Solve the Puzzle of Meal Plan

Meal plan or hotel plan is a plan and a room rate for providing a room and meals to guests at a hotel. It is very important for travelers to check the room or property rate after consider the meal plan. Most of the time, travelers compare different properties rates without looking at meal plan. Universally, there are four types of meal plan: American, Modified American, Continental and European.

Meal Plan	Breakfast	Lunch	Dinner
The American Plan	Yes	Yes	Yes
The Modified American Plan	Yes	Yes
The Continental Plan	Yes	No	No
The European	No	No	No

The American Plan (also listed as “AP”) means that the quoted rate includes three meals a day, i. e. breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The meals are provided by the hotel kitchen. Mostly, hotels in a remote location where there are not many restaurants — or none at all — need to stay at a hotel that offers an American plan.

The Modified American Plan (also listed as “MAP”) means that the quoted rate includes two meals a day, including breakfast and either lunch or dinner. Travelers choosing a hotel in a remote location where there are not many restaurants — or none at all — need to stay at a hotel that offers at least a Modified American plan.

The Continental Plan (also listed as “CP”), means that the quoted rate includes a continental breakfast, which is consists of coffee or tea, juice, and bread. Travelers can have different options of bread like loaf, croissants, scones, and muffins. The breakfast does not include cooked foods, such as pancakes or eggs. Breakfast is self-serve and a waiter will be available to pour and refill beverages.

The European Plan (also listed as “EP”), means that the quoted rate does not include any meals and is strictly for lodging and. The property owner will charge for the food separately. The advantage is that travelers is free to try a variety of restaurant experiences, and can often save money by eating at establishments that charge less.

There are some new meal plan which are popular these days:

Jungle Plan (JP) - All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) and Jungle Safari (Elephant & Jeep Safari whichever is applicable).

Rafting Plan (RF) - All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) and river rafting for the day.

Thus, next time before making any booking, ensure that you get the best deal!!!

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