All-Inclusive Vacations Are All The Rage (NAPSA)—More. That’s what mf Americans want from their vacations and they want to know what they will get before they go—without being asked to pay more when they get there. That’s one reason for the increasing popularity of all-inclusive vacations. According to the latest industry figures, last year more than 33 million travelers bought package deals and the com- petition in this vacation category continues to grow. In response to this heightened demand,all-inclusive resorts like Club Med are stepping up their offerings to provide travelers with more bang for their buck. Club Med,originatorof the allinclusive vacation concept more than 50 years ago, has introduced its Total All-Inclusive vacations, which include more than 60 sports and leisure activities, endless gourmet buffets and live nightly entertainment. In addition to the recent $150 million face-lift to all of its villages, guests can now enjoy upgraded amenities such as CD players available in all guest rooms. A wide variety of snacks and beverages—including premium spirits—have been added to what’s included. In addition to complimentary All-inclusive vacations are growing in popularity because they offer so many perks. late night snacks. Open-bar andall-day snacking are only the first steps. Over the next two years, every village will be repositioned to offer a customized vacation experience to cater to the lifestyles of travelers that frequent those villages. Family villages will offer a familyfriendly environment with every amenity parents and kids need for the ultimate escape, while allinclusive offerings in adult villages will serve the active lifestyles of adult vacationers. Club Med has more than 100 villages in exotic locations in more than 40 countries worldwide, ages will be available throughout the day and evening. For dining, lighter fare such as salads, hamburgers, hot dogs and snackswill be available as part of the new allday snacking and extended dining spanning the U.S., the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe and Asia. “Consumers have come to expect great bargains whenselecting a vacation and when you're looking for a good deal, an allinclusive vacation like Club Med is the way to go,” said Jack. E. Mannix, president and CEO of GIANTS, a New York-based travel group. late lunch, afternoon snacks and www.clubmed.com. beer and wine atall meals, bever- hours that include late breakfast, For more information, visit
