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Many all inclusive resorts offer spa treatments as part of their packages, with
option of paying for more intensive therapies.
Do not forget to budget extra cash for some excursions that weren't included in all inclusive package. A swim with dolphins, for example, runs about $100 per person -- more than small change if you're traveling with a family of four.
Consider carefully these additional factors before purchasing an all inclusive vacation package.
Price is often relative to quality. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. However, sometimes it's possible to get an amazing and legitimate deal, as long as you're looking in right places - Apple Vacations, Funjet Vacations, TNT Vacations and numerous smaller wholesalers.
Look for deals. Check websites for details. Check to see what's included in price, so you don't incur any additional costs that you're not prepared to pay for.
Organize any visas and travel insurance policies well in advance. Your tour operator and travel agent should advise you on all of these but you should also contact embassy or consulate of country you are visiting for information about visas.
It is important that you speak with your doctor about necessary immunizations for areas you are traveling to. When you're traveling in Mexico, you must take extra care when it comes to drinking water, or fresh beverages that may have tap water added to them. Check ice also - ask if it was made with tap water - it is unlikely that your ice will have been made with tap water; but its worth asking in more rustic establishments and rural areas. Salads can also be dangerous if they have been rinsed with tap water. The rule is - if in doubt, ask first! All main hotels and good restaurants use purified water throughout
In order to be eligible for special honeymoon offers and discounts, it's wise to take a copy of your marriage certificate with you as proof that you are on honeymoon.
If you are a single parent, or if your partner will not be traveling with you and your children for whatever reason, you must get a notarized letter from absent parent, giving consent for child or children to be traveling with one parent absent.
If you are estranged from your partner, and you are legal guardian of your child / children, you can take a copy of court order (note: original only - no copies!) with you and this will suffice to get your child or children with you.
If you are a widow or widower, you will need to write a letter to explain this and get it, and a copy of death certificate, notarized and carry both of these documents with you when you travel.
If you are under 18 and want to travel without your parents, you will need to carry with you a notarized letter of consent signed by both parents.
If you are a lone parent or will be traveling with your children but without your partner, or under 18 traveling alone, get required paperwork together before you leave. Airlines are now refusing to board lone parents and children and children traveling unaccompanied without this notarized letter of consent.
Many hotels in Mexico set age restrictions during spring break. Here's an example of many hotel Spring Break policy: Hotel will accept individual and student group bookings. A refundable deposit of $200 per person and credit card are required at time of check in. Any credit cards used must be issued in guest's name. Guests may be required to sign an agreement/list of rules at check in. At least one person per room must satisfy minimum age requirement for check in for individual student bookings. At least one adult for every 20 students is required for student group bookings.
If you or someone in your party is confined to a wheelchair, you'll want to explore accessibility issues very carefully. Ask your travel agent specific questions that may concern you.
Always have a way out. Ask about cancellation policies, and look into travel insurance, especially if you are booking through an online agency. Choose wisely and make sure resort's amenities and programs fit your lifestyle and character, and you'll have time of your life!
Here's some examples of deals: Apple Vacations "Sizzlin Specials" - http://www.applevacations.com/servlet/SiteController/specials/specials1.jsp and Funjet Vacations "Hot Deals" - http://www.funjet.com/hotdeals/ TNT Vacations "Special Deals" - http://ww2.tntvacations.com/SpecialDeals
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