sandals/beaches has been a wonderful experience for both times that i went. i first went to sandals grande in ocho rios in 2005 and have been trying to get back ever since but was back in school. i gradualted in 2007 and had a baby boy and had to take him with me. me and my 1 year old had a blast. it was everything that i wanted and more. the people, the food the sports, the beach, the pool was wonderful. because it was my second time coming i got concierge treatment which i thought was awesome. can't wait to come back next year. see you in 2007.

love always,
simone & khalif

Just returned from two weeks fabulous family holiday combined with son's wedding at Sandals resort nearby.
Accommodation was excellent in the Montpellier block with view of gardens and sea. Our family party consisted of I and my partner, and my daughter, son in law and their two children. We had two similar rooms and the only criticism I have is that two double beds isnt really ideal for a Mum and Dad and two small children but after all not much time is spent in the rooms as there is so much else to do there. The beach is obviously the huge attraction and it is kept scrupulously clean, but with two pools and a lazy river as well most of the time is spent in the water one way and another. There is also a good range of water sports available although having caught the tail end of both hurricanes Gustav and Ike some of them weren't available every day but in no way did it spoil our enjoyment. The staff were very friendly and the "Players" staff work so hard to make sure everyone enjoys themselves, special mention to Roxanne and Juli-Ann who are both delightful and so helpful. The food is excellent and varied, although the Seville restaurant serves nouvelle cuisine food which may not be enough for those with large appetites. We had a great time and although we can't write a review for Sandals they were brilliant with my son's wedding too. We will definitely be holidaying with Beaches and or Sandals again

The sun shined from the time we got there until the time we left, people were nice from begining to end. This is the best vacation we've ever had my family had a great time which we'll all remember for a long time. The first thing that I noticed when I got back home is that I missed the tranquility that you felt there. My family hopes that we have the opportunity to do this more often.

Thanks
Beaches

1. Housekeeping responded our requests for crib, pillows, and crib blankets 24-48 hours later. Wait tooooo long! Very frustrating.

2. Kids camp / child care staffs are not friendly, not professional. We are not happy with some of them - didn't feel comfortable & safe to leave our 2 kids with their staffs.

3. Watersports / dive shop staffs are easy to work with. They are willing to give a hand when necessary and are full of energy.