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Sandals Antigua Resort &
Spa
Antigua
NOTE: At this time, Sandals Antigua is undergoing a renovation
and expansion program, promising to making it one of the top in the chain.
At this Sandals, fun means activity. Located on a beautiful
stretch of sand, this is one of the most active resorts in the all-inclusive
chain. Activity coordinators, or Playmakers, keep things going for those
who want to stay busy.
For couples preferring inactivity, two-person hammocks
and “love baskets,” which are wicker chaise swings built for
two, offer quiet afternoons beneath shady palapas.
Who's There:
couples only
Unlike other Sandals, about half of the clientele at
this resort is European. Most visitors are young couples, and, especially
during the spring and summer months, many are honeymooners or couples
getting married on their honeymoon. During our late May visit, we counted
three weddings on one afternoon alone. The resort offers the WeddingMoon
package, presently free for guests with a five-night stay (although
you pay government fees for your license.)
Our Opinion:
We liked this Sandals for its low-slung buildings spread
along a wide swath of white beach. We stayed in a rondoval room, an
octagon-shaped cabin with a tall conical ceiling, louvered windows,
and a true Caribbean atmosphere. At this resort, guests in the upper
category rooms enjoy Suite Concierge Service for booking restaurant
reservations or assistance with island tours, a fully-stocked, complimentary
in-room bar, daily N.Y. Times fax, and terry robes. Another romantic
feature here is the excellent spa, although spa services are not part
of the all-inclusive package.
Dining:
Like other properties in this chain, the resort has many
restaurants from which to choose: an open-air main dining room that
offers international fare in the evenings served a la carte, an Italian
restaurant (with an excellent sunset view—get there early for a
beachside table), and a Japanese restaurant where active chefs will
prepare your meal right at the table amid flurry of flying knives and
implements.
Sandals offers a unique “Island Hopper” program.
The two of you can design a custom itinerary and hop from one Sandals
to another. Air isn’t included but you can design your own package
and change room categories from property to property if you like. Sandals
resorts are found on Antigua, Jamaica, Bahamas, and St. Lucia.
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