We used to have an inclusive price, but it was becoming an expensive exercise to ship money around the world.
For instance, the new campaign for the upmarket Club Med resorts stresses the company's "all inclusive" pricing policy with phrases like "Everything is taken care of".
The Isle of Man-based company will also end charges for booking with a credit or debit card so that passengers receive one inclusive price.
Full cost accounting will become the norm and 'all inclusive' pricing systems will reflect social and environmental impacts.
Antigua from £789 adults, kids £549 Until 22 December 2002, Tropical Places (0800 316 5125) is offering deals at the Rex Blue Heron with all-inclusive prices starting at £789 for one week and from £1,099 for two weeks.
All-inclusive prices begin at £147 per person for a two-night trail ( kznwildlife.com) Selous fly camp, Tanzania The Selous (pronounced se-loo) Game Reserve in southern Tanzania is twice the size of the Serengeti and, unlike its northern cousin, offers excellent walking safaris.
Keep in mind that while all-inclusive prices are generally higher than rack rates at regular hotels, these prices include meals and activities; some even cover alcohol.
Crystal Cruises, which recently switched to all-inclusive pricing, also throws in premium wine and spirits.
All-inclusive pricing for a family of four starts at about $2,000.
The all-inclusive price for five nights, which includes small-group guided tours, is $2,190 per person.
And St. Croix now has its first all-inclusive option -- the Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort -- which switched to all-inclusive pricing earlier this year because it noticed visitors were more interested in one low price following the economic slowdown.
