I've been a travel planner for years. Here are the 9 biggest mistakes people make while booking all-inclusive vacations.

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I plan vacations for a living, including all-inclusive trips, and I help my clients avoid common booking mistakes.

Kari Becker

I spent 4 nights at an all-inclusive resort in Jamaica. I didn't think I'd like it, but I never left the property and can't wait to do it again.

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Timothy Moore and husband selfie in front of water at Jewel Grande in Montego Bay
Our friend had a destination wedding at Jewel Grande in Montego Bay, so we spent four nights at the all-inclusive resort.

Timothy Moore

My family just stayed at our first all-inclusive resort. I really, really wish we'd done it sooner.

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My whole family enjoyed our first experience at a big all-inclusive resort, and we'd definitely stay at another.

Christina Valhouli

Instead of hosting Thanksgiving, I took my family to an all-inclusive resort in Mexico. It's become our new favorite tradition.

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We spent Thanksgiving on a family vacation to an all-inclusive resort.

Taima Ramsey

I've stayed in all kinds of places across 100 countries, but there's still one type of accommodation I never book

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Author Ash Jurberg smiling in front of elephants
I believe the best travel stories happen when you venture beyond an accommodation, and all-inclusive resorts can make it hard for people to want to do so.

Ash Jurberg

I took my kid to an all-inclusive Nickelodeon resort. Our stay was filled with pleasant surprises, but I'd only return on one condition.

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Pool surrounded by palm trees and shrubbery near water
My daughter and I had a nice stay at the Nickelodeon Punta Cana, but I wish I could've taken advantage of the daycare more.

Tiffany Leigh

I spent $337 a night to stay at an all-inclusive resort in Mexico with friends, and the 5-star experience blew me away

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Author Dyana Lederman smiling
I spent $1,349 to spend four nights at Atelier Playa Mujeres, an all-inclusive resort in Mexico, with my best friends.

Dyana Lederman

I went to an all-inclusive resort with my best friend's family. I didn't know how much I needed a family vacation.

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Noelle Wiehe (left) with her friend Ashley (second from left) and Ashley's family on vacation at an all-inclusive resort, they are all in a pool.
The author, left, went on vacation with her friend Ashley's family, second from left, to an all-inclusive resort.

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I thought I hated everything about all-inclusive resorts until staying at one completely changed my mind

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An empty resort pool surrounded by lounge chairs and palm trees, with 6 lounge chairs in the water.
I've grown to love staying at all-inclusive resorts.

Jacqueline Dole

I've been to more than 35 all-inclusive resorts. Here are 10 mistakes I always see first-timers make.

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The author in an orange dress, standing by a pool and sipping an Aperol spritz.
I've been to several all-inclusive resorts around the globe and have seen a lot of people make the same few mistakes.

Kelly Magyarics

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