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So you have decided to have your perfect destination wedding in St. Lucia.

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The first decision is what type of hotel and meal plan (if any) you would prefer. Here are some useful points to consider between all-inclusive and traditional hotels.

One is an all-inclusive resort, where accommodations, meals, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages and activities are rolled into a single rate that is paid upfront. The other option is a traditional hotel, where you pay only the room rate and taxes. Below, I’ll tell you about some of the advantages and disadvantages of both and provide links to lists of resorts in each category.

Traditional Hotels

At a traditional hotel, your vacation can be more flexible and customized. Since the upfront cost only covers lodging, you’ll never pay extra for something you don’t use. You’ll also have more dining and entertainment options, since you’re not obligated to use the on-site restaurants and facilities.

Traditional hotels and resorts are good options for people who want to explore the destination and local culture and sample other restaurants nearby. They’re a little harder to budget because you can’t always anticipate what you might end up spending on meals and activities during your trip.

All-inclusive

One benefit of choosing an all-inclusive resort is that you can budget for your trip ahead of time – there’s no extra expense for on-site meals, drinks or entertainment. It’s a good option for people who consider the resort itself to be their destination and want to simplify meal planning. All-inclusive are also great for families because they offer plenty of planned activities to keep kids (and adults) entertained. Since gratuities are included, guests don’t have to worry about keeping cash on hand to tip the staff.

The main potential drawback to this type of plan is that you’ve paid for all meals in advance, so if you visit an off-site restaurant, you’re essentially paying twice for that meal. It’s also worth noting that there are a few things that do cost extra at most all-inclusive resorts, such as spa treatments and off-site sightseeing.

This text is from a newsletter from a company called “Vacations to go”
http://www.resortvacationstogo.com/

As an Awesome Caribbean wedding client we will answer all your questions not just wedding ones! If you have found some accommodations you like but want some honest information about location and facilities to help you make that final choice ask away.

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Kayt