When I talk about a Seattle to Hawaii all inclusive vacation with clients and acquaintances, I ask them what they think “all inclusive vacation” means. There is a whole list of responses I get, and yesterday I talked about the “value” part of an all inclusive vacation. Getting the most for your dollar is a big reason for the popularity of this type of vacation package. Many people equate the value part of the all inclusive vacation with food, so today I will continue in that theme, and talk about the dining and food experience of your vacation.
When you decide to go on a Seattle to Hawaii vacation, figuring out your food budget is a big deal. When you factor in eating out at many different restaurants, it can really start to add a big chunk of change to your vacation expenses. The idea of having all, or at least most, of your meals included in your price is very appealing to many people. The cruise industry has really capitalized on this all inclusive meal concept. The cruise ships have actually been expanding on the dining idea recently, to keep up with the desire of their travelers still wanting variety.
I recently took a training class and toured a large ship here in Seattle. During the tour we were taken to 4 “specialty” restaurants on board. These restaurants are in addition to the ship’s main dining rooms and buffet areas. When you go on a cruise you must reserve a table at these restaurants, and you will be charged an additional amount for that meal. Hmm, I thought it was all meals included? I asked our trainer why the cruise line was offering this, and her response was that their regular customers had asked for these types of specialty restaurants. The cruise industry has been ahead of the curve, and has been responding to the customers request for variety for many years. The most important thing she pointed out was that these restaurants were actually full every night of the cruise, and that they were adding 2 more on this particular ship. I think that the idea of variety in your dining options is a very appealing, and important component for people considering an all inclusive Hawaii vacation.
So can you have an all inclusive Seattle to Hawaii vacation when it comes to the food portion? Yes, you can have the majority of your food priced into your package, and you can also have the variety that dining in Hawaii gives you. This is the type of thing that your Seattle travel consultant can accomplish.
As we explore more of the elements of the all inclusive vacation, you will see that value for your dollar continues to be a driving factor in this type of vacation experience. Join me tomorrow when we start to talk about the importance of the location of your hotel on your Seattle to Hawaii all inclusive vacation.
Fergy, 206-623-2490, www.fergystravel.com, Seattle to Hawaii Vacation Consultant
