All inclusive holidays up by 50 %

18/08/2011

All-inclusive holidays are now the break of choice as holiday makers and families can properly budget for their getaway without any nasty surprises.

Bookings for all inclusive holidays has risen by a whopping 50 per cent in the last four years alone and it is thought to be because of the post-crunch financial pressure on families.

In fact, a third of package holidays are now all-inclusive, according to an analysis of seven million bookings over the past four years by The Co-operative Travel.

These types of holidays provide excellent value for money and can often be very luxurious, with some all-in breaks working out as little as £372 a person for a week in Majorca.

Spending money varies, but on a non-inclusive package the typical Brit can get through around £450 over a fortnight, said The Co-operative. Going independently means families have to pay separately for all their food and drink, whereas on a package holiday these necessities are usually included.

Plus, resorts with facilities such as water sports and spas will usually include those within the price of the package.

Co-operative director of retail distributions, Trevor Davis, speaking to the Daily Mail said: “The growth in all-inclusive holidays is remarkable and shows no sign of slowing.

“By next summer, just under half of all package holidays are likely to be all-inclusive if the current trend continues.

“With holiday budgets still tight, it’s clear that more and more people are preferring a fixed cost option, meaning that they can relax during their break without counting the pennies.”

M&S also research found that while on holiday most Brits spend 40 per cent more than they budgeted for.

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