Sandals All-Inclusive Golf Trips Event

Posted on Fri , Feb 09, 2024

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Tuesday 4/9; 6pm

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Sandals Resort Golf

 

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THE BEST GOLF IN THE CARIBBEAN

FOR A WORLD-CLASS EXPERIENCE

Whether planning a golf getaway or just looking to play a few holes, Sandals all-inclusive resorts offer some of the most spectacular courses in the Caribbean. With multiple rounds and complimentary greens fees always included in Jamaica, Bahamas and Saint Lucia, the sprawling landscapes are designed for all skill levels, challenging the more experienced golfer yet still accommodating for beginners. With two championship courses, including original design work by Greg Norman, the World Golf Hall of Famer located at Sandals Emerald Bay as well as a complete greens and tees redesign at the all-new Sandals St. Lucia Golf & Country Club at Cap Estate.

 

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WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Complimentary green fees in Saint Lucia and Bahamas
  • Roundtrip transfers from neighboring Sandals Resorts
  • Complimentary group golf clinic hosted weekly
  • Full-service clubhouse


Sandals Emerald Bay Golf

Sandals Grande St Lucian Golf

 

 

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Topics: destination wedding, honeymoon, Jamaica, Wedding, Sandals Ochi

Sandals Jamaica Lounge | Club Mobay Arrival Worth It?

Posted on Fri , Feb 09, 2024

 

What is Club Mobay? 

Club Mobay is Jamaica’s Airport Concierge Service at Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay. Club Mobay's services include a 'meet and greet' as soon as you get off the plane, fast track through customs and immigration, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a VIP lounge that includes free snacks and Jamaica inspired cocktails. There’s a comparable service available at Kingston’s airport called - you guessed it - Club Kingston.

Club Mobay makes it possible to have an expedited arrival process, and departure luxuries that feel a bit like an extended vacation. Club Mobay even takes special care of seniors and children traveling solo!

 

 

What is Mobay Arrival Meet & Greet?

Once you get off the plane in Jamaica, you’ll make your way into the airport where you’ll be greeted by a VIP representative at the Club Mobay Meeting Point located below the ramp - you can’t miss it! The VIP rep will be holding a personalised sign which will help you recognize them, and know where to go.

Club Mobay arrival Greet

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Arrival and Departure  Mobay- $85pp 

     

What is Sandals Lounge arrival airport? 

Wait for your resort transfer in the comfort of our Sandals Airport Lounge, available at all Jamaica, Bahamas, and Saint Lucia destinations. An attendant will check your bags and arrange for your transfer while you relax in the air-conditioned lounge that offers refreshments and snacks.


If you upgrade to Mobay for arrival into Montego Bay airport your VIP representative will take you to this location at the Jamaica airport. 

Sandals Lounge Jamaica airport
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Why upgrade to Mobay arrival?

Uprade to arrival Mobay- 

  • Once you get off the plane in Jamaica, you’ll make your way into the airport where you’ll be greeted by a VIP representative at the Club Mobay Meeting Point located below the ramp - you can’t miss it! The VIP rep will be holding a personalised sign which will help you recognize them, and know where to go.
  •  At this point, you’ll be escorted to the immigration line, where you’ll undergo an expedited process (fast track). It helps to fill out your forms on the plane, to speed things up even more!
  • Your dedicated VIP agent will at this point help you claim your bags.
  • Next, you’ll be escorted to the arrival VIP lounge.

Club Mobay Arrival Jamaica Lounge

Travel Tip 

  • If you upgrade to Arrival MOBAY be sure to go to the Club Mobay arrival for right next door to Sandals Lounge for different snack, food options for arrival to take with you for your travels to the resort. 
  • Bring a Yeti mug with you to fill up your choice of beverage for your drive to the resort. 
  • Cash- make sure to have USD cash ready for tipping the Mobay representative and anyone who may help assist with your luggage at the airport.
  • Book soon- as soon as you have your flights booked be sure to book this. 

 

Club Mobay Departure Service (step-by-step)

Step 1: Much like the arrival process, the Club Mobay departure service provides fast track components. Upon departure, expect this to take you through security quickly!

Step 2: You’ll be able to enjoy the comforts of the VIP lounge and savor complementary non-alcoholic & alcoholic beverages, snacks, tapas, sandwiches, fruits and more.

Step 3: Once it’s time for your flight, you’ll be escorted to your departure point. That means there’s no need to worry about getting lost along the way!

 

Departure Mobay VIP

 

Mobay Jamaica departure lounge

Jamaica Montego Bay Departure Lounge

Mobay departure food included

 

 

 

How to book Mobay? 

Contact us with questions click HERE 

 

 

 

Topics: Jamaica

Sandals Ochi Resort | Jamaica, Ocho Rios

Posted on Wed , Mar 22, 2023

Sandals Ochi

Sandals Ochi in Jamaica is one of the trendiest most exclusive spot in Ocho Rios of the Sandals Resorts. This resort has a stylish beach party by day and the hottest outdoor lounge in the Caribbean at night. The Ochi Beach Club is the place to see and be seen, with a beachfront pool and a bar you can swim up to. This resort offers seven waterside restaurants to choose from.

 

Check out this video about the resort and then read on for more detail.

 

 

Montego Bay, Jamaica - Sandals Airport Lounge

Sandals Resorts boasts an exclusive Arrivals Lounge at the Sangster International Airport in Jamaica.  The lounge has interior seating for 50 guests. Guests are welcomed into the spacious, comfortable, air-conditioned Lounge after clearing Immigration and Customs, where they are offered a choice of rum punch, water, coffee tea and fruit punch.  There are also bathroom facilities and guests can relax in the Lounge by watching one of two 50” flat screen televisions while waiting for their bus transfer.  

TRAVEL TIP- take a yeti and take a beverage to go for your drive to the resort from the airport. 

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Sandals Ochi Resort is recognized as the trendiest most exclusive spot on the side of paradise.  

Every inch of this Caribbean all-inclusive resort speaks the language of love and guests can choose from 16 palate pleasing Global Gourmet® restaurants and seven creative bar concepts. Golf lovers will enjoy free greens fees and complimentary transfers at golf courses. 

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Why Choose this Resort?

If you like to be immersed in glamour in a setting that is as posh as a paradise movie set, you will love Sandals Ochi for your Jamaica and spa vacation

Butler Villa Sandals Ochi

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Resort Highlights

  • Hottest and Trendiest Beach Club
  • Exquisite Honeymoon suites with plunge pool villas
  • All- Butler Village
  • Golf course, which offers complimentary green fees Upton Estate Golf and Country Club
  • 105 magnificent freshwater pools,  suites with private plunge pools and suites with swim- up pools
  • Free WiFi for all guests in room and all common areas
  • 16 Dining options 
  • A magnificent Red Lane Signature Spa (spa services are at an additional cost)
  • Latitudes overwater bar, 11 Bars all included
  • Caribbean First Speakeasy
  • Serenity Over-the-water Wedding Chapel

Exclusive Room at this Resort

Sandals Ochi Beach Resort, Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Butler Village Honeymoon Romeo & Juliet One Bedroom Villa Suite with Private Pool Sanctuary

 A uniquely intimate retreat offering the ultimate in privacy. Entering via its own walled courtyard, this exclusive 1200 sq. ft. suite comprises a luxurious bedroom at one end boasting a king-size four- poster bed, exquisite mahogany furniture and substantial and a large en-suite bathroom with a double vanity, walk-in shower and sunken bathtub. The other end features a stylish lounge with fully-equipped kitchenette. The vast courtyard itself provides the ultimate focal point with its very own Roman pool with soothing water feature, outdoor rain shower and a hot tub where you and your loved one can share unforgettable intimate moments.

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Sandals Exclusive Personal Butler Service

Your wish is our command. With the uncompromising attention of a personal butler trained to the highest standards by the elite Guild of Professional English Butlers, you will be pampered throughout your stay in extraordinary ways. From unpacking and packing your luggage, attending to your wardrobe, serving a glorious breakfast on your terrace, and many more surprises, a Sandals Suite complete with your own personal butler, is the ultimate indulgence. More on Personal Butler Service here.

 

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Sandals Ochi Resort Jamaica, Ocho Rios
Over-The-Water Wedding Chapel

This unique and picturesque venue features stunning 360-degree, panoramic water views and a glass floor aisle, so you can truly be walking on water on your special day.

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More on this Destination

Visa & Passport Requirements
All travelers will require a valid passport. No visa requirements when traveling an a passport issues by the United State. Please check for any other necessary visa or documentation requirements.

Average Temperatures
Caribbean temperatures are warm year-round. Daytime average: 82°F, 28°C. Nighttime average: 72°F, 22°C.

Dress Code
Resort casual by day, resort elegant by night. So while the sun is up, your shorts, tank tops, swim suits, short-sleeved shirts, sundresses and light slacks are the perfect attire. As the sun sets and you set out to enjoy the evening, proper attire is required (although elegant dress shorts are permitted in some restaurants).

Safe Deposit Boxes
Safe deposit boxes are included in every room. Guests with jewelry and/or cash are advised to store all valuables in safe deposit boxes as Sandals cannot be held responsible

WI-FI Coverage and Internet Access
Most public areas of the resort offer wireless Internet access. So do many of the rooms. All guest rooms are wired with an in-room Ethernet jack for Internet access. Simply connect to the network and charge the service to your room. 

Scuba Diving
Top-of-the-line equipment for scuba diving is included for certified divers; however, you're welcome to bring your own. You must remember your diver certification cards to enjoy full diving privileges. If you have any contra-indications to diving you must have a doctor complete and sign the physician section on the medical questionnaire form before you will be allowed to dive at any of our resorts.

Tips and Gratuities
Tips and gratuities are strictly prohibited for all staff except personal Butlers & Spa Therapists. In the event you wish to tip your Butler or Spa Therapist, it will be greatly appreciated but under no circumstance will a tip be required or solicited.

Private Car Service
Private Car service from  Airport to Sandals Ocho Rios is available at an additional cost. Just ask me!

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Topics: destination wedding, honeymoon, Jamaica, Wedding, Sandals Ochi

Sandals Royal Plantation: Exclusive and Indulgent

Posted on Fri , Jan 20, 2023

For the ultimate in exclusivity and indulgent pampering, escape to Sandals Royal Plantation, a small, boutique all inclusive resort and spa in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

Sandals Royal Plantation

Sandals Royal Plantation is the only resort in the Sandals collection where all rooms are suites and include Sandals Personal Butler Service. Nestled within a magnificent coral bluff on Jamaica's lush north coast, this intimate resort of only 74 ocean-view suites is renowned for its personalized service, unmatched attention to detail and retro-chic sophistication - complete with all the world-class amenities for which Sandals in renowned.

This is the quieter side of Sandals.

Sandals Royal Plantation

All 74 suites at this resort boast a beautiful view of the ocean and include Sandals Personal Butler Service.

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The range of impressive amenities includes a bluff top freshwater pool with two whirlpools and poolside butler service, beach butler service including dining and cocktails on the west beach, and Sandals’ comprehensive scuba diving program with a water sports pavilion on the east beach. Lovers of golf will be treated to complimentary green fees at the nearby 18-hole course at Sandals Golf & Country Club.

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The dining experience at this resort is unparalleled. The award-winning Le Papillion serving French cuisine is one of the resort’s three gourmet restaurants, while the chic CBar is the island’s only champagne & caviar bar. Guests also enjoy exclusive privileges at the neighboring Sandals Grande Riviera which expand your dining options to 11 more venues.

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Catering to those who appreciate refined elegance with an authentic island experience, Sandals Royal Plantation is the quiet side of Sandals and the ideal retreat for whenever you need to recharge.

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Look for my next blog - a review of Royal Plantation and the Ocho Rios dine-around option by Neal Green, Owner of Knoxville's premier catering service, All Occasion Catering and Board member to the International Caterers Association Board of Directors.

Topics: Sandals resorts, Personal Butler Service, Sandals Royal Plantation, Jamaica

My Special Delivery for Sandals Whitehouse

Posted on Fri , Dec 11, 2015

I have been blessed with the most amazing clients over the years. A couple years ago I got to plan a very special Sandals vacation for a local barber. He loved Sandals Whitehouse so much that for months afterwards, men walked into our agency on a weekly basis with fresh haircuts asking about a Sandals vacation. 
 
One of those men was Don. He and his wife Sue were new to the area and had not ever vacationed at an all inclusive resort. The barber sat Don down in his chair and handed him his phone so that he could look over his vacation photos while he told him all about it. I think we booked Don and Sue for their first  trip to Sandals Whitehouse that same day. 
 
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During their first visit to Whitehouse, Don and Sue enjoyed people watching from the patio area of Cafe de Paris - Sandals coffee house and pastry shop. Don and Sue don’t drink. But they love the social atmosphere of an adults-only all inclusive resort. They appreciate the personalized service that Sandals offers. That week they also made friends with a very special employee named Odane in the gift shop. 
 
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Don and Sue were hooked. They visited two more Sandals properties within just over a year. For their fourth Sandals trip, they decided to return to Sandals Whitehouse. Upon arriving in Whitehouse, they found that Odane had been promoted to the on-resort jewelry store. They learned how he was a self-taught musician, and he plays bass in the Mento band with his dad. The band performs twice per week on resort for the guests during dinner time. Don and Sue were highly impressed with his musical ability. After his shift one day he stopped in at his church to record himself playing the piano because they wanted to hear more of his music. During their conversations, Odane mentioned that he would like to learn to play the saxophone. 
 
When they arrived home, Don and Sue decided to buy a saxophone for Odane. They came to my office to ask about shipping it to Jamaica. I knew this would not be an option as customs can be very complicated, and my first inclination was to tell them they’d just have to book a trip back to Whitehouse! Then I remembered that I would be headed to that resort for the annual Sandals Travel Agents Recognition awards shortly. So I offered to take the saxophone to Odane on their behalf. I am so glad I did. 
 
Don and Sue recorded a heartfelt message for their friend:
 
 
... and I headed off to sunny Jamaica, saxophone in hand. 
 
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When we arrived on resort for the STAR awards, our agenda was jam packed. We missed our first opportunity to meet with Odane while he was working. When we asked about his schedule we found he would not be at work again before our short trip ended. But his manager called him, and he graciously offered to come meet us on his day off. 
 
I immediately knew why Don and Sue had come to love Odane. He is a kind, gracious, appreciative young man. He is the epitome of the Jamaican culture - perpetually happy with a magnetic smile. I tell clients all the time that Jamaicans are the happiest people in the world. 
 
So we showed Odane the message from Don and Sue:
 
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Then we gave him the saxophone:
 
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He was speechless. And overwhelmed with gratitude. 
 
What a special moment. I am so thankful to have been able to make this special delivery to Whitehouse. I told him to let me know once he learned to play his saxophone - clearly, it won’t take long! I can’t wait to book him as the saxophone player for my destination weddings in Whitehouse!! But even more so, I’m so happy to have another Jamaican friend. 
 
Here’s to you, Odane! Merry Christmas, friend. And to Don and Sue, thank you for your kindness and for allowing me to be part of this special moment.
 
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Topics: Jamaica, sandals whitehouse, who is the sand lady

Suite of the Month: The Romeo and Juliet at Sandals Ochi

Posted on Thu , Oct 29, 2015

Sandals Ochi is the hottest adults only, all-inclusive resort in Jamaica right now. It has just received a huge upgrade to the social and night life scene as well as several brand new restaraunt concepts to the Sandals chain. This month's suite of the month offers a super romantic, secluded retreat just up the hill from the social scene of the resort. You get the best of both worlds. This is the perfect honeymoon suite or romantic getaway for a couple who enjoys a little night life mixed with their intimate alone time.

In this first video, The Sand Lady Tara shows you the private courtyard area of the suite. You have your own private plunge pool, hot tub, gotto shower and sun chairs. You will enjoy sunning in privacy during the day and star gazing at night. 

 

 

In the second video you will see the luxurious bedroom and bathroom. The bathroom is very large with a soaking tub, walk-in shower and double vanities. Then, on the other end of the courtyard, you will see you living room with sitting area, wet bar and private dining area. Of course, this LoveNest Suite includes Sandals excluive Personal Butler Service. So you can order an elegant dinner under the stars or romantic breakfast in bed any time you like!

If you think that Sandals Ochi might be a good fit for your next romantic vacation, check out our eBrochure here. Or request your Complimentary Vacation Consultation now. 



 

Topics: honeymoon, Personal Butler Service, romantic suite, Jamaica

Sandals Ochi | Jamaica

Posted on Fri , Jun 01, 2012

I'm thrilled to introduce to you Sandals Grande Riviera Beach & Villa Golf Resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica - the newest resort in Jamaica. Many have previously known this resort as Sandals Ocho Rios, but with its recent 60 million dollar renovation, the transformation is on such a grand scale, the enhancements so impressive, the resort had to have a new name.

The Sand Lady's clients love this resort because it offers three distinctive vacation experiences: an oceanfront garden oasis called the Riviera Seaside, the hill-top Great House and Riviera Villas, and the hip new Ochi Beach Club.

Riviera Seaside

Sandals Grande Riviera is located on one of Jamaica’s most sought-after stretches of coastline.  Known as the Caribbean Riviera, the resort's endless alabaster beaches and crystal-clear waters host living coral reefs. A Grande Promenade stretching far over the sea allows you to stroll above the tide as soft ocean breezes calm the soul. Here, you may relax in diverse settings at seven sparkling pools and the resort’s best-kept secret: a hidden grotto pool tucked into the dense shade of a secluded garden.

Sandals Grande Riviera - Riviera Seaside

Sandals Grande Riviera - Riviera Seaside

Sandals Grande Riviera - Riviera Seaside

Sandals Grande Riviera - Riviera Seaside

Also on Riviera Seaside is Honeymoon beach. This is the most beautiful shoreline on the property. One day you will choose from the many water sports included in your stay and the next you will relax on the beach while you enjoy a tropical drink and the companionship of your loved one.

Honeymoon Beach

Honeymoon Beach

Honeymoon Beach

Great House and Riviera Villas

Tucked in the lush hillsides of Ocho Rios, the Great House and the Riviera Villa Suites with their 93 private and semi-private pools offer a unique blend of privileged seclusion and unparalleled luxury. Accommodations at the Great House feature a one-acre, zero-entry pool and swim-up pool bar. The serenity of relaxing in your private pool-side cabana is an experience not to be missed.

Sandald Grande Riviera - Great House

Sandals Grande Riviera - Great House

Enjoy a Great House suite with balcony overlooking the pool or relax beside your own private pool in one of the Riviera Villa Suites, hidden from the world, surrounded by trees and countless species of butterflies. Nothing could be more magical than a midnight swim, just the two of you with a chilled bottle of champagne and the scent of night-blooming jasmine all around you.

Sandals Grande Riviera - Villas

Sandals Grande Riviera - Villas

Sandals Grande Riviera - Villas

Ochi Beach Club

Whether you choose to stay in the Riviera Seaside accommodations, at the Great House or in the Riviera Villa suites, you will NOT want to miss the all new Ochi Beach Club. The most exclusive club in Ocho Rios is also the sexiest. Welcome to Sandals' Ochi Beach Club – a seaside world of chic sophistication. Sheer linen curtains waft gently in the sea breeze as you lie on the divan of your private cabana. Newly found friends gather to sip ice–cold dry martinis on the sun deck overlooking the sea. And when the sun goes down, "Ochi" burns even brighter. Enjoy a sensational dinner at the new Kimonos restaurant then dance to the pulsing rhythms of reggae performed by Jamaica's top performers.

Ochi Beach Club

Ochi Beach Club

Ochi Beach Club

Already Sandals Grande Riviera Beach & Villa Golf Resort has been named one of the top hotels in the Caribbean by Condé Nast Traveler’s Reader's Choice Awards, and just recently TripAdvisor has awarded it a Certificate of Excellence. Contact Us today to plan your Caribbean vacation to one of Sandals all inclusive resorts built for romance.

Topics: honeymoon, Sandals resorts, Jamaica, Sandals Grande Riviera

Client Review: Sandals Royal Plantation

Posted on Tue , May 22, 2012

client review sandals royal plantationNeal Green - along with his wife Susan - owns All Occasion Catering, Knoxville's premier catering service. Neal also serves on the International Caterers Association's Board of Directors.

We recently sent Neal and Susan to Sandals Royal Plantation to rest after a very busy holiday season and recharge before the hectic wedding season began. Here, we interview Chef Green to get his impressions of the resort and Sandals dining experience in Ocho Rios.

Sandals Royal Plantation is a small, boutique resort with only 74 suites. What did you think about the size of this resort?
Well, it may be small, but it is also a member of the prestigious Leading Small Hotels of the World® for a reason. For us, the size of this resort is absolutely perfect. The service was very personalized, and Sandals Personal Butler Service was wonderful and not to be missed! It could not have been better. Regarding the size of the resort, I was most impressed with the interaction I had with other executive-type guests. We made new friends, and really enjoyed getting to know some very interesting people.

What was your overall impression of Sandals dining experience?
It was great! The food was very good and diverse. It is important to remember where you are, though - especially at dinner time. Here, dinner is a two-and-a-half hour four or five-course gormet meal. Truely fine dining. Of course, if you're just not in the mood, there is always a grill option as well.

Where did you have your most memorable meal at Sandals Royal Plantation?
We had dinner at Le Papillon one night. It is a very elegant, French-inspired restaraunt. I had the filet of beef and my wife had the lobster tail. It was all very fresh, and I was impressed with the portion sizes as well. Later in our trip, I surprised Susan and had our butler arrange a private candle light dinner under the stars on the pier overlooking the ocean. The food during this dinner also came from Le Papillon, and it was very good as well.

[There are two Sandals resorts in the Ocho Rios area of Jamaica - Sandals Royal Plantation, where Neal and Susan stayed, and Sandals Grande Riviera. Guests of Sandals Royal Plantation have full access to all ammenities and activities at Sandals Grande Riviera. Transportation is also included. While there are four dining options at Sandals Royal Plantation, this program expands your dining options to include the 15 options at Sandals Grande Riviera as well.]

Did you take advantage of Sandals Dine Around Ocho Rios program?
Yes, several times. We enjoyed meals at Kimono's Japanese Teppanyaki Restaurant, Soy sushi bar, The Mariner's Beach Grill, and Dino's Pizzeria. We did not have a dissapointing meal. Our favorites at Sandals Grande Riviera were China Doll and Manor. China Doll is a very unique, exotic restaurant serving diner and decorated with rich silks in red and gold. The food here was amazing. Their menu offers five courses of selections from all over the Orient. I would recommend the potstikers and sesame crusted snapper filet. Manor is a gorgeous outdoor restaurant serving a la carte diner by the pool. This is a more laid back dinner with some suprisingly sumptious Caribbean entres. We thought that the Dine Around program was the "icing on the cake" for our stay at Sandals Royal Plantation. Although we had fabulous meals at our resort, I would highly recommend guests take advantage of what Sandals Grande Riviera has to offer as well. I am really impressed with the dining options Sandals offers in this area of Jamaica.

Well, I don't need to ask if you'll go back to Sandals Royal Plantation. We've already taken care of that and have you booked for 11 nights next year!
Yes, we're already looking forward to a longer stay this time and reconnecting with some of the friends we made during our stay this year.

What are the three words you would use to describe your dining experience?
Very well done.

[For more on Sandals Royal Plantation, see our recent blog on that resort]

Topics: Sandals resorts, Client Review, Sandals Royal Plantation, Jamaica