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Island Hopping

Sandals® Style

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When you visit The Bahamas, there are endless fun activities. For example, you’ll want to decide, “Do I want to party nonstop or just chill on the beach?” “Do I want to do water sports or play golf?” At Sandals in The Bahamas, it’s easier to do more activities and make fewer decisions with their all-inclusive resorts on two islands, just a short jaunt away from each other. It’s as if you’re getting two vacations all rolled into one.

Let’s start with your first vacation, Nassau, a highenergy haven that draws glitterati and royalty alike. Known for its glamorous casinos, Junkanoo festival, dutyfree shopping, and exotic adventures. It’s also home to Sandals Royal Bahamian, formerly The Balmoral Club, where The Beatles (who filmed their movie “Help!” on the island) and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor once stayed. It’s the perfect vacation spot, with 11 restaurant­s, a Red Lane® Spa,* and the added adventure of a Sandals offshore island, with all the luxurious amenities you’d expect from Sandals—a pool with a swim-up bar, beach cabanas and nightly beach parties. Guests in Love Nest Butler Suites® even enjoy the services of a personal butler, and Rolls-royce or Mercedes-benz airport transfers,* something only Sandals offers.

Next, for a change of pace, continue your vacation on the Out Islands of The Bahamas, where life is more unspoiled in The Exumas. That’s why it’s such a draw for internatio­nal A-listers, who flock to Sandals Emerald Bay. Immaculate beaches, untouched natural wonders, and some of the calmest waters in the world make the resort an oasis of privacy, tranquilit­y, and the pursuit of all things aquatic. The calm waters of The Exumas invite sailing, paddleboar­ding, snorkeling, daily scuba diving,* and sportfishi­ng. You can even swim with pigs there. Landlubber­s aren’t left out of the game; the Greg Normandesi­gned championsh­ip golf course* hugs a scenic peninsula, offering challengin­g play and spectacula­r views. Plus, pristine beaches, 11 restaurant­s with 5-Star Global Gourmet™ dining, and an award-winning spa*—all designed to pamper the mind, body and spirit.

As you can see, when visiting Sandals in The Bahamas, you’re not just taking a vacation. You’re taking two uniquely different vacations that all add up to one great time. With Sandals Resorts, guests don’t need to choose which island to explore with the new Island-hopping program.

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