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Family All-Inclusives
Frequently
Asked Questions:
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1. What is meant by the word “Family” All-Inclusive?
2. What does “All-Inclusive” mean?
3. Are there a million kids at these resorts?
4. What programs are offered for the children?
5. Which resort is the best?
6. Will our children (and us) be safe?
7. Is “Babysitting” included?
8. Do I get a discount if I don’t drink alcoholic
beverages?
9. Are there extra costs for some meals and or some drinks?
10. What else is there to do while at the resort?
11. Is there a discount for booking multiple rooms?
12. How do I get a price quote or book a trip?
13. What are the payment requirements and how do I pay?
14. What are the “Cancellation Fees” or “Change Fee” charges?
15. What about all the other questions I have?
If you have additional questions, please call us toll free:
1- 800-536-FUNN or 1-888-339-FUNN or 1-877-849-FUNN
1) What is meant by the word “Family” All-Inclusive?
Answer:
These are resorts that “cater” to families with children. These resorts
welcome children, rather than “tolerate” them. Most of these resorts will
entertain and educate your children with programs designed for specific age
groups. Traditional families, Single parent families and Grandparents traveling
with children are welcome. Of course, singles and couples without children are
also welcome. Please check each specific resort for details and restrictions.
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2) What does “All-Inclusive” mean?
Answer:
Generally speaking it means, that you pay one up-front price that includes your
room, three meals per day, beverages (including alcoholic drinks) entertainment
and some watersport activities. However some resorts are “More inclusive” or
“Less Inclusive” than others. Check the resort brochures and their websites
for what is included. If you don’t specifically see that something you have
interest in listed as “Included”, most likely, it’s not included and or
optional. Spa services, motorized watersports like Jet-skis and Parasailing are
usually not included. Some resorts may have optional wine list, optional dining
extras, and optional golf packages, upgrade packages and more. Check out the
details, (read very closely to see if is “available” or “included”) and
ask you travel agent. If you don’t see it in writing it probably is
not included!
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3) Are there a million kids at these resorts?
Answer:
During the busy seasons of holidays, summer vacation, and spring break expect
lots of children. When children of school age are on vacation there will
generally be lots of kids at these resorts. Most of these resorts are large
enough, so that even during their peak season (when children are out of school),
they have areas where you can get away from the kids if you want to. Some of the
resorts have areas restricted for adults only!
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4) What programs are offered for the children?
Answer:
Each resort will offer a different activity schedule for the children. At some
resorts it is very structured with time schedules and age group sensitive
programs. At other resorts it is loosely defined. Most resorts “Post” the
“activities-for-the-day” on blackboards near the main pool or lobby.
Generally the activities will include watersport, beach, and pool games;
Cultural dance and language classes (example: “Learn to speak Spanish, learn
to speak Jamaican etc.”); Treasure hunts, Pirate games, Talent shows, land
sports, and socializing with children from many worldwide homes are usually the
mainstay. Rarely does a resort publish their activity schedule in advance. (They
tell us that publishing the activities in advance would restrict their ability
to be flexible and or offer new and exciting activities that the holidays or
seasonal changes would facilitate.)
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5) Which resort is the best?
Answer:
There is no good answer to this question. The more expensive the resort, the
more it usually includes. Depending on the ages of your children, the activities
you desire, your lifestyle, your budget, and the amount of time you have to
travel, and more, are all considerations when choosing which resort is “best”.
Check out the details of each resort and consult with your agent to find out
which resort will be best for you. Keep in mind that “getting away from home
and going to a new destination is a fun learning experience for everyone!”
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6) Will our children (and us) be safe?
Answer:
While no area in the world is free from crime, all of the all-inclusive resorts
have security to protect their clients and to keep-out the people who don’t
belong at the resort. We suggest that you take a few minutes to “observe”
the programs and activities your children participate in before making a
decision about leaving them unattended. “Common sense” is always the best
answer. The vast majority of the feedback we get from our clients is that “…the
activity programs for the children are run so well that we had time to go off by
ourselves and have adult fun… Our children were having so much fun that we had
a hard time getting them to join us on the beach…!” The major tourist areas
of any destination are usually well protected by local police. It’s those “Out-of-the-way”,
down the dark alley places, that should be avoided. Again, “Common sense”
will usually tell you where not to go.
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7) Is “Babysitting” included?
Answer:
No. However, babysitting service is available at additional charge at most
resorts. The babysitters are usually the same people who run the children’s
activities. Check with the front desk when checking-in for how to arrange this
service. Some of the resorts offer and include “day-care” for infants. Check
the details.
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8) Do I get a discount if I don’t drink alcoholic
beverages?
Answer:
No. The reality is that the client who spends the whole day at the bar cost the
resort very little in real dollars. The raw cost of alcohol in duty free
destinations is not very expensive. The client who does not drink is more likely
to use more of the resorts activities and services, which cost the resort more
to provide than alcohol. (No, they don’t charge less if you do drink!)
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9) Is there extra cost for some meals and or some drinks?
Answer:
At some resorts everything you see is included and at some resorts there are
additional cost. Generally speaking some resorts offer “expensive wine” or
“Special dining rooms or meals” at additional cost. Ask questions before
booking.
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10) What else is there to do while at the resort?
Answer:
Every destination has many offerings off of the property and available through
their “Tour Desk”. Anything from rain forest tours to shopping tours and day
cruises are available at additional cost. The tour desk at each of the resorts
has trained personnel who can show you pictures/videos of many of the most
popular tourist attractions available near their resort. The tours they offer
have been chosen for their value to you, their client. (The price the tour
operator at the hotel charges is usually within a few dollars of what you would
pay if you were to “shop around”. More importantly, the vendors they use
have a responsibility to the resort to provide a good experience or they will
loose the resorts referral business.)
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11) Is there a discount for booking multiple rooms?
Answer:
Yes. We are discount specialist. You will find that our pricing for one or more
rooms is based on “our” volume. If you have a large group of 20 or more
rooms, and you are looking to travel during the peak season (peak season is
whenever children are on vacation especially Christmas/New year and Spring
Break) you should be making arrangements 9-months to 2-years in advance!
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12) How do I get a price quote or book a trip?
Answer:
The best way is to call us toll free. We will need to know the exact dates you
want to travel, the number of adults and children traveling and the children’s
ages, the resort you want to go to, and the city you want to fly from. Another
way to get a quote is to complete the quote request form and wait a day or so to
get our e-mail quote.
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13) What are the payment requirements?
Answer:
Depending on the trip and the package offered, the normal payment requirement is
$100-$400 down per person with the final payment due 45-60 days before
departure. Some Holiday trips require much larger deposits or full payment at
time of booking. Check with your agent. Most clients pay with a credit card,
however we also accept checks (if booked early enough), money orders and cash.
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14) What are the “Cancellation Fees” or “Change Fee”
charges?
Answer:
Cancellation fees and “change the booking” fees will vary from the different
vendors we use. For some Holiday trips and or special sales, the cancellation
fee may be 100% of what you have paid. However most trips have a $50.00
cancellation fee more than 60 days before travel, 59-30 days $200 per person,
30-15 days 50% of the total cost, 14 days or less 100% forfeiture. We highly
recommend travel insurance. Check with the agent for the exact details of the
trip you are purchasing and what travel insurance covers.
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15) What about all the other questions I have?
Answer:
Call us. As you can see, there is a lot of detail to book a truly great vacation
value. Our agents will be happy to answer your questions and help you to select
the perfect trip for your needs and budget. We are open 7- days a week ready to
answer you questions or help you with your needs.
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If you have additional questions,
Please call us toll free:
1-800-536-FUNN or 1-888-339-FUNN
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