Booking an all inclusive holiday means one upfront price covers your flights, accommodation, meals, drinks and often a range of resort activities too — so there are no surprise bills waiting for you at the end of the trip. For UK travellers who want a stress-free getaway without constantly reaching for their wallet, all inclusive holidays remain one of the most popular ways to travel.

At DialToTravel, we help you compare all inclusive holiday deals across top destinations, whether you're booking a quick getaway, a family trip, or a longer escape in 2026. 

What Does "All Inclusive" Actually Mean?

An all inclusive package typically bundles your flights, hotel stay, and most (if not all) meals and drinks into a single price. Depending on the resort, this can also include:

• Snacks and soft drinks throughout the day
• House wine, beer and spirits at set times
• Use of resort facilities such as pools, gyms and kids' clubs
• Some water sports or entertainment programmes
• Airport transfers in many package deals

This is different from half board holidays, which usually only cover breakfast and dinner, leaving lunch and drinks for you to pay separately. If you're weighing up the difference, half board can work out cheaper upfront but often costs more once you add up extras during the trip — something worth factoring in if you're comparing cheap all inclusive holidays against half-board alternatives.

Why Book All Inclusive Holidays in 2026?

Demand for all inclusive holidays 2026 is already climbing, and for good reason:

• Predictable budgeting — pay once, know your costs upfront
• Less planning stress — no need to research restaurants or compare drink prices once you land
• Better for families — kids eat and drink as much as they like without per-meal costs adding up
• Good value at scale — resorts can offer more for less when it's bundled, especially outside peak weeks

If you're after the cheapest all inclusive holiday for your dates, flexibility helps. Travelling just outside school holidays, or picking a Tuesday/Wednesday departure instead of a weekend, can bring noticeably lower prices on the same resort.

Popular All Inclusive Resorts and Destinations

Some destinations are simply built for all inclusive holidays — strong resort infrastructure, consistent weather, and a wide range of price points. Searches for all inclusive resorts tend to cluster around a handful of reliable favourites:

• Turkey — consistently one of the best-value all inclusive destinations for UK travellers, with resorts in Antalya and the Aegean coast offering extensive inclusions. If you're looking at Turkey holidays 2026 all inclusive, book early in the year for the best rates before summer demand picks up.
• Mexico — increasingly popular for all inclusive stays, particularly through operators like Jet2. If you've been searching for Jet2 Mexico all inclusive deals, Cancún and the Riviera Maya are the main hubs, known for premium resort inclusions and swim-up bars.
• Dubai — a strong choice for travellers who want all inclusive luxury alongside city attractions, shopping and desert excursions. See our Dubai holidays page for current packages.
• Maldives — ideal if you want an all expenses paid resort experience in an overwater villa setting, where leaving the resort isn't really the point. Browse Maldives holidays for current offers.
• Barbados — a popular all inclusive Europe alternative for those wanting Caribbean sun without the longer haul to Mexico or further afield. Check out Barbados holidays.
• Orlando — less typically "all inclusive" in the resort sense, but increasingly bundled with park tickets and dining plans for families. See Orlando holidays.

For travellers specifically looking at all inclusive Europe options, Turkey, Greece and parts of Spain remain the most consistent value-for-money picks, with shorter flight times than long-haul all inclusive destinations.

All Inclusive Holidays for Families

All inclusive family holidays are particularly popular because they remove one of the biggest pain points of travelling with kids: unpredictable food and drink costs. Look for resorts offering:

• Kids' clubs and supervised activity programmes
• Family rooms or interconnecting suites
• Children's menus included as standard
• Shallow pools or dedicated kids' pool areas

If you're booking all inclusive UK family holidays abroad for the first time, it's worth confirming what's included for under-12s specifically — some resorts cap free child places or have age restrictions on certain inclusions.

Finding Affordable All Inclusive Holidays

Looking for affordable holidays all inclusive? A few practical ways to bring the price down without giving up the all inclusive element:

1. Book outside school holidays where possible — prices on the same resort can shift significantly between term-time and half-term weeks.
2. Travel from regional airports if you're flexible, as fewer people search these routes, which can mean better fares.
3. Compare similar-star resorts in the same destination rather than fixating on one hotel — you'll often find near-identical inclusions for less.
4. Watch for early-booking 2026 offers, which are typically released well ahead of summer and often beat last-minute prices for popular destinations.

If your budget is tight, it's still possible to find solid all inclusive holidays under £400 per person on shorter-haul European destinations during quieter travel periods, particularly for early-year or late-autumn departures.

All Inclusive Holidays Closer to Home

• Not every all inclusive trip needs a flight. There's a growing market for all inclusive holidays in England, with several UK resorts and holiday parks now offering all-inclusive food and drink packages — useful if you want the no-extra-cost experience without leaving the country, or if you're booking last-minute and flights have pushed prices up.

  For travellers based outside London, it's also worth checking all inclusive holidays from Cardiff and all inclusive holidays from Dublin, as direct regional departures can sometimes undercut flying via a London airport once you add transfer costs and time.

Seasonal All Inclusive Holidays

All inclusive packages aren't just a summer product:

• All inclusive holidays in October — shoulder-season pricing with warm weather still on offer in destinations like Turkey, Cyprus and the Canary Islands.
• All inclusive Christmas holidays — increasingly popular for families wanting to skip the cooking and hosting, with many resorts running festive entertainment programmes.

Booking a few months ahead for either of these periods tends to give the widest choice of resorts before availability narrows.

Half Board vs All Inclusive: Which Is Better Value?

If you're torn between half board holidays and a full all inclusive package, it usually comes down to how you travel:

• Choose half board if you plan to eat out regularly or explore local restaurants and bars
• Choose all inclusive if you'd rather stay on-resort, want certainty over your total spend, or are travelling with children

For most family trips and resort-based holidays, all inclusive tends to offer better overall value — particularly once you account for drinks, snacks and the convenience of not having to plan meals each day.Travel Season

Choosing the right time to travel can greatly impact your overall experience. Every destination has peak, shoulder, and off-peak seasons.

Peak Season: Best weather but higher prices and crowds

Shoulder Season: Balanced weather, fewer crowds, and better deals

Off-Season: Lowest prices but possible weather limitations

What Makes the Best All Inclusive Resorts?

When comparing the best hotel all inclusive options, look beyond the headline price to:

• What's actually included (premium drinks vs house brands only)
• Whether snacks are available all day or only at set times
• The ratio of pools to guests during peak season
• Genuine guest reviews on food variety, not just resort appearance

A resort with a slightly higher price but genuinely all-inclusive premium drinks and 24-hour snacks often works out better value than a cheaper resort with limited inclusions and hidden upgrade charges.

Book Your All Inclusive Holiday with DialToTravel

Whether you're after a five-star all inclusive Europe escape, a long-haul all inclusive resort, or a cheap all inclusive holiday for family trips closer to home, DialToTravel helps you compare real package prices across leading resorts and destinations.

Explore our Holidays page for current deals, or speak to our team directly to find the best all inclusive package for your dates and budget.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – All Inclusive Holidays

What's usually included in an all inclusive holiday?

Most packages include flights, accommodation, all meals, and a selection of drinks (often including local alcoholic drinks at set times). Many resorts also include snacks, basic water sports, and entertainment programmes.

Is all inclusive cheaper than half board?

Not always upfront, but once you add the cost of drinks, snacks and any meals not covered by half board, all inclusive often works out better value — especially for families or longer stays.

What's the cheapest time to book an all inclusive holiday?

Shoulder-season months like October, and early-year departures, tend to offer the lowest prices. Booking well ahead of summer or travelling outside school holidays also helps reduce cost.

Are all inclusive holidays good for families?

Yes — they remove the unpredictability of food and drink costs, and many resorts offer kids' clubs, family rooms and children's menus as part of the package.

Can I find all inclusive holidays for under £400?

Yes, particularly for shorter European breaks during quieter travel periods. Prices vary significantly by destination, season and how far in advance you book.