After 20 Cruises, I Tried an All-Inclusive 😮 | My First Resort Experience
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I'm really enjoying the resort life. Uh, it is very different from cruising. It is so much more just laidback.
The service here really is just topnotch. I left my tripod at the restaurant last night... they already turned that tripod into guest services... overnight, y'all.
I fought the rain to get here, but I'm so glad I did because the sunset view was incredible.
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After more than 20 cruises, I finally tried an all-inclusive resort — and this video documents my entire first-time experience. I spent 4 days in Jamaica exploring Sandals South Coast, Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa, and Beaches Negril. As someone who usually cruises, I wanted to see what an all-inclusive resort was really like — from arrival day to resort tours, food, pools, beaches, and the quiet moments in between. This is a full, honest travel vlog showing what it actually feels like to experience an all-inclusive for the first time, especially if you’re used to cruising. 📌 Important note: All footage in this video was filmed about one month before Hurricane Melissa in 2025. All three resorts were impacted by the storm. Sandals Negril and Beaches Negril reopened on December 6, and Sandals South Coast is scheduled to reopen on May 30, 2026. If you’re a cruiser who’s ever wondered: • Is an all-inclusive worth it? • How does it compare to cruising? • Would Sandals or Beaches be a good fit for someone who usually cruises? …this video is for you. If you’re interested in planning your own Sandals or Beaches getaway, you can use these links to get started: Sandals (Adults Only Resorts): https://www.sandals.com/?referral=122840&agentid=SHRE5708 Beaches (Family Friendly Resorts): https://www.beaches.com/?referral=122840&agentid=SHRE5708 Or email me directly at booking@teamreesetravels.com if you'd like assistance with your planning.