Simon Calder's Travel Week
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It feels like the all-inclusive holiday is having something of a moment right now. Since the 1950s when Club Med introduced us to the concept, the idea of booking a holiday with everything included has been a staple of the British holiday landscape. But for a while the whole idea was starting to feel a little, well, tired – conjuring up images watered down booze, endless buffets serving questionable dishes and little escape from the tedium of resort life.
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Now with many Brits keen to travel yet feeling the pinch, the appeal of a holiday with no extra costs is back – helped by the fact that holiday companies have woken up to the fact that all-inclusive shouldn't mean boring. Rather than just plopping you in a resort and forgetting about you until the return airport transfer, many packages now involve excursions among local communities, vouchers to eat at outside restaurants and sometimes even the use of electric cars or bicycles to get you out and exploring. So this week, at Independent Travel we're celebrating the all-inclusive – read on for a few of our favourite ways to make the most of these trips in 2024. |
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| Antalya is the gateway to dozens of all-inclusive resorts along the Turkish Riviera. Take time out to discover breathtaking archaeology – notably in Side, an hour east. The ancient city occupies a rocky peninsula that dips into the Mediterranean |
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| Italy has not traditionally been all-inclusive territory – but you can find properties towards the Sorrento end of the Bay of Naples, with easy access to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. |
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| You'll receive breakfast, dinner both evenings and access to the spa and swimming pool. Book here |
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| The schedule features lunch with locals, a fish drying lesson and a scenic fishing trip. Learn more here |
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PICK OF THE WEEK: JET2 HOLIDAYS |
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| The joy of 'flop and drop' |
Having avoided all-inclusive for years, deputy travel editor Ben Parker headed to Crete to see if he could enjoy a schedule of read, rest and repeat. |
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This was not an adventure, or an odyssey of self-discovery that would give me a chance to "learn something about myself" – but an honest-to-goodness holiday. |
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| Fancy an early summer holiday but don't know where to go? Check out our guide to where you'll find balmy temperatures – from Croatia to Aruba |
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| There are many reasons why Spain is beloved by British holidaymakers, from the beautiful beaches to the excellent cuisine. Here's how to plan your trip. |
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| Planning an outdoor adventure? Keep track of your activity for less with 41 per cent off this Garmin smartwatch. |
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| We've reviewed the best women's waterproof jackets to weather any storm. |
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| Check out our selection of the best travel pillows for long-haul flights and adventures in 2024. |
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