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You are here: Home / Travel / Plan the Perfect All-Inclusive Family Vacation this Winter with These 4 Tips

Plan the Perfect All-Inclusive Family Vacation this Winter with These 4 Tips

November 10, 2016 by Kathryn 32 Comments

I’ve always believed that travel provides endless enriching opportunities for both adults and children, so travel has always been a priority for my boys and me. From a simple road trip to an exotic cruise, we’ve had the chance to enjoy all kinds of adventures together. But one of my favourite travel getaways with my boys has always been a trip to an all-inclusive resort. I love the hassle-free experience of knowing all our food, drinks and entertainment are included with our stay, while still having ample opportunities to explore the local attractions on day trips and excursions.

But like any vacation, proper planning helps to turn a good vacation into a great one! And if you’re considering escaping the cold this winter on your own all-inclusive family getaway, these four tips will help ensure that your trip to one of the best all inclusive resorts is the best one ever!

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Vacation with Friends

If you have close friends with kids, consider vacationing together as a group! Not only do extra people make the vacation more fun, but many resorts will offer a discount to larger groups. That means you save money, your kids have more friends to play with and you can plan extra activities like a ladies’ spa day or a big group breakfast get-together! Make sure to also check for special deals that allow kids to stay and eat for free to save even more money!

Pack a Mini First Aid Kit

While all-inclusive resorts do have first aid available, it’s often much quicker, easier and potentially even cheaper to handle minor issues on your own. Pack a travel first aid kit in your luggage so that you have essentials like disinfecting wipes and bandages ready if needed, then add mini bottles of useful OTC medications as well. On the last five vacations that I’ve taken with my boys, I’ve needed a bandage for somebody at least once. (Remember they’re also lifesavers if those cute strappy sandals you bought for the formal restaurant start giving your heels blisters!)

Remember Cheaper Isn’t Always Better

Keep in mind when choosing a resort that the cheapest option might not have the features you specifically want for your family’s vacation. Some parents might want a great Kids Club so that the adults can enjoy some downtime together. Others may want their active children to be able to indulge in included water sports. And still others might be on the hunt for a resort with plenty of family-friendly excursions so kids can experience the country’s culture. To find a resort that’s perfect for your family, chat with an Escapes.ca Vacation Specialist! These expert travellers have first-hand experience with many (and sometimes all!) of the most popular family-friendly destinations. With their advice, you’ll be able to find the perfect vacation for you, at a great price!

Research Tipping Protocol in Advance

Tipping at an all-inclusive resort can be one of the most confusing aspects of your vacation. In some resorts, staff aren’t even allowed to accept tips, while in others, tipping bartenders, maids and porters is expected. Once you’ve booked your dream vacation, research your chosen resort’s tipping policy. And if the policy isn’t mentioned on the resort’s website, see if your Escapes.ca Vacation Specialist has the information you need! Pro tip: Leaving a kind note for the maid or inexpensive toys for her children along with the tip is often especially appreciated!

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Even though experts say that the deals for the best all inclusive resorts are found around October, I personally far prefer planning all-inclusive resort getaways in late January. And that means I’m already starting to dream about what tropical destination I might want to visit in the next few months! But even if all-inclusive resorts aren’t your thing, Escapes.ca has great vacation options for everything from Disneyland excursions to cruises. Check out the website and chat with a Vacation Specialist today to see what holiday options might be best for you. Then get ready for sun, sand and fun that the entire family will never forget!

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Comments

  1. Heather Cameron says

    November 10, 2016 at 3:45 pm

    Thanks for the tips! We are going to Cuba in the spring 🙂

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  2. Soozle says

    November 10, 2016 at 5:17 pm

    Research is everything! I have seen some amazing deals and looked at reviews on trip adviser to see report after report saying how horrible the hotel is. Somethings I take with a grain of salt – you cannot control some things like insects in a tropical climate but somethings like theft and filth are huge red flags!

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  3. Mary M. says

    November 16, 2016 at 10:24 am

    Good tips. I do not travel very often, but having a first aid kit wherever you are is an excellent tip.

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  4. Darlene Schuller says

    November 16, 2016 at 1:45 pm

    Excellent tips! We rarely travel outside of the province.

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  5. Alison Braidwood says

    November 16, 2016 at 1:46 pm

    Tip your chambermaid and server as soon as you get there. And I know friends who bring a variety of dollar store gifts (candy, household items, makeup) to leave on the bed for their chambermaid. They’ll go out of their way to make sure you have a good time if you treat them well.

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  6. Joanne Saunders says

    November 16, 2016 at 9:36 pm

    I would never vacation with friends.

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  7. Chandra O'Connor says

    November 17, 2016 at 6:01 am

    I’ve never truly been on a “real” vacation. Now that I am on a new adventure in my life, it’s on top of my list.

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  8. Toni Schlinsog says

    November 17, 2016 at 6:16 am

    Great ideas!

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  9. DORIS HUMBER says

    November 17, 2016 at 10:09 am

    I haven’t had an opportunity to travel yet. These are great tips to prepare for vacation.

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  10. Cheryl says

    November 17, 2016 at 10:12 am

    So many spot to go thanks for the tips!! I hope we can get south this winter 🙂

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  11. Lynda Cook says

    November 17, 2016 at 2:23 pm

    I have never gone anywhere and probably won’t be either, you look like you have so much fun on your vacations and you pick some nice places to go as well!!

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  12. Carole Dube says

    November 17, 2016 at 11:17 pm

    I love going on Vacations it’s so much fun! Looks like you enjoy them as well!

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  13. Florence Cochrane says

    November 18, 2016 at 7:56 am

    Love vacations. An all exclusive is on my list. Thanks for the tips.

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  14. Janet M says

    November 18, 2016 at 5:40 pm

    Thank you for the wonderful tips.

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  15. Chandra O'Connor says

    November 20, 2016 at 6:56 pm

    A trip would be nice and I’ve never really been on one so I need the tips.

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  16. Edye says

    November 20, 2016 at 7:06 pm

    Awesome tips! Have a great week 🙂

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  17. Marya says

    November 22, 2016 at 6:54 am

    Great tips!! Would LOVE to travel this winter!!

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  18. nicolthepickle says

    November 23, 2016 at 7:00 pm

    Great tip about leaving toys! I would never have thought of that.

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  19. Darla says

    November 25, 2016 at 1:50 am

    Thanks for the great tips. 🙂

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  20. Elva Roberts says

    November 25, 2016 at 2:17 pm

    I think your tips are right on the mark. I see it is important to have a good travel counselor to tell you all about the important things you should know about from kid friendly to tipping. A mini first aid kit is always a good idea-someone nearly always needs something from it. Thank you for your tips.

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  21. Robyn L says

    November 25, 2016 at 5:53 pm

    very good tips for everyone; I like the one about Cheaper Isn’t Always Better.

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  22. DENISE LOW says

    November 25, 2016 at 6:47 pm

    Thank you for the tips. They were very helpful.

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  23. Silvia D says

    November 26, 2016 at 2:34 am

    good tips to keep in mind!

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  24. Shirley S says

    December 4, 2016 at 11:55 pm

    These are excellent tips! Packing a mini first aid kit is very important.

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  25. kathy downey says

    December 5, 2016 at 9:21 am

    Thanks for sharing your great tips…now work on getting the money for a vacation

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  26. Candace Glenney says

    December 6, 2016 at 3:15 pm

    Travelling with friends is so fun for the kids…thanks for sharing your tips!

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  27. Patrick Bennett says

    December 7, 2016 at 9:14 pm

    I love these tips. Thanks so much for the ideas

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  28. Linda says

    January 7, 2017 at 11:38 pm

    Wonderful post and great tips. Happy New Year and warm greetings from Montreal, Canada. 🙂

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  29. John Bennett says

    January 11, 2017 at 8:31 am

    Good advice!

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  30. Julie says

    January 11, 2017 at 8:48 am

    Thanks for the tips. We desperately need a vacation!

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  31. jan says

    March 14, 2017 at 10:17 am

    Travelling is such a great way for kids to learns.

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  32. Amy M says

    March 27, 2017 at 10:20 am

    Love the tip to bring your own first aid kit! You’re right, that’s something you would assume would be handy at a vacation destination, but not always!

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