Want to have the best all inclusive resort vacation of your life? Picking the right resort for your personality, lifestyle and type of vacation you want are all key to getting the dream vacation of a lifetime.

While your travel agent has a good idea of what each all inclusive resort is like, it’s important that you give your agent insight into your desires. Ron Luczak of The Travel Team, Inc. and Destinations.com, says, “The more we know about a client and their desires, the better we can match a vacation to them.” So take a few minutes and consider the following process to make sure you find the perfect all inclusive resort vacation for you.

Determine Your Resort Personality

The first step in picking the right all inclusive resort is recognizing what’s most important to you. Think about your personality and the things that make you truly happy. In terms of service:

• Do you enjoy fine foods and wish to explore culinary delicacies?
• Do you long to be pampered by a very attentive staff?
• Does getting a bargain make you happy?
• Do you mind a buffet dinner each night if it means you can focus on other activities?

It’s easy to see how your answers might affect the type of resort that would be best for you. Another thing to consider would be the style of vacation that interests you.
• Are you looking for beach time and massages?
• Do you want a quiet, romantic inn where you can spend time with your spouse or partner without intrusions?
• Are you looking to fill each moment with activities that you can’t find at home?
• Do you want to experience the surrounding culture?

Decide What You Want

Another important aspect of the process is to determine if you’d like to stay within your comfort zone or to venture outside of your normal lifestyle. For example, maybe you and your spouse enjoy quiet evenings at home. Perhaps on your vacation, you’d like to mix things up a bit and sample nightlife, local culture and excursions outside your comfort zone.

Or perhaps you simply want to visit a resort that caters to your established interests, offering antiquing, golf courses or tennis. Either way, it’s important to determine this ahead of time and let your travel agent know what you are looking for. Remember, the more they know about you, the better they can help you find the right vacation for you.
Another good way to help you find the right type of resort for you is to do a little research. Luczak mentions the following as great resources for prospective travelers:

• Travel Magazines
• Resort Websites
• Travel Ads and Brochures
• Travel Agents

Of course don't forget you can also talk to Ron's company the Travel Team as well.

Consider Everyone’s Interests

Finally, don’t forget to consider all the people in your group when making vacation plans. Does your husband or partner share the same desires in a vacation as you? It’s important to sit down and talk about what’s most important to each of you. In fact, many couples are surprised to learn how far apart they can be on the subject. And some are surprised to learn the other is happy with only one qualifying element like a near-by golf course, beach or spa.
Remember to consider the children, too, if you are scheduling a family vacation. Do you have teens? Some all inclusive resorts have teen discos, while others prohibit children of any age. What about the younger children? Will you need family friendly hiking or other activities? Think about what your family enjoys together and separately and make sure you express these to your agent so a resort that suits everyone’s needs can be found.