All-Inclusive vs. Non All-Inclusive Vacations: Which is Right for You? - With Karee Blunt & Margarita Ibbott

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DESCRIPTION:

In this episode of The Wealth of Geeks podcast, host Sarah Gilliland dives deep into the world of travel, a subject close to her heart as the travel editor at Wealth of Geeks. Joining her are two seasoned travelers:

Margarita Ibbott of DownshiftingPro.com, who champions simplified travel for the 50+ crowd, and Karee Blunt, the nationally syndicated writer behind Our Woven Journey, who inspires families to create lasting memories.

As they debate the merits of all-inclusive versus non-inclusive resorts, you are in for a whirlwind of insights, tips, and a dash of wanderlust. Whether you're planning your next getaway or just daydreaming, this episode promises a journey worth tuning in for!

NOTABLE MOMENTS:

1. Karee Blunt delves deep into the world of all-inclusive resorts, painting a vivid picture for listeners. She describes the convenience and luxury of having every aspect of a vacation, from accommodations to meals, bundled into one package. This not only simplifies the vacation planning process but also offers a predictable budget. Furthermore, Karee highlights the potential for travelers to even incorporate airline costs into these packages, making the journey smoother.
2. Margarita Ibbott contrasts the all-inclusive experience by shedding light on non-inclusive resorts. She emphasizes the flexibility and autonomy these options offer, allowing travelers to curate their experiences. While this means each aspect, from hotel stays to meals, is an individual cost, it also provides an opportunity for personalized adventures.
3. Margarita Ibbott concedes a point to Karee Blunt over the allure of a great dessert buffet at all-inclusive resorts. The two discuss the pros and cons of food options at these resorts, touching on the flexibility of meal timings and the variety of offerings. Karee highlights one of the significant advantages of all-inclusives: the opportunity to try various dishes without the fear of wasting money.

GUEST BIO:

Margarita Ibbott - Margarita is a person who likes to write about her travels and lifestyle. She started off as a professional organizer and now talks about social media in important speeches. Margarita really likes things to be organized in her own life. She started writing a blog in 2008 to share her knowledge about organizing and has expanded to talk about family, travel, food, and reviews of things people buy and services they use. Because she has a lot of different interests and experiences, Margarita has a special way of looking at things and can give helpful advice to her readers.

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Margarita Ibbott

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Karee Blunt

Founder of: https://ourwovenjourney.com/

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