Why All-Inclusives are Ideal for Families

I used to think I would hate staying at all-inclusive resorts. Because my family is usually on the go constantly, I thought my kids and I would get bored after a day or two of doing nothing but swimming and building sandcastles.

However, a few years ago, all of that changed. My family impulsively booked a few days at Beaches Turks and Caicos, and our vacations were never the same. I loved being on autopilot. Because everything was included and the resort had several pools and activities all day long, I never had to think about where we were going for dinner or what the day’s plans were. Without the pressure of being in charge of what we were doing every day, I was truly able to relax and be present with my kids in a way I hadn’t been able to on previous vacations.

The experience made me a convert. Since my first all-inclusive experience, my family has stayed at several other family-friendly all-inclusive resorts. Among our favorites was a stay at another Beaches in Negril, Jamaica. In Cancún, Mexico, we loved staying at Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe and Nickelodeon Resort.

Every family should try an all-inclusive resort at least once. It’s a rare vacation that allows parents and kids alike to truly unwind.