Relax AT SANDALS
Make sure the only blues you think about this January are azure and turquoise, by booking the ultimate romantic break for two in paradise
“A personal butler service is optional, obviously – but why ever not?
WITH a new decade come fresh ambitions, aspirations and, of course, adventures.
And, while 2020 has a certain futuristic ring to it, our main goal for travel this year remains the same: paradise, please.
Almost 40 years ago, Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart decided to change the game when it came to our annual getaways by creating a tropical-island getaway in Montego Bay, with every added extra you could imagine. Shoddy service and dull destinations would no longer be acceptable – our time off work is far too precious for mediocrity. So, he founded Sandals Resorts, a place where luxury was commonplace.
Now, as we enter a new decade, it’s possible to choose from 15 stunning properties in some of the world’s most mind-bogglingly beautiful locations across the Caribbean, with idyllic resorts in the Bahamas, Grenada, Barbados, Saint Lucia, Antigua – and, of course, Jamaica.
BEACHES AND BUTLERS
FROM the moment you arrive in the region, you will holiday the way you want to. No set times or forced fun here – choice is the word du jour. Starting with your accommodation, are you in the mood for a Oceanview Bluff Millionaire suite with 180-degree ocean views or a Swim-Up Suite where you can float up to your private patio? A personal butler service is optional, obviously – but why ever not?
Whether you’re a newlywed couple, celebrating a milestone wedding anniversary or wanting a luxurious escape, Sandals is the perfect place for just being you two. Treat yourself to a seductively indulgent stay in the Love Nest Butler Suites ® , where decadence and romance are on the menu every day. From a VIP check-in to a choice of clifftop or beachfront views and bathrooms so lavish they’re worth living in, every aspect of this accommodation whispers A-list.
DINE YOUR WAY AROUND THE WORLD
SWIMMING in your private pool, toasting your trip with chilled butler-served Champagne and taking dips in Tranquility Soaking Tubs™ for two can work up an appetite. Luckily, there are up to 16 gourmet restaurants per resort and 23 cuisines to choose from. Everything you can imagine can be on your plate after just a gentle stroll: stunning sushi, a taste of Italy, Indian spice or the freshest seafood served on the sand – Sandals really is your oyster (you can have those, too). You get to choose what you want, when you want it – no clock-watching or table waiting involved.
And, when it comes to letting your hair down, well – this is an adults-only holiday. Measured drinks in cheap glasses are a distant memory; at Sandals you can toast your trip with unlimited premium brand liquors at any of the 11 bars on site – at any time you want. Be sure to try the Appleton Estate rum or any of the six Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks ® wines – preferably at sunset.
BLISS FOR WATER BABIES
THE daytime activities are also worth raising a toast to; water babies will have a treasure trove of ocean-based opportunities, including two free dives
every day under the azure waters for certified divers. If something more fast-paced is your bag, there are unlimited water sports, including water-skiing, you can while away a few sun-soaked hours on – or how about a ride on a Hobie ® Cat catamaran one day? Or, perhaps your shorefront sport is sunbathing? Great news: all Sandals resorts are located on some of the most pristine beaches on the planet. So much thought has gone into these destinations that they are all situated on the calm side of the Caribbean islands, meaning you get to enjoy serene clear waters which in turn create serene, clear feelings of unfettered relaxation.
A round of golf in the Caribbean sun is a must for any keen swingers’ stay; Sandals even includes golf with complimentary green fees at selected resorts. In fact, if you fancy a golf trip during your getaway, you can request round-trip transfers to play on greens at other resorts in Jamaica, Saint Lucia and the Bahamas. Now that’s a holiday hole in one!
A-LIST ALL THE WAY
THIS is the norm with Sandals, from the moment you are picked up at the airport to the moment you head home: you’ll never have to worry about anything, especially not searching in your pockets to purchase a ticket or buy a drink – even the tips and taxes are included in price.
The only thing you have to do is to relax, unwind and remember the joy of being away together.