Is your All-Inclusive Resort part of a “complex” or has nearby properties under the same brand, do you have exchange privileges so that you may “dine-around” at the other resorts?

1. All-Inclusive Resorts
18 questions you need to ask
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It’s cold in North America, it’s time to think
about warm weather destinations.
Warning, if you’re looking for a “$399 for 7Days with air” type of deal, this is not the
presentation.
Dave Rosenthal, ARC VTC/CLIA Master Cruise Counselor
dave@daydreamex.com
(732) 530-6682
www.daydreamexcursions.com
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2. Weather.com
Playa del Carmen – heart of Riviera Maya
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dave@daydreamex.com
(732) 530-6682
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3. Pool?
BTW, if you DO want a pool with a
Pirate ship in it, the resort in the
picture will truly please children and
adults!
Dave Rosenthal, ARC VTC/CLIA Master Cruise Counselor
dave@daydreamex.com
(732) 530-6682
www.daydreamexcursions.com
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4. Pool Areas
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Lots of pool-centric games and classes or not?
Is the pool a hub for socializing or relaxation?
Does the pool close at dusk or is it open late?
Are lots of pool games and exercise classes OK
with you? Or do you prefer a quiet pool?
Client Feedback: “One of our best vacations! Neither of us
wanted to leave and we're trying to figure out when we can
go back! I thought the hotel was a great value for what we
got. If there was ever a good sale on that flight, we'd
definitely want to go back.”
Dave Rosenthal, ARC VTC/CLIA Master Cruise Counselor
dave@daydreamex.com
(732) 530-6682
www.daydreamexcursions.com
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5. Dining options
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Are buffets OK? Would you like dining with more or
less buffet options?
Do you expect specialty restaurant dining to be included?
Are reservations required for specialty dining? Or can
you just show up at the specialty dining restaurants?
Are you limited in the number of times you can
experience specialty dining during your stay?
By the way, are you OK with wearing a wristband
throughout your stay?
Dave Rosenthal, ARC VTC/CLIA Master Cruise Counselor
dave@daydreamex.com
(732) 530-6682
www.daydreamexcursions.com
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6. Bar/Lounge options
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What do you prefer in your mini-bar and the
bars in the resort: top-shelf, premium, or
call liquors?
How often is the In-room Minibar stocked?
Are local country domestic beers OK or
would you prefer a wide international
selection?
House wines or wine listed in Wine
Spectator Magazine?
Dave Rosenthal, ARC VTC/CLIA Master Cruise Counselor
dave@daydreamex.com
(732) 530-6682
www.daydreamexcursions.com
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7. Entertainment Pace Part I.
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Want lots of socializing-type activities or
serenity-like spa and wellness-focused?
Is the evening entertainment low key or high
energy going into the late night?
– While we’re on this topic, are you interested in
a brand new resort which is described as a
low-key cross between South Beach and Las
Vegas? Ask me about it.
Dave Rosenthal, ARC VTC/CLIA Master Cruise Counselor
dave@daydreamex.com
(732) 530-6682
www.daydreamexcursions.com
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8. Entertainment Pace Part II.
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Is your resort a standalone property or is it
part of a larger multi-resort complex?
– If it’s a “complex” or has nearby properties
under the same brand, do you have exchange
privileges so that you may “dine-around” at
the other resorts?
– Does this matter to you?
Dave Rosenthal, ARC VTC/CLIA Master Cruise Counselor
dave@daydreamex.com
(732) 530-6682
www.daydreamexcursions.com
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9. Accommodations
Range from “resort view” to swim-up
suites – that’s a whole topic in and of
itself!
 http://www.daydreamexcursions.com/allinclusive-resorts-18-questions-you-needto-ask/
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Dave Rosenthal, ARC VTC/CLIA Master Cruise Counselor
dave@daydreamex.com
(732) 530-6682
www.daydreamexcursions.com
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