Resort Spotlight: Sandals Grande Antigua Resort and Spa

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It is time for you and your significant other to stay at the Award Winning Resort Sandals Grande Antiqua Resort and Spa. Voted the World’s Most Romantic Resort for 15 years by the World Travel Awards and The Caribbean’s Leading Honeymoon Resort five years in a row. This resort is comprised of two unique villages: the Mediterrean Ocean view Village which has been the recipient of the esteemed Six Star Diamond Award for seven years in a row and the lush Caribbean Beachfront Village. This all- inclusive romantic resort is situated on Antiqua’s best and most famous beach, Dickenson Bay. This resort is only fifteen minutes from the V.C. Bird International Airport. There are 373 rooms and suites to choose from on a vast 27 acres.

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Unlimited land and water sports are included. You have the amazing opportunity to scuba dive in waters renowned for being among the world’s most spectacular. You can also swim, sail, snorkel or just relax by the pool. Land sports include yoga, Pilates or work out at the state-of-the-art fitness center. Tennis is also available. The Red Lane Spa offers pampering for those seeking a truly Caribbean experience. If you enjoy gambling, there is an independently owed and operated casino next door to Sandals. Another option for the gambling lovers is the Kings Casino in St. John via taxi.

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The pool area consists of six freshwater pools, including the 15, 000 square feet Mediterranean Pool and six whirlpools. The Sandals’ bars are convenient to your accessibility – right on the beach and directly over the ocean. This will give you a truly authentic experience you will always remember. You can even find bars inside their beachfront pools to enjoy two of Sandals Signature swim up bars. Sandals are known for the tasty Caribbean rum concoctions to make the experience memorable.

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At Sandals Grande Antiqua, a team of master chefs caters to your culinary desires. Among the eleven restaurants to choose from are Dishes of Eleanor’s and the well-known Kimonos, to the Italian cuisine of Mario’s, has your dining options to make your palate content. Your meal can be paired with six varieties of Robert Mondavi Wines.


Carol Cooper is an independent contractor for Fairytale Adventures Travel Agency. Carol specializes in Carnival Cruises, Sandals, and Beaches vacations for couples, families, and multigenerational families. You can reach Carol on her Facebook Dream Travel Vacations or at Carol@fairytaleadv.com.