'I spent £965 on a TUI all-inclusive holiday to see if it was worth the money'

An all-inclusive holiday may seem like a convenient option, but it's difficult to determine whether you could have saved money by opting for a "pay as you go" trip instead.

YouTuber Ed Chapman decided to put this theory to the test by booking an all-inclusive resort in Turkey and tracking his expenses to see if he could "turn a profit" on the trip.

It wasn't until the fifth day of his five-day break that Ed managed to "go into profit" on the deal. However, he notes that the value of an all-inclusive holiday depends on individual preferences.

Ed paid £965 for his Tui holiday, but adjusted the total by subtracting £165 for return flights to Turkey with checked luggage and £500 for five nights in the hotel, leaving £300 for the "We need to knock off about £165 for the return flights to Turkey with checked luggage and then maybe like another £500 for five nights in the hotel. That leaves us with roughly £300 paid for the 'all inclusiveness'." aspect, reports the Mirror.

He began his challenge by having a sandwich and a strawberry daiquiri, followed by a visit to a silent disco where everyone was dancing to different music. Ed shared his experience of a unique dance event where three DJs were playing different tunes concurrently, allowing dancers to select their preferred beats via personal headphones.

He said: "You can change between the different channels ...just weird to be trying to dance just dance with yourself. This is the first time I've ever done a resort holiday by myself, so this is going to obviously be a bit weird for us all."

Following the nocturnal festivities, Ed dived into budget management, beginning with a Turkish-inspired breakfast and a visit to one of the many swimming pools at the complex.

He also revealed a tip for getting the most out of the all-inclusive resort without flouting any rules, saying: "One thing I do like about this hotel is that there's no wristbands or anything like that. Sometimes, in these places, you get really annoying wristbands that are fiddly and scratchy, but there's nothing like that here. They don't even ask your name at breakfast or at dinner or anything, so you could in theory just waltz in [and eat what you like]."

Despite his adherence to the guidelines, Ed managed to enjoy several perks on his £300 budget partaking in frequent refreshments, utilising the gym and spa facilities, and subtracting a modest £15 for a week's worth of additional indulgence.

He was fortunate with the weather, enjoying a consistent 27C temperature throughout his stay, except for one intense thunderstorm. The warm weather allowed him to make the most of the pool and water-slide.

Ed exhausted his allocated £300 by the fifth day, allowing him to enjoy his lunch and some farewell drinks without incurring additional costs. Upon reflection, he believes that booking an all-inclusive holiday was a wise decision, and it could be an even more attractive option for those who consume more alcohol.

He noted: "We have managed to make a profit, and let's face it I'm not a massive drinker. If you're a bigger drinker than me and you had five, six seven or eight alcoholic drinks a day you could easily add another £150 onto that total."

"So, the reality is if you've got the money to be able to do all-inclusive, and you are somebody that drinks quite a lot it's absolutely worth it. If you're somebody that drinks not too much, like me, it's still probably worth it if you've got the money."

Although some people may view all-inclusive holidays unfavorably, Ed describes his experience as "pretty decent actually."