All-inclusive may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think "European vacation," but they do exist. Traditional all-inclusive resorts are more prevalent in beach destinations where guests will want to stay a while and relax.
All-inclusive may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think "European vacation," but they do exist. Traditional all-inclusive resorts are more prevalent in beach destinations where guests will want to stay a while and relax.
A more popular approach in Europe is the all-inclusive vacation package run by a tour operator that visits several destinations. These trips allow you to see more than one place while managaing your accommodation and transportation costs for you. Expenses can skew from on-the-cheap bicycle tours in France with packed picnic lunches to extravagant jaunts across the continent on private charters. Be sure to check whether the arrangement includes all meals and admission prices; if the trip schedules in solo exploration time, you may be on your own for lunch at the corner café.
Another alternative is a river cruise, which allows you to explore several destinations without unpacking and repacking multiple times. This price will often include more meals than a tour package, but as above, be sure to check how often you will be on your own for afternoon meal times.
Some all-inclusive packages will feature an airfare offer. Do your own research to find the best prices - the resort may be able to offer a discount, but you may be able to get a better deal by flying into a different airport or on an off-peak day.
