Jason Walker was “angry” after budgeting his vacation only to be informed upon arrival at the hotel that there was a new “six-drink” rule he was unaware of. Spanish politicians have outraged the British abroad by imposing a new “six drinks a day” rule for all-inclusive holidays at resorts on many islands, such as Ibiza and Mallorca. The new law will widely affect hotels in the Balearic Islands and mean that tourists will have to pay more if they want more than six drinks in total with their meals. Jason, 42, claimed he was “angry” and “upset” by the restrictions. He left for a trip to Mallorca to celebrate his cousin’s birthday earlier this week having paid 240 240 for a three-night trip with pilot Love Holiday. Jason assumed that the all-inclusive stamp on his booking meant that he could eat and drink whatever he wanted. But the security officer was surprised when he arrived on the Mediterranean island as he discovered the limit on the drink – and now urges others to check the fine print on their contracts. Read more related articles Read more related articles He said: “We only found out when we checked in and put in so much budget because we thought all our food and drink would be covered. “We were very upset and angry. “We came as a family of eight to celebrate my cousin’s 40s and while we were still having a good time, we have incurred additional costs as a result.” Spanish officials announced the new law in January, but hundreds of Britons have been trapped as they arrive on holiday. The new rule affects some resort areas in the Balearic Islands, including Palma, Ibiza and Magaluf. Regulations now stipulate that “alcoholic beverages will be reduced to six a day” in an effort to curb anti-social behavior on the islands. It is also considered that there is a ban on scans in pubs, pleasant hours and offers of drinks one by one and those arrested for violating the rules will be severely fined. Jason, from Blackburn, Lancashire, said he understood the government’s efforts to curb misconduct. However, he believes that the rules should be better advertised. He said: “I understand that they are trying to stop the alcohol abuse and the riotous behavior, but I think it was done very secretly – I was not informed and I did not know about the law. “We are also here as a family and all-inclusive is great for families, as you do not have to worry about the budget for food and drink.” Jason wants travel agents to make clear the rules about drinks and how their travels can be affected. The Briton also believes that the resorts affected by the six-drink limit are incorrectly labeled and should not be sold as “all-inclusive”. He said: “I’ve looked at the small print and there is a rule of thumb, so I do not think it should be sold as an all-inclusive holiday, it should be sold as a half board or something. . “If you are booking an all-inclusive holiday, I recommend you look at the small print and see what is actually included and what is not because the rules have changed.” On social media, other holidaymakers reacted angrily to the new rule. A Twitter user said: “Britons will now be limited to just six drinks a day, which can only be accessed with their lunch and dinner – offering them only three drinks per meal.” “[That’s] commonly referred to as “Half Board Plus”. “It’s time to cancel All Inclusive hotel contracts.” A spokesman for ABTA – The Travel Association – said the rules could be “confusing” to holidaymakers. They said: “ABTA strongly supports initiatives that improve the health and safety of holidaymakers, as well as the well-being of local communities. “Some of the measures introduced by the Balearic Islands authorities to curb anti-social behavior may be confusing to UK holidaymakers. “We welcome the recent clarification from the authorities, including that the restrictions will only apply to certain restricted areas in Mallorca and Ibiza and not to the entire Balearic area as originally proposed. “ABTA will continue to work with the Government of the Balearic Islands, ABTA members and other parties to encourage clear communication and exchange of information to ensure that holidaymakers traveling to hotels in designated areas enjoy a positive experience. customers’. While the travel company Thomas Cook warned its customers via email. The 42-year-old was “angry and upset” with the rule change (Image: Jason Walker / SWNS) The pilot said: “Please be informed that a decree has been issued by the Balearic government for a new restriction on the selection of All Inclusive meals. “There are up to six alcoholic drinks per person per day that can be served and these drinks will only be provided during lunch and dinner (3 each). “Keep in mind that Magaluf, El Arenal, Playa de Palma in Mallorca and Sant Antoni in Ibiza, there is a new restriction on All Inclusive.” A LoveHolidays spokesman told the Daily Star: “We are sorry to hear that the customer was disappointed with their stay at the Aluasun Torrenova Hotel. “We value all our customers’ feedback and constantly review our processes to offer our customers the best possible experience. Unfortunately, on this occasion, the client did not contact us to raise the issue. Therefore, we did not have the opportunity to answer the question with the client. “A decree issued by the Balearic government limits alcoholic beverages to a maximum of six per person per day for all-inclusive meals. With this in mind, we list in detail the drinks available to the customer on the hotel details page under the heading “All Inclusive”. In this case the hotel details identify:
Selection of Spanish and international non-alcoholic beverages. Three alcoholic beverages per person (beer & wine) during lunch and dinner
“We would always encourage customers to read the details of their hotel to make sure they are happy with their purchase.” Do not miss the latest news from all over Scotland and beyond – Subscribe to our daily newsletter here.
