Comments on: Planning The Perfect All Inclusive Vacation

By: Studenomist

Studenomist — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:42:12 +0000

Thanks for keeping the site running while I am away! All I want to add to this list is to find out ahead of time if there is any specific food that your stomache can’t handle. The reason I say this is because as I write this I find myself spending my last time with severe stomache pain. I look forward to returning and interacting with the great readers of Studenomics.

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:29:32 +0000

Sometimes the best way to get a deal is to save up some cash and have it ready for when a great deal comes around. I subscribe to travelzoo for updates on travel deals. The trick is being open minded as to where you will travel next. You can’t be set on going to hawaii and pass up great deals to mexico. They have some awesome all-inclusive deals.

By: Jeff@StretchyDollar

Jeff@StretchyDollar — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:10:09 +0000

I liked #1, #2, and #5. Planning vacations is sweet, and being able to do it for a reasonable amount is even more sweet.

By: MyLifeROI

MyLifeROI — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:35:28 +0000

To add on to the weakonomist:

A lot of times I read bad reviews and they are very trivial. Like when I was looking at Caribbean vacations and saw reviews “The rooms are too humid!” I automatically discount them. Those are the kind of people who expect first world amenities in third world countries… and that just isn’t me. I am much more simple than that

By: the weakonomist

the weakonomist — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:30:32 +0000

I’m in the process of planning an all inclusive honeymoon myself. Your advice is spot on.

I would add that you should read reviews with a grain of salt. Too many people shy away from a place they like because of bad reviews. Bad reviews are sometimes just a sparce representation of the people that go to the destination. If you have a bad time you are more likely to right a bad review. When you have a good trip, you aren’t as motivated to post a positive review.

Also keep in mind some companies have paid people to post positive reviews about their company and/or negative reviews about competing companies.

By: My Life ROI

My Life ROI — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:46:37 +0000

As someone who also travels quite a lot… I also suggest that you should never book too early. Typically airlines need to hedge their bets and if you book too early they account for commodity price increase risks.

I think the best time frame is 2-4 weeks before you plan to travel.

By: richerandslimmer.com

richerandslimmer.com — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:18:35 +0000

regarding point number 1, you should make sure you plan for eating out, drinks, entertainment etc. when you decide how much money you will need.