Britons' appetite for all-inclusive holidays has reached new heights, with bookings rising by 30% between 2023 and 2024 – a quarter of UK travellers now opting for this package deal. Latest figures from Abta reveal that economic uncertainty is driving the trend, as holidaymakers seek to fix costs amidst financial instability.
The all-inclusive buffet has become an art form in itself, with Britons approaching it as a strategic exercise. A quarter-life lesson from the 1980s Pizza Hut salad bars still holds true today: pile lighter items at the base, followed by denser layers and use breadsticks to prop up container lids for extra capacity.
While ultra-luxe buffets once reigned supreme in Las Vegas, with prices reaching $100 per two-hour experience, their numbers have plummeted from 70 to just a handful. Rising US food costs are the main culprit, driving consumers towards volume-focused offerings – a stark contrast to the opulent spreads of yesteryear.
For would-be all-inclusive buffet masters, advice often suggests shunning cheap fillers like pasta and focusing on higher-value or unique items – perhaps even opting for that one special luxury item available only on a specific evening. It's time to put our buffet skills to the test in the pursuit of value and satisfaction.