| oes an all-inclusive Jamaica vacation sound? Great! If | | | | the décor and the atmosphere created. |
| this is your first time planning an all-inclusive Caribbean | | | | Ensure you could see yourself staying there and |
| vacation to the great island of Jamaica, continue | | | | having a good time. Also, examine pictures of |
| reading on for a helpful list of dos and don’ts. | | | | restaurants and other facilities, like the beach or |
| DO remember that all-inclusive resorts vary. We | | | | swimming pools. Once again, just image yourself |
| often associate all-inclusive resorts with upscale | | | | there; are you happy? You should be. |
| accommodations and this is how they should be, but | | | | DON’T forget that you are getting more |
| no two resorts are the same. Ensure you truly are | | | | than just a roof over your head. First time all-inclusive |
| getting a good deal by price comparing, reviewing the | | | | travelers are often unfamiliar with the setup of |
| list of inclusions, and looking at ratings and reviews | | | | all-inclusive resorts. Basically, just about everything is |
| from former guests. | | | | included in with the cost of your stay. A stay at an |
| DON’T just compare costs. As previously | | | | inclusive resort should include your room or suite, |
| stated, you want to find a good deal by comparing | | | | qualifying airport transfers, food, snacks, drinks, tips, |
| prices, but that is not all you should consider. When | | | | and some forms of onsite entertainment. For that |
| on a Caribbean vacation, don’t aim for the | | | | reason, the cost will seem higher at first, but you get |
| lowest price. Rather, aim for the best value for your | | | | the best value for your money. In the end, you will |
| money. This means the money you do spend is | | | | likely see that you saved money too! |
| spent wisely. An inland resort is likely to have better | | | | DO print a list of your resort’s inclusions; |
| rates, but not offer beachfront activities as inclusions. | | | | familiarize yourself with this list before leaving for |
| For that reason, it is worth it to pay more to | | | | your trip. It is easy to forget what is or isn’t |
| vacation along the beach. | | | | included when you booked your trip beforehand. The |
| DO remember to order your passport. As you know, | | | | best way to save money and get the most out of |
| a passport is required for travel to and from the | | | | your Jamaica vacation is to make use of all that your |
| Caribbean (including Jamaica). If you don’t | | | | resort has available. This handy little list or chart |
| have a passport, order yours now; don’t wait | | | | (which is available on most resort websites) will let |
| until the last minute. You may spend weeks prepping | | | | you know what is included or what costs extra. |
| for trip, but that preparation becomes useless if you | | | | DON’T overfill your suitcase. It is easy to |
| don’t have the necessary travel documents | | | | over pack for a trip, especially a Jamaica all-inclusive |
| to enter or leave Jamaica. | | | | vacation. You want to ensure you don’t |
| DON’T wait until the last minute to book your | | | | leave anything you need at home, but there are risks |
| Jamaica all-inclusive travel package. Jamaica resorts | | | | to packing too much. What if your airline charges you |
| are huge; you never have to worry about getting a | | | | an extra baggage fee? What if you don’t |
| room. What you do have to worry about is having | | | | have room for souvenirs? Check the weather |
| upgrades available. Would you rather spend your trip | | | | forecast before you leave and pack accordingly. Also, |
| in a presidential oceanfront suite? If so, you are not | | | | all resorts have laundry facilities available to guests, |
| alone but there are a limited number of suites | | | | so you don’t really need to pack 14 outfits |
| available. On average, most travel experts | | | | for a 7-day trip. |
| recommend booking your trip no later than a month | | | | DO remember to relax and have fun. If you are |
| beforehand. With that said, it wouldn’t hurt to | | | | visiting Jamaica for the first time, it is normal to be |
| make your travel arrangements two, three, or even | | | | excited and worried at the same time. Jamaica is |
| more months in advance. | | | | new-to-you, but don’t let your wide range of |
| DO look at resort pictures. On the websites of | | | | emotions make or break your trip. Once you step |
| all-inclusive Jamaica resorts, you will find lots of | | | | off the plane or arrive at their all-inclusive Jamaica |
| pictures. The pictures for resort rooms or suites are | | | | resort, take a deep breath, let loose, and have fun. |
| standard pictures, meaning your room will be similar | | | | In fact, do more than just have fun; have the time |
| but it may vary. Still, dissect these pictures. Look at | | | | of your life! |