IS IT TIME TO GO ALL IN?
Say goodbye to decision fatigue – this year, it’s all about the zero-effort holiday
IF YOU’VE EVER SPENT MONTHS organising and intricately planning a foreign adventure – only to return more exhausted than you left, read on. Finding somewhere that ticks all boxes when it comes to good weather, Insta-worthy location, riveting culture, diverse entertainment, luxe accommodation, varied activity options and delicious cuisine can prove quite a challenge (not to mention keeping the cost of co-ordinating said dream trip within budget). But there is another way. Which is why we’re reconsidering the allure of the stress-free, all-inclusive option.
Activities for everyone
Whether you want to relax in the Caribbean or get your adrenalin rushing in the Mediterranean, there are countless activities – catering to all energy levels – to enjoy when you holiday with a luxury all-inclusive specialist such as Club Med. With 70 resorts worldwide, you could be taking a crayfish cruise by day and mastering the bachata by night in the Dominican Republic; perfecting your spread eagles on the French ski slopes; or making the most of unlimited sangria and paella while admiring the Sierra Blanca mountains in Spain. There are adult-only options, plus family-friendly destinations, complete with kids’ clubs on site to take care of children and teenagers while parents remember what it’s like to have an uninterrupted conversation.
Stress-free luxury
It’s hard not to relax when you’re being waited on hand and foot. With everything included in the price, no brain power is required during your stay at a Club Med resort – meaning you can spend your days recharging on a private Seychelles beach, doing lengths in the pool or enjoying the five-star amenities and personal concierge services, rather than frantically planning your next day’s DIY itinerary from the confines of a soulless city hotel.
Foodie heaven
Far from serving the same dreary buffet day in, day out, Club Med chefs prepare a variety of local and international dishes. Resorts like Club Med Palmiye, Turkey, have multiple restaurants where you can eat indoors to enjoy the calm ambience, or outdoors to soak up the nice weather.