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Why should Sandals St. Lucia be your next stop?

April 11, 2019 By Susan Robson

Why should Sandals Grande St. Lucia be your next vacation stop? First, consider that guests enjoy the All-Inclusive Luxury Vacation in the most gorgeous  tropical & beach settings!  Does that get your attention? Add to that: Best Beaches, Unique Gourmet Dining, Premium Spirits, Premium wines, Padi-certified scuba diving included, entertainment, championship golf, unmatched service, and finally, stay at 1 and play at 3 (or more) resorts!

Sandals Grande St. Lucia                                                                  

St. Lucia is a magical island offering panoramic bay views and the best beaches in the Caribbean. This gives one the feeling of complete island seclusion – you are in a world by yourself. Towering Piton mountains and fern-frilled jungles bring about a complete sense of relaxation. Sandals Grande St. Lucia builds upon that feeling and gives you the ultimate vacation experience. For this reason, it is probably my favorite Sandals Resort on St. Lucia. The beach here is long, the drinks steady, entertainment entertaining, and the soft breeze amazing!  The swim-out rooms and romantic Rondoval Suites make it an ideal honeymoon hot spot. The main pool area is very lively and winds around through the room buildings, like a ribbon of water.

Why should Sandals Grande St Lucia be your next vacation spot? The resort offers an endless supply of restaurants with delicious food options, recreation and amenities along with some of the BEST diving available, anywhere in the Caribbean. The best hiking is a trek up to Fort Rodney, on the peak just beyond the resort (club concierge will act as your guide on the hike). And, with the free inter-Sandals shuttle service, there are up to 27 restaurants and numerous beach options available between the three Sandals resorts in St. Lucia. Dinner reservations are required at some restaurants, so be sure to plan ahead and contact the concierge or a butler for dining options soon after arrival.

One note… because of location, getting to this resort can be a bit bumpy and the transfer time is approximately ninety minutes+. If this a concern I recommend a helicopter tour to/from the George F.L Charles Airport. This flight to the north is one that you’ll remember for a lifetime!  

Sandals Halcyon up next!

Susan

Filed Under: All-Inclusive resorts, An inside view, Beach destinations, Caribbean, Couple Travel, Destination Wedding Resort, Free Weddings, Honeymoon, Mountains, Mountains & Beach destinations, Piton Mountains, Resorts on St. Lucia, St. Lucia, Symbolic Wedding Ceremony, Uncategorized Tagged With: adults only, All-Inclusive, beachfront, Destination wedding, Honeymoons, st louis travel agent, Unlimited luxury, weddings

Certified Sandals Specialist …why you need one!

October 14, 2018 By Susan Robson

Certified Sandals Specialists Give You More!

Knowledgeable Sandals Agents hold a Certified Sandals Specialist designation. This special group of agents completes site visits to Sandals properties and attends yearly meetings to keep informed of changes & enhancements to the resorts. Travel professionals in the program receive exclusive educational opportunities and marketing materials, as well as customized services, sales, and educational support.  This knowledge allows me, as your agent, to tailor your travel to your specific needs and desires. My specialist training gives me: 

  • Knowledge of all Sandals & Beaches properties
  • Knowledge of room types, locations, and all pertinent details.
  • Knowledge of the Luxury Included experience at Sandals & Beaches.
  • Knowledge of discounts and specials
  • Knowledge of the flights to your destination/ from your city.
  • The ability to get you more for your $$.

Since Sandals has fixed pricing, you won’t save money doing it yourself by booking online, and it may result in you being disappointed. My travel agent advice/help is no-charge, so why not?

Your Certified Sandals Specialist agent plays an important role in making sure that you find the destination that best fits your budget and preferences. By giving you the best advice and support, you can rest assured that your travel will meet your expectations.

Certified Sandals Specialis Susan Robson
Luxury Included at Sandals Royal Caribbean, Jamaica


Susan 

Filed Under: All-Inclusive resorts, Antigua, bahamas, Barbados, Certified Sandals Specialist, Destination Wedding Resort, Destination Weddings and Honeymoons, Destinations in Caribbean, Free Weddings, Grenada, Honeymoon, Honeymoon priorities, Jamaica, Montego Bay, Nassau, Negril, Ochos Rios, Resorts on St. Lucia, Sandals Resorts, St. Lucia, Symbolic Wedding Ceremony, Turks & Caicos Tagged With: Certified Sandals Specialist

Love Mexico is all about it!

April 3, 2016 By Susan Robson

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Love Mexico is all about it! It is a unique educational and networking event, held yearly, developed through a partnership with the Mexico Tourism Board. Love Mexico’s purpose is to showcase Mexico as a premier destination for weddings, honeymoons and romance. The event was packed with seminars, meetings with resorts, appointments with special suppliers, photographers, resort site visits and real experiences of Mexico. I’m proud of my new “Love Mexico Specialist” recognition and designation, that I earned by attending the events and seminars.

amazing-view-from-theSeveral resorts were part of the Love Mexico experience for me: Royalton Riviera Maya, Royal Hideaway, Playacar Palace, Grand Velas, and Secrets Akumal. We spent a day doing site visits and learning about each property’s wedding offerings.

Playacar Palace, a family friendly property, is a part of the Palace family of resorts…and what an aawesome destination resort experience it offers! Location, location, location is an understatement here. Situated on a great stretch of beach with plenty of walking and swimming possibilities, makes it one of the best choices in Playa del Carmen. And, speaking of Play del Carmen, Playacar Palace is just steps away from the vibrant shopping experience travelers seek in Playa del Carmen – the renowned Playa del Carmen 5th Avenue and the Cozumel Ferry Dock. So, consider Playacar Palace a little”Palace” unto it’s own. “It is a trendy beachfront resort situated in the heart of Playa del Carmen, and it’s easy to see why we “Love Mexico”. 

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With 201 fabulous rooms, 3 restaurants, and 4 bars, this resort is considered the perfect spot to relax during the day and enjoy the nightlife and charms of “Playa” at night. It is perfect for families, couples, weddings, Honeymoons, and group Getaways. Add to all of this, guest can get up to $1500 in resort credits for excursions, spa, romantic dinners, and even the jewelry store. There is a max. that can be spent at any one time, like $300 in the jewelry store. Guests using resort credits must also pay a tax of 15% for any resort credits used, at check-out. Example: if $1000 is spent in resort credits, there would be a tax due of $150 – still a really good deal! Playacar Palace is due for a mega-renovation, to begin very soon. Once this is complete, the resort will be showing it’s best!

“Akumal”, or home of the tortugas (turtles) is located on Akumal Bay, an area between Playa del Carmen and Tulum63215083, is yet another reason to Love Mexico. Secrets Akumal, the latest AMResorts resort opening, is located in an area of white sand beaches and in the calm, clear waters of Akumal. This stunning new resort offers Adults (only) a charming, picturesque and exceptional Unlimited-Luxury experience. The resort offers 434 luxurious guest suites, each featuring a king, or two double beds, private balcony or terrace, in suite jacuzzi for two, complimentary mini-bar & WiFi, unlimited connectivity, 24 hour room service (fabulous, by the way), and concierge services. Guests can choose from six gourmet, ala carte restaurants, a grill, 1 buffet, and a cafe – all of which do not require reservations. The resort offers so many fun activities, you’ll never have time for them all: 1. soak in the sun at one of the 3 amazing pools or beach 2. workout in a state of the art fitness center 3. kayaking, snorkeling, sailing, and windsurfing 4. live shows nightly 5. outdoor jacuzzi’s 6. ping pong 7. basketball & volleyball 8. beach & pool volleyball 9. Euro bungee 10. dance lessons 11. water aerobics 12. Hobie cats 13. paddle boards 14. water polo 15. water bicycles 16. golf, deep sea fishing, scuba and sportfishing *extra fee. This resort’s personality is social, active, fun-loving, and vibrant. There is a constant presence of snorkelers, kayakers and paddle boarders in the ocean (because it is just so good). Even tho there are also quiet pool areas, the main pool is busy with volleyball, basketball and drink matting (social drinking around a swim mat). The employees and staff at Secrets Akumal are very welcoming, helpful and friendly. They go out of their way to do their best and provide outstanding service to their guests!

If you would like more information or pricing about any of the resorts that I saw on this trip, or others, please contact me – Susan@GoTravelStl.com. Or, if you would like me to complete an analysis for your Dream Honeymoon, just go to my website, www.GoTravelStl.com to complete my well-known “Perfect Honeymoon finder”. It’s easy and fun!

Susan

Filed Under: A pre-view of a new resort opening, All-Inclusive resorts, An inside view, Couple Travel, Destination Wedding Resort, Destination Weddings and Honeymoons, Destinations in Mexico, Family Travel, Free Weddings, Honeymoon, Love Mexico, Resorts in Akumal, Resorts in Playa del Carmen, Resorts in Riviera Maya, Resorts in Tulum, Uncategorized Tagged With: adults only, All-Inclusive, beach, beachfront, chesterfield travel agent, Destination wedding, family resort, Go Travel Stl, Honeymoons, Love Mexico, Mexico, pools, resorts

Experts talk…Complimentary Destination Weddings

May 1, 2015 By Susan Robson

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At the Romance Travel Market conference held in Chicago, Experts spoke about Complimentary Destination Weddings at All-Inclusive Resorts.  I spoke to several of the All-Inclusive Resort experts in attendance about the “Complimentary” Destination Weddings at their resorts. Here is what they told me:

Certainly, couples getting married want to save money.  Fiesta Americana offers Complimentary Destination Weddings that can definitely be an advantage for a couple getting married, with 10 or fewer guests.  If there are a few more guests, then the couple can pay additionally for the added guests, or upgrade the package to include, say 20 guests.  Fiesta Americana also gives the couple an upgrade to a suite for their Honeymoon, and other romantic amenities such as decorations, bottles of wine, and special turn down service to make their day more romantic.  Comments by Liz Cruz – Fiesta American & Live Aqua, wedding manager.

hqdefault Now, this is Ricardo Mora, regional sales & marketing manager for Karisma properties.  The Complimentary Destination Wedding is a valuable opportunity for Wedding couples at Karisma properties of El Dorado Royale, El Dorado Seaside Suites, El Dorado Maroma, Generations, Azul Sensatori, Azul Fives, and Azul Beach.  There are many options that a couple can choose, such as ceremony decorations and reception location. Signature services, such as wedding guest concierge, a groom’s room with the wedding bites on the day of the wedding, and a Personalized Wedding website and Honeymoon gift registry, are other options available.                                

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Yesse Sanchez, Romance Travel Specialist with Paradisus Resorts, agreed totally that the Complimentary Destination Wedding was a wonderful option for couples with a small number of guests and modest budget. The couple receives a basic package with some choices that make a beautiful wedding at the Paradisus Resorts.  They can also make choices and add options to make their Dream Wedding even more personalized and unique.  The couple probably doesn’t have to add a lot to make it a very customized wedding for themselves.  At Paradisus Resorts, our Wedding department can handle small or large weddings, and make each of them very original and special. 

thTracy Schwerin, Wedding Business Development Manager for Couples Resorts in the USA and Canada, also spoke to me about this topic.  She said the free Wedding is definitely worth it, at Couples Resorts in Jamaica.  The Bride and Groom receive everything they need for their Wedding Day…flowers, cake, and champagne at the ceremony location.  It is designed to be perfect for the happy couple.  Couples Resorts has more than 40 years experience in designing Weddings for our guests , and the Complimentary services we provide would cost thousands of dollars in the United States.                                      

It was a pleasure to speak to these Wedding experts about the Complimentary Destination Wedding packages offered by their resort brand.  This Complimentary option for today’s couples, appears to be an excellent choice for a small (under 10 guest) wedding in a Mexico or Caribbean destination.  For more information about Destination Weddings and Honeymoons, go to www.GoTravelStl.com, to complete my Perfect Honeymoon or Destination Wedding analysis.

Susan

Filed Under: All-Inclusive resorts, An inside view, Complimentary weddings, Destination Dominican Republic, Destination Jamaica, Destination Wedding Resort, Destinations in Caribbean, Destinations in Mexico, Free Weddings, St. Louis Tagged With: Azul Beach, Azul Fives, Azul Sensatori, complimentary destination weddings, Couples Resorts in Jamaica, El Dorado properties, experts, Fiesta Americana, Fiesta Americana Resort, free wedding in paradise, free weddings, Karisma, Paradisus Resorts by Melia', romance, Romance Travel market

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