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The Best Sandals Resort? A look at Sandals South Coast

April 14, 2019 by Lynn Filed Under: Resort Reviews 22 Comments

Best Sandals Resort

As frequent Sandals guests, we make it our mission to try a new location and test out the amenities when we can. We recently revisited Jamaica and had the opportunity to stay at Sandals South Coast, formerly Sandals Whitehouse. This location is, so far, our FAVOURITE. As young travelers who have been married for 7 […]

All You Need to Know About Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica

March 31, 2019 by Lynn Filed Under: Resort Reviews 16 Comments

After our stunning trip to Secrets Dominican Republic, I was eager to try out a sister resort. Our upcoming trip to Costa Rica seemed like the perfect fit, so we headed to the Papagayo peninsula to see what they had in store for us.  This Secrets location was relatively new, as the property used to […]

Riu Palace vs. Riu Antillas Aruba

March 17, 2019 by Lynn Filed Under: Resort Reviews 4 Comments

Riu Palace Antillas Aruba

Have you heard the song “Kokomo” by the Baha Men? Aruba, Jamaica, oooh I wanna take ya To Bermuda, Bahama, come on pretty momma Key Largo, Montego, baby why don’t we go … Bodies in the sand Tropical drink melting in your hand We’ll be falling in love To the rhythm of a steel drum […]

Which Sandals should you visit in St. Lucia?

February 24, 2019 by Lynn Filed Under: Resort Reviews 30 Comments

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St. Lucia is considered to be one of the top honeymoon destinations, and with its lush green mountains and pristine beaches, it is easy to see why. As a Canadian looking to migrate south at Christmastime, St. Lucia was at the top of our list. While we have enjoyed many a trip to Florida, we […]

The Best Sandals Resort in Jamaica

January 20, 2019 by Lynn Filed Under: Resort Reviews Leave a Comment

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We all know that Sandals is a marketing genius. We see their commercials, their ads, their perfect honeymoon claims…and we are often left wondering: is a trip to Sandals worth it? And then…but what Sandals is the BEST one? Chances are, you’ve looked at Jamaica as an option for your vacation. Decently affordable and close […]

The Ultimate in Exuma Resorts: Sandals Emerald Bay, Bahamas

December 1, 2018 by Lynn Filed Under: Resort Reviews 2 Comments

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The Bahamas are one of my favourite Caribbean destinations, and when you visit Great Exuma it is easy to see why! The Exumas are known for their beauty- pristine beaches and blue water, but possibly the best part is the location. Only an hour and a half flight from Florida, this island is typical Bahamas […]

Secrets Cap Cana: The BEST Adults Only All-Inclusive Resort in Punta Cana

December 1, 2018 by Lynn Filed Under: Resort Reviews Leave a Comment

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I’ll be honest. I was not expecting to like the Dominican Republic. Growing up, everyone I knew either went to Florida, Cuba or the Dominican on vacation. Those were the decently priced places to travel when I was a kid! We can get real for a second here – at certain times of the year, […]

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