Jennifer
Doncsecz
President, Destination Wedding Expert, World Travel, Everything Romance!
"Hopeless Romantic"
Favorite Location:
Under a palm tree
Favorite Drink:
Cosmo
Favorite Song:
John McLaughlin - So Close
Sandals Royal Bahamian, is a sophisticated European Resort with its Own Offshore Island!
Additionally, Sandals Royal Bahamian has ten specialty restaurants. Each boasts its own authentic ambience and dècor, with masterfully prepared menus from award-winning top chefs. From classic French cuisine at Baccarat to Spices Caribbean cuisine, our international restaurants take you on a culinary journey around the world.
In the water or on dry land, there’s something for everyone at Sandals Royal Bahamian. You can do as much as you want to do – even PADI® Certified Scuba Diving in spectacular waters – or absolutely nothing at all because it’s all included.
Exclusive Private Offshore Island
Only five minutes by Sandals boat, there’s an entirely different island for your vacation pleasure – with all the amenities of a complete resort including a private beach, pool, Jacuzzi, two dining experiences, chic entertainment and much more.
PADI® Certified Scuba Diving
Some of the world’s most renowned reefs, walls and wrecks are found in these extraordinary waters. That’s why divers flock to this corner of the planet, and its why Sandals offers one of the most comprehensive scuba diving programs anywhere – and it’s all included!
An Ocean of Water Sports
Every water sport imaginable is included along with top-of-the-line equipment and professional instruction. Sandals includes a full range of water sports like:
Entertainment, Day and Night
No one throws a party like Sandals because here every day is a celebration. From the slightly wild and exotic to the modern and lively, you’ll find parties around the beach, around the pool and around the clock.
Unlimited Land Activities
From the sands to the courts, Sandals includes unlimited land sports so there are no limits to what you can play, when you can play including:
State-of-the-art Fitness Center
Stay fit while enjoying your time away! Whether it’s in one of our high-energy group fitness classes or cardio and weight-training in our top-of-the-line Life Fitness® equipment, you will be sure to find the fun in fitness!
This elegantly appointed resort looks out upon the turquoise blue water of the Bahamas. A feeling of timeless elegance adorns the entrance and colorful bougainvillea that line the cobblestone driveway. In 1946, the original resort “The Balmoral Club” was created to be the playground for many of the Royal friends of the then Governor of The Bahamas, the Duke of Windsor. With a total of 10 restaurants, you will feel like royalty dining from cuisine around the world.
Sandals is located on Nassau’s renowned Cable Beach. In addition, it is 10 minutes from Lynden Pindling International Airport. It is also only 20 minutes from Downtown Nassau and Bay Street.
Furthermore, this resort is located 30 minutes from Paradise Island.
Choose from 15 Luxury Included® resorts on Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Antigua, the Bahamas, Grenada, and Barbados, and your wedding will be kissed by the intoxicating beauty of the Caribbean.
Every Sandals sits directly on a stunning beach. Sandals are also located on 6 of the most gorgeous islands in the Caribbean.
Destination weddings in the Caribbean provide some of the most gorgeous backdrops! Sandals and Beaches Resorts realize that a beach ceremony is often sought after by wedding couple. They also understand that today’s bride wants some unique location options as well. Just because a bride is getting married in the Caribbean doesn’t always mean she wants to walk on the sand to tie the knot.
Sandals and Beaches Resorts have many different gazebos and their gardens are spectacular. Over the years, I have had the pleasure of assisting over 100 wedding couples exchange their vows at a Sandals or Beaches Resort. When I speak with my bride, I often ask her what she envisions for her wedding day. If she is picturing a non-beach location, I then show her photos from my previous “non-beach” brides. This helps guide her in selecting not only a wedding location but also in choosing a resort. Through this process, I have discovered which tend to be the most popular ceremony locations among my wedding couples.
1. Sandals Emerald Bay’s reflecting pool and Gazebo. Emerald Bay’s gorgeous powder beach sits directly behind the Gazebo, which is at the edge of a long reflecting pool. This is also a one-of-a-kind Sandals wedding location emanates a serene and romantic aura.
2. Sandals Negril’s beachside Gazebo. Providing shade from the sun and only two steps from the beach, Sandals Negril’s wooden Gazebo allows brides to still wear their heels, yet hear the calm Negril water lapping the shore just a few yards away.
3. Beaches Negril’s garden Roman Arched Gazebo. Elevated at the edge of where the beautiful gardens meet the sand, this arched gazebo encapsulates the essence of Jamaica’s tropical foliage and still provides ocean views for the most stunning photos.
4. Sandals Montego Bay’s Frank Warren Chapel. With the only church setting of all the Sandals/Beaches Resorts, this lovely chapel in the tropics can seat 80 guests. Once brides hear the sentimental story of Frank Warren’s widow who gifted this chapel in memory of her late husband, they often decide to follow the tradition of lighting a candle during the ceremony to honor eternal love.
5. Beaches Turks & Caicos deck at Schooners. Directly outside of Schooners restaurant sits a wooden decking area that offers pristine views of Grace Bay. The turquoise waters directly below the decking added with the tall greenery along the edges create an amazing Caribbean setting.
6. Sandals Antigua’s Mediterranean Gardens. Paradise wouldn’t be complete without colorful flowers and lush gardens. In a very intimate setting, Sandals Antigua’s gardens provide an enchanting wedding location. Brides can opt to add an arch or use the Roman Gazebo.
VIP Vacations!!!
We are back from our wonderful honeymoon and I just wanted to say thanks for all that you did to make the trip possible!
The room was great, food was delicious and we could not have asked for a better vacation! The flights were great too!
So glad that I went with your travel agency and I will be sure to call you again and suggest your company to my friends! Have a great summer and THANK YOU AGAIN!!!
Heather and John Snyder - Bethlehem, PA
Complimentary Honeymoon Package includes: A bottle of chilled sparkling wine elegantly arranged in your room upon arrival to toast your future, a special turndown service that includes flower petals on your bed on the first evening of your honeymoon, and a delivery of fresh flowers and a decadent breakfast in bed one morning of your choice.
Honeymoon Luxury Package - $1500 – includes: private transfer from airport, butler for-a-day unpacks while you enjoy wine, fruit & cheese poolside, private four-course courtyard dinner for two with wine flighting (locations vary by resort), in-room couples massage - 50 minutes, pre-made dinner reservations at Gordon's, one-day reservation poolside with beverages and snacks of your choice, personalized robes shipped directly to guests' house, and private sunset photo session on the beach.
Honeymoon Romance Package - $1800 – includes: Exclusive private transfer from airport with fruit, champagne and chocolate, private four-course dinner oceanside for two, breakfast in bed, rose petal bath for two, couples champagne massage - 50 minutes, "Me and My Honey Journal" - Scrapbook and Honeymoon photo session, one Complimentary 5 x 7 honeymoon photograph, romantic sunset cruise (Not available at all locations), picnic for two on private offshore island at Sandals Royal Bahamian or Sandals Royal Caribbean, each resort has a private place for you to enjoy your picnic - gardens or beach, and massage lesson at Red Lane® Spa
*package inclusions and prices are subject to change
Large Wedding Party Inclusions*:
Let the Caribbean's Luxury All Inclusive Resorts host your WeddingMoon® Group with Sandals' Caribbean wedding packages for groups. You qualify as a group when you book five (5) rooms or more, including the Bride and Groom, through the Wedding Groups Department for a minimum stay of (3) nights.
2013 Wedding Groups of 5 - 9 rooms receive the following inclusions at the Sandals Resorts*:
* The Beautiful Beginnings Wedding Theme
* Personal Pre-Travel Wedding Planner, Personal Resort Wedding Planner and Dedicated Resort Wedding Team
* Preparation of Marriage Documents
* Musical Accompaniment (pre-recorded)
* 30 Minute Charming Reception with Cold Hors d'ouevres and Sparkling Wine for the Group
* Commemorative Gift from Sandals Resorts for Each Member of the Group
* Complimentary One (1) Room Category Upgrade for Bride & Groom
* Decorated Honeymoon Room for Bride & Groom
* Mimosa Breakfast-in-Bed for Bride & Groom any Morning of Choice
* Honeymoon Dinner for Bride & Groom at a Resort Specialty Restaurant with White Glove Service and a Bottle of Sparkling Wine
* Complimentary 5"x7" Honeymoon Photo for Bride & Groom
2013 Wedding Groups of 10 rooms or more receive the following inclusions at the Sandals Resorts*:
* The Beautiful Beginnings Wedding Theme
* Personal Pre-Travel Wedding Planner, Personal Resort Wedding Planner and Dedicated Resort Wedding Team
* Preparation of Marriage Documents
* Musical Accompaniment (pre-recorded)
* Private Pre-Wedding Celebration Dinner for the Group
* 1 Hour Premier Reception with Hot & Cold Hors d'ouevres and Sparkling Wine for the Group††
* Complimentary One (1) Room Category Upgrade for Bride & Groom*
* Complimentary One (1) Person Credit for First (12) Paid Double Occupancy Rooms
* Group Pre-Registration and Check-in Upon Arrival
* Commemorative Gift from Sandals Resorts for Each Member of the Group
* Manicure and Pedicure for the Bride
* 35 Minute Massage for the Groom
* Decorated Honeymoon Room for Bride & Groom
* Mimosa Breakfast-in-Bed for Bride & Groom any Morning of Choice
* Honeymoon Dinner for Bride & Groom at a Resort Specialty Restaurant with White Glove Service and a Bottle of Sparkling Wine
Complimentary 5"x7" Honeymoon Photo for Bride & Groom
*Packages subject to change
*Packages subject to change based on Sandals Resort
For a limited time, Sandals Resorts will give you a $500 Wedding Credit, plus $500 in Bonus Credit for you to use towards your WeddingMoon®!*
*The $1000 WeddingMoons Credit promotion is applicable only for new Weddingmoons of 6 nights or longer in all room categories booked between February 8, 2013 through June 30, 2013 for travel March 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014.
Under a palm tree
Cosmo
John McLaughlin - So Close
Mexico
Malibu Bay Breeze
Christina Aguilera - Fighter
Either hanging at home with my cats OR off exploring the world(ideally with a drink in hand)!
Mango Mojito
Blink 182 - Bored to Death