10 Things I Wish I Knew about All Inclusive Resorts|Bonus Tip at the End|Watch this Before Booking

One of my favorite things about traveling is everything that you learn along the way! I have been to so many All Inclusive resorts and each one has taught me something a little different. I don't really have a favorite all inclusive resort yet but I would definitely recommend many that I have been to! Be sure to watch some of our other reviews! #cancunmexico #allinclusive #traveltips
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[@jnbond]

I can confirm! These are all excellent and valid points to truly take into consideration! Every single one!

[@3Days3Noches]

Awww thank you for watching!!!

[@dr.nikanderson8959]

Awesome video! Your reviews and tours are so helpful. Inspired us to visit Isla Mujeres. We were looking at the palace, but your review of the beach and the food helped us broaden our search. We stayed at Privilege Aluxes In January and loved it so much that we are heading back in 4 weeks. Thanks for all your help!

[@3Days3Noches]

Thank you for watching!! I’ve heard that’s amazing! I’ll definitely have to check it out

[@gigit6884]

Great video! Research, research and more research when thinking about booking a resort.

[@3Days3Noches]

Yes!!! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@TheCharzarr]

This was amazing and so thorough! Thank you.

[@3Days3Noches]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@elvioestebanbatista4993]

Thank you , thank you ! Amazing tips! I wish I knew them too lol

[@3Days3Noches]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@Tony_8]

The thing about pricing is not very true. In the Dominican Republic for example, there are some resorts that cost more than twice the price of an equal or better one. If the argument is to not cheap out, then why stop at $600/night? You can do 800, 1000 or however high is available. The fact of the matter is, you must always read the reviews to find the price-to-quality ratio before making a judgment. Cheers! :)

[@3Days3Noches]

That is so true and a great point! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate this input!

[@Tony_8]

@@3Days3Noches The dedication you have to your channel and feedback is very remarkable and appreciated! Earned my subscription:)

[@3Days3Noches]

Thank you so much! I do really appreciate everyone who comments and engages! It adds a lot of value to my content and yes I do live my little channel ha ha. 🤗🤗

[@almai.robles8154]

Thank you❤ i wish i have seen this channel long time ago when me and my husband agreed to travel/vacation at least once a year.

[@3Days3Noches]

Aww thank you!! We want to travel more!! In the next few years we will be able to!!

[@thatswhatisaidCA]

After alllllll the planning for our first time in Cancun (going in a month mid October) i DIDN'T KNOW it's hurricane season. Greaaaaat. Hadn't come across that AT ALL until your video. All we knew was the "average temperature" looked good. I guess they don't want you to know?

[@3Days3Noches]

Prob not because they could go a whole season without getting hit by a hurricane so the odds are against it. But that’s why it’s less expensive to travel during those months! You’ll be fine!

[@dieselxdan]

Love this tips. We stayed at the occidental (Carmen playa) was subpar @$400 a night and it was the worst place we ever stayed. Btw we only stayed here due to location for a wedding. Normally we stick with avg $600 and it is breathe taking places. (Paradius)

[@3Days3Noches]

Thank you so much for watching!!! Yes it’s def true the more you pay per night the better!! Awesome input thank you.

[@tnt3171]

Love your info! Got a question, have you been to the Crown Paradise Club Cancun? How was the resort?

[@3Days3Noches]

I have not! So sorry! It only has 4 stars on Trip Advisor so it will def be a mid to lower level resort! Read the reviews and watch some videos :). Thanks for watching!!

[@jesusjustiniano9712]

Good tips, but after visiting Cancun many times I prefer to pay for a more affordable hotel all inclusive because I don’t spend more than half of the time in the hotel. The best thing is to spend your money on tours/excursions and go out. $400 a night is too much specially if you want to enjoy Cancun which is more than just the Hotel!! Best hotel so far that is budget and all inclusive is Royal Solaris not a high fashion hotel but covers all your needs!!

[@3Days3Noches]

Awesome thank you!! Great ideas. Some people are just too scared to go off the resort unfortunately:(. We love to explore etc too! Thanks again!

[@nycprodigy485]

Thanks for this I just subscribed and liked

[@3Days3Noches]

🥳🥳🥳

[@melissa4256]

Thanks for the great videos! You seem to have been to all the resorts that I am looking at every time! May I ask if you have any advice on adults only AI Mexico where there is NOT a pool chair game? Thanks in advance!

[@3Days3Noches]

Thanks for watching!!! The only one that comes close is Excellence Playa Mujeres. There’s a bit of a chair game at the activities pool but there are many other seats around the other pools. Also Le Blanc but even though it’s very good too boring for me.

[@melissa4256]

@@3Days3Noches Thank you so much for the info! Will keep watching for more!

[@3Days3Noches]

Thank you!!!

[@ql1696]

Thank you for your video, so amazing! We will be there next month, just quick question, is there drinks and wines also free in their French restaurant and Italian restaurant?

[@3Days3Noches]

Thanks for watching. Yes at the all inclusive resorts the wines and drinks are free. At times they offer some high end wines and liquors for extra cost.

[@ql1696]

@@3Days3Noches thank you for your reply! So does this mean they have wine menu for free in their restaurants?

[@3Days3Noches]

Yes!! Amazing right? Lol

[@ql1696]

@@3Days3Noches yes! That’s awesome

[@jesse5486]

400-600 dollars a night is am absolutely wild ballpark range wtf

[@TruthMan1963]

Great vid . All good info

[@3Days3Noches]

Thank you so much!!

[@lawrencetaylorsr]

Hurricane season is from June to November BUT there rarely hurricanes in the months of September & October bc it isn’t that hot

[@3Days3Noches]

Awesome thank you!!!

[@jenniferfernandez7840]

Except when there is, just had a huge headache with Fiona in DR

[@3Days3Noches]

I can only imagine. We avoid all Of those areas until after November

[@lorimarfoglio8136]

I guess I've only been to one all-inclusive and it was Sandals. Curious about tipping, so do you just include an amount at end or it's added to bill at the end or do you have to walk around tipping each person.

[@3Days3Noches]

It is not included in the bill so you have to tip as you go

[@davidthomas8413]

Great video. My wife and I r going to Sanctuary next month. What's your advice about tipping...US dollars or DR pesos? Thanks.

[@3Days3Noches]

Either is fine!!! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@OKZK_Bros]

can you do a video on the best way to book excursions from your resort? I'm staying at excellence Cancun which is kind of in the middle of everything, but close to nothing. Don't want to pay too much from booking at the resort but not sure how else we would get picked up. would it be better to get picked up off site in the closest town? Is it worth doing this?

[@3Days3Noches]

That’s a good idea for a video! You can still book other excursions and they will come get you at the resort. We were just there and booked one through this site and the excursion we picked included transportation from the hotel. It depends on the excursion too but I try to get to the port or drop off point by myself so I do t have to sit in a bus picking up a bunch of other people!! www.viator.com/?pid=P00070138&mcid=42383&medium=link&medium_version=selector

[@3Days3Noches]

You can email me at [e-mail] if you need more help

[@OKZK_Bros]

@@3Days3Noches ahhh ok. so some of those excursion places actually pick up from specific resorts and not towns? I’ll check out the links you sent. Thank you for your help. I love all these videos!

[@3Days3Noches]

Thanks for the great idea for a video!

[@sarkisachekian1922]

Can u go to Catalonia grand Costa mujeres Cancùn or if you have went do you have a video on that place

[@3Days3Noches]

I don’t :(

[@MrBeatboxmasta]

Since you want suggestions on which resorts to visit, can you do Excellence El Carmen (perhaps even do a VS Excellence Playa Mujeres). Another is Eldorado Royal (You will HATE the beach there though so I understand if you never do that one).

[@3Days3Noches]

I definitely want to try an Excellence resort!! These are awesome suggestions thanks.

[@tamiellis2426]

@@3Days3Noches I agree with Excellence resorts. I have been to both EPM (Playa Majeures) and ERC (Rivera Cancun), both are great. I would say Valentin Rivera Maya is a really close second-the beach (when we went in Jan) was perfect!

[@3Days3Noches]

Awesome. Thank you! Planning our next trip to Mexico soon!

[@juliecarter2374]

@@3Days3Noches We love Excellence Riviera Maya! Love the swim out rooms to the lazy river.

[@3Days3Noches]

We are going to Excellence playa Mujeres in Nov!!!

[@tommywong3147]

Goto the spa in the city. Usually it's cheap

[@3Days3Noches]

Great to know thank you!!

[@johnc.286]

What is the name of the transfer company that you recommend from the airport to the hotel located at Bavaro Beach area, and the approx. cost one way? I know in one of your videos, I think you had mentioned Diamond, but could not find it again? Also, I assume you can book in advance and the driver will be waiting for you with a sign? I know our tour bus will take us to the hotel, but it could be a long wait if other passengers are inside waiting for their luggage. Thanks very much for responding and really enjoy your KZbin posting for the various locations

[@3Days3Noches]

Yes it’s Diamond. We actually booked through this link the last time. And they picked us up outside with our name listed! They factor in wait times for luggage. Etc. www.viator.com/tours/Dominican-Republic/test/d32-118672P30?pid=P00070138&mcid=42383&medium=link&medium_version=select

[@johnc.286]

Thanks very much for the quick response😀@@3Days3Noches

[@3Days3Noches]

@johnc.286 🌞🌞

[@amyabel6905]

I know Xcaret is pretty far from the airport but have you ever tried it?

[@3Days3Noches]

No but I want to!!

[@isabel7465]

Hi, do you have a recommended shuttle service from Cancun Airport to Tulum?

[@3Days3Noches]

Hi! If you’re interested in private you can WhatsApp (via text) Nacho [phone] or check on this site by entering Tulum in the search. www.viator.com/?pid=P00070138&mcid=42383&medium=link&medium_version=selector

[@richardreed6249]

$400 a night is not going cheap. Not sure how much money you have, but $600 a night is outside the range of 98% of travelers.

[@ps-xs6ze]

Yep, completely out of touch

[@ramongalaviz7536]

Hows the weather at the beginning of October

[@3Days3Noches]

October is rainy season but you can get lucky and have beautiful weather as well. It’s a gamble

[@LK_EBM]

What do you recommend is a good amount of nights to stay in a Cancun resort for the first time? Would 3 nights be ok?

[@3Days3Noches]

We always go for 3 nights. As long as you are 3-4 hour flight away. It will be perfect since it’s your first time bc if you don’t like it you get to leave and if you love it will make you wanting more next time!!! Where are you staying?

[@BigRW]

We never book massages on vacation. We can get them cheaper at home (East Tennessee).

[@3Days3Noches]

Waaaaaaaay cheaper lol!!!

[@swyllie30]

What about the independent masseurs in the beach? I think they are cheaper. Like 25$

[@BigRW]

@@swyllie30 Never seen one.

[@3Days3Noches]

I haven’t seen them in Mexico either. Only DR

[@Dave_ess]

Great vid.We am staying at Zoetry isla mujeres in a couple months. While it is way smaller and chill then we typically like, as foodies we are excited to try it out. After our stay will drop a comment if we think you should check it out.

[@3Days3Noches]

That would be great!! Please!! Have so much fun. I heard the Zoetry is nice

[@Dave_ess]

So we liked it quite well. The food was really, really good. We are still more fans of the mega-resorts like excellence and Majestic, but the smaller boutique places like this are a nice change of pace. It is pretty expensive though. One interesting thing is that one of the restaurants is open to the public via reservations, next time you hit Isla you guys should try the restaurant (Casa Rolandi) here is a few more of my thoughts on the place - kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJumc5aCi7h6j7s

[@3Days3Noches]

This awesome!! Thank you so much! I def want to check it out next time I’m on IM!!! We watched and subscribed:)

[@Dave_ess]

@@3Days3Noches Oh thats awesome thanks! (Ignore the Video game stuff :D We look forward to your next Vids!

[@3Days3Noches]

😁😁😁

[@kanikathakur558]

Hey can you suggest some sites that offer cheap all inclusive packages to cancun I am so confused I want to go in February and this is my first time . I am reading reviews and they are scary about the hotels can you please suggest some hotels too

[@3Days3Noches]

Hi!! We have used United vacations before! You can also try a travel agent. We’ve had contact with The Tropical Travelers. [e-mail] You def need to read reviews and do your research. The flights are really the most expensive part now. What’s most important to you in a vacation?

[@kanikathakur558]

Thanks friend so nice to hear back from you. Ammm this is my first time .... a country out and with boyfriend so I want to make it memorable as well as affordable. It was my wish to go there..... but don't know where to go... we are in Canada and I want to make it memorable as it is my first I was trying to book through redtag vacations

[@3Days3Noches]

So fun! Check out Barcelo Maya Riviera. It’s a little far from the airport but we liked it and cheaper then hotel zone. Also Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres. I did videos on both resorts as well

[@kanikathakur558]

@@3Days3Noches ❤❤❤❤❤ tysm I appreciate the time you took to reply xoxo

[@3Days3Noches]

😍😍😍 No problem!!! I hope you get to go!!

[@carem5807]

Have you been to Garza Blanca Cancun?

[@3Days3Noches]

I have not!! I looked into it though!

[@carem5807]

What did you think about it?

[@3Days3Noches]

It looks very nice!!

[@studlyhungwell]

Protip: Don’t cheap out on less than 5 ⭐️. You’re spending a lot of time and money so don’t fuck around. Go direct flights as much as possible and bring bifidus. Get private ground transportation, it’s a bitch taking group options.

[@3Days3Noches]

True!!!

[@alexafernandez5743]

Hmmm no agree with the price for ningths , been in expensive and affordable ones and sometimes paid more no give you better service

[@3Days3Noches]

Thanks for the great tip!! Yes sometimes that’s true. You’re right. But for the most part I think you get what you pay for

[@user-ig4yb9xb8f]

Maybe so but have you seen some of the food you get with all inclusive. It looks like cheap food not really authentic

[@3Days3Noches]

Yes that’s true! If authentic food is important all inclusive might not be the best option

[@zakiyareignshinellc4299]

Who's recording you?

[@3Days3Noches]

I have several friends and family that travel with me that don’t like being on camera that record me with a GoPro and sometimes a cell phone

[@ErinPowell4]

Out of all the resorts you've been to, what's your all time favorite?

[@3Days3Noches]

So hard to pick!! I think Excellence PM had everything I love about an all inclusive resort. The beach could have been a little better!

[@ErinPowell4]

@@3Days3Noches I'll have to add that to my list, thanks!

[@vantravisemoss9034]

400 a night isn't cheap lady that should be balling

[@3Days3Noches]

For two all inclusive??? That’s crazy cheap at least compared to the NJ NY area. One dinner can be $200

[@ps-xs6ze]

You must be rather rich to drop $600/night on a hotel and to belittle normal people for not spending "just a COUPLE HUNDRED DOLLARS more per night". For a lot of people $600 is roughly what they'd want to spend on a vacation rental for a WEEK. But to you $400/night is "cheap". Wtf, what planet are you from?!

[@3Days3Noches]

I def respect your perspective! I’m absolutely not rich! But just understand the difference that a few hundred dollars make and so I work extra and take on extra jobs to do it! Great point though! And will keep that in mind before making insensitive remarks! Sorry!

[@rsnc23]

What a crock of sh!t. She probably stays for free. ' A few extra jobs..... ' One week in her ' budget ' would be $5000 conservatively with tips, sundries, transportation.