all-in·clu·sive
ˌȯl-in-ˈklü-siv 
-ziv
: including everything
a broader and more nearly all-inclusive view
especially
: sold for one price that includes charges and fees that are often added separately
The development of the "all-inclusive" tourist package in which flights, airport transfers, hotel accommodations, meals, drinks, entertainment, sports facilities, excursions, et cetera, are paid in full in advance … —
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all-inclusiveness
noun
plural all-inclusives
: a resort that charges one fee that includes the price of a room, meals, beverages, and all other expenses : an all-inclusive resort
a vacation at an all-inclusive
Tapping into the luxury market has not been easy for all-inclusives, which are saddled with stereotypes about garish plastic armbands and warmed-over buffet-style meals.—Jacqueline Detwiler
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Adjective
an all-inclusive look at the threat posed by a global pandemic
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Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
How Much Does The Ranch Malibu Cost and How Long Do Guests Stay?
Rates currently run approximately $1,500 to $1,700 a night for single occupancy, and pricing is all-inclusive — food, accommodations and the base program are covered, with optional add-ons available for an extra fee.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
Just be aware that, as far as the Dominican goes, the food and beverage options here can be on the pricier side—that's why many guests opt in to the resort's all-inclusive package, which covers meals, drinks, and most resort activities.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
Doubles from $718, all-inclusive.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Rates are all-inclusive, covering food, accommodations and the base program, with only the optional add-ons billed separately.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
How Much Does The Ranch Malibu Cost and How Long Do Guests Stay?
Rates currently run approximately $1,500 to $1,700 a night for single occupancy, and pricing is all-inclusive — food, accommodations and the base program are covered, with optional add-ons available for an extra fee.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
Just be aware that, as far as the Dominican goes, the food and beverage options here can be on the pricier side—that's why many guests opt in to the resort's all-inclusive package, which covers meals, drinks, and most resort activities.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 May 2026
Doubles from $718, all-inclusive.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
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“All-inclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-inclusive. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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