Introduction - Romantic Escapes in the Caribbean: Lovetripper Guide - page 8

Want to know how to reggae dance? Throw off your shoes and
jump in line. Wonder how those brightly colored drinks with the
funny umbrellas taste? Belly up to the bar. You're free to try it
all.
Some folks don't like all-inclusives because of the concern (not
unfounded) that once you've paid for the whole package you'll
be unlikely to leave the property to sample local restaurants
and explore the island. The all-inclusive confinement is, how-
ever, up to the individual couple. Perhaps your goal for this trip
is to languish away the mornings in bed (this is, after all, a
guide for lovers), roll out to the beach, grab a rum punch in one
hand and your partner's hand in the other, and sit there until
the sun slowly sinks into the sea. An all-inclusive is just right
for you. You won't have to worry about taxis or rental cars or
dinner reservations.
Or maybe the two of you want to try it all: scuba diving, sailing,
windsurfing, golf, or tennis. An all-inclusive is just the ticket for
you as well. The one-price-pays-all policy will be a better deal
than paying for individual lessons.
Who else should check out an all-inclusive? Those who are:
On a tight budget. You'll know how much to put
aside for the entire vacation before you ever buy
your ticket. Once you arrive, live like a king and you
never have to count how much money's left or how
high the tally's going on your credit card. All-
inclusives, like other hotels, come in a varied price
range.
Traveling with the kids. You can still have a roman-
tic trip thanks to all-inclusive resorts with chil-
dren's programs. The kids will have fun doing age-
appropriate activities, making new friends, and
learning about a new culture, while the two of you
enjoy a romantic respite.
Receiving the trip as a gift. All-inclusive resort va-
cations are increasingly popular as wedding gifts.
They permit the gift-giver to pay for the trip up front
and for honeymooners to enjoy themselves without
feeling like they're running up a huge tab for par-
ents or in-laws.