Comments on: Dispelling ‘all-inclusive’ concerns with a stay at the Riu Tequila in Mexico

By: The Ultimate Holiday Guide to Gran Canaria - Travelling Book Junkie

The Ultimate Holiday Guide to Gran Canaria - Travelling Book Junkie — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:14:16 +0000

[…] Hotel Riu Palace, part of the extensive Riu brand, offers upscale amenities and comfort. The iconic dunes of Gran Canaria are just a short walk away, […]

By: Travelling Book Junkie

Travelling Book Junkie — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 12:28:02 +0000

In reply to Toccara. Toccara, the price seemed a no-brainer after we sat down and discussed it. Even if we only used it as a place to sleep, it worked out cheaper. I couldn't stay in a large complex but that is why this particular one appealed. :)

By: Toccara

Toccara — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 20:50:18 +0000

Nice to have an honest review of an all-inclusive resort. For many of the reasons you’ve listed, I too, have stayed away, but you made some valid points; thanks for the price break-down, too. I also like how spread out this property is, as opposed to many of the high-rises I see advertised. Smaller, more intimate resorts are more my speed.

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Travelling Book Junkie — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 22:33:49 +0000

I agree some resorts can look and feel exactly as you have described but I have also had experiences when booking through companies like AirBnB where I feel very isolated and don’t actually get to see any more than I would do in a resort environment. I have a strong belief that if you are drawn to talk and mix with local people you will do that wherever you stay. 🙂

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Travelling Book Junkie — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 22:31:32 +0000

In reply to kami. It was a great alternative for a couple of weeks to break up the normal travel pattern! :)

By: kami

kami — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 21:40:46 +0000

oh my, this place looks incredible! I’m still more of a hostel person but leaning more and more towards better accommodation and I really wouldn’t mind staying in the place like that! and all these myths about all inclusive you’ve mentioned are so true!!

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Travelling Book Junkie — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 15:36:36 +0000

In reply to Beth. I think that will be our aim going forward :)

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Travelling Book Junkie — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 15:23:00 +0000

In reply to Alli. I think it's fair to say many of us have these preconceived ideas about resort holidays and whilst it won't ever be my only choice of accommodation I don't think I will dismiss them either going forward!

By: Alli

Alli — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 14:27:19 +0000

I enjoyed reading this as I am a traveler who normally always dismisses the idea of resorts! The facts you mentioned are very bang on.

By: Beth

Beth — Tue, 10 Feb 2015 14:19:36 +0000

Sounds like a fun all inclusive! I try to fit in one per year as my *actual* vacation 😛