My parents’ idea of a cheap vacation was to actually go to a local theme park and spend a one day pass there. They would go on all the rides, and my mom would be dragged onto all of the rides she hated. With them, they saved money by not really going on vacation at all. Other more vacation oriented people drive instead of fly. Maybe they take the train, maybe they look for deals on cheap cruises, and sometimes the cheap shows. Often, the cheap shows.
But with all inclusive travel, I don’t have to follow my parents’ old habits. They say that you learn everything from your parents. But I have new ideas about vacations in general, and all inclusive travel allows me to both be frugal and get more out of my vacation than I could if I even went on my own and spent more money.
I have now been to Europe, Hawaii, etc all with all inclusive travel. With all inclusive travel, I have been able to schedule things that I never would’ve thought of. I’ve seen all the major landmarks, and I’ve had time of my own to see the smaller things. But I spent less than the sites would estimate when you go on your own. I’ve spent less than some of my friends who went on their own and got less out of it. So I’m finding that more than ever, all inclusive travel is the way to go for real results.