Questions about "All-inclusive trips" to Mexico from Canada???? Please REspond!!!?

Question

We live in Alberta, Canada and are looking to go somewhere cheap and hot for a week all inclusive around beginning of Feb. I have checked out Expedia.ca (which seems to have the cheapest)) and found lots of trips around $2200 for two people all inclusive at about a 3star hotel. Is this a good deal? Or is it better to just book flight and then get hotel and all inclusive option once we arrive. Is internet the best place to book or would a travel agent be better? Any advice or websites I should check out....??? Please help>

Answer 1

$2200 for a 3 star seems a bit expensive, but it is winter.  You could probably find better.  I went to a 4.5 star a few summers ago for $876 per person, but it was a last minute deal.  I've used expedia.ca before - they are based in Vancouver.  Do your research on the resort and talk to friends/colleagues.  It is way cheaper to book an all-inclusive package.  The flight itself will cost $1000 each return.  If your job is flexible, look into last minute deals that you book a week or two in advance.

Answer 2

In the past I've found good deals for last minute travel from Canada on www.selloffvacations.com or www.itravel2000.com.

Answer 3

if you have never been to mexico, an all-inclusive may be the way to go.  You didn't mention the city where you are staying, but some things you may want to ask yourself before booking.

Do I want to hang out with Canadians and Americans?

Do I want to eat food that is cafeteria/food court quality?

Am I going to be drinking heavily?

if you answered "yes" then go all-inclusive.

otherwise, book the airfare and hotel online, read some of the reviews that people have given for the hotels, and once you are there, ask around for good places to eat.