Sandals Royal Plantation Special Offer

Over the last five years, the Sandals Resorts' Luxury Included® concept has redefined the standard of luxury at Sandals Resorts. Sandals Resorts now offer unprecedented services and amenities, including celebrated partnerships with Beringer® Wines, and Martha Stewart, who offers a range of stunning wedding themes under the exclusive brands Sandals Weddings by Martha Stewart™ and Beaches Weddings by Martha Stewart™.

With Sandals resorts offering so many quality inclusions, it felt only natural to bring our resort family closer together by welcoming the fabulously sophisticated Royal Plantation in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, into the Sandals Resorts fold.

Same Lavishness, Just More Of It!

So what is the difference you ask? Sandals Royal Plantation, which offers 74 lavish oceanfront suites, plus offering all of the gracious amenities that Sandals Resorts is known for, including an award-winning Red Lane® Spa. Sandals Royal Plantation's transition into a Luxury Included® resort means you will find the same elegant accommodations, breathtaking beach and delicious gourmet à la carte dining.

Even more enticing, as a full-fledged member of the Sandals family, Sandals Royal Plantation will now offer guests full complimentary access to the facilities of the nearby Sandals Grande Ocho Rios, including their choice of 8 additional restaurants, 94 pools and 22 hot tubs, scuba diving, a host of sensational activities and superb entertainment.

Sandals Select Exclusive Offer: Earn Extra Points!

To mark the welcome of Sandals Royal Plantation into the Sandals dynasty, Sandals Select Members who book the Royal Peacock Oceanfront Suite level or above, will be credited with 4,000 bonus points*, valued at $100.00, which will be available for immediate redemption.

American Airlines Launches Added Jet Service to Exuma, Bahamas

Guests of Sandals Emerald Bay can now enjoy easier access to the exclusive beachfront resort in Great Exuma, Bahamas, as American Airlines launches non-stop jet service from Miami, Florida to Great Exuma. On November 18, 2010, American Airlines flight 3688 launched daily service from Miami International Airport at 3:40pm, arriving at George Town Exuma International Airport at 4:50pm. American Airlines flight 3362 began jet service last Friday, November 19^th on Fridays and Saturdays, departing Miami at 7:00pm and arriving in Exuma at 8:10pm. Increased jet service to the Exumas is a direct result of growing tourism in the region and coalesces with the success of Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas. 

Sandals Emerald Bay expands on the resort company’s Luxury Included® concept, offering an 18-hole Greg Norman-designed golf course, world-class marina and professionally-trained butlers in all 183 beachfront rooms and suites. 

The property is set on 500-acres of pristine white sand beach on one of the Bahamas’ most beautiful Out Islands, offering gourmet dining in a choice of five gourmet à la carte restaurants, premium brand wine and spirits, land and watersports including six Har-tru tennis courts all lit for night play, airport transfers and gratuities.  An exclusive 29,000 sq. ft. Red Lane® Spa is also available to guests, featuring 17 treatment rooms and premier services that embrace the best of the Caribbean region. 

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SANDALS NEGRIL BESTOWED AAA FOUR DIAMOND AWARD

Island Breeze Travel would like to congratulate Carl Beviere the General Manager,  Jens Havalek the Hotel Manager, and Jeffery Burke, the Sales Manager along with all the hard working staff on this prestigious award.

For more information on this resort along with current rates, click here for rates through Funjet Vacations.

Released on November 9, 2010, Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa has been recognized as an AAA-approved, Four Diamond lodging and one of North America’s select resort accommodations.

Announced in all AAA publications, this honorable recognition distinguishes Sandals Negril in Jamaica as a recommended travel option for the fifty-one million discerning AAA and CAA members around the world. Out of the 31,000 hotels and resorts that have received AAA approval, Sandals Negril is amongst the top four percent of member properties to earn the prestigious Four Diamond distinction.

“We are honored that AAA has ranked Sandals Negril among the most elite properties in their network. We have spent countless hours ensuring that this resort is a leader in eco-friendly tourism, without compromising its stance as a top-tier luxury resort; and we are delighted that AAA recognizes these efforts” said Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, Chairman of Sandals Resorts.

Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa is perched along Jamaica’s famed seven-mile beach and features 222 luxurious rooms and suites. Six gourmet restaurants, suite concierge service, blissfully romantic Millionaire Plantation Suites and sleek Swim-up River Suites, exclusive butler service, and the blissful Red Lane® Spa leverage this resort to one of the top in its class.

The property boasts EarthCheck Platinum Certification for environmental excellence and has earned the American Express Caribbean Environmental Award for “Green Hotel of the Year.” As with all Luxury Included® vacations, guests at Sandals Negril receive an array of fine-dining options, premium brand wines & spirits, endless water sports including snorkeling and scuba diving, land sports, airport transfers with all resort taxes and fees included.

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Why Land Based Vacations are sometimes better

One of the reasons why we like land based all inclusive vacations Fire breaks out on Carnival Splendor - ship is dead in the water.

The Latest Improvements and Additions at Beaches Turks and Caicos

The resort now boasts the addition of Big Bird to the Sesame Street Family and has also introduced the "Night, Night Sleep Tight" tuck in package – a unique opportunity for the Sesame Street friends to wish children and families a good night after their fun filled day!

New cushions have been placed at the Cricketers Pub and at all the boardwalks in the Caribbean Village.

​The menu at Gordon's Pizzeria has been changed - send us a message if you would like to see the changes.

TCI -Post Tomas

It appears Hurricane Tomas has spared Grace Bay of any damage. Flights are resuming and resorts are welcoming guests.

Good news indeed for the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Free Catamaran Cruise At Sandals Resorts in Jamaica !!

When you book a Luxury Included^® Vacation at Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Whitehouse or Sandals Grande Ocho Rios, for 5 nights or more, you will receive a complimentary Island Routes Catamaran Cruise.

Venture out across the flat, calm waters of the sparkling blue bay, as you embark on a cruise where you will explore the exotic beauty of underwater marine life and then live it up as you sail along the meandering coastline.

Hurry, offer good for travel December 13 – 26, 2010!

Sail away on a catamaran cruise and you can:

• Delight in sightseeing as you explore Jamaica by sea and take in the views
• Enjoy a snorkeling expedition while you see marine life in its natural habitat

After all the fun in the sun, you will surely build up an appetite. You will enjoy:

• Delicious made-to-order exotic cocktails from the bar, made with premium brand liquors
• Caribbean inspired hors déuvres to tantalize your taste buds

Create memories that will last a lifetime as you:

• Learn all of the latest dance moves from our talented "Players"
• Rock to the island rhythm with your own onboard DJ

Offer is valid at the following Sandals Resorts:

Receive one Island Routes Island Vibes Catamaran Party Cruise per room for 2 adults. Offer available for new bookings only, 5 night minimum in any room category, made between 11/3/10 and 12/9/10 for travel to Sandals Montego Bay, Sandals Grand Ocho Rios and Sandals Whitehouse between 12/13/10 and 12/26/10. Cruises departing from Grand Ocho Rios will not travel to Dunn's River Falls. Promo Code KATT22 must be mentioned at time of booking in order to qualify for this promotion.

Upon check in, visit the Island Routes Tour Desk with your hotel travel voucher to redeem this offer. Certain restrictions apply. Free Catamaran Cruise will be based on space availability and weather permitting. All excursion changes or cancellations are at the discretion of Island Routes. Free Catamaran Cruise package has no cash value, is non-transferable, and no refunds will be issued for any unused portions. All offers subject to change or can be withdrawn at any time.

Take a closer look at a lesser known destination – the Whitehouse area. Sandals Whitehouse is amazing and it boasts one of the largest remote beaches in the area – at approximately 2 miles, there's sure to be plenty of room to roam. Also close by in the south-coast area is YS Falls. Click here for a video and a closer look at Sandals Whitehouse. Then, click on The Resort Collection for the video.

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American to Launch Nonstop Dallas/Fort Worth-Barbados Service

American Airlines will begin new nonstop flight between Barbados and Dallas/Fort Worth beginning Dec. 16. Introductory rates start at $149 each way based on roundtrip travel. Flights from Dallas-Fort Worth to Barbados operate every Monday, Thursday and Saturday with returning flights every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. The flight will operate aboard Boeing 757 aircraft with 22 seats in Business Class and 166 seats in the Coach cabin.

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