Here’s the secret most people don’t tell you: Half Board breakfasts are Olympic events. You’re paying for that dinner, so you might as well treat breakfast like a fuel stop. Load up. Seriously.
I’m talking eggs, fruit, weird local bread, maybe a sad-looking croissant. Eat enough to sustain a small army. Because that lunch you’ll buy later? It’s going to be small and overpriced. Plan accordingly, my friend.
And that dinner? It’s often a set menu or a buffet. You don’t get to order the $100 lobster every night. It’s usually a choice of two starters, a main, and a dessert. It’s generous, not greedy.
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But Wait—There’s a Catch
Is there always a catch? Yes. Welcome to travel. The biggest catch with Half Board is that beverages (like soda, wine, or fancy water) often cost extra. You get the food. You pay for the drink.
That means your “free” dinner can suddenly cost you $10 just for a bottle of water and a Coke. Sneaky, right? Always check the fine print. Or just drink tap water like a local. (Pro tip: tap water is fine in most places. Don’t be dramatic.)
Another catch? You’re stuck eating at the hotel. Hotels don’t always have the best restaurants. You might be scarfing down mediocre pasta while the whole town is serving mind-blowing seafood. FOMO is real, people.
