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Rach4580
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Cruise vs All-Inclusive Resort
Planning a vacation for the whole family (aunts, uncles, cousins) about 25, including kids of ages 3, 5 and teenagers. We've done a cruise and loved it but deciding if we want to try something new with an all-inclusive resort or just go with what we know, a cruise. Any all inclusive suggestions??
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pjt212301
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Cruise vs All-Inclusive Resort
I've often debated about this exact topic and usually the AI wins. It comes down to money. With an AI, that's it your all in and with a cruise, there still seems to be some variable about cost while on the ship. I don't know if its really true but ultimately our family has ended up at an AI. Either way, I think you'll have fun
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| Posted 5/20/13 9:16 AM |
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halfbaked
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Re: Cruise vs All-Inclusive Resort
Posted by pjt212301
I've often debated about this exact topic and usually the AI wins. It comes down to money. With an AI, that's it your all in and with a cruise, there still seems to be some variable about cost while on the ship. I don't know if its really true but ultimately our family has ended up at an AI. Either way, I think you'll have fun
ITA. I've done several cruises, but now that we've done a few AI's, they win out all the way. A cruise is great, but you get so little time in port. I find AI's to be much more relaxing and easier to plan with a large group. On a cruise, you might have trouble dining together and it's just hard to even wrangle everyone together to do excursions. HTH!
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| Posted 5/20/13 10:20 AM |
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SLPlady1984
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Re: Cruise vs All-Inclusive Resort
Where would you want to do the AI?
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| Posted 5/20/13 10:36 AM |
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APT910
Let It Be
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Ashley
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Cruise vs All-Inclusive Resort
My mom and a bunch of her friends take a trip each year with their children. She's done cruises and AI, she finds the AI to be much more relaxing and fun.
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| Posted 5/20/13 10:45 AM |
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ElizaRags35
My 2 Girls
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Cruise vs All-Inclusive Resort
Not a big fan of AI. Maybe because DH doesn't drink and I only do on rare occasions? I also find the flights to be more expensive to certain islands. I also like being at different places everyday. A week in the same locale doesn't appeal to me as much. I'm a huge cruise fan though.
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| Posted 5/20/13 11:38 AM |
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MrsPJB2007
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Cruise vs All-Inclusive Resort
AI hands down. The fact that the price includes everything and you don't have any real incidentals like a cruise is what wins it for me.
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| Posted 5/21/13 10:47 AM |
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JandJ1224
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Re: Cruise vs All-Inclusive Resort
I would price out both. For our most recent family trip the price of a cruise to Bermuda with no air fare was considerbly cheaper than the cheapest AI I priced. I think its the airfare that kills you.
I recently stayed at Le Blanc , an adults only AI in Cancun, that was amazing. It is one of the palace resorts, and they offer a resort credit which can be used towards excursions and spa. I would highly recommend a palace property. Best of luck!
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| Posted 5/21/13 11:43 AM |
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JDubs
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Re: Cruise vs All-Inclusive Resort
Posted by ElizaRags35
Not a big fan of AI. Maybe because DH doesn't drink and I only do on rare occasions? I also find the flights to be more expensive to certain islands. I also like being at different places everyday. A week in the same locale doesn't appeal to me as much. I'm a huge cruise fan though.
I feel the same
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| Posted 5/21/13 3:41 PM |
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luvmotherhood
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love my family!
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Cruise vs All-Inclusive Resort
just went through this. priced out AI and cruise and ended up going with a cruise instead.
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mrsh2010
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Re: Cruise vs All-Inclusive Resort
Posted by ElizaRags35
Not a big fan of AI. Maybe because DH doesn't drink and I only do on rare occasions? I also find the flights to be more expensive to certain islands. I also like being at different places everyday. A week in the same locale doesn't appeal to me as much. I'm a huge cruise fan though.
Same here. I love waking up in a different place everyday. Also a huge cruise fan!
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| Posted 5/22/13 8:17 AM |
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GinaR
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Re: Cruise vs All-Inclusive Resort
I have done both. I personally prefer resorts over cruises. No watching the clock to get back to the boats. I just found it much more relaxing. And there was much more freedom in the style of the trip. For a large group, I would consider if anyone could get sea sick. But if everyone loves cruises and you get an awesome price, then I don't see why that wouldn't work. If you decide on a resort, I have found that Mexico, Jamaica, and punta cana offer the best prices and short flights.
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| Posted 5/22/13 9:33 AM |
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curiousgeorge
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Re: Cruise vs All-Inclusive Resort
Posted by mrsh2010
Posted by ElizaRags35
Not a big fan of AI. Maybe because DH doesn't drink and I only do on rare occasions? I also find the flights to be more expensive to certain islands. I also like being at different places everyday. A week in the same locale doesn't appeal to me as much. I'm a huge cruise fan though.
Same here. I love waking up in a different place everyday. Also a huge cruise fan!
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