Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt, Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands,
the Greek island of Kos and also Portugal's Algarve are resorts that continue to
grow in popularity. According to industry research, in the five years up to
2009, the market for all inclusive holidays grew by about one third. It has
continued to increase since then and these days some travel operators decide to
only offer their vacations on a package deal basis, such is the demand. But
what makes this style so popular?
One of the most important reasons for the attractiveness of all
inclusive holidays, like those available from First Choice, is the ability to set a firm
budget and stick to it. Packages have always offered a more clearly defined
budget than independent traveling because the flights, transfers and
accommodations are paid for up front. If you choose to opt for a full board
catering option, then all of your meals are included too. This means that
tourists have traditionally taken a little local spending money to be able to
afford the occasional snack when away from their hotel, to tip and to be able
to buy the occasional round of drinks. These deals can now include poolside
snacks and drinks in addition to meals! It’s a great way to set financial
limits, especially if you’re partial to a refreshing drink or two.
Along with the reduced amount of vacation expenditure associated
with this kind of break, there is another advantage to take into consideration.
You don’t need to carry as much cash around, making many tourists feeling more
secure. In addition, vacationers don’t need to worry about local exchange rates
or bank charges if they choose to use nearby cash machines.
Knowing that everything is taken care of, financially speaking,
means that travelers can expect one more advantage – peace of mind. Safe in the
knowledge that their vacation budget is not likely to be blown by unexpected
costs, most people relax that little bit more and that is what a break is
supposed to be about after all. The quicker you relax, the better value for
money you achieve from a vacation, so any additional upfront costs associated
with vacation deals soon pay for themselves in terms of the quality of your
break.
Sandra Peterson has many years of experience in
the travel industry. When she's not traveling (and often even when she is) she
enjoys writing about the industry and the best ways to achieve value for money
when booking a vacation.
