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September 16, 2018 ·

Sandals Royal Bahamian Anniversary Celebrations

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My husband and I are in the booking window for our 30th wedding celebration. Having stayed through the years at The Ocean Club, Atlantis Paradise Island, and the Graycliff Hotel, I was excited to visit a new part of Nassau. “Research” took me to Cable Beach. Perhaps a Sandals Royal Bahamian getaway is in our future?

Sandals Royal Bahamian anniversary celebrations

** I received a complimentary Day Pass to Sandals Royal Bahamian. Though this post was neither required nor expected, I am thrilled to share my honest impressions of this idyllic spot.

This Five-Star resort immediately grabs your attention. In fact, this majestic 15-acre property was once a favorite hideaway of Wallis Simpson and the Duke of Windsor during his time as Governor of the Bahama Islands in the 1940s. Royal indeed!

Sandals Royal Bahamian fountain

Roman opulence impresses all at the entrance of Sandals Royal Bahamian

Sandals Royal Bahamian is an easy to get to (only 200 miles from Miami, 15 minutes from Nassau Lynden Pindling International Airport, and 20 minutes from our Disney Dream port), all-inclusive, adult-only slice of paradise. What couple, from newly-engaged to the silver-haired, silver anniversary types, wouldn’t be allured to this form of luxury?

A Sandals Royal Bahamian Anniversary Built for Two

Romance is the order of the day (or week!), and everything at Sandals Royal Bahamian seems conveniently to come in twos… It is easy for lovers to feel like they belong.

Romance for couples

Exclusive Offshore Island

This luxury takes many forms. With two secluded white-sand beaches, you may wonder why you need anything else. Until you see this. Need I say more?

Service

Despite the strict no tipping policy (with the exception of private butlers), I was quite impressed with the “over and above” level of service we witnessed. Think Caribbean charm melded with old-world expertise. Case in point-

All-inclusive resort

Swim-Up Pool Bar(s)

In addition to the seven pools that Sandals Royal Bahamian offers, three of them include a swim-up pool bar. You’ve drooled over those commercials. I know you have. Me too!!

Swim Up Pool Bar

One of the Sandals Royal Bahamian Swim-Up Pool Bars

Whether on dry land or sitting cool in your pool, premium liquors (such as Johnny Walker) and Mondavi House Wines are all-included. Way to make a splash Sandals!

Dine on the Sand

Though this resort features fine and casual dining at no fewer than ten restaurants, it is the Table for Two Under the Stars that caught my fancy; sand, candlelight, stars, and champagne is all it took. I covet this.

Dine on the beach

Beach Dining

Of course, these establishments look pretty alluring too. We ate lunch at Schooner’s Seafood Grill, and the Corn Fritters are to write home about.

Sandals restaurants

Signature upscale restaurant Baccarat (French), Spices Restaurant (for breakfast, lunch, and dinner poolside), and open-air Schooners Seafood Grill located on the Offshore Island

Red Lane Spa

Enjoy a couples massage on the beach? Bring it.

Sandals Spa

Red Lane Spa

Activities for Lovers

After all, it can’t be all goo-goo eyes, all the time. This resort includes unlimited water sports, such as wakeboarding, Aquatrikes, snorkeling and glass bottom boats. As well as laying like a lox in one place for hours.

Yoga on the pier

Vow Renewals

Brides take note! Sandals takes destination weddings seriously. As well as vow renewals. “Retie the Knot” and bridal packages are available from 2 to 800 guests. These “Weddingmoons” cover every budget and passion. (Or so I’ve told the hubby!)

Sandals Wedding Gazebos

Just a small sampling of the many, many wedding gazebos available on property.

VIP Splurges

The Professional Butler Service or “ButlerElite” offered by Sandals is what truly captivated me. This staff is trained by the Guild of Professional English Butlers no less, and vow to surpass expectations. These WOWS, like personal lunch service on the beach, would certainly put the special in special occasion. And did I mention that butler suite guests enjoy round-trip airport transfers in a choice of Rolls Royce or Mercedes Benz? PLEASE.

Sandals Rolls Royce

Sandals Rolls Royce

Rooms? Though the typical rooms seemed on the small and uninspired side, the newly-opened River Pool Swim-Up Suites sure did catch my eye… Why not live large? Thirty years in I say we earned it!

I was thrilled to see couples of all ages at this adults-only resort. After all, love is also for the young at heart. Let me assure you, at any age “Love is All U Need.”

Sandals slogan

Warning- if you visit Sandals Royal Bahamian on a Day Pass, as I did, be prepared to get the itch. As you can see, love is in the air. And surf. My good friend (and simply the most professional travel agent I have ever dealt with), Kirsten at Pure Magic Vacations is your go-to gal. And while you’re busy planning, take a look at Beaches Mom Sherry’s review of a sister property, Beaches Turk and Caicos Resort Villages and Spa. This could be habit forming!

Sandals Royal Bahamian is for lovers; from the EXCLUSIVE OFFSHORE ISLAND, Table for Two Under the Stars, weddings, "Weddingmoons," vow renewals, or anniversaries, to the Rolls Royce transfers to the airport, Love Is All You Need. #SandalsResorts #hosted

 

 

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  1. Kate Loves Travel says

    September 19, 2018 at 10:15 am

    Wow, it looks beautiful! Definitely one for when our daughter no longer wants to holiday with us…

  2. Stephanie says

    September 19, 2018 at 8:26 pm

    My husband and I did an all-inclusive resort for our honeymoon a few years ago on the beaches of DR. It was so much fun, but it wasn’t an adults-only resort. This sounds like a great place to go for a mommy and daddy break some time in the future!

  3. Angela Tolsma says

    September 20, 2018 at 8:38 am

    I love your ending, prepare to get the itch! So true whenever seeing such awesome places. Congrats on 30 years, that awesome you are doing something special for it!

  4. April Marquardt says

    September 21, 2018 at 1:29 am

    This looks so relaxing and beautiful! I would love to visit here with my husband. Congrats on 30 years!

  5. Becca Wilson says

    September 21, 2018 at 8:16 pm

    This looks like it would be such an amazing experience. I have always wanted to do a trip like this.

  6. Sue Reddel says

    December 21, 2018 at 2:40 pm

    This looks like a wonderful spot for a romantic getaway. Dinner on the beach is one activity we’d absolutely adore. Bookmarking for anniversary gift ideas.

  7. Doreen Pendgracs says

    December 21, 2018 at 3:16 pm

    I’ve not yet been to a Sandals property, but can certainly relate to the amenities they offer. We LOVED having a private butler at Jade Mountain. That quality of service can truly make or break a trip.

  8. alison abbott says

    December 21, 2018 at 5:44 pm

    Congrats on 30 years, I have to brag a little that we celebrated 40 this summer in Europe. I think travel together is the best way to give a wonderfully romantic gift to each other. This looks like an incredible destination to mark the occasion!

    • D Marie says

      December 23, 2018 at 7:03 pm

      No kidding?! I have 10 years to start working on Europe!!

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