All inclusive meal: what does a tourist need to know?

Most Russian tourists, gathering in thelong-awaited vacation, prefer to rest on the system all inclusive. And it's no wonder, after all, having paid the cost of the tour, you can have a great time at the hotel with all the comforts and not spend a single cent over paid in your homeland.

Most often an all-inclusive food systemIt is offered in hotels of Egypt or Turkey, but sometimes it can be found in other countries. Due to the fact that all inclusive varieties are getting bigger every year, it's better to understand what their difference is and what is included in the "recruitment package".

The essence of the concept of "all inclusive"

All inclusive food, or in English allinclusive (ALL) - this is a prepaid service that is provided to the guest after check-in. The most common options for ALL are the following services:

• accommodation in a room of the designated category;
• three meals a day throughout the day on the principle of "buffet";
• local drinks, including alcohol;
• other types of service (in-room safe, mini-fridge, etc.).

Thus, the all-inclusive power supply allowsforget about many problems associated with the organization of recreation. There is no need to spend extra money to pay for dinner in restaurants, as the hotel will offer guests a buffet meal, where there are no restrictions on the amount of food eaten. Depending on the category of the hotel, the number of dishes is from 3 to 10, and also provides fresh pastries, desserts, sweet and fruit.

Alcohol lovers will appreciate the all-inclusive foodbecause of unlimited access to local alcohol. However, one must be prepared to ensure that strong drinks that are not produced in the country of rest will have to be paid additionally. Freshly squeezed juices and ice cream, as a rule, are also not included in the cost of ALL. Among the services, there will be free recreation at the hotel pool and on the beach, a children's animator and perhaps an evening program.

Varieties of the system "all inclusive"

There are different types of all inclusive, whichdiffer depending on the country of rest, the level of the hotel, the cost of the tour and other factors. It should be noted that there are no standards that should be included in the all-inclusive meal, so much depends on the reputation of the hotel, the competition and the imagination of the managers.

Despite this, hotels that have a level of 2-3stars, offer full board and local drinks at their own expense. In 4-5 star hotels, the price also includes the use of beach accessories and accompanying equipment.

There are several abbreviations of the term "food""all inclusive". As the concept is denoted, almost every tourist knows. The most common are ALL (all inclusive), mini ALL (used in hotels of 2-3 stars), UAL (a wider range of free services in hotels of 4-5 stars).

Power "ultra all inclusive"

Ultra All inclusive is significantly expandeda list of services that a tourist pays when buying a voucher to the selected hotel. This system is most developed in five-star luxury hotels in Egypt and Turkey. As a rule, it includes the following types of services:

• round-the-clock system of a food (late breakfast, a mid-morning snack, a night supper);
• food delivery to the room;
• imported alcohol;
• daily refill in the rooms of mini-bars;
• free tennis and bowling;
• visit to SPA center, sauna, massage room;
• entertainment in amusement parks and water parks of the hotel;
• water sports.

All-inclusive meals (as it is denoted, wealready said) - this is a very convenient concept of recreation. But the system of "ultra all inclusive" is usually quite expensive (more expensive than simple All inclusive). It is worth to clarify that, in turn, Ultra All inclusive has dozens of types: Mega All inclusive, Imperial All inclusive, All inclusive de luxe and so on.

All inclusive in Europe

The European ALL system is significantly different fromfood all inclusive in Egypt and Turkey. The reason for such differences lies in the very nature of the emergence of All inclusive, which is in demand at the resorts, where all the entertainment is on site. European tourist centers, in contrast, abound in various restaurants, bars, discos and local attractions. Therefore, the system "all inclusive" Europeans consider unnecessary excess.

After paying for All inclusive, the guest receives a braceletor another sign of distinction, which entitles to three meals a day and local spirits. Among the additional services can be offered aqua aerobics, tennis or sauna. In 3-star hotels, there is no special entertainment at all.

Buying a ticket, it is better to check with the tour operator which system is used in the chosen hotel and what it includes. Upon arrival, you can get full information about the services provided.