Sandals Grenada or Sandals Barbados

I can't speak for Barbados, but we booked at Grenada. Everything we've heard about it has been wonderful. Apparently the food in particular is supposed to be spectacular. Either way, get trip insurance.

Barbados

BARBADOS

Savannah Beach Barbados/approx $1300 per person

Situated on the pristine south coast of Barbados, Savannah Beach Hotel is an all-inclusive beach resort that offers all the must-haves of a tropical vacation. With a white-sand beach, two swimming pools, and a variety of non-motorized water sports, spend all your days in the cool Caribbean waters. There's something for everyone!

The on-site Yin Yang Clinic & Spa prides itself on a relaxing holistic environment in which clients can rejuvenate their minds and bodies. An extensive range of body, massage, skincare, and beauty treatments are available for total pampering (fee).

Savannah Beach includes three delicious restaurants. Rachel's Bar & Restaurant offers a unique cultural dining experience that has bestowed it as a special place in the hearts of visitors and locals alike. Chopstix, the sushi and noodle bar, is open four evenings weekly and allows you to interact with the hotel's knowledgeable sushi chefs as they prepare fresh and creative dishes before your eyes. Or try Drifter's Beach Bar & Restaurant for a delicious lunch buffet and refreshing drinks right on the beach.

Located 20 minutes from Grantley Adams international Airport. Only 20 minutes walk to Historic Bridgetown city center and next to Historical Garrison and picturesque Savannah Fields and Racecourse.

Address: SAVANNAH

CHRIST CHURCH, WEST INDIES

Grenada

Swallow Villa/$1100 per night

Caribbean, Grenada - Bedrooms: 4, Bathrooms: 3.5

Elegant and Sophisticated

Designed by the late, great Arne Hasselqvist of Mustique Villas fame, elegant Swallow Villa offers sophisticated comfort in a most-convenient locale. This luxury villa offers a gourmet kitchen adjoining the living and dining area, an air-conditioned, computer-equipped office/den which also can serve as a bedroom for a seventh guest, a breezy covered patio area, a shaded gazebo off the swimming pool, and three air-conditioned bedroom/bath suites.

The king master suite is enhanced by a large, lavish master bath with a jacuzzi tub for two, mirrored walls, deluxe shower and a dressing room. French doors lead out to the covered patio and to the sunny pool deck and gazebo. The second bedroom/bath suite is across the patio for excellent privacy, and the third separate air-conditioned bedroom/bath is at the end of Swallow Villa's blue-tiled pool in its own pavilion. An exotic hardwood staircase leads to this pavilion's air-conditioned lower level with a sitting room and an exercise area with workout equipment.

Wonderfully decorated and equipped, Swallow Villa is situated right across the street from the beach and from the renowned and very upscale Calabash Hotel, is conveniently near neighborhood restaurants and a mini-market, and is just a short drive to famous Grand Anse Beach, shops, airport, and the picturesque capital of St. George's. And it's well situated to catch cool tropical breezes and lovely sunset views of Prickly Bay and yachts riding at anchor.

Upon your arrival, your first evening's dinner with wine and a welcome basket with breakfast items will await you. Merle, Swallow Villa's personality-plus housekeeper and excellent cook, is on hand to prepare three delicious meals per day for you (you buy the groceries and beverages; her talented cooking services are included in the weekly rental rate) to make your Grenada holiday relaxing and carefree...you'll find her warm, friendly and accommodating. (Merle is also available for babysitting at $5 per hour, and can stay late or on weekends at your request at $7 per hour additional. **She will be cooking at Swallow Villa after 8 a.m. Mondays through Fridays, and will be at the villa until 4 p.m. [until 12 noon on Saturdays]; maid and laundry service is done daily at Swallow Villa)

Amenities: A flat-screen cable TV, DVD player + iPod clock radio in each bedroom, 1 VCR, 6-CD/tape player, radio, world-wide internet radio receiver, movie + music collections, books, games; A/C in all 3 bedrooms, the office/den, + in master bath; computer with free Wi-Fi, printer, unlimited free long-distance phone calls to the U.S.A., Canada and England, fax + answering machines; safe for valuables, 2 jacuzzi (whirlpool) bathtubs, wet bar + mini-fridge, massage table. In exercise area: Bowflex exercise station, treadmill, Nordic Track Abworks, thigh machine (NOTE: no one under 18 is permitted in exercise area). Also, built-in charcoal grill, automatic generator, security system; beach chairs, umbrella, beach coolers + assorted snorkel gear; full-size wood baby crib + highchair; dishwasher, laundry. A complimentary welcome basket with breakfast items, + a complimentary welcome dinner with wine are also included for your first evening at Swallow Villa. GUESTS AT SWALLOW VILLA MAY ALSO USE ALL FACILITIES of the CALABASH HOTEL, across the road: the beach, chaise lounges, non-motorized watersports, tennis court, fitness room, large pool, snooker room, Jefferson's Beach Restaurant, The Barnes Beach Bar and Rhodes Restaurant. Aromatherapy, reflexology, massage and beauty treatments are available by visiting therapists. All guests at Swallow Villa are entitled to a 10% discount on all Food and Beverage consumed at Calabash. [PLEASE NOTE: Calabash welcomes children over 12 years only during January 15 through March 15, and children of all ages during the rest of the year.

Note: 7th PERSON SLEEPS ON SINGLE BED IN AIR-CONDITIONED OFFICE/DEN.

A 7-NIGHT MINIMUM REQUIRED AT SWALLOW VILLA ALL YEAR AROUND (EXCEPT FOR CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR'S; THEN A 14-NIGHT MINIMUM RENTAL IS REQUIRED).

NO CHILDREN UNDER 18 YEARS ARE ALLOWED IN THE EXERCISE AREA!

**PREPARATION OF 3 MEALS PER DAY IS INCLUDED IN SWALLOW VILLA'S RENTAL RATES ABOVE, MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS, AND UNTIL NOON ON SATURDAYS. By your advance arrangement, Merle is also available for babysitting at $5 U.S. per hour, and can stay late or on weekends at $7 U.S. per hour additional charge. Merle is generally at Swallow Villa after 8 a.m. Mondays through Fridays, and until noon on Saturdays. When you arrive and are settled in Swallow Villa, Merle will gladly go grocery shopping with you and help you plan the meals you wish her to cook for you.

MAID AND LAUNDRY SERVICES ARE DONE SEVEN DAYS PER WEEK

Nearest Beach: Calabash Beach is right across the street - The villa is a 2-minute walk to the beach. Guests can drive to the Grand Anse Beach, which is 5 minutes away from the villa.

Pool Specs: 15' x 30' x 4.5' - 5.5' deep, infinity-edge, with gazebo (with wet bar + mini-fridge)

Location: L'Anse-aux-Epines, southwest shore

Villa Notes:

Beach: 2 Minute Walk to Beach, 5 Minute Drive to Beach

Bedding: 1 Queen(s), 4 Twin(s), 1 Single(s)

Staff: Maid/Laundress, Cook

Pool: Private Pool

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You can contact MyExcursions they specialize in honeymoon destinations, including Sandals, and other resorts and options that will match your budget and hopefully exceed your expectations.

They can offer a free consultation.

Thanks

Dinora

We went to Sandals Grenada for our honeymoon at the end of September. It was gorgeous, very clean, amazing staff, good food, and beautiful private beach. While there we booked our return trip for our first anniversary.

If you're on Facebook, there is a group for sandals Grenada... Someone actually just spent a week at both resorts and posted their reviews as well as a comparison; check it out, it was very informative.

Having been there I would highly recommend Grenada, but I suppose that's a bit biased. Check out the fb group!

I just looked up the group... It's called, Sandals LaSource Grenada Fans Official

Both Sandals are amazing, depends what you want to experience. Also, be aware of the construction schedule, both resorts will be expanding this year. Any Certified Sandals Specialist should be able to guide you.