Hidden extras can add up

Many tourists are finding that all-inclusive trips abroad are not quite as all-inclusive as they thought, according to a survey.

As many as 80 per cent of those on all-inclusive breaks ended up paying for items they expected to be covered as part of their package, according to Post Office Travel Money.

Almost all (94 per cent) believed that all meals in all restaurants would be included in their all-inclusive deal. But the survey of 54 hotels in 24 destinations showed that 65 per cent charged extra or put restrictions on the use of à la carte restaurants.

One in five holidaymakers said they had paid extra for à la carte meals, totalling £20.8 million extra spending on food.