We're still scrambling for a honeymoon location and our agent gave us all inclusive deals on Sandals resorts. Anyone know anything about these resorts? Are they good quality places?
Specificially, we're looking into Jamaica & St. Lucia. (b/c their resorts are spas in both of those places). Any info on either one of the islands would be super helpful.
Any and all feedback would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks - however I may be following you only 3 weeks later! : )
Unfortunately, I need to make this decision soon. The simple fact that you are going makes me feel better though! : )
When I went to him that day to cancel my wedding he questioned the price I was paying per-plate, asking why I was charged so much. That was a little un-nerving.
Which one in Jamaica did you pick?
There are a few and the brochure highlights some amenities, but not enough to make an educated decision.......
Thanks for the feedback! You can't imagine how helpful it is - I feel so lost!
I went to Sandals Dunns River in Jamaica for my honeymoon and I could not have asked for anything better. Everything was absolutely wonderful, the food, the service, there were always things to do if you wanted to. I would highly recommend it.
Stacy
I went to Sandals in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Everything was excellent. The best part was it was within 10 minutes of 2 others Sandals. The pay for one and play at 6 policy of Sandals allowed us to eat at the other 2 Sandals for free. Transportation to them is free and convenient also. We took a trip to Dunns River Falls and had the taxi take us to eat at the Sandals in Dunns River. It looked beautiful at that Sandals also.
Actually, we're only having MoH and a BM. So we're filling our table with all of our single friends as well.
Stacy
We are going to Sandals in Antigua. This is the island right above St. Lucia. This is rated the most romantic sandals resort, the #1 honeymoon resort. My Boss went to St. Lucia last year and said it was very nice, although the beaches were not very good at all. She's going to Antigua this year.
I was disgusted by a meeting with one DJ who mentioned a tip, two minutes into our conversation. Needless to say, I knew two minutes into the conversation that he was not the one for me. And reading Rob of "Starlight Productions" post, I am glad that HE is not the one either.
For the record, I fully intend on tipping AND feeding my DJ (because he had the class to NOT mention either)
If you don't mind, please email me their rates. Looks like Sandals isn't going to be within our finanical reach so I need to explore other options.
Mary Smith daughter of Mr. Joseph Smith and John Brown son of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Brown invite you.......
It worked - and everyone was happy!
Kate - one more question - any idea of entertainment or other activities besides water sports? A town to visit? Shows?
While I love my soon to be husband, I think we'd both go a little batty after the 4th day of silence...........then again, I might actually need 7 days of silence by the time the wedding arrives! : )
IF we were going, it would have been to Negril. You're right, the web page doesn't say a great deal but I found a multipage spread in the back of one of the many bridal mags at home that gave a full page description of each resort. Negril was recently renovated, has a spa & the entertainment seems a bit more extensive than the others.
I also like the idea of the glass bottom boats!
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I'm not sure what your budget is, but we are also paying for the entire wedding ourselves. Try going to clicktrips.com. That's where we booked our trip, you chat with someone online. They will work with you. It's worth a try.
I booked them for my wedding in May. They came recommended from someone else's wedding. They were fairly reasonable and seem to give you al lot for your money. If I remember, the total price is around 2,000. That it with those really high centerpieces, 11 tables, 5 bm . They were cheaper than the other florist I went to by a considerable amount.
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We booked our honeymoon to Sandals in Antigua, and can't wait to get there, 3 1/2 months to go. My boss went to Sandals in St. Lucia and loved it, although she said the beaches are not that great. But there are a ton of other things to do.
Try it on with the dress, if you like it, go with it. If you mess with the veil you may not like it afterwards and then what do you do?
She said the beaches were very rocky and small. Although they had a ton of pools.
She still had an amazing time and said the island was beautiful.
As a side note - and this was my dad's idea - our father/daughter dance will be to the song my parents danced to on their wedding day. The only people who will know is us - but that's all that really matters anyway.....
We have a direct flight to Antigua leaving 7am on Sunday the day after our wedding, luckily the wedding ends at 5:30. Try contacting www.clicktrips.com, you can speak to someone online and they specialize in Sandal resorts. Maybe they can work something out for you.
Good Luck! I'm sure all the sandals resorts are beautiful, they have a very good reputation.
As a side note - and this was my dad's idea - our father/daughter dance will be to the song my parents danced to on their wedding day. The only people who will know is us - but that's all that really matters anyway.....
