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Melanie
Just Said Yes August 2017

Sandals Honeymoon??? EST. 5k Budget

Melanie, on June 9, 2016 at 12:32 AM Posted in Honeymoon 0 14

Hey all, so I'm getting married September 2018, so plenty of time to plan but I like to be prepared. I think I'm leaning towards Sandals Resorts since they're all inclusive and there's no hidden fees and I REALLY want to go to the beach. But I've seen A LOT of mixed reviews. Some say they were fantastic others said they were completely horrible and their honeymoon was ruined. It's between the Bahamas, Jamaica and Grenada, with Grenada being lower on the list for cost reasons. Has anyone ever stayed at Sandals Resorts? Which do you recommend? Or have you been somewhere just as nice/nicer?

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Latest activity by MeantToBeAKennedy, on June 10, 2016 at 7:28 AM
  • Nessa
    VIP December 2017
    Nessa ·
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    My best friend went to the one in Exuma, Bahamas for her honeymoon, for a week and LOVED IT! She was able to swim with sharks on one excursion there and with pigs (yes pigs, give it a quick google) and had a great time.

    All inclusive are very nice, but you have to want a low key, relaxing honeymoon. We've done a few vacations to all inclusive a in DR (check out the Royalton, it's new and beautiful) and it's very relaxing, very nice.

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  • Natalie
    Master September 2016
    Natalie ·
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    FH and I just booked our honeymoon at the Sandals resort in St.Lucia called the Grand Regions La Toc or something along those lines. They were having a 65% off sale, so we were able to get a really great deal for much cheaper like 24 hour butler service and an ocean view! I've heard nothing but amazing things about the resorts. In my opinion, they are the top of the all inclusives. I have never been, but I can let you know end of September!

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  • MrsMorrison2be
    Devoted October 2016
    MrsMorrison2be ·
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    We are going to Sandals Whitehouse for our honeymoon. FSIL and her husband went and said it was amazing! Don't worry too much about the reviews because you have to experience it for yourself!

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  • MeantToBeAKennedy
    Expert October 2016
    MeantToBeAKennedy ·
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    My cousin went to Sandals Jamaica (not sure which one) and absolutely loved it. We were about to book Sandals St. Lucia La Toc, and after hearing about her experience we sealed the deal. She has nothing but amazing things to say about it. I've also had a few friends do Sandals and I haven't had a single one say they didn't love it. We started with the same budget as yours, but wanted a private pool so ended up closer to $7000 for 1 week at Sandals and first class flights. But $5000 was DEFINITELY doable.

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  • MrsLaurenET
    Master September 2016
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    We are going to Sandals Ochi in Jamaica. There was a bride on here who also went there on their HM and she loved it! I am so excited to go.

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  • Laura Frazier
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    Hello Melanie, Sandals is a wonderful option, but do not feel like it is your ONLY honeymoon option. There are several all inclusive properties that are both honeymoon worthy and may do a better job meeting your budget criteria.

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  • Lindsay Varner
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    We loved Sandals Whitehouse in Jamaica! It was absolutely gorgeous, the food was amazing, and there was plenty to do. The resort is the only one on the beach, so the seclusion is nice as well.

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  • Melanie
    Just Said Yes August 2017
    Melanie ·
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    Thank you so much everyone! Smiley smile

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  • Amanda
    VIP October 2016
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    I stayed at a sandals for the honeymoon on my first marriage (also got married there). It was one of the best vacations I've ever been on. We had a private pool, butler, unlimited alcohol in our rooms, & reservations to different restaurants every night (one night we even traveled to a different sandals about 30 minutes away for a hibachi dinner). I cannot imagine it being horrible for anyone. If you can afford it, I'd say do it!!!!!

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  • MrsMeyersToBe
    VIP August 2017
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    My parents went to the Grenada one and they said it was one of the best vacations they have ever taken (which is a lot, they go on 2-3 per year)

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  • Trixie325
    Super October 2016
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    @natalie keep us posted!!! FH and I are planning to book the st lucia one as well

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  • Mrs. Knolle
    Master July 2016
    Mrs. Knolle ·
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    We booked our honeymoon to Sandals in the Bahamas. They were having a great sale and we spent way less than $5K. I would wait until they are having a sale because you can get at least 50% off when the sale is happening.

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  • Kristen
    VIP April 2017
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    I'm thinking about Sandals too. Thanks for the reviews

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  • MeantToBeAKennedy
    Expert October 2016
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    @trixie Hi date twin! Which St Lucia are you considering? We might be there at the same time!

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