I have been reading the reviews for SWH with great trepidation. I really didn't think we would like it so we switched to San Souci in Ochos Rios. We ended up saving over $1000 which really made a dent in my wedding stress!
Nautical bride
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Woo hoo! There is nothing better than saving money AND getting the honeymoon you want! Congrats!
Mrs. dleeny
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I have been reading the reviews for SWH with great trepidation. I really didn't think we would like it so we switched to San Souci in Ochos Rios. We ended up saving over $1000 which really made a dent in my wedding stress!
what negative things did you hear about Sandals WH?
ckgmwedding
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I have been reading the reviews for SWH with great trepidation. I really didn't think we would like it so we switched to San Souci in Ochos Rios. We ended up saving over $1000 which really made a dent in my wedding stress!
what negative things did you hear about Sandals WH?
It really came down to what we wanted in our honeymoon. I haven't heard a ton of negatives- mostly that the food is good to just ok- I don't know about you but being from NY and now living in LA, we are very spoiled by our restaurants. I love to cook and eat and when I hear just ok, I cringe. All three restaurants are served out of the same kitchen, so it tends to be the same quality of food at each place.
Don't get me wrong- I think Whitehouse will be great, just not for $1000 more. It sounds like there are a lot of partiers and we wanted quiet and romantic. San Souci also included golf nearby and a couples massage in the price- both things each of us wanted. So please, don't be concerned, its just that the more I read, the more I felt it wasn't for us.
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Where did you read the reviews that is just a bunch or partiers? Can you show me the links. Now I am concerned b.c thats where we are going and that is not the environment we are lookig for at all.
Nautical bride
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I am not sure which sites Christine visited, but I find tripadvisor.com to be very helpful! People write in and share their reviews of their trips. It helped us decide which resort to book in St. Lucia.
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Good to hear that you saved money!
Butterflybride
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They just opened in what...February? They probably still have a lot of adjustments to make with their menu and such. They're probably getting negative comments now, because things are just getting started there. Nothing's perfect right from the get-go.
ETA: Just trying to justify the negative comments for anybody that's getting worried
jesslangen
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Well congrats on saving the huge chunck of change!!!
micmar
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ckgmwedding
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Please- I didn't post this to worry anyone- now I am sort of sorry that I did. I just know that there are probably others like me who booked it thinking it was one type of vacation when it really isn't. I am sure it will be great! It just seemed like a lot of money to be at a new resort that was working on getting the kinks out. I just wanted to share another option for those still looking for honeymoons. Definately check out www.tripadvisor.com and www.chris-n-cheryl.com for more information and make decisions based on what YOU want. Both sites give really good information.
Sorry if I worried anyone! Please that was not my intent!
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glad that you changed it if it is what make syou happy
but to all others going to swh i went the first week and i loved it so no worries!!1 i got the free trip so tat mde up for stuff that wasnt done
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I wish I had a scanner to show you the pics from San Souci, the views are awesome!!! it is always nice to save money
