We took the all-inclusive plan a few years back, but it isn't really that expensive. You can still travel around and eat out as much as you like and it will probably work out to be less expensive this way. The food at Samsara is pretty good. You don't get a large selection, but it is quite tasty. We still dined at the restaurant across the street for breakfast once, 3 dives, Canoe etc. Pick and choose. If you decide to buy all of your meals it can become quite costly. It all depends upon your budget.