“So You Want a Dream Vacation?”
What You Should Know Before Booking Your All-Inclusive Vacation Package Online.
By Jeff Gregory, CTC, MCC, Owner, All-Inclusive Vacations, Inc.
What’s your idea of a dream vacation?
There are so many details and options to consider when planning a vacation, it boggles the mind! Are you suffering from information overload? Most of us are! It’s largely an effect of the information revolution brought about by the internet. Don’t get me wrong - we love access to free information… if we can trust the source.
"The best decision I ever made!" "The guys at All-Inclusive Vacations are amazing! They will work so hard to make you happy and to ensure that you are getting exactly what you want. I was so impressed with their service, I actually emailed all of my friends to let them know about All-Inlusive Vacations and their impressive service. They are SERVICE, SERVICE, SERVICE. Use them and you will not be disappointed!" M. Herbert - Golden, CO
Fact: There are over 200 all-inclusive hotels in 30 destinations all over the Caribbean, Mexico, and Costa Rica alone! Each hotel and destination has its own unique personality and features.
With the overwhelming number of possibilities, how can you feel secure knowing that you’ve chosen the best destination and hotel for your family vacation or romantic getaway for two?
"The more components you add to your trip — hotel, plane tickets, etc. — the more you should consider a travel agent," says Chris Elliott, National Geographic Traveler magazine's ombudsman and syndicated travel columnist. "The other thing, a human agent has the experience of visiting a hotel or a ship or a town. There's nothing like walking into an agency and talking to someone who's been there."
-Sonja Haller, the Arizona Republic
A Tale of 2 Family Vacations
On a bright summer morning, two families made their way to the airport excited that they were about to enjoy their hard-earned vacations. They were very much alike, these two families. The Smiths and the Jones were neighbors, in fact. Both families spent the same amount of money, but their vacation experiences were very different.
The “Smith” family:
· Showed up at the airport in plenty of time and with the proper proof of citizenship documents
· Took convenient non-stop flights to their destination
· Were greeted by their ground transportation company at the airport, who promptly whisked them away to their hotel
· They checked into their hotel, which knew in advance of their request for a non-smoking room with a King bed
· Their pre-arranged excursion to swim with the dolphins was the highlight of their trip
· Had peace of mind knowing that their investment was protected by their travel insurance policy if they needed to cancel for a covered reason
· Had a personal representative at their hotel and an after hours emergency contact phone number to call if anything went wrong
The “Jones” family:
- Took flights that were several hours longer in duration (they didn’t know that the non-stop was only a few dollars more)
- Luggage was lost by the airline for the first half of their vacation. Consequently, they had to spend hundreds on clothes and other necessities for the first few days of their trip. (they didn’t know that they could purchase travel insurance that would have reimbursed them for those expenses)
- Got on a bus that took a long time to get to their hotel because it made several stops along the way (they didn’t know that they could purchase non-stop transfers for just a few dollars more)
- Found out that there were only smoking rooms with double beds available when they checked in at the hotel (they didn’t know that they could request a king bed, and a non-smoking room in advance)
- Chose a hotel that wasn’t right for them – it had the wrong personality, was under construction, and in a bad location (it looked nice on the web site!)
- Couldn’t swim with the dolphins because by the time they asked about it at the hotel, it was already sold out
- Didn’t have anyone to help them with their problems
The difference:
The Smith family used an experienced vacation professional to plan their vacation. The Jones family did not.
Are you afraid of having a disappointing vacation experience like the “Jones” family? The more you realize what’s at risk, the more you realize that you need the experience of a personal vacation professional.
What if you could pick the brain of a trusted professional who has already been there and done that?
You Can! Our agents travel frequently to keep up with the latest changes in destinations and hotels. You’ll avoid the common mistakes made by well-intentioned vacationers like the “Jones” family.
Where we’ve been:
Mexico: Acapulco, Cancun, Cozumel, Ixtapa, Los Cabos, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Maya, Riviera Nayarit
Caribbean: Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Curacao, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Turks & Caicos, St. John, St. Martin, St. Thomas, Turks & Caicos
Central America: Costa Rica, Belize
Why should I trust All-Inclusive Vacations?
Because our recommendations are based only on what you tell us you want. In addition, you will be quoted our best prices and the prices of our major online competitors…apples to apples. Here's a link to our Better Business Bureau report.
Can’t I book my vacation on the internet?
You can purchase travel on the internet, but you can’t get the personal service and advice we provide. Everybody knows that internet companies really do a poor job when it comes to customer service. Why deal with a recorded voice asking you to choose option 1 through 5 which sends you to another recorded voice asking you to choose option 1 through 9 etc., etc.! With All-Inclusive Vacations, when you need to talk to a real person, our professionals answer the phone!! When you book with All-Inclusive Vacations, you have the security of our ongoing service.
“Steve was always accessible whenever we called with questions. He was never too busy to talk or got back to us right away.”
-M. Winsel. Seattle, WA.
Isn’t it cheaper on the internet?
It’s possible that there might be a better price on the internet for the vacation that’s best for you. That’s why we will give you our best price AND the best price of one of our major online competitors… apples to apples… we marry internet pricing with customer service.
How do we do it?
We know the right questions to ask!
You provide the answers… we recommend destinations, all-inclusive hotels and activities that fit your needs. You save time and money.
Personal service + experience = value.
What can you expect?
You will get:
- options and choices based on your needs
- flight options: the cheapest as well as the most convenient
- flight seat assignments when possible
- frequent flyer credit when possible
- ground transportation airport to hotel to airport
- destination information, maps and advice
- hotel information, reviews, and opinions
- hotel options: the best values based on your needs and budget
- suggestions for the best tours and activities
- destination wedding coordination
- honeymoon and special occasion celebration coordination
- your questions answered! promptly via phone or e-mail
- advice about the proper proof of citizenship you’ll need to travel out of the country
- advice on how to protect your investment with travel insurance
- a quick response the next business day or earlier
- help problem-solving in the event something goes wrong
- the appropriate refund if you have to cancel your trip
- protection of your private information: Privacy Guarantee (we hate spam as much as you do)
“The devil’s in the details”
When you book with All-Inclusive Vacations, we will follow up on the very important details to make your vacation dreams a reality. The more you realize what’s at stake, the more you realize that you need the service and security we provide.
We’re here to help… every step of the way.
How much is personal service combined with internet pricing worth to you?
You can access the services of an experienced All-Inclusive Vacations professional for a small investment of only $50. For the cost of one good dinner with wine, you can take the guesswork out of planning your dream vacation.
What’s More, It won’t add to the Cost of your Trip:
Book your vacation with us within 12 months, and we’ll credit your investment directly to the cost of your trip!
That’s Right! You risk nothing. $50 comes right off the top of your vacation booking… making our research services, our professional recommendations and our reports to you, absolutely Free!
Now that you’ve read this letter, I’m sure you realize the value of our service. Click HERE, to get started.
How does it work?
When you invest in your vacation Right Now, you’ll receive a quick, easy-to-complete questionnaire by e-mail automatically and within minutes. The answers you give will help us make recommendations that are a good fit for your needs. After you complete the questionnaire, we will get back to you within one business day.
What if the vacation I want is too much money?
We will continue to work with you at no additional charge to change the details of your trip (travel dates, destination, hotels, etc.) until the price is right for your budget.
What if I decide not to travel or to book somewhere else?
We will give you our best vacation prices AND the prices of a major online competitor…apples to apples so you can book where you’re getting the best value. If you decide not to travel now, you can apply your investment toward another vacation booked with us within 12 months.
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I love the idea, but I’m not ready to plan my vacation right now.
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We look forward to helping you realize YOUR dream vacation!
-Jeff, Steve, and Bob