THE Destination
Discover a new level of standard in all-inclusive romantic getaways at a luxurious new resort on this Caribbean idyll
IT’S BUT a tiny dot straddling the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, but Barbados boasts a big personality and has long been a magnet for couples in search of a sundrenched tropical paradise. Beautiful landscapes, sprinkled with plantation houses and rum distilleries, are fringed with ribbons of white sand shaded by swaying palms and lapped by aquamarine waters.
And then, of course, there’s the warm welcome from the Bajans that makes a stay on this paradise idyll more than just a holiday: it’s a memory-making experience.
And nowhere is that more evident than at the newly opened Sandals Royal Barbados resort, nestling on the white, powdery sands of Maxwell Beach on the south of the island.
Couples will find themselves cosseted in sumptuous style in all-suite accommodation and treated to regal service at this flagship Caribbean resort, which sets a new standard for luxurious, all-inclusive escapes.
‘Every new resort we develop stands on the shoulders of what came before,’ says Butch Stewart, chairman and founder of Sandals Resorts International. ‘We keep getting better and better and for us, right now, Sandals Royal Barbados is a game changer.’
SUITE STYLE
ADJACENT to the Sandals Barbados resort in the vibrant St Lawrence Gap district, Sandals Royal Barbados takes the brand’s vision of ‘luxury included’ to a whole new level.
Relaxed, romantic indulgence is the order of the day for couples staying in this innovative resort, featuring 222 lavishly appointed suites with pool, ocean and garden views, all offering Club Level or Butler service. From the ultra-luxurious beachfront Love Nest Suites , and their private cantilevered Skypool with infinity edge, to the private Tranquility Soaking Tub™ that features in every suite, a wealth of thoughtful details transform every space into a hedonistic haven for lovers.
REGAL TREATMENT
FROM the moment guests arrive in the elegant lobby, with its Tuscan-style columns and stunning glass water feature, a stay at Sandals Royal Barbados whisks them away from the everyday to the extraordinary.
Here, the renowned Sandals Luxury Included experience now includes a number of firsts, including Sandals’ first rooftop pool and restaurant, Sandals’ first glass infinity beachfront pool and the Lovers Lanes bowling alley.
The Clip Yard, a gentlemen-only barbershop, ensures male guests remain impeccably groomed and enjoy some pampering during their stay, while the 15,000sq ft Red Lane Spa offers world-class beauty treatments and restorative therapies for all guests.
With six signature restaurants offering culinary treats from a handpicked team of master chefs, plus five bars serving premium brand drinks, your taste buds will be in for a treat, too.
And, Sandals’ exclusive ‘Stay at One, Play at All’ exchange programme means guests at Sandals Royal Barbados can enjoy the amenities and services at neighbouring Sandals Barbados for the duration of their stay, offering a total of 17 restaurants and 11 bars, plus four main pools and two spas.