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Sandals Dunn's River: Then and NowLet's take a ride to the Caribbean, circa 1950s. Travelers are beginning to discover a lush island with virgin beaches, impossible ocean views, and the friendliest people in the world: Jamaica. They're drawn specifically to Ocho Rios, a hidden gem on the island's north coast where they can be among the first to experience the new Arawak Hotel. The hotel is an architectural masterpiece. The rooms are creatively angled toward the sea. Art-deco elements, novel for the time, infuse sophistication into the tropical destination. At the center of it all sits a banyan tree, with its arms out wide, welcoming guests to this living island getaway.
The Stargazer's Guide to Sandals Dunn's RiverLove is, like all the stars in the sky, eternal.
Jamaica's Newest Rum Bar Is Open, And We Saved You A SeatRum is the nectar of the Caribbean, and nowhere is it sweeter, sharper, and more creatively infused than at Dunn's Rum Club, serving guests at the all-new Sandals Dunn's River in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The definitive libation of the region, rum coats the tongue in the smooth molasses of fermented sugarcane, aged in oak barrels and served in a myriad of ways - a drink so versatile, it begs for its own dedicated bartop.
Caribbean-Born and Raised: A Celebration of Sandals Resorts' HeritageFor the longest time, Caribbean Heritage Month has been celebrated during the month of June. While communities honor their Caribbean heritage with Junkanoo festivals, steel drum bands, and food trucks serving jerk chicken and Red Stripes, let's acknowledge the obvious: There's no better place to live, breathe, and celebrate Caribbean heritage than on the same islands where it originates - and which by no coincidence are home to all 24 Sandals and Beaches Resorts.
Inside the Grand Opening of Sandals Dunn's River, Where Legends Come HomeOver the weekend of May 19, a new moon rose in the skyscape of Ocho Rios, Jamaica. With it came a cosmic reset and a renewed sense of direction for the Sandals Resorts family. In great celebration and legendary fashion, Sandals Resorts unveiled its latest resort, the all-new Sandals Dunn's River.
World Oceans Day: Celebrating the Sea We ShareOn June 8, people around the globe will celebrate World Oceans Day with beach clean-ups, community education, and eye-opening environmental art. For the nearly 20,000 employees of Sandals and Beaches Resorts and the Sandals Foundation, it's natural to observe World Oceans Day because the purpose is ingrained into their daily lives-How fitting, then, that June is also Caribbean Heritage Month.
A Look at The New Sandals and Beaches Logos is a Look into the FutureMay 2023 will forever be a bold entry in the timeline of Sandals and Beaches Resorts' history. Actually, there will be two entries. One will point out magnificence: the Caribbean company unveiling its futuristic Sandals Dunn's River resort, with Jamaica's first beachfront sky pool suites overlooking an ocean too beautiful to be true. The other entry will point out a subtle transformation that towers over pools and can be held in the palm of your hand: the logos, refreshed and reworked for Sandals and Beaches Resorts.
From Farm to Fork: Sandals is Energizing a Forever Food Cycle in the CaribbeanThe glow of a Caribbean morning reflects off the sea in one direction and off the breakfast table in another. The fruit of Saint Lucia is on display at Sandals Regency La Toc, sweet and colorful enough to wake up guests before the first coffee is poured. Mangos. Papayas. Pineapples. Bananas. In a few hours, at Sandals Montego Bay in Jamaica, the scent of jerk chicken will waft over the pool at lunchtime, and in Grenada the island's spices will call attention to a dessert tray.
Meet The Dive King of the CaribbeanBelieve Michael Clarke when he says he has the best job in the world. Could there be a more natural fit next to his name than 'Corporate Director of Watersports for Sandals and Beaches Resorts?'
From the Ocean, For the Future: Introducing 'Future Goals”For the Sandals Resorts family, World Oceans Day is more than a pin on the calendar. For us, World Oceans Day (June 8th) is a momentous annual event and a checkpoint to which we measure our progress. With each passing World Oceans Day, we expect to do more than we did the year before. Each year on the 8th of June, we rededicate ourselves to our mission, look at what we've achieved in the last 365 days, and what's on our shores for the next trip around the sun.
Preserving Paradise, On Earth Day and Every DayNotice the energy in the air whenever you wake up at a Sandals Resort? It's peaceful and pure, just like the Caribbean Sea. You would swear that the coffee tastes better, the breathing is easier, and the world is healthier. It's certainly greener alongside the meandering walkways.
40 Projects That Will Transform the Caribbean & How You Can Help, One Vacation At A TimeThere's a hidden layer of beauty whenever you dance on the beach at Sandals South Coast or take in the ocean views at Sandals Grande Antigua: you're doing a world of good just by being there. With every massage and every stay, you're helping Sandals Resorts International (SRI) lift up the people of the Caribbean and support the work of the Sandals Foundation. Even better, whenever a guest donates to the Foundation, everything becomes more beautiful - a school, a forest, a village, and even the gorgeous sea outside your balcony.
The Magic Behind Sandals Resorts That Keeps Guests Coming Back Again and AgainMore than one million people take this to heart at Sandals: You are family, and this is home.
'Tis The Season to Give Back to the CaribbeanTop picture: A classroom of excited children in Grenada holding their newest toys from the Sandals Foundation and Hasbro.
Most Common Sandals Butler Requests: Prepare to be 'WOWED'Your desire for a tropical Caribbean vacation has led you straight to Sandals, and now that you have your heart set on a romantic all-inclusive experience with the Caribbean luxury resort, you're likely considering which suite to book.
Sandals Foundation's Hurricane Dorian Relief FundSandals Resorts matches donations to Sandals Foundation's Hurricane Dorian Relief Fund. All funds raised for International Day of Charity will go directly to those affected by the Hurricane. Find out how you can make a donation here.
The Sandals Foundation Contributes To A Real-Life Sea ChangeJust seven years ago, the people of two Jamaican communities wondered what was happening to their seacoast. So, with the help of the Sandals Foundation, they did something about it.
Founder Adam Stewart Shares Importance of The Sandals FoundationWhat you find inside a Sandals resort is very much outside, too. Beauty. Optimism. Gratitude. But there's so much more 'out there.'
A View Into The Sandals Foundation's Flanker Resource CenterHard to believe it's been ten years since the Sandals Foundation launched its first official project in the Flanker community. Even harder to believe what happens there now on a typical Tuesday afternoon.
The Sandals Foundation Gives 1000 Smiles to the Caribbean'Peace begins with a smile.' - Mother Teresa
Islands Journalist Spends a Day (or Four) in the Life at Sandals WhitehouseImagine yourself on a Luxury Included® Vacation – inclusive of crystal clear beaches, gourmet Discovery Dining, premium top-shelf spirits and top notch service with a “no problem” attitude. Now imagine all that’s happening behind the scenes to make Luxury happen, are you curious? Journalist Robert Stephens was and his curiosity led him to embark on a four day journey stepping into the lives of Sandals Whitehouse staff. Stephens shares his experience on the service side of six different resort jobs through a 10-page feature in the latest edition of Islands Magazine.
Sandals Royal Plantation featured on Travel Channel’s Hot Movie SetsTravel Channel recently toured the globe giving viewers a behind the scenes look at some of Hollywood's most exotic movie locations. The show “Hot Movie Sets” traveled to Jamaica where the popular film “Cocktail” was shot, starring Tom Cruise and Elizabeth Shue. The program features Sandals Royal Plantation as today’s happening couples retreat, similar to that of the 80’s flick set location where a talented New York bartender takes a job in Jamaica and falls in love. From cascading waterfalls to horseback riding along the coastline, “Hot Movie Sets” unveils Jamaica’s most thrilling attractions where the sexy onscreen adventure began and is still romancing vacationers today.
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