All inclusive holidays
Discussion
Having had some very busy holidays where we ve tried to see as much as possible in different locations, I m looking for a week somewhere where we can just relax for 7 days, ideally on an all inclusive basis - not that we are going to be drinking non-stop from morning until night, but just so that you know you can order what you like and not baulk at the price of $10 for a beer at lunchtime etc.
The Maldives is the obvious destination, as we ve not been there for 20 years - I quite fancy the Baglioni Resort on Dhaali Atol - however flight costs are quite expensive, particularly for business class, so we are looking at other options too.
Greece is a country we’ve not been to, so this could be an option?
This is for next year and we are flexible on time of year, as we will fit our other holiday plans (Scottish Islands) around it.
Any recommendations? Thanks.
The Maldives is the obvious destination, as we ve not been there for 20 years - I quite fancy the Baglioni Resort on Dhaali Atol - however flight costs are quite expensive, particularly for business class, so we are looking at other options too.
Greece is a country we’ve not been to, so this could be an option?
This is for next year and we are flexible on time of year, as we will fit our other holiday plans (Scottish Islands) around it.
Any recommendations? Thanks.
We did a week here at the end of July in Rhodes and it was fantastic:
https://amadacolossosresort.com/
We usually do Turkey at the end of August but the missus wanted to try somewhere different which I was a bit against as I like to stick with what I know for a fly and flop holiday but I am glad we went.
Off to Cancun at the end of November and the hotel is going to have a lot to live up to based off of this experience
https://amadacolossosresort.com/
We usually do Turkey at the end of August but the missus wanted to try somewhere different which I was a bit against as I like to stick with what I know for a fly and flop holiday but I am glad we went.
Off to Cancun at the end of November and the hotel is going to have a lot to live up to based off of this experience
Did this a few years ago now with Mrs Loto, was called 'San Blas' then:
https://www.jet2holidays.com/canary-islands/teneri...
Excellent food and truly all inclusive. Like anywhere in Tenerife not much to do or see outside the hotel but great if you just want to have a lazy holiday.
https://www.jet2holidays.com/canary-islands/teneri...
Excellent food and truly all inclusive. Like anywhere in Tenerife not much to do or see outside the hotel but great if you just want to have a lazy holiday.
Best all inclusive experience we've had was in either of the Olympic Lagoon properties in Cyprus. The Ayia Napa one is a bit bigger and more spread out, the one in Paphos makes it really easy to walk down to the harbour for a few beverages. Staff couldn't do enough for us in either place, premium drinks are included, overall an excellent experience.
They have a couple of restaurants onsite where the head chef has a Michelin star and the food is excellent, and normally included in All Inclusive Plus if you book with Jet 2. Both also had resort check in for the flight home, which is massively useful given the usual flight times back to the UK. Just drop your suitcase off in the lobby in the morning, then enjoy All Inclusive until your flight home in the evening.
They have a couple of restaurants onsite where the head chef has a Michelin star and the food is excellent, and normally included in All Inclusive Plus if you book with Jet 2. Both also had resort check in for the flight home, which is massively useful given the usual flight times back to the UK. Just drop your suitcase off in the lobby in the morning, then enjoy All Inclusive until your flight home in the evening.
BrabusMog said:
We did a week here at the end of July in Rhodes and it was fantastic:
https://amadacolossosresort.com/
We usually do Turkey at the end of August but the missus wanted to try somewhere different which I was a bit against as I like to stick with what I know for a fly and flop holiday but I am glad we went.
How does Amada differentiate between Gold, Diamond and Elite customers?https://amadacolossosresort.com/
We usually do Turkey at the end of August but the missus wanted to try somewhere different which I was a bit against as I like to stick with what I know for a fly and flop holiday but I am glad we went.
Any idea on budget you want to try and work within?
Appreciate you’ve mentioned the Maldives and business class etc.
But there’s all inclusive and all inclusive…
For example, if you’re off to Greece and just having a few pints of mythos a day that’s one thing.
If you’re looking for good wine, champagne and cocktails on the all inclusive, that’s another group of resorts all together.
Appreciate you’ve mentioned the Maldives and business class etc.
But there’s all inclusive and all inclusive…
For example, if you’re off to Greece and just having a few pints of mythos a day that’s one thing.
If you’re looking for good wine, champagne and cocktails on the all inclusive, that’s another group of resorts all together.
Gilmore said:
Any idea on budget you want to try and work within?
Appreciate you ve mentioned the Maldives and business class etc.
But there s all inclusive and all inclusive
For example, if you re off to Greece and just having a few pints of mythos a day that s one thing.
If you re looking for good wine, champagne and cocktails on the all inclusive, that s another group of resorts all together.
For Greece - Ikos is the ultimate but phenomenally expensive. Appreciate you ve mentioned the Maldives and business class etc.
But there s all inclusive and all inclusive
For example, if you re off to Greece and just having a few pints of mythos a day that s one thing.
If you re looking for good wine, champagne and cocktails on the all inclusive, that s another group of resorts all together.
BrabusMog said:
No wrist bands.
There is an app that you can book things on according to your tier.
No wrist bands was a welcome change as well
The hotel's website suggest different levels of branded drinks at all bars - how do they police that?There is an app that you can book things on according to your tier.
No wrist bands was a welcome change as well
It's a common complaint at Ikos resorts that they don't enforce keeping plebs away from the posh people.
We've done a few of the Barut Collection resorts in Turkey. If you're in a suite you get different privileges, and higher again if you're in a villa, but it's not obvious to anyone.
What I hate when booking these things through a tour operator is it's not clear what you're going to get (or not get). I looked at the Amada and the level you're (hopefully) getting isn't specified. It's a bit too vague when you could be spending £10K for a week.
Sheepshanks said:
BrabusMog said:
No wrist bands.
There is an app that you can book things on according to your tier.
No wrist bands was a welcome change as well
The hotel's website suggest different levels of branded drinks at all bars - how do they police that?There is an app that you can book things on according to your tier.
No wrist bands was a welcome change as well
It's a common complaint at Ikos resorts that they don't enforce keeping plebs away from the posh people.
We've done a few of the Barut Collection resorts in Turkey. If you're in a suite you get different privileges, and higher again if you're in a villa, but it's not obvious to anyone.
What I hate when booking these things through a tour operator is it's not clear what you're going to get (or not get). I looked at the Amada and the level you're (hopefully) getting isn't specified. It's a bit too vague when you could be spending £10K for a week.
I did think that people could just walk in and go to the pool bar and get a beer without even being a guest but I didn't have to wear one of those s
tty wrist bands, so didn't really care!We had a sea view room which I think put us into one of the better tiers and we had 3 meals in the non-buffet restaurants in the 7 days we were there.
DeejRC said:
What the hell are you lot talking about wristbands and levels and apps?
OP you get none of that crap if you just go to a proper place in the Caribbean.
I didn t even know AI existed in Europe!
The place I'm going to in Cancun has an app OP you get none of that crap if you just go to a proper place in the Caribbean.
I didn t even know AI existed in Europe!
But it isn't a couple of grand a night Having just returned from Rixos Premium in Belek, I’d suggest this. All inclusive, great restaurants, every type of drink you can think of, fantastic pool and bar/s.
It’s a huge hotel, similar to those in Dubai, and you’ll never leave the complex which is freak as there isn’t much else to rave about outside unless you like golf, as there are some great courses.
Other considerations, Portugal and Greece would be my suggestions.
It’s a huge hotel, similar to those in Dubai, and you’ll never leave the complex which is freak as there isn’t much else to rave about outside unless you like golf, as there are some great courses.
Other considerations, Portugal and Greece would be my suggestions.
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