If the clear, turquoise waters and silken white sands of the Caribbean are calling to you, consider an all-inclusive vacation package. This packages your hotel stay, your dining and drinks and even some other entertainment amenities all under one neat little price tag. In fact, many all-inclusive hotels have sprung up all over the Caribbean, so much so that you may not know where to start in your vacation planning. With a little forethought, you can literally create the vacation of your dreams.
Determine a budget. Even though your all-inclusive hotel package often includes most of your vacation needs, you may not want to pay extra for higher priced hotels with amenities you may not need. You will also likely want to dedicate a portion of your budget for those activities and shopping found off the resort.
Determine who is accompanying you on your vacation. Some of these all-inclusive hotels have specific age restrictions, so if you're bringing along your children you may have to shop around for family friendly resorts. Likewise if you're planning a romantic, adults-only trip, there are themed hotels that cater specifically to those needs as well.
Determine where you would like to go. The Caribbean comprises dozens of destinations, including the western Caribbean area of the Mexican Yucatan to the Virgin Islands to the east. These locales vary in activities and in culture, and set the tone of your entire vacation.
Decide what amenities are important to you. If you have kids, on-site game rooms with all-inclusive access might interest you. If you're the athletic type, rentals for bikes or kayaks may enhance your vacation. Nightclub admission and scuba lessons are also available at certain properties.
Consider airfare packages. If you have to fly anyway, you might save money bundling all your expenses through your airline. Airlines such as American Airlines and Funjet have convenient, all-inclusive hotel and airfare packages available throughout the Caribbean.
