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== All-inclusive resort ==
[[File:Happy Life Entrance.JPG|thumb|Entrance of an all-inclusive resort in [[Egypt]]]]
An [[all-inclusive]] resort charges a fixed price that includes most or all items. At a minimum, most inclusive resorts include lodging, unlimited food, drink, sports activities, and entertainment for the fixed price. In recent years, the number of resorts in the United States offering "all-inclusive" amenities has decreased dramatically. In 1961, over half offered such plans, but in 2007, less than a tenth do so.<ref>{{cite news |title= American Plan resorts among last of vanishing breed |url= http://www.cnn.com/2007/TRAVEL/06/28/american.plan.ap/index.html|agency=[[Associated Press]] |publisher=CNN.com |date=June 28, 2007 |access-date=June 29, 2007 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070629164129/http://www6.cnn.com/2007/TRAVEL/06/28/american.plan.ap/index.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date =June 29, 2007}}</ref>

All-inclusive resorts are found in the [[Caribbean]], particularly in [[Jamaica]], [[Dominican Republic]]; in [[Egypt]], and elsewhere. Notable examples are [[Club Med]], [[Sandals Resorts]], and [[Beaches Resorts]].

An all-inclusive resort includes three meals daily, [[soft drink]]s, most [[Alcoholic beverage|alcoholic drinks]], [[Gratuity|gratuities]], and usually other services in the price. Many also offer sports and other activities included in the price as well. They are often located in warmer regions. The all-inclusive model originated in the [[Club Med]] resorts, which were founded by the Belgian [[Gérard Blitz (entrepreneur)|Gérard Blitz]].<ref name="Garrett Nagle 1999">{{cite book|title=Tourism, Leisure and Recreation|author=Garrett Nagle|year= 1999|publisher=Nelson Thornes|isbn=0-17-444705-1}}</ref>

Some all-inclusive resorts are designed for specific groups. For example, some resorts cater for adults only, and even more-specialized properties accept couples only. Other all-inclusive resorts are geared toward families, with facilities like craft centers, game rooms, and water parks to keep children of all ages entertained. All-inclusive resorts are also very popular locations for destination weddings.
[[File:Boating Resort in Vijayawada.jpg|250px|thumb|Boating resort in [[Vijayawada]], [[India]]]]