The ultimate lavish retreat is made even better when you maximise the value of it with All Inclusive Plus. On a five-star Indulgent Escape that offers the board option, you’ll receive all the advantages of All Inclusive, as well as international branded drinks. This could also be alongside fantastic perks such as 24-hour room service, a bigger choice of à la carte dining and luxury extras.

We’ve selected a few of our favourite hotels where All Inclusive Plus provides the icing on top of the most glorious stay...

Regnum Carya

Belek, Antalya Area

Half measures don’t exist at Regnum Carya – especially when it comes to the vast and varied dining. This spans 11 à la carte restaurants, a buffet and 24-hour casual eateries with cool concepts. That’s even before you pay the palate-pleasing patisserie and elegant bakery a visit. High-quality, immaculately presented dishes are the common denominators among all these, though if you embark on a global gastronomic adventure, your taste buds will be treated to Thai, Italian, Turkish, Mediterranean and so much more. The hotel’s gorgeous villa area also houses a Peruvian restaurant and, down by the beach, there’s even a quirky food court fashioned from retro striped huts. Expect the wow factor at every turn.

Daios Cove

Aghios Nikolaos, Crete

Six dining venues and a medley of bars dapple Daios Cove with Cretan culinary character and charm. Individuality thrives here, and the kitchens pride themselves on having cutting-edge chefs, while the masterful mixology speaks for itself. The Beach House is the ultimate choice for sampling the most luxurious local food, and Greek traditions can be further embraced over at Taverna. The Mediterranean flair and freshness continue at the Ocean restaurant. Think you’ve found your favourite yet? Vegetarians and vegans will also be in good company, though if you can’t wait for it to chime cocktail o’clock, let swanky decadence unfold at Crystal Box.

Ikos Porto Petro

Porto Petro, Majorca

As luxury All Inclusive resorts go, a bounty of Majorcan resplendence is on display at Ikos Porto Petro. This chain of hotels is renowned for its brilliant, wide array of facilities, so you can expect a wining and dining selection to match. A conceptual experience on All Inclusive Plus board awaits, but the property has bragging rights to so much more, the moment you pick up your fork. Local and international dishes exist here, and there’s a dedicated restaurant per food type – you've got Oliva doing Spanish, Anaya handling Asian, Fresco plating up Italian, and more. Plus, when tipple-sipping is the only agenda, the 300-odd wine labels in the cellar ought to tempt you.

Lujo Hotel Bodrum

Guvercinlik, Bodrum Area

Eight restaurants, 12 bars, All Inclusive Plus as standard – those are Lujo Hotel Bodrum’s highlights for food fanatics. After drinking in those beachfront views, it’s time to immerse your taste buds in mealtimes done impeccably. There are a couple of breakfast options – all à la carte – and the same goes for lunch and dinner, when marvellous morsels range from sumptuous steaks to tantalising teppanyaki. But believe us – they’re just the beginning. From coffees to cocktails and everything in between – of course including sundowners at the beach club – sweet tooths can find themselves in sugary heaven. Not only is there a patisserie for the daintiest of cakes and nibbles, but the clue’s in the name of the Chocolate Bar. Delicious.

Secrets Bahia Real Resort & Spa

Corralejo, Fuerteventura

Behold the visions of the wave-whipped beach before you sit down to the finest fare. The modern interpretations of regional classics make Secrets Bahia Real Resort & Spa a delight for foodies in particular. A buffet, barbecue grill and Japanese restaurant are among the unmissable standouts that will leave your jaw on the floor. Gluten-free? Vegetarian? It’s a tick in the box of both. Spanish and Italian staples are across specific menus as well, so you can gorge around the clock as you wish. Plus, you will also have designated bars for stylish slurping in astonishing al fresco settings. Why not take advantage of the Bali beds while you cheers to holiday mode in the sun?