My Best Tips for your Sandals Vacation
Sandals resorts are AMAZING and everything you could need truly is included. So what more could you need to know? Well.. we are going to start at the beginning!
BEFORE you go
I love every Sandals resort.. but they are all different and depending on your budget/taste/needs/wants. They may not all be for you. Wanting a beach? More of a party resort? More relaxed and boutique? Great beach or more so wanting amazing pools? How about accessibility options? What rooms have room service? Is your room far from everything? What is butler service anyway? Exactly. All this has to be figured out before you go, or you won't get the best Sandals vacation for you! This is why I travel to them, take notes, do trainings and stay up to date on changes. Your money and vacation time matters!
Once you know which property you want to stay at, there are other fun extras you can add (you won't be bored just doing what is included!) These are things like excursions off resort, spa appointments, photo sessions, candlelight dinners, even a wedding! While you can book these onsite, the best availability is before you go. I can help with this part as well!
ON RESORT
My biggest tip is probably not at all what you are expecting from a travel blog. Ready? LET GO OF EVERYTHING before you go. What does that mean? It means you are going to be in one of the most romantic places on earth, a place you can truly fall in love again and again. So don't waste those precious days being mad that the trash didn't get taken out on time last Thursday or your husband didn't get home on time.. you know the stupid marital fights. Leave them home! oh and the kid talk.. We are beyond guilty of talking about our kids day in and day out. Try talking about your relationship in the early days instead! Okay back to real travel planner tips!
Dining reservations might be needed at the property you go too, for some restaurants. If you have a butler they will help you set these up, if you are club level, those attendants will help. If you are luxury level the restaurants themselves can help! I highly suggest setting this up as soon as you arrive for best availability. PRO TIP - You do need to bring nice clothing/shoes for dinners.
Tips are NOT ALLOWED yes you read that right! I actually love this because unlike other resorts that say they are "included" you won't get ignored if you aren't flashing cash. This does not include your driver, baggage help at the airport, butlers or daily butlers if you do speciality beds/cabanas. So bring some cash with you!
The essentials that you tell yourself you will remember.. go pack them. right. now. On resort you will pay a premium! Things like bugs spray, lots and lots of sunscreen, aloe vera, towel clips, tumbler (love this one!), if you hate paper straws, bring silicone ones. Any little things like that!
Take note of all the offerings that change throughout the week! Want to go kayak or snorkeling etc? It is included, but you will need to sign up once you are on resort. There also is nightly entertainment schedules that will be posted around the resort!
If you have a butler, use their services! That is why they are there! They got us an SD card off property, set up our chair by the beach or pool daily. Brought us drinks, decorated our room. One night we even got a romantic candlelight dinner outside our Rondoval! I like to bring a thank you card in my bag to give to them at the end.
You can order as much as you want! Like the looks of 2 things on the menu? Order it! My favorite thing about all inclusive resorts is I can try the fancy things, and then if I didn't love it.. get room service or poolside food after! Butler level room service can also bring you food from any of the restaurants!
You can book for future vacations on resort at a discount! So bring a vacation in mind, plus I can still help you with your future trips! When you get home send me an email that you rebooked. Nikki@marvelousmousetravels.com. Trust me, the email is worth you not having to call the Jamaica call center for help on every little thing! Plus my tips and tricks update often!
Ready to book? The price to book with me is the EXACT SAME as navigating it alone! You still can make payments on the website, or I can help make them All that changes is someone in your corner, making your vacation the best it can be! https://nikkimarvelousmousetravels.blog/getaquote/
Already booked but want some help? reach out to me today to see if I can take over your booking! I would love to assist!