Tourists test whether all-inclusive hotels water down 'free' booze

A travel guru has debunked the rumour of "watered down booze" being served at cheap all-inclusive hotels.

Chelsea, a self-proclaimed "cheap holiday expert", shares tips on how to pack light and nab flights and hotels that don't cost an arm and a leg.

She and her partner, James, recently responded to complaints that all-inclusive holidays only offer low quality alcohol mixed with water.

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While they were staying in a budget hotel in Turkey, they decided to test the alcohol content in the spirits.

"We did think we should conduct a scientific experiment just to prove to you that they are legitimate," Chelsea said.

"This is the gin so it should be 37.5% alcohol by volume."

James placed a few drops of gin into the tool and closed the flap so Chelsea could check the reading.

She gasped and said: "33%. So 'scientist' James, why could it be that it's a few percentages off?"

James simply suggested that hot temperature could be the variation that affected the accuracy of the alcohol content.

They then moved on and tried vodka, which should also be 37.5% alcohol by volume.

And the result was the same as before.

Chelsea concluded: "I don't think they water them down.

"We have literally seen them break the seal on brand new bottles, so I'm gonna go ahead and say that this place is not watering down.

"These are honest people."

The benefits of getting an all-inclusive deal mean that guests can eat and drink all without worrying about the bill.

But last year Spain enforced a "six drinks a day" rule for all-inclusive holidays at resorts on several islands including Ibiza and Majorca.

Guests will have to pay for themselves if they have more than six drinks.

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