Ultra or All inclusive in Turkey, what you should know
Everyone who is going to Turkey knows that the all-inclusive food system is standard here. No other options are considered as a rule. But still, local hotels every year try to invent something of their own, new - to surprise customers and attract attention with new forms in the names. Additional prefixes ultra, hi class, super all inclusive appear, which reflects innovations and certain changes in service standards. How do they differ and what should every traveler know about Turkish all inclusive before planning an upcoming vacation? We analyze in detail the main characteristics and differences between the available options in travel agencies. This kind of analysis helps avoid disappointment on vacation and understand in advance which services are truly worth paying for. An informed choice of an all-inclusive package makes a trip to Turkey more comfortable and fully meets traveler expectations.
All concept or Turkish all inclusive
It is not necessary to remind you that in Turkey all inclusive is denoted by the shorter abbreviation all, which is commonly used in tourism by both travel agents and all tourists. All this applies to the food system on the territory of the hotel. The convention means that along with accommodation, the cost of the tour includes a full three meals a day, as a rule, according to the buffet system, snacks at bars and restaurants throughout the day, as well as drinks. More of course, everyone is attracted by the side with free drinks - both non-alcoholic and alcoholic, which can be consumed in unlimited quantities. There is no standard and state regulation for everyone, what and what should be included in the all-inclusive package. All conditions depend on the management and administration of the hotel or hotel chain to which it belongs.
If we look at hotels of different levels, we can determine some dynamics in the increase in stardom and the quality of the same all-inclusive. For example, for a 3 * hotel, Meals All means - three meals a day according to the buffet system, with an afternoon snack (tea, coffee, snacks, cold or hot snacks are served), soft drinks and local alcohol are included (mainly beer, wine, whiskey or rum), there are animation programs on the territory, you can use additional services (gym, tennis, sauna, Turkish bath, etc.) if available. Further, it is worth noting that in 4-5 star hotels the list is relatively the same, only there will be more additional services.
Все зависит от отеля и чем он располагает. По питанию будет более разнообразный выбор блюд, закуски подаются чаще и на нескольких барах или ресторанах. Так же стоит отметить, чем выше звездность отеля тем больше выбор алкогольных напитков и их качество.
A higher level will be Ultra All Inclusive, but you may not feel the cardinal differences without knowing what it is about. In most hotels, this is manifested by the duration of the food service, as well as an additional set of alcoholic beverages. In addition to local production, they can also include imported drinks, both draft and bottled. There is no specific standard in the range. Everything is determined by the hotel administration itself. Also, there is no template for a standard set of additional services and the degree of their “free”, which is included in the price. Some pour around the clock, others only until 12 at night for example. Someone includes the use of a Turkish bath, a gym, perhaps even motorized water sports in the price. It is worth noting that the management has the right to change the concept every season, if it considers it necessary or unnecessary to remove or add something to the set, if it considers, for example, an unprofitable service or unclaimed.
Therefore: as a rule, high-level hotels do not cut their all inclusive formula, but rather add variety. But still, even if you were last year or your friends recommended a trusted hotel, you should consult with a specialist, a manager at a travel agency, or maybe the hotel administration has changed or it just “spoiled”
How to choose the right All inclusive?
Of course, the principle the more expensive the better fits here. Accordingly, the higher the level of the hotel, the better and more varied the food and services on the territory will be. There is no doubt that nothing good will happen in a hotel that costs $10-20 per night.
You can define several indicators, for a family vacation, for example, it will be important that the list of services include a children's menu, freshly squeezed juices, fresh juices, as well as cribs and high chairs, an important addition for a comfortable stay with children. It makes sense to check with the travel agency for the presence of a children's club, a babysitter at the hotel. Where they will work with different age groups of children.
If you are young people and are set up for active recreation, you should ask about the availability of a tennis court before buying a ticket, is there any payment for lighting in the evening, for example, etc. Regarding activities on the beach, most hotels provide everything for free, but motor sports require payment. Sometimes, in rare cases, hotels even charge extra for drinks at the beach bar, although everything is free at all other bars.
In conclusion, let's say that you should not abuse the huge variety of all inclusive, excessive consumption of drinks and other all inclusive items can negatively affect your health, and as a result, the quality of your rest in general.
