The Emerald Bay is Sandals newest resort, and it is located in the Bahamas. This is the first all-butler oceanfront resort in the world. Resort amenities include a par 72 golf course, 16,000-square-foot spa, deep-water marina, two pools with oceanfront views and five international restaurants. All 183 suites have views of the ocean and include 24-hour room service, a minibar and plasma TV. As a guest at the Emerald Bay, you can participate in activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling, sailing and windsurfing. In the evening, unwind at the one of the bars and enjoy some live entertainment.
Sandals Emerald Bay
Queen's Highway
Emerald Bay, Great Exuma
888-SANDALS
sandals.com
The Grande St. Lucia on the island of St. Lucia offers an architectural style reminiscent of a British palace. You'll notice this as soon as you arrive and walk through the stone archways to the open-air lobby. The resort features four pools (including a lagoon pool), access to 15 restaurants, beautiful golf courses and on-site spa service. Some rooms are right on the beach, while others are swim-up rooms located along a pool. Guest rooms include a four-poster king size bed, in-room safe, satellite television and a fully stocked refrigerator. Spend your days participating in many available activities, such as kayaking, windsurfing, sailing, snorkeling or playing pool, beach volleyball or tennis. At night, you can go to a karaoke bar or casino or watch some of the resort's live entertainment.
Sandals Grande St. Lucia
Rodney Bay
Gros Islet, St. Lucia
888-SANDALS
sandals.com
Carnival Cruise Line offers guests on its Western Caribbean cruises a day at either the Sandals Royal or the Sandals Montego Bay (both in Jamaica). Your day will start with a motor coach that takes you to the private, white sand beach. After a brief resort orientation, you'll have the day to spend however you please. You'll have access to four swimming pools, four whirlpools and two saunas. Ocean activities include canoeing, windsurfing, kayaking and sailing. If you prefer to be away from the water, you can play basketball, billiards, horseshoes, table tennis, tennis or bocce ball. When you get hungry, head to the Bayside Restaurant or the snack bar for a bite to eat. Please note that you must be 18 years or older in order to spend the day at these resorts.
Carnival Cruise Lines
3655 NW 87th Ave.
Miami, FL 33178
1-888-CARNIVAL
carnival.com
