion is to go half board in your hotel, which is breakfast and dinner. No lunch, free drinks etc.
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One lil problem with the all inclusive is that if you decide to go out one night for dinner to a local restaurant or go out one day for lunch and a few beers, youre wasting money a bit as youve already paid for the food and drink back at the hotel, as soon as you leave the resort, youre missing out on the things youve already paid for back in the hotel /resort which defeats the whole purpose of going all inclusive.
Best thing in my opinion is to go half board in your hotel, which is breakfast and dinner. No lunch, free drinks etc.
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Duane
Dude, we absolutely love your videos. Its like your talking to us personally. We found your videos cause were taking our first all-inclusive vacation at Excellence Playa Mujeres for our 25th anniversary next June. Were from South Florida so we grew up with the party scene so were looking forward to a nice mix. Do you have any recommendations or just helpful insights for what we have to look forward to? Believe it or not weve never been on a cruise or to an island before so this trip is super special in so many ways.
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Dude, we absolutely love your videos. Its like your talking to us personally. We found your videos cause were taking our first all-inclusive vacation at Excellence Playa Mujeres for our 25th anniversary next June. Were from South Florida so we grew up with the party scene so were looking forward to a nice mix. Do you have any recommendations or just helpful insights for what we have to look forward to? Believe it or not weve never been on a cruise or to an island before so this trip is super special in so many ways.
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Joseph
When it comes to All Inclusives it is very important to know yourself. I'm not an All Inclusive person. I'm an airbnb person. I like my independence. I like doing things on my own. I like to feel that, however briefly, I actually live in the city I'm visiting. I go to the local supermarkets. At least once during my stay I cook dinner. I like to eat where the locals eat (most of the time.
But we are all different. And different is good.
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When it comes to All Inclusives it is very important to know yourself. I'm not an All Inclusive person. I'm an airbnb person. I like my independence. I like doing things on my own. I like to feel that, however briefly, I actually live in the city I'm visiting. I go to the local supermarkets. At least once during my stay I cook dinner. I like to eat where the locals eat (most of the time.
But we are all different. And different is good.
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Twobarpsi
The WORST thing about my trip was WEARING THAT STUUUUPID WRISTBAND! It gets really annoying having it on you at all times. My suggestion is to make it as Loose as possible so we can slide up your forearm. It really was a cheapening of the experience having to wear this they should provide photo ID that you clip on your shirt because this wristband is horrible!
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The WORST thing about my trip was WEARING THAT STUUUUPID WRISTBAND! It gets really annoying having it on you at all times. My suggestion is to make it as Loose as possible so we can slide up your forearm. It really was a cheapening of the experience having to wear this they should provide photo ID that you clip on your shirt because this wristband is horrible!
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Evelyn
Youre right in #5 when me & my family went to Cancun, I remember me & my family spoke in Spanish to them & they open up more! I love how they told us (some of them) their lives or what part of Mexico they are from. They got excited to see someone speaking Spanish & my family having a Mexican background! Especially my dad who knows little English.
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Youre right in #5 when me & my family went to Cancun, I remember me & my family spoke in Spanish to them & they open up more! I love how they told us (some of them) their lives or what part of Mexico they are from. They got excited to see someone speaking Spanish & my family having a Mexican background! Especially my dad who knows little English.
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Bayougirl78
I've only been to Cancun once, on senior trip years ago. But I can attest that the waiters and bartenders at my resort really seemed to appreciate the fact that I tried to use a little Spanish when speaking to them. Even though it was clunky, awkward, high-school textbook Spanish, they liked the fact that I at least made the effort: )
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I've only been to Cancun once, on senior trip years ago. But I can attest that the waiters and bartenders at my resort really seemed to appreciate the fact that I tried to use a little Spanish when speaking to them. Even though it was clunky, awkward, high-school textbook Spanish, they liked the fact that I at least made the effort: )
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