FAQ: Questions About All-Inclusive Resorts

Considering the convenience of a one-price-pays-all package? All-inclusives can be a great option for honeymooners but check on these questions before booking!

Would we like the convenience of an all-inclusive resort?
Many couples like the convenience of an all-inclusive resort; one package price pays for items usually ranging from tips and transfers to drinks, meals, and activities. All-inclusives are a great option for honeymooners lucky enough to be receiving the trip as a gift; you’re free to live like a king and queen once you arrive on property without ever looking at your pocketbook again. For other couples, though, all-inclusives are not a good option because they are aimed at travelers who plan to spend most of their time on the resort property and take most of their meals right at the resort.

What is your tipping policy?
Some all-inclusives prohibit tipping; check with yours.

Are airport transfers included?
Airport transfers can be a pricey item in some destinations; know if you should expect to be picked up at the airport.

Are premium liquors included?

Is wine served with dinner?

How many restaurants are on site?

What cuisines do they serve?
Is there wait service or are all meals served buffet style?

Is room service available?

What hours is room service available?

What watersports are included?

Are only non-motorized watersports part of the all-inclusive package?

Are scuba lessons available?
Some beach properties offer full scuba certification; others offer "resort courses" that permit non-divers to take a one-day poolside course that ends with a shallow water dive.

Do you have honeymoon suites?

Do you have a dine around program?
Dine around programs offer couples the chance to get out and enjoy community restaurants as part of their all-inclusive package. This is especially nice if you’re planning a long stay.

Is there late night dining?
While you’re on the topic of late night dining, find out if there is true late night dining (as in 24-hour room service) or if this means snacks and drinks at one of the bars.

More to read in this section:

• Where should we go?
• Top Honeymoon Destinations Around the World
• How do we decide?
• Caribbean Quiz
• Budgeting for Your Honeymoon
• High versus Low Tourism Season
• Tourism Seasons
• Savings Tips for Your Honeymoon
• Calculating the Cost of Your Honeymoon
• The Wedding Night
• How Long to Honeymoon
• Choosing a Honeymoon Home Base
• Emergency Situations on Your Honeymoon
• FAQ: Honeymoon Questions to Ask Each Other
• FAQ: Questions about Cruises
• FAQ: Questions for Each Other About Cruises
• FAQ: Questions About Resorts
• FAQ: Questions About All-Inclusive Resorts
• FAQ: Questions About B&Bs dominiums and Villas
• FAQ: Private Yacht Charter Honeymoons