As spring approaches, so ramps up the intensifying itch to book a holiday. For some, a week in a villa with friends will be just the ticket, or a mini-break to European destinations like Greece, Portugal and Copenhagen will satiate the need to experience new cultures and cuisines. For others, it’s a backpacking road trip around southeast Asia with friends, a yoga retreat in Bali, or a 10-day family cruise of the Caribbean. No matter your nomad tendencies, if the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that life is about living to the fullest and seizing every opportunity that best suits your needs and wants.
Right now, when considering travel, we’re prioritising wellbeing and taking it easy. Welcome to the year of the all-inclusive holiday.
The A-list treatment
Far from the days when all-inclusive holidays meant sunburnt stints in the likes of Malia with a group of sixth formers, the modern all-inclusive trip is one of the best ways to find luxury and relaxation – and take the hassle out of planning and budgeting in 2024. Not only is it the most effective way to organise your finances, with your main costs covered in advance, an all-inclusive can offer numerous five-star facilities, family-friendly amenities, and unparalleled activities, whether you prefer to sip a margarita by the pool in the Seychelles, or take on a black run in Val d’Isère. Better yet, they’re the easiest way to experience A-list treatment without the price tag.
‘I recently went on an all-inclusive long weekend for a friend’s birthday – all 22 of us – and knowing we’d all end up at the same restaurant, bar and pool meant we didn’t have to worry about logistics,’ Lucy, who lives in Dubai, tells ELLE UK. ‘It gave us the chance to focus on spending time together and celebrating in style.’
‘The worst thing when booking a group holiday is the military-style operation of booking restaurants, sourcing activities and organising taxis, not to mention the eye-watering costs you can’t plan for,’ explains Will from London. ‘A recent all-inclusive skiing break to the Alps with my family took away all of that hassle and meant we could relax and enjoy the trip from the moment we took off.’
The dreamy destinations
When searching for the most premium all-inclusive holiday providers, we turn to Club Med – the leader in providing top-quality dining, activities and relaxation for all ages. With destinations including the Alps, Central and South America, the Caribbean and North America, the Mediterranean, Asia, Africa and much more, you’ll find it hard not to find a destination for your budget and bucket-list dreams.
One of the best things about Club Med’s all-inclusive offerings is, undoubtedly, that transport and transfers can be added to a booking. For avid thrill seekers, ski trips come with lift passes, lessons and mountain guides included, and you can also book holidays with watersports such as water-skiing, wake-boarding, scuba diving, surfing and more. Windsurfing in Bali or sailing on a catamaran in Turkey, anyone?
Moreover, Club Med can create a bespoke holiday for guests. You can enjoy some of the finest cuisines a country has to offer, whether you’re craving an acai bowl by your private pool in the Maldives, or fresh sushi in Japan. For families, no ask is too demanding when it comes to providing the best quality care for little ones, with options for children aged four months to 17 years old.
Sun, ski, beach, romance, luxury – the all-inclusive is the answer we’ve all been waiting for. We’ll see you at the airport.
Find out more about Club Med’s all-inclusive luxury holidays here
Katie O'Malley is the Site Director on ELLE UK. On a daily basis you’ll find Katie managing all digital workflow, editing site, video and newsletter content, liaising with commercial and sales teams on new partnerships and deals (eg Nike, Tiffany & Co., Cartier etc), implementing new digital strategies and compiling in-depth data traffic, SEO and ecomm reports. In addition to appearing on the radio and on TV, as well as interviewing everyone from Oprah Winfrey to Rishi Sunak PM, Katie enjoys writing about lifestyle, culture, wellness, fitness, fashion, and more.
