Travel coordinator here! Also a former leisure manager. I’m over seven minutes into this video and have nodded my head in confirmation so many times, I’m getting headache. Great video and amazing suggestions!!
As an older person who wants to round out a life with travel I really appreciate that your vlogs are "cost aware," and value conscious. I would like to see and go to as many lovely destinations as I can without a reverse mortgage.
I found your channel about a year ago when I was planning a trip. Loved your channel because you were honest about food quality (food is a big part of the vacation for me). After this video, I am an even bigger fan because of your honesty and positivity. ❤️
My wife and I stayed at St. James Club in Antigua December 2017. It's an all inclusive and our week long vacation was fantastic. The staff go out of their way to speak with you. The staff were fantastic and genuinely nice people. The crew working the beach were a blast and helped make our vacation so nice.
Can you do a video on the Maldives and Seychelles islands? Your videos are very informative and I’m looking for detailed info about these places. Thanks.
Sugar Beach in St. Lucia was amazing. Def recommend for a more intimate vacation. Felt like a celebrity there on our honeymoon. We snorkeled around Jade Mountain and their beach looked dumpy and crowded compared to ours.
Love this video! I've owned a travel agency for a little over a year now. With Covid19 stopping travel your videos are very helpful. Would love to see the same video and great locations for all inclusive family resorts. Looking for amazing beaches!
To answer one of your questions, I do not want to ever cook for myself while away on vacation. Ever. I do appreciate being able to brew a good, key word 'good' cup of coffee when I wake up, before dressing. But that's it. Informative video, thanks.
Thank you so much for another great video! Please don’t apologize for your opinions! Keep them coming ! Covid has hit hard for me as I work in the healthcare field. I absolutely cannot get away like I used to. Some resorts are definitely not worth the price tag.
I mean I've stayed at the Atlantis Bahamas 3 years in a row now. Honestly its such a vibe. im alway recommending it. it sucks that food and rinks aren't more accommodating but there is SO much to do on the resort.
I really liked the couples ocho rios location. The water isn’t as nice as negril, but still an amazing time with plenty to do nearby. Food is amazing. 👌🏽
I worked as a comedian in the comedy club (Joker's Wild) there. I would never pay money to stay there. The last time I worked there we had a thunderstorm and it didn't take long for the buckets to come out to catch the water coming into the lobby from the ceiling. I had to put towels around my sliding glass doors to keep water out.
What a breath of fresh air, someone who is unafraid to Say what Needs to be Said!!! so tired of all the blaise review which are meaningless. Thank you for the REAL review!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Great video, Vanessa! I agree about Excellence Punta Cana. It’s a beautiful resort and everyone was wonderful. I would love a video about places for an older, single to go that just wants a beautiful place to relax, not party. Would prefer properties that are all inclusive. Thank you so much!!
OMG ME TOO,,, I am looking to go to an Island in Jan for my b day. I am looking for a place for adults . I dont know which island in the Caribbean I want to go to as of yet. I would prefer something all inclusive as I am saving my pennies now to go.
We lived excellence PC! We want to go somewhere different but it seems everywhere else just lacks. Entertainment was great there. Food was okay… but it seems like food at most resorts is just kinda bland.
lol, I knew Atlantis would make your list! I feel the same way. Although, everyone should go at least once to experience the water slides. But, having been there, done that, I can say that I'm not overly driven to return to Nassau at all. I'm happy I went, but there are destination I prefer.
Seven Stars includes a wonderful breakfast buffet. A large number of the rooms and suites have full kitchens, so it seems any argument The Venetian is an improvement is wrong IMO.
Travel consultant here! COMPLETELY AGREE on Atlantis. This resort views guests as walking wallets. It’s cha-ching for practically everything you want to do there. Food is so-so, meal plans are expensive and there can be long lines to get in restaurants. I always suggest to clients to visit Atlantis (buy a day pass), not stay there. Are you a travel consultant?
Thanks for this video. I am looking to go to an Island in Jan for my b day. I am looking for a place for adults ( as I am single) & no preferably no kids. I dont know which island in the Caribbean I want to go to as of yet. I would prefer something all inclusive as I am saving my pennies now to go. When would be the best month to actually book this trip? Do I also have to pay separately for the flight as well. I have no idea which airport I would have to fly into. Thanks
... oh, and I definitely prefer the resorts closer to the airport (i.e. Sandals Grenada) vs a long road trip (e.g. Sandals South Coast, Jamaica). They say "getting there is half the fun", but flying to these locations is long enough without hours spent on a shuttle bus (e.g. Sandals St Lucia). Getting to Cabo San Lucas from the airport is much faster now that they have the autopista.
If you can afford Jade Mountain it is 💯 worth it. Everything about this place is amazing - the rooms, the private plunge pools, the view, the food, and the staff are all 💯 Also, there is direct beach access. Taking a shuttle is an option if you aren’t able to do stairs, but you can also walk down to Anse Chastanet Beach in about 5-10 minutes. The beach has private huts with drink and food service for guests of the resort. There is also a restaurant on the beach.
I stayed at Riu in Ochi and didn’t have a problem with any noise but my friends who stayed in the other bigger building there would hear the beach parties going on every night until midnight. The beach was awesome there and it was close to many attractions including Dunn’s river falls, mystic mountain, and the blue hole but I’ll look into some of your other suggestions once we can travel again.
I am planning on a trip to Barbados in November in 2022 for my birthday 55 years by the time 2022 arrived . Hopefully getting married at the resort all on the same trip. My first marriage at age 55 can you believe that.? So I am planning and budget my money for the trip. Thinking of getting a side hustle job 1 night a week to save up now until 2022 comes. You can do it .if you plan and your dream will come true.
Agree about Atlantis resort, we only went there because my daughter wanted to go to the water park & it was easier to just stay there on property. Yes the food & water very pricey. Although we did find a Dunkin’ Donuts for breakfast 😂 & shopped for water a nearby convenience store. Great video.😊
Love your videos but will never go on vacation and cook and do dishes. Want a vacation to escape responsibility and have leisure time. But always love your tips snd all inclusive recommendations!
@@niabarber6259 Couples swept away is way ahead of couples Negril. You will see when you visit. It is always nice to try new places but you may be disappointed. You should have stayed at couples Negril, first before staying at Couples swept away
Seven Stars in Turks & Caicos is freeking amazing. If you can not afford it though do not go. We only ate breakfast at the resort because it was included with our room. But we did not hit a bad restaurant our whole time there. There is a brick oven pizza place that delivers to the hotel. We ordered two pies for $25.
Hey Vanessa, I really like your videos!! I watched almost all of them. It would be great to have a video about hotels in the region, that a normal person can afford. Who can pay 500-1500$ a night???? Dosent have to be All IN. Some hidden gems on the beach for 100$ a night ? That would be great!
Love your video. I'm looking for a holiday of a lifetime for myself, wife and two boys 12 and 15. My wife has terminal cancer, so we haven't got long to have a dream holiday. We have an unlimited budget, the holiday must have 1. FANTASTIC BEACH 2. AMAZING HOTEL 3. PLENTY TO DO FOR TEENAGERS 4. GREAT FOOD CHOICE many thanks
Just went to Atlantis back in July with my wife and 2 sons (8 and 4). Good: - The beach (especially the Cove, which is a giant swimming pool and safe for kids) - The water park: out of this world. - Cool to walk around (if you like walking) Bad: - Food, food and food. It caters to the worst of American tourism (burgers, chicken tenders and hot dogs). This is all the kiosks around the resort offer. Or you have to go to Nobu ($100/plate) in the casino. - It was so hard to find seafood, I mean really? - Service: just not that friendly. The contrast is specially stark when compared to Mexico and how serviceable and hospitable people are in those resorts. To be fair Covid hit the island pretty bad and they were re-opening. Worth the visit once, but I wouldn’t go back.
Stayed there for a week with family. All the buffets have the exact same food except on different serving dishes. Both time we went asked for nonsmoking rooms and were out on “smoking floor”. Local staff at front desk during the day at checking just deceitful and rude. Also weather never great there, always the threat of clouds.
My absolute favorite on this island is The Royalton Negril. Very well worth the stay. The reason I love it so much is the resort itself plus that it's on Bloody Bay. Which has great history
We have gone to Grenada and Turks and Caicos and definitely agree that Grand Anse beach is one of the best beaches in the Caribbean competing with Grace Bay beach in Providenciales, T&C for top spot. We stayed at the Regent Palms in Grace bay which I highly recommend and is a boutique hotel with excellent breakfast included in room rate. In Grand Anse beach, we stayed at the Radisson and while I’m not a fan of the property, the location is right on the beach and is fraction of the cost of Spice Island resort. We did walk to Mount Cinnamon resort and would like to try it the next time we go back to Grenada.
Thanks so much for doing this Vanessa! I definitely respect your views and opinions on these matters, that’s why I can’t wait to hear about sandals! 😀 and oh yes definitely the revised....remixed version of the top 10 sandals resorts would be just dandy at this point! Lol
I’d love to hear about Sandals. We went to Sandals Montego Bay in November and were so disappointed. Our room was amazing (oceanfront walkout with tub) but our service wasn’t great. Had to ask multiple times a day for things like coffee and champagne for our room. I was yelled at and thrown off the “free snorkel” cruise because I didn’t want to snorkel. We have been on at least 50 snorkel cruises and have never had an issue if I chose not to snorkel. We were told by a “security guard” that we could sit out on a dock because it was dangerous and (not joking) something could jump out of the ocean and hurt us???? She made us leave and walked us to our room. There was more. But we paid more for that vacation than any vacation and we had a better experience for less than a third of the cost in Cancun.
I would be writing a letter to the powers that be about your experience. It is YOUR vacation! Who do they think they are telling you that nonsense? 😱 I have never been to one. I am an AMresorts gal myself. I have heard by many that Secrets and Zoetry beat Sandals by far. Again, sorry to hear about your experience.
So nice to see honest reviews. Never heard anyone dare to say anything about the great Atlantis 😅👍🏾 Could someone please post the link to video where she goes into detail. Thanks
Great video as always! I was wondering if you were still planning on making a video or some kind of explanation on your disillusions with the Sandals brand?
When I saw the images for Round Hill in Jamaica, especially that 4 post bobbin bed, it reminded me of the movie “How Stella Got Her Groove Back”. Low and behold, that was one of the two resorts used in the film!
Hey I'm planning a trip to St.Lucia next year. Can you do a video of different places to stay there for couples and activities along with pricing estimates.
I love this video. It gives a good perspective on the pros and cons. I completely agree with what you said about Atlantis. My husband and I thought the exact same thing
Agree with comment re Sandals - only did one at Jamaica then called White House - bellow my expectations - food wasn’t available until dinner time, and no better than common cruise fare; included water sports but waiting list to use
Atlantis always looks dirty & outdated in the pictures i see. They need a major renovation. But I'd like to shout out Abaco Beach resort its a beautiful Bahamian owned resort hotel that was affected by hurricane dorian and was rebuilt entirely 🇧🇸🖤 #supportthelocals
Gotta disagree with Jade Mountain. It is absolutely worth every penny to stay there! service is impeccable, food is out of this world, and your Major Domo can and will do most anything you ask. I happily trade a walk or shuttle down the mountain for a private cove beach and in room infinity pools.
Much thanks for you great input which will help in making my decision on up coming very special family vacation. Having watched three of your videos among others I decided to subscribe and look forward to staying in touch.
I was disappointed with Atlantis. Personally thought it could have been cleaner and staff wasn't the friendliess. Just my experience but I know others that loved it.
I agree. Atlantis was very overrated. We had multiple issues with our room, the staff wasn't friendly, and everything on resort was overpriced. They need a complete update and overhaul.
I always love your vlogs, ive been to Exellence Punta Cana and we loved it. Being a Exellence fan it wasn't hard to see why. We was suppose to fly out to Jamaica, CSA but we had to amend to February. I'd definitely love to visit Grenada and you've definitely made our minds up for us. Thank you. :)
One Hotel I would not agree with you on is Jade mountain St Lucia. I have stayed at Anse Chastnet in their top suite room, which is the hotel below , and it's owned by the same Owner of jade Mountain, Nick Troubetzkoy. I have stayed at The Royal Rex St Lucian Hotel (Changed names now) and a few Guest houses in St Lucia that I did not like. I visited St Lucia 2 times and Have spent a total of 5 months and 2 weeks there. Jade mountain is my favourite hotel on St Lucia, Followed by Ladera resort and Crystals in Soufriere. It's just down to opinion. My favourite sanctuaries at Jade mountain are Sun Sanctuary and The Galaxy suite. Nothing comes close to this type of accommodation for me. I did not find getting to the beach a problem. I even walked it down for the exercise and sometimes ran back up, then jumped into the shower because you will sweat. If you want heaven on earth, for me it has to be the Sun Sanctuary or The Galaxy Suite at Jade Mountain.
I really appreciate this video. You are the reason I booked an Excellence Resorts. It was within my budget and the reviews are amazing. I literally almost booked Dreams resorts. Thank you so much! I’m going to continue to listen to you! Loll
I stayed at Jewel Dunns River and while it is small, it was great. Some of the better entertainment I've seen at all inclusive and the staff was amazing.I also stayed at excellence Punta cana (before the renovation) and also thought it was great.
Great video!!! Can you do a video about the adults all inclusive resorts with heated pools for winter travelers. Too many resorts have cold or cool pools in winter months & it’s such such a bummer.
The Atlantis Bahamas is probably overly expensive because it’s a huge place, to be able to pay all it’s employees, maintenance of pools, rooms, animals etc. Even if it’s not the best place or high quality it’s just how businesses work the amenities of that resort & its size is a lot of money to maintain it.
I think I will feel the same way as you. We are going to a Sandals resort for our first time in June. We are going with friends that have been before and love it. But, for us I think it will be one and done type of thing.
Travel coordinator here! Also a former leisure manager. I’m over seven minutes into this video and have nodded my head in confirmation so many times, I’m getting headache. Great video and amazing suggestions!!
As an older person who wants to round out a life with travel I really appreciate that your vlogs are "cost aware," and value conscious. I would like to see and go to as many lovely destinations as I can without a reverse mortgage.
I’m glad-I enjoyed your comment!! ☺️
Try Elderhostel. They have interesting classes in other countries. I really enjoyed it.
I found your channel about a year ago when I was planning a trip. Loved your channel because you were honest about food quality (food is a big part of the vacation for me). After this video, I am an even bigger fan because of your honesty and positivity. ❤️
Thank you Rika! I really appreciate your comments and feedback ☺️
My wife and I stayed at St. James Club in Antigua December 2017. It's an all inclusive and our week long vacation was fantastic. The staff go out of their way to speak with you. The staff were fantastic and genuinely nice people. The crew working the beach were a blast and helped make our vacation so nice.
Omg I’m so grateful for you I’ve been trying to find a good resort worth the money and it’s so hard to find real honest reviews
I totally hate all those giant resorts where one has to walk miles to get to anything! Give me a tiny place on a pretty beach every time!
I started watching this channel 5 months ago and already traveled abroad 3x’s
Can you do a video on the Maldives and Seychelles islands? Your videos are very informative and I’m looking for detailed info about these places. Thanks.
A video on the Maldives and Seychelles would be most appreciated 👍
Your clarity and drill down through the details is always refreshing. I love resorts. I put you in MY top 10.
Thank You so much Jack! Appreciate the support ☺️
Yes, please give us more. Especially your thoughts on Sandals.
I've saved this video for future travel. We love going to the islands and will definitely research all your recommendations. Thank you
Sugar Beach in St. Lucia was amazing. Def recommend for a more intimate vacation. Felt like a celebrity there on our honeymoon. We snorkeled around Jade Mountain and their beach looked dumpy and crowded compared to ours.
Love this video! I've owned a travel agency for a little over a year now. With Covid19 stopping travel your videos are very helpful. Would love to see the same video and great locations for all inclusive family resorts. Looking for amazing beaches!
Thanks Sigrid! It’s definitely been a tough time for travel, I know how you feel!! And great video suggestion 😊
Best of luck this coming year! I hope business improves for everyone ☀️
To answer one of your questions, I do not want to ever cook for myself while away on vacation. Ever. I do appreciate being able to brew a good, key word 'good' cup of coffee when I wake up, before dressing. But that's it. Informative video, thanks.
I might consider it if they were cleaning up after me, but a kitchen is useless if you don’t have a good food market nearby.
Just found your channel. Nicely done. I'm looking for a resort for family of 4. 2 teenagers mom and dad. Any good tips. 👍 tks you are wonderful.
Thank you so much for another great video! Please don’t apologize for your opinions! Keep them coming ! Covid has hit hard for me as I work in the healthcare field. I absolutely cannot get away like I used to. Some resorts are definitely not worth the price tag.
Thank you so much for your sacrifice!!👏 You DEFINITELY deserve a nice getaway and I hope you get one soon 😊
I mean I've stayed at the Atlantis Bahamas 3 years in a row now. Honestly its such a vibe. im alway recommending it. it sucks that food and rinks aren't more accommodating but there is SO much to do on the resort.
THIS is good information, not narrated by a robot, but someone who has been to these places, knows what’s included. Well -done
Thank you Chris! 😊
I'd like to hear about Sandals as well. Thanks Vanessa!
Coming soon!
i also would like to hear about Sandals bc from what i see & read their overrated
She has several videos on Sandals, I love them
@@Passport_Pages Vanessa love the channel was wondering where I can find video on Sandals thinking of booking one you recommended in Grenada
I really liked the couples ocho rios location. The water isn’t as nice as negril, but still an amazing time with plenty to do nearby. Food is amazing. 👌🏽
I worked as a comedian in the comedy club (Joker's Wild) there. I would never pay money to stay there. The last time I worked there we had a thunderstorm and it didn't take long for the buckets to come out to catch the water coming into the lobby from the ceiling. I had to put towels around my sliding glass doors to keep water out.
What a breath of fresh air, someone who is unafraid to Say what Needs to be Said!!! so tired of all the blaise review which are meaningless. Thank you for the REAL review!!! 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you Patrick!! 😊
I love how thorough you are at covering every angle even mentioning that some ppl will like these resorts but this is your opinion ❤
Thank you!! 🙏🙏
Great video, Vanessa! I agree about Excellence Punta Cana. It’s a beautiful resort and everyone was wonderful. I would love a video about places for an older, single to go that just wants a beautiful place to relax, not party. Would prefer properties that are all inclusive. Thank you so much!!
Thank you and Great idea! I always appreciate suggestions from my subscribers ☺️
OMG ME TOO,,, I am looking to go to an Island in Jan for my b day. I am looking for a place for adults . I dont know which island in the Caribbean I want to go to as of yet. I would prefer something all inclusive as I am saving my pennies now to go.
We lived excellence PC! We want to go somewhere different but it seems everywhere else just lacks. Entertainment was great there. Food was okay… but it seems like food at most resorts is just kinda bland.
Yes, I also agree to stay at Couples Swept Away instead of Couples Negril. They're both in Negril but Swept Away is amazing!!
lol, I knew Atlantis would make your list! I feel the same way. Although, everyone should go at least once to experience the water slides. But, having been there, done that, I can say that I'm not overly driven to return to Nassau at all. I'm happy I went, but there are destination I prefer.
I’m from the Turks & Caicos, and I must agree. Seven Stars is unnecessarily overpriced and there are way more better and affordable options.
Always nice to hear honest feedback from a local 😊 Thanks!
Seven Stars includes a wonderful breakfast buffet. A large number of the rooms and suites have full kitchens, so it seems any argument The Venetian is an improvement is wrong IMO.
Paul Freet who wants to cook on a short holiday . Only all inclusive will due.
What do you think about the La Vista Azul?😊
Travel consultant here! COMPLETELY AGREE on Atlantis. This resort views guests as walking wallets. It’s cha-ching for practically everything you want to do there. Food is so-so, meal plans are expensive and there can be long lines to get in restaurants. I always suggest to clients to visit Atlantis (buy a day pass), not stay there. Are you a travel consultant?
I agree. I wasn’t impressed with Atlantis and did a day pass.
Thanks for this video. I am looking to go to an Island in Jan for my b day. I am looking for a place for adults ( as I am single) & no preferably no kids. I dont know which island in the Caribbean I want to go to as of yet. I would prefer something all inclusive as I am saving my pennies now to go. When would be the best month to actually book this trip? Do I also have to pay separately for the flight as well. I have no idea which airport I would have to fly into. Thanks
Yes, I would like to hear what your issues are with the Sandals brand.
Sandals was disgusting. Unless you’re a swinger…
Would love to see a similar review for family AI resorts.
... oh, and I definitely prefer the resorts closer to the airport (i.e. Sandals Grenada) vs a long road trip (e.g. Sandals South Coast, Jamaica). They say "getting there is half the fun", but flying to these locations is long enough without hours spent on a shuttle bus (e.g. Sandals St Lucia).
Getting to Cabo San Lucas from the airport is much faster now that they have the autopista.
We love staying at RIU Tropical Bay on Bloody Bay. The water is so clear and beach is beautiful. Just as nice as seven mile beach.
Please what are some good resorts in Mexico, Puerto Rico or Jamaica that’s good for a solo single female traveler? Thank you so much.
If you can afford Jade Mountain it is 💯 worth it. Everything about this place is amazing - the rooms, the private plunge pools, the view, the food, and the staff are all 💯 Also, there is direct beach access. Taking a shuttle is an option if you aren’t able to do stairs, but you can also walk down to Anse Chastanet Beach in about 5-10 minutes. The beach has private huts with drink and food service for guests of the resort. There is also a restaurant on the beach.
I’d like to hear about sandals as well
I would not touch Sandals and is just down to personal experience from friends staying there for 2 weeks
Great video, Vanessa! I would love to hear your take on Sandals like you mentioned. We may be on the same page there. ;)
I stayed at Riu in Ochi and didn’t have a problem with any noise but my friends who stayed in the other bigger building there would hear the beach parties going on every night until midnight. The beach was awesome there and it was close to many attractions including Dunn’s river falls, mystic mountain, and the blue hole but I’ll look into some of your other suggestions once we can travel again.
I stayed there two years in a roll. The first year we went it hadn't been remodeled yet. We came back the following year and it was much nicer!
I really love your reviews. Most of these are way out of my price range right now, but a girl can dream 😅
You never know-Keep Dreaming and Planning! ☺️
I am planning on a trip to Barbados in November in 2022 for my birthday 55 years by the time 2022 arrived . Hopefully getting married at the resort all on the same trip. My first marriage at age 55 can you believe that.?
So I am planning and budget my money for the trip. Thinking of getting a side hustle job 1 night a week to save up now until 2022 comes.
You can do it .if you plan and your dream will come true.
Love your story!
Agree about Atlantis resort, we only went there because my daughter wanted to go to the water park & it was easier to just stay there on property. Yes the food & water very pricey. Although we did find a Dunkin’ Donuts for breakfast 😂 & shopped for water a nearby convenience store.
Great video.😊
Wow! Grenada got a look in, you're so right about Mount Cinnamon - beautiful 😍
Love your videos but will never go on vacation and cook and do dishes. Want a vacation to escape responsibility and have leisure time. But always love your tips snd all inclusive recommendations!
She’s right about Couples Swept Away! Would love to go back😍
Was there last year. Best time ever. I am going to try couples negril this year though.
@@niabarber6259 Couples swept away is way ahead of couples Negril. You will see when you visit. It is always nice to try new places but you may be disappointed. You should have stayed at couples Negril, first before staying at Couples swept away
Excellent video! Excellent info you wont get anywhere. I had to subscribe!
This is a new take on the driver setup! Love it. Looking forward to putting it into practice! Thanks!
Love these videos! I am going to Cancun with a large group on Feb and picked the hotel based on your videos!
That’s awesome! Have a great trip! 😊
Seven Stars in Turks & Caicos is freeking amazing. If you can not afford it though do not go. We only ate breakfast at the resort because it was included with our room. But we did not hit a bad restaurant our whole time there. There is a brick oven pizza place that delivers to the hotel. We ordered two pies for $25.
Hey Vanessa, I really like your videos!! I watched almost all of them. It would be great to have a video about hotels in the region, that a normal person can afford. Who can pay 500-1500$ a night????
Dosent have to be All IN. Some hidden gems on the beach for 100$ a night ? That would be great!
The ocean club is also where some of the James Bond film casino Royale was filmed
Great post. We stayed at the Ocean Club, walked down the beach to Atlantis and KNOW we made the right choice.
Agreed 😊 Best of both worlds right?
So hard to look at any of these places after going to Moorea Tahiti and bora bora Tahiti. Once you go there, everything else is just okay.
it good for fun? like a birthday not romantic for couples but a girls trip?
Love your video. I'm looking for a holiday of a lifetime for myself, wife and two boys 12 and 15. My wife has terminal cancer, so we haven't got long to have a dream holiday. We have an unlimited budget, the holiday must have
1. FANTASTIC BEACH
2. AMAZING HOTEL
3. PLENTY TO DO FOR TEENAGERS
4. GREAT FOOD CHOICE
many thanks
I love your Vlog! I agree with you about Sandals. Not only Montego Bay, but the brand!
Just went to Atlantis back in July with my wife and 2 sons (8 and 4).
Good:
- The beach (especially the Cove, which is a giant swimming pool and safe for kids)
- The water park: out of this world.
- Cool to walk around (if you like walking)
Bad:
- Food, food and food. It caters to the worst of American tourism (burgers, chicken tenders and hot dogs). This is all the kiosks around the resort offer. Or you have to go to Nobu ($100/plate) in the casino.
- It was so hard to find seafood, I mean really?
- Service: just not that friendly. The contrast is specially stark when compared to Mexico and how serviceable and hospitable people are in those resorts.
To be fair Covid hit the island pretty bad and they were re-opening.
Worth the visit once, but I wouldn’t go back.
Good to know I'm going for the first t I've in late may.
@@jacobocaj5778 ask a cab to take you to the "fish fry" it's a local strip about 20 minutes from hotel with amazing seafood
Stayed there for a week with family. All the buffets have the exact same food except on different serving dishes. Both time we went asked for nonsmoking rooms and were out on “smoking floor”. Local staff at front desk during the day at checking just deceitful and rude. Also weather never great there, always the threat of clouds.
My absolute favorite on this island is The Royalton Negril. Very well worth the stay. The reason I love it so much is the resort itself plus that it's on Bloody Bay. Which has great history
We have gone to Grenada and Turks and Caicos and definitely agree that Grand Anse beach is one of the best beaches in the Caribbean competing with Grace Bay beach in Providenciales, T&C for top spot. We stayed at the Regent Palms in Grace bay which I highly recommend and is a boutique hotel with excellent breakfast included in room rate. In Grand Anse beach, we stayed at the Radisson and while I’m not a fan of the property, the location is right on the beach and is fraction of the cost of Spice Island resort. We did walk to Mount Cinnamon resort and would like to try it the next time we go back to Grenada.
Thanks so much for doing this Vanessa! I definitely respect your views and opinions on these matters, that’s why I can’t wait to hear about sandals! 😀 and oh yes definitely the revised....remixed version of the top 10 sandals resorts would be just dandy at this point! Lol
You are so welcome! ☺️ Sandals video to come soon 😉
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I’d love to hear about Sandals. We went to Sandals Montego Bay in November and were so disappointed. Our room was amazing (oceanfront walkout with tub) but our service wasn’t great. Had to ask multiple times a day for things like coffee and champagne for our room. I was yelled at and thrown off the “free snorkel” cruise because I didn’t want to snorkel. We have been on at least 50 snorkel cruises and have never had an issue if I chose not to snorkel. We were told by a “security guard” that we could sit out on a dock because it was dangerous and (not joking) something could jump out of the ocean and hurt us????
She made us leave and walked us to our room. There was more. But we paid more for that vacation than any vacation and we had a better experience for less than a third of the cost in Cancun.
That sounds terrible! 😳 I’m so very sorry. But thanks for sharing your experience!! Good to know.
I would be writing a letter to the powers that be about your experience. It is YOUR vacation! Who do they think they are telling you that nonsense? 😱 I have never been to one. I am an AMresorts gal myself. I have heard by many that Secrets and Zoetry beat Sandals by far. Again, sorry to hear about your experience.
She went during the covid time.that is why.
That is horrible during your lovely trip.
So nice to see honest reviews.
Never heard anyone dare to say anything about the great Atlantis 😅👍🏾
Could someone please post the link to video where she goes into detail. Thanks
You just earned a subscriber! Really enjoyed your take on things.
Thank you! Welcome to the channel 😊
Great video as always! I was wondering if you were still planning on making a video or some kind of explanation on your disillusions with the Sandals brand?
Yes I would love to hear why you don't like Sandals and love your channel, very good content and very good tips!
By the way first commentary!
Yay, first! Thank you!! ☺️
Thanks for your insight. Would love to hear your thoughts on the Sandals brand.
When I saw the images for Round Hill in Jamaica, especially that 4 post bobbin bed, it reminded me of the movie “How Stella Got Her Groove Back”. Low and behold, that was one of the two resorts used in the film!
Hey I'm planning a trip to St.Lucia next year. Can you do a video of different places to stay there for couples and activities along with pricing estimates.
I love this video. It gives a good perspective on the pros and cons. I completely agree with what you said about Atlantis. My husband and I thought the exact same thing
Agree with comment re Sandals - only did one at Jamaica then called White House - bellow my expectations - food wasn’t available until dinner time, and no better than common cruise fare; included water sports but waiting list to use
I would love to see family all inclusive. I am planning a trip for my son graduation and I would love some ideas.
Your videos are awesome!
Thanks Aisha! I have one in the works 😉
The Royalton in The DR.
Love your information, I am planning on vacationing in Bahamas later, thank you for the reviews and money saving on resorts.
Glad it was helpful! 😊
Atlantis is ridiculous and I’ve been saying it for years- happy to hear others feel the same!
Not worth the money
i agree
Atlantis always looks dirty & outdated in the pictures i see. They need a major renovation. But I'd like to shout out Abaco Beach resort its a beautiful Bahamian owned resort hotel that was affected by hurricane dorian and was rebuilt entirely 🇧🇸🖤 #supportthelocals
Gotta disagree with Jade Mountain. It is absolutely worth every penny to stay there! service is impeccable, food is out of this world, and your Major Domo can and will do most anything you ask. I happily trade a walk or shuttle down the mountain for a private cove beach and in room infinity pools.
Much thanks for you great input which will help in making my decision on up coming
very special family vacation. Having watched three of your videos among others I decided
to subscribe and look forward to staying in touch.
Thank you for subscribing and welcome to the channel! 😊
I was never so disappointed as I was when I went to Atlantis. Even thought the resort was on the dumpy side.
It’s like Las Vegas and then they try to sell you a time share.
can we hear about your sandals situation? just cancelled a week vacation and by the sounds of what you said, it was a blessing in disguise LOL
We LOVE ❤️ The Barcelo Maya Resort
I agree with everything you said especially Atlantis Bahamas very overrated
Thanks Brittney!!
I've visited Atlantis for xmas 2018. It is really over priced with very few dining options which pushes you to the buffet which is $60pp for dinner.
I stayed here with my family. Amazing resort. Very expensive. But we had so much fun.
I was disappointed with Atlantis. Personally thought it could have been cleaner and staff wasn't the friendliess. Just my experience but I know others that loved it.
I agree. Atlantis was very overrated. We had multiple issues with our room, the staff wasn't friendly, and everything on resort was overpriced. They need a complete update and overhaul.
Interested in your thoughts on Sandals. We just traveled with them during Covid, and felt they did well with all the new protocols and upgrades.
They have definitely taken a lot of precautions, I agree!
Interested to hear ur thoughts regarding the disillusion of Sandals. Ty
Sandals is over rated and in my opinion not worth the money
Love your channel. These videos have helped me so much in planning my first vacation. 🤗
We DEF need more candid reviews like this! loVE THIS! And yes I wanna know it take on Sandals!???? And other big Hotel chains.
I always love your vlogs, ive been to Exellence Punta Cana and we loved it.
Being a Exellence fan it wasn't hard to see why. We was suppose to fly out to Jamaica, CSA but we had to amend to February.
I'd definitely love to visit Grenada and you've definitely made our minds up for us. Thank you. :)
Thank you Hannah! Have a wonderful time! 😊
@@Passport_Pages Thank you :)
One Hotel I would not agree with you on is Jade mountain St Lucia. I have stayed at Anse Chastnet in their top suite room, which is the hotel below , and it's owned by the same Owner of jade Mountain, Nick Troubetzkoy. I have stayed at The Royal Rex St Lucian Hotel (Changed names now) and a few Guest houses in St Lucia that I did not like. I visited St Lucia 2 times and Have spent a total of 5 months and 2 weeks there. Jade mountain is my favourite hotel on St Lucia, Followed by Ladera resort and Crystals in Soufriere. It's just down to opinion. My favourite sanctuaries at Jade mountain are Sun Sanctuary and The Galaxy suite. Nothing comes close to this type of accommodation for me. I did not find getting to the beach a problem. I even walked it down for the exercise and sometimes ran back up, then jumped into the shower because you will sweat. If you want heaven on earth, for me it has to be the Sun Sanctuary or The Galaxy Suite at Jade Mountain.
Tell us what you think about sandals!👍🏻😁
I have been there also Had a bad experience! Wouldn’t go there again! Sorry
@@carolmassero5699 I’d never go back.
I really appreciate this video. You are the reason I booked an Excellence Resorts. It was within my budget and the reviews are amazing. I literally almost booked Dreams resorts. Thank you so much! I’m going to continue to listen to you! Loll
That’s so nice to hear! Glad to help 😊
I’ve been to two Excellence resorts and their brand to me is on the top of my list
@@davegriffith6409 hi Dave. Have you been to the Punta Cana locations? How was the food?
Having been to Alantis in Nassau, I definitely agree with your assessment. Way over priced.
Facts
I stayed at Jewel Dunns River and while it is small, it was great. Some of the better entertainment I've seen at all inclusive and the staff was amazing.I also stayed at excellence Punta cana (before the renovation) and also thought it was great.
Very intelligently put-together video. I do not take resort vacations myself, but your recommendations make sense.
Thanks!
Great video!!! Can you do a video about the adults all inclusive resorts with heated pools for winter travelers. Too many resorts have cold or cool pools in winter months & it’s such such a bummer.
True!
The Atlantis Bahamas is probably overly expensive because it’s a huge place, to be able to pay all it’s employees, maintenance of pools, rooms, animals etc. Even if it’s not the best place or high quality it’s just how businesses work the amenities of that resort & its size is a lot of money to maintain it.
Omg.. I went to couples sweep away negril...loved it ...omg that was like 8 years ago!!!
I’m just gonna say it: Sandals is over hyped. I don’t regret going but I wouldn’t recommend it or go back.
I think I will feel the same way as you. We are going to a Sandals resort for our first time in June. We are going with friends that have been before and love it. But, for us I think it will be one and done type of thing.
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You said you have never been yet you say you will not go back, thats the definition of being closed minded.
We loved Couples Negril. We went there 7 years ago. May have changed since then.
I'm supposed to go there end of august
I loved Couples Negril.🤷♀️
Couples Swept Away is the best one of the two. They maintain their resort very well.
Definitely would like a video to hear your thoughts on Sandals!
Avoid there are better hotel around.
loved this video...thank you so much. I love how you are still so nice when giving negative reviews.
Thank you Debbie! Such a nice comment ☺️
I want to hear what you have to say about Sandals!!!
If possible could you also do a Secrets review, not so much as overated but overpriced.
Thank you. :)
New member here , please do more of this!
I would like to hear about the sandals downside
Very interesting and you gave an alternative.