| The best way to book your Jamaica vacation is in | | | | kayaking, snorkeling, and water volleyball. |
| the form of an all-inclusive travel package. To do so, | | | | Land Based Activities: Even beachfront resorts in |
| you must first choose from one of the many | | | | Jamaica should have lots of land based activities listed |
| all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica. When examining your | | | | as inclusions. As with water sports, these vary from |
| options, you will find a variance in terms of inclusions. | | | | resort to resort. However, you may find tennis, |
| But, what should you look for? What should be | | | | basketball, jogging, swimming, exercising, and |
| included at an inclusive resort? | | | | volleyball. As for swimming and exercising, most |
| Rooms: All-inclusive resorts in Jamaica should give you | | | | all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica have a large fitness |
| lots of staying options. Your room should come with | | | | center and multiple onsite swimming pools. These |
| a good view. That view may be of an ocean or a | | | | activities should be listed as inclusions. |
| garden, but it should be one or the other and | | | | Note: Two other facilities found on some all-inclusive |
| beautiful. In addition to "standard" rooms, upgrades to | | | | resorts are golf courses and spas. These are typically |
| suites are available as well. Suites with ocean views | | | | listed as extras, meaning you must pay a separate |
| or oceanfront suites are very popular; therefore, | | | | fee. This is standard practice among all Jamaica |
| reservations should be made in advance. | | | | resorts. |
| Food: A good all-inclusive resort includes the cost of | | | | The above mentioned inclusions are some of which |
| food with your stay. However, they should include | | | | you should find offered at truly all-inclusive or |
| more than just breakfast, lunch, and dinner. All of | | | | super-inclusive resorts. But wait! What about actually |
| your snacks should be included as well. Also, look for | | | | making your choice and booking your trip? |
| no limits or restrictions. You shouldn't be limited to | | | | Don't just look for a resort packed full of inclusions, |
| one snack. If you want two or three snacks | | | | ensure those are inclusions you will use. This is |
| throughout the day, you should get them. | | | | important with land and water sports. You already |
| Drinks: Here is a trap set by some less than stellar | | | | paid to access these activities, so get your money's |
| all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica. When drinks are | | | | worth. Also, take meals into consideration. Your food |
| included, you should get more than just an unlimited | | | | is included, but have more than one onsite restaurant |
| supply of water, juice or soda. Alcoholic beverage | | | | to choose from. The best all-inclusive resorts in |
| should be included too. Specifically look for resorts | | | | Jamaica have a bar, upscale restaurant, and casual |
| that state they include premium alcoholic beverages, | | | | eatery. |
| like the best wine or liquor. | | | | If vacationing on a budget, you might want to price |
| Tips: Tips are not included at all of the all-inclusive | | | | compare. Of course price comparing is okay, but you |
| resorts in Jamaica. Typically, they are only inclusions | | | | must proceed with caution. You want a good trip and |
| at upscale inclusive resorts or super-inclusive resorts. | | | | this means the best value for your money, not |
| By opting for a resort with tips listed as an inclusion, | | | | necessarily the lowest price. A resort or hotel that |
| you save time and hassle. There is no need to bring | | | | includes your room, meals, and drinks looks cheap at |
| your wallet (remember your meal was included too) | | | | first, but remember that you may still have to buy |
| and there is no need to sit there for 10 minutes | | | | your snacks and pay for your entertainment. That |
| trying to determine the best tip. | | | | low price may end up costing you more. When |
| Water Sports: If you opt for a beachfront resort, | | | | comparing, always compare both quality and price. |
| water sports should be listed as inclusions. What does | | | | As for booking your trip, do so directly at the source. |
| this mean? It means you don't pay extra; it was | | | | This means visiting the resort's online website to |
| already included in the cost of your trip. Basically, you | | | | book your trip. You are charged less fees and are |
| shouldn't have to pay any gear rental fees. While | | | | likely to find better deals and discounts by booking |
| water sports do vary from resort to resort, here are | | | | your all-inclusive Jamaica travel package direct. |
| some commonly offered: windsurfing, waterskiing, | | | | |