Balancing Fun and Wellness at an All-Inclusive Resort

All-inclusive resorts, such as Blue Haven Resort in the Turks and Caicos, offer a stress-free Caribbean getaway without having to worry about additional costs or surprises. Most all-inclusives provide meals, accommodations, drinks, watersports and much more, all wrapped up in one neat package. Gary James/Blue Haven Resort/TNS

By Noreen Kompanik From TravelPulse

I thought I’d never be a fan of the “all-inclusive” experience. The idea of staying in one destination with a limitless bounty of food and drink wasn’t exactly my cup of tea. It sounded hedonistic and overindulgent and seemed to go against my nature as an adventure traveler. I was certain I would feel restricted and boxed-in.

This changed however late in the pandemic when travel opened up a bit and I ventured to the Mexican Riviera with friends. The resort we stayed in was amazing. We felt safe and pampered. The cuisine was impressive and service was outstanding. It was a neatly packaged vacation with no stress and no surprise charges at checkout.

All-inclusives may not be for everyone, but everyone should try it, at least once. Since that Riviera Maya trip, I have stayed at a few more all-inclusive resorts and found the best benefit of all—the wellness factor.