RESEARCH by the Post Office debunks the idea that holidaymakers spend less staying in #all-inclusive resorts because they save on the cost of drinks and eating out. More than two-thirds of families spent an average of £233 extra on meals and drinks away from their hotel on their last European all-inclusive holiday.
Almost seven-in-ten parents paid for meals in local resort restaurants at an average cost of £62. The extra money spent means many families could pay between 10-15% on top of their all-inclusive package.
More than four-in-five parents said they expected all meals to be included in their package. Yet almost a quarter of them paid extra for these in their resort, spending an average of almost £54 extra on meals on top of their paid-for package.
Two-in-five of those surveyed said they spent an average of £43 on international brands of alcohol, a third spent £44 on bottles of wine, 37% spent almost £27 on bottled water, and three-in-ten paid £41 extra for cocktails.
Andrew Brown, at Post Office Travel Money, said: ‘Over the past four years, our annual research has consistently shown that European all-inclusive resorts offer less than holidaymakers expect, so it is important for families to be aware of what is included in their package to avoid getting caught out. If you have already booked an all-inclusive holiday, budget carefully and allow for the extra costs you are likely to incur.
‘On the plus side, the powerful pound means that all-inclusive holidaymakers who want to get a real flavour of their holiday destination can eat and drink in local restaurants and bars more cheaply this year.’
Andrew Brown, at Post Office Travel Money, said: ‘Over the past four years, our annual research has consistently shown that European all-inclusive resorts offer less than holidaymakers expect, so it is important for families to be aware of what is included in their package to avoid getting caught out. If you have already booked an all-inclusive holiday, budget carefully and allow for the extra costs you are likely to incur.
‘On the plus side, the powerful pound means that all-inclusive holidaymakers who want to get a real flavour of their holiday destination can eat and drink in local restaurants and bars more cheaply this year.’
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