Love is all you need... Sandals is a diverse collection of
14 of the most idyllic, all inclusive resorts on earth, created exclusively
for all couples aged 18 or over and conceived as the ultimate romantic getaway.
When all you want is time and space to be together, to feel pampered in luxurious
surroundings and to leave your worries and your wallet behind, Sandals will
make your dream a glorious reality.
Passion in paradise...
At Virgin Holidays, we're committed to offering you an unforgettable holiday
experience. So we are happy to team up with Sandals, which prides itself in
giving you a world class, Luxury
Included® holiday. In fact, you'll be amazed at how much is included
in one price. Each of Sandals' world class resorts has its own unique personality.
But all share a special aura of romance that combines the magnificent beauty
of nature with intimate settings that inspire passion - escape to unspoiled
beaches where the only footprints in the sand are your own or enjoy an intimate
candlelit dinner for two! All you need to decide now is which of the Sandals
locations to choose from!
Sandals Locations
Sandals resorts are located on the beautiful Caribbean islands of Antigua,
St Lucia,
the Bahamas,
Cuba and Jamaica.
Virgin Holidays now fly direct to each of these Caribbean islands with Virgin
Atlantic making it even easier to reach your Sandals destination.
Butler Service
Guests staying in the highest level of suites at selected Sandals resorts
will be treated to the ultimate in personalised attention. Trained by the Guild
of Professional English Butlers, the Sandals and Beaches butlers take pride
in knowing guests' preferences prior to their arrival at the resort. They will
attend to guests' every need including private in-suite check-in, unpacking
and packing of clothing, providing specialised services such as preparing a
bath scented with rose petals or even arranging in-suite gourmet dining on their
private terrace. Upgraded suites with butler service are marked on the individual
resort pages.
Butler Suite Guest Preferences
Your Sandals experience begins before you leave home, with online Butler preferences'
Sandals are now pleased to offer online Butler Suite Guest Preferences to help
their highly trained personal butlers tailor make your holiday. Now you can
tell them exactly what you would like before your arrival to help the Sandals
Butlers exceed your every expectation and give you the holiday of a lifetime!
After making a Butler category booking at a Sandals or Beaches resort, visit
www.Sandals.co.uk, choose
the 'Personalise Butler Service' link and register your booking. Once registered,
you can return to the site and logon to your own personal page.
Here you will find a short series of options that will guide your butler in
preparing your suite to perfection! From personal likes and dislikes, dietary
requirements, allergies or other healthcare preferences, Sandals will take special
care to meet your needs. Also if you are celebrating a special occasion whilst
on holiday, your butler will help to arrange an extra special evening for you!
All just part of the exclusive Sandals & Beaches Butler service experience.
Cashless System
All Sandals Resorts operate a 'No Cash Policy' whereby all optional services
from the resort outlets will be purchased by signing all charges to the room
folio. All guests will be asked to tender a credit card to activate their room
folio upon check in.
- Upon arrival all guests will be asked for their credit card to activate
their room folio.
- Cash will NOT be accepted at any of Sandals' revenue outlets (NO EXCEPTIONS)
- In the event that a credit card is unavailable, a cash deposit needs to
be left at the Front Desk/Concierge in order to activate the room folio
- Travellers Cheques will be treated just like cash and therefore can only
be used at the front desk
- The Sandals Membership Card issued on arrival will be the I.D Required for
transactions at all Sandals outlets
- There will be no spending limit for the use of a credit card in a revenue
outlet
Inspired Rooms & Suites
A Luxury Included® holiday by Sandals resorts
means the finest choice of accommodation in the
Caribbean. You can anticipate rooms and suites
that are infused with tropical ambience married
with fine mahogany furniture, 4-poster beds and
in many resorts, sumptuous marble bathrooms.
Where else can you sleep in the round in an
enchanting rondoval, surrounded by your own
private garden with plunge pool and waterfall wall,
sleep high in a loft with the sounds of the lapping
waves just yards away, swim to your suite rather
than walking, or bask in the tranquil serenity of
your own hillside villa with sweeping ocean vistas
and a private pool just a hop, skip and a jump
away? Add to this Sandals concierge service with
private VIP check-in and a dedicated concierge on
hand for all of your requests, plus impeccable
private butlers (trained by the Guild of
Professional English Butlers) on call for those
guests in the highest category suites, pandering to
your every requirement. (Concierge and butler
service available in selected room categories only.)
Concierge Service
Sandals also offers its unique concierge service in many of its upgraded rooms.
You'll feel like a million dollars as you are treated to VIP check-in, tour
arrangements, 24-hour room service (at selected resorts), a COMPLIMENTARY in-room
bar and comfortable bathrobes. Upgraded rooms with concierge service are marked
on hotel web pages.
Land and Watersports
Do nothing or do it all – at Sandals you can choose and in the knowledge that
the range of sporting activities excels all others, whether on land or at sea.
Lovers of the underwater world will revel in the Caribbean’s most comprehensive
scuba diving programme with expert PADI tuition available for those not qualified.
For qualified divers, take advantage of unlimited Scuba and dive to your hearts
content, or try something a little different with every watersport
you can dream of, including sailing, snorkelling, waterskiing in some resorts
and so much more. Fans
of the fairway have private golf courses at their disposal in Jamaica and
St Lucia and fitness fanatics will love the air-conditioned fitness centres
that are equipped with the latest equipment. Green fees are included for all
guests with mandatory caddies and optional carts at extra cost. Of course all
resorts have state of the art fitness centres with classes such as beachfront
yoga and pilates, as well as tennis courts, beach volleyball and a huge variety
of other land sports.
Delicious Cuisine from around the Globe
At Sandals and Beaches resorts, you have the world at your fingertips with up
to eleven dining options per resort. The Executive Chefs are European and their
teams are experienced professionals who pride themselves on making mouth-watering
cuisine for you to enjoy. At Sandals and Beaches resorts the utmost care is
taken when preparing food and only the finest cuts of meat are used. Seafood
is caught daily and fresh vegetables, herbs, spices and fruit are grown on Sandals'
own or sponsored farms.
Perhaps you would like to be transported to the Orient and watch skilled chefs
cook in front of you using the time-honoured art of Teppanyaki? Or may be you
prefer the thought of dining under the stars with the sand in your bare toes?
And, for that special, romantic moment, you can relax and enjoy a candlelit
dinner for two in the finest French tradition or savour the earthy, seductive
flavours of Italy? Add to these the soul food of the American south, the calypso
flavours of the Caribbean and other delicious cuisine from around the globe,
all served by warm, smiling attentive staff and your appetite will definitely
be satisfied.
Some examples of Sandals speciality restaurants:
Tokyo Joe's
Built right out over the water, which sparkles in the moonlight and under the
stars, this two-tiered restaurant features dramatic red columns and balconies
and a covered area under a blue pagoda roof. Tantalize your taste buds with
delectable stir fried fare, prepared with flames flying and much fanfare, right
before your eyes.
Pizzerial del Campo
This fine outdoor tratoria serves fine Italian pastries, flavored coffees at
Bar del Campo, ice cream at Gelateria Luigi and praline/cotton candy at "Mondorle
e Zucchero Filato."
Barefoot by the Sea
Take your shoes off and sink your toes into the incredibly soft sand as you
drink in the aura of a sophisticated restaurant set right on the beach itself.
With a star-filled sky as your backdrop and white-glove service at your beck
and call, feast on seafood just steps away from the water's brink.
The Cricketer's Pub
An authentic English Pub brought piece by piece. Nibble on traditional pub food
from steak and kidney pie or bangers and mash to truly fresh fish & chips,
made to order. Late night food service.
Royal Thai
Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime dining experience that begins with a sea
voyage (a very short one) from the mainland to our offshore island, where you'll
take your seats at our dramatic restaurant that serves up succulent Thai dishes
for your culinary pleasure. Feed one another with ambrosial morsels, said to
have special sensual properties, under a distinctive Thai-style roof, with only
the sound of surf and the heightened beating of your hearts to accompany your
meal.
Giuseppe's
Enter Italy as you cross the threshold of this charming eatery that features
pastas, pizzas and an antipasti bar straight from the old country. A backdrop
of vaulted ceilings, domed windows and a wood-enclosed wine tower, lets you
journey to the Mediterranean without once leaving the islands.
Café de Paris
A Parisian-style patisserie, featuring sinful pastries, crepes, coffees and
dessert delights- all whipped up by our resident pastry chef- forms the centerpiece
of restaurant row, After all, everyone works up a sweet tooth sooner or later.
Red Lane® Spas
The finest features of the world's best spas have arrived in the Caribbean!
The unique Red Lane®
Spas found exclusively at Sandals and Beaches resorts are the last word
in indulgence - enjoy pampering treatments in private, marbled treatment rooms
suffused with the scent of lemon grass!
Beringer and drinks
Sandals has become the first all-inclusive resort
company to partner with California’s legendary
Beringer Vineyards, bringing wine country to the
tropics. You can enjoy a selection of
complimentary house wines bottled exclusively for
Sandals. Additionally, great new wines from
Beringer’s portfolio partners (originating from
other countries) are available through an enhanced
Manager’s wine list. Of course all bar drinks are
unlimited and top shelf brand names - so you can
sip a cocktail while siting on the beach!
Tipping, transfers and taxes
Once you’ve paid for your Sandals holiday you can
sit back and count down the days, because your
holiday is completely inclusive of tips, transfers
and taxes. At Sandals, the only tip you can expect
to give is “have a nice day!” because they operate
a strict no-tipping policy to all staff on resort.