Review – Sandal’s Royal Bahamian

It’s early morning and we are taking off from rainy and cool St. Louis airport. Our direct flight to Nassau takes about 2 1/2 hours after which we land at Nassau’s airport.

The airport seems understated for such a popular and booming island, not what I would have expected. Once through security we quickly find our way to the Sandals desk from where we are guided to our transfer. Sandals transfers most of their guests in minibuses however, if you are staying in one of the higher category suites, you are treated like a celebrity and taken to the resort by private Rolls Royce or Mercedes.

After a short 20 minute ride we arrive at the Sandals Royal Bahamian. A lush winding way leads towards the main entrance, which colored in light blue is strikingly beautiful.

At Sandals Royal Bahamian 9 restaurants, several bars and “Sandals Cay” (their private island) await. It is a small resort with beautiful, friendly people. At night fire pits set the tone and you can relax in lounge chairs scattered along the shore. The private island also offers a very romantic setting with additional dining options.

Sandals Royal Bahamian is a great place if you are looking for the ease of an adult-only all-inclusive resort. A short cab ride will take you to the casinos should you need the action :-).

Those concerned about the environment will be happy to learn that this resort is Green Globe 21 certified.

Whilst you can book Sandals resorts online I strongly recommend using a travel professional, preferably a Sandals certified specialist (such as us). There are several reasons for that.

One being that not all resorts are created equal and that there is a reason why some price higher than others. Also, not every resort is for everyone.

Sandals also has numerous room categories and finding the right one for you can be very confusing.

Another reason not to hesitate to use a travel professional is that Sandals offers a Best Price Guarantee, meaning that no one, not even the booking engine, can offer a different price on their product. What does that mean for you? You can get the expert advice without worrying about price. No matter where you book, it will always be the same.

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Hawaii- How to Pick The Right Island for you

2009 is a great year for Hawaii! After a big decline in tourism to Hawaii in 2008 the islands and resorts have come up with some great value packages to attract visitors to the islands in 2009. Hawaii is even listed number seven on New York Times’ list of “Top 44 Places to Go in 2009”. This is probably the first time ever in Hawaii’s history that resorts offer free nights, add-on values, airfare credits and even free car rentals.

So let’s say you’ve decided to travel to Hawaii in 2009. Whether it be for a honeymoon, a destination wedding, a family vacation or a business trip. How do you pick the right island or island combination for you and your party? The Hawaii Guide has come up with a simple “Which Hawaii Island to Visit?” grid system that will help you choose the right islands for your visit.

Especially during this time of discounts and savings it is a very good idea to work with a travel agent when it comes to your Hawaii vacation. Not only will they be able to help you with sort through the available deals but they will also be able to save you a lot of time when it comes to efficiently connect between islands, make sure you are staying on the right side of the island to avoid rainy days, help you pick the best luau and also arrange those very special events such as a destination wedding for you.