Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island
ATOL Protected| April 2026 | £3,339 | |
| May 2026 | £2,909 | |
| June 2026 | £2,889 | |
| July 2026 | £2,889 | |
| August 2026 | £2,519 | |
| September 2026 | £2,449 | |
| October 2026 | £2,559 | |
| November 2026 | £2,659 | |
| December 2026 | £2,659 |
✨Adults-Only Bahamas Getaway w/Unlimited Fine Dining & More!
Picture yourself sipping a cocktail on a private offshore island, surrounded by crystal-clear Bahamian waters, this award-winning resort is your ticket to an unforgettable, stress-free getaway in the heart of the Caribbean!
About
Sandals Royal Bahamian, winner of the prestigious Five Star Diamond Award, stands alone as the premier destination for couples who demand only the very best. From an offshore island - a veritable resort within a resort - to Versailles-like gardens filled with stunning statuary, you'll know beyond a doubt that you've discovered paradise.
Every accommodation option offers a heightened state of luxury. But you could ramp up the elegance factor with a butler service, a swim-up suite, and glorious ocean views. Relax on the picture-erfect beach or head out on the waves with a kayak or paddleboard for some Caribbean fun.
With exceptional dining option that cater for every appetite, a whole host of theme nights and entertainment options, as well as an unrivalled paradise setting, you can't fail to succumb to the wonder of Sandals Royal Bahamian.
Head here if a luxurious all-inclusive resort, that delivers leisure in an oasis of 'old world charm' and understated elegance, sounds like it's up your street.
- Nassau's only resort with a private offshore island and restaurant
- Exclusive Penthouse Fitness Centre with panoramic ocean view
- Voted 'World's Leading All-Inclusive Resort'
Overview
At a glance
Awards
2023
2018
- Certificate of Excellence 2018
Accommodation
With three levels of luxury to choose from you're sure to find your perfect retreat in the Bahamas in one of these plush suites.
Luxury Level
Luxury personified - that's what you can expect when you indulge in a luxury level room including some fabulous facilities, amenities and services:
- 4-Poster King-Size Bed
- Air Conditioning
- Airport Transfers
- Free WiFi
- HD Smart TV
- In-Room Electronic Safe
- iPod Dock Alarm Clock
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Make-up Mirror
- Red Lane Spa Amenity Kit
- Shower or Tub
- Telephone
Island Village Honeymoon Luxury Villa Room
Nestled on the second floor of the Island Village villas and surrounded by lush gardens.
East Bay Luxury
These romantic retreats feature either a private patio or balcony showcasing serene views of the resort's tropical gardens.
East Bay Premium
These oversized rooms feature serene views of the French Courtyard and are ideally located by the restaurants, bars and amenities.
East Bay Zen Garden Room
These luxurious rooms showcase serene views of the resort's gardens from an oversized window.
East Bay Honeymoon Zen Garden Room
A honeymooner's dream, these luxurious rooms showcase serene views of the resort's gardens from an oversized window.
East Bay Oceanview Premium
Located on the fifth and sixth floor, treat yourself to views of the lush gardens and glimpse of the ocean.
East Bay Oceanview Grande Luxe
Located on the upper floors of the Balmoral Tower, these luxurious suites feature a private balcony that showcases stunning views of the ocean.
East Bay Oceanview Luxury
Located on the second through sixth floors of the Balmoral Tower, these oceanview rooms are a sure-fire way to enjoy your holiday experience with a cracking view.
Club Level
Club Sandals offers you additional room facilities that will take your holiday to the next level of luxury.
Club Sandals Services
- Met on arrival by Club Sandals Concierge
- Served cold or warm towels on arrival
- Privately checked in at the Club Sandals Lounge
- Escorted to room by Club Sandals Concierge
- In-Room Orientation by Club Sandals Concierge
- Private Resort Orientation by Club Sandals Concierge
- Club Sandals Welcome packet on arrival
- Dedicated Club Sandals Concierge to assist with planning holiday experience
- Personalised Resort Orientation
- All Day Room Service from 07:00 - 22:00
Club Sandals Lounge
- High-definition flat-screen TV
- Selection of board games, books and novels
- Tea and coffee station with assorted tea and freshly Ground Coffee (Blue Mountain Coffee)
- Coffee machine in all lounges serving Espressos and Cappuccinos
- New York Times and British Today, The Canadian and any other Times Fax as requested
- Kindles available in the Lounge
- iPads displaying restaurant menus, a martini menu, weekly activities and Managers wine list
- Library of Local Books Available
- Air conditioned comfort
- Signature Scent
- Soothing Background Music
- Guest check-out with Club Sandals Concierge
- Alcoholic Beverages, Sparkling Wine, Juice, Soda and Water
- Reserved tables at weekly buffet
- Recognition of birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions
East Bay Zen Garden Walkout Club Level Room
These walkout rooms feature an oversized patio with bistro set that lead to a beautifully landscaped Zen Garden.
East Bay Honeymoon Oceanview Club Level Room
These luxurious rooms feature a private balcony showcasing stunning ocean views.
West Bay Honeymoon Oceanview Club Level Suite
These luxurious suites feature a private balcony showcasing stunning garden, pool or ocean views.
West Bay Honeymoon Club Level Oversized Junior Suite
The super-spacious luxurious suites offer tropical garden or pool views.
East Bay Poolside Walkout Club Level Room
These walkout rooms combine the beauty of the Caribbean with stylish contemporary interiors, just steps from a large pool and misting pool.
West Bay Swim-up Oversized Club Level Junior Suite
These intimate suites showcase serene views of the resort's gardens and pool from a private balcony or walkout patio with bistro set.
Island Village Club Level Junior Villa Suite w/ Outdoor Tranquility Soaking Tub™
These large suites offer an air of romantic luxury.
West Bay Grande Luxe Walkout Oversized Club Level Junior Suite
A walkout suite with a stunning private patio.
West Bay Oceanview Penthouse Club Level Suite
These penthouse suites grant stunning views of the ocean, gardens, and pool from a private balcony.
East Bay Beachfront Club Level Room
These luxurious beachfront rooms feature an oversized private balcony that showcases stunning views of the ocean, beach, and the resort's exclusive offshore island, Sandals Cay.
Butler Level
Your trained butler handles every detail of your holiday with unobtrusive grace.
- Greet you with lemongrass-scented hand towels to refresh you from your flight
- Offer welcome cocktails and culinary treats
- Escort you to your suite and coordinate luggage handling
- Provide you with all information regarding hotel facilities
- Handle private check-in comfortably in your suite
- Orchestrate any personal accommodation preferences
- Supply a cell phone to reach him/her when needed
- Provide a private resort orientation
- Offer to unpack your luggage
- Press your first nights clothes for free
- Make all dinner reservations, tour bookings, on property activities and spa treatments for you
- Serve you your favourite drinks while you lounge on the beach or pool
- Serve you lunch on the beach or on the pool
- Liaise with housekeeping regarding the servicing of your suite
- Ensure that your suite is kept in perfect condition and arranged the way you like during your stay
- Expedite all room service orders
- Ensure your table is arranged in the restaurant of your choice for dinner
- Arrange a perfect romantic dinner for two in the privacy of your suite or your patio
- Dinner shoe shine service
- Tend to your wardrobe
- Collect and return all laundry for you
- Bring you amenities before dinner
- Escort you to dinner where they have reserved a beautifully decorated table at the restaurant of your choice - with preferential seating
- Ensure your suite is turned down and your room has all it needs for the night
- Arrange transportation back to the airport
- Provide you with information regarding check out
- Assist you in folding your clothes for packing
- Retain all your preferences for future visits
- Ensure your bags are brought up to the departure area
- Escort you to the Club or Butler lounge and process your paperwork for check out
- Escort you to your transportation and bid you farewell
West Bay One Bedroom Oceanview Swim-up Butler Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub™
These swim-up suites feature a furnished private patio with a zero-entry swim-up pool.
West Bay One Bedroom Swim-up Butler Suite with Patio Tranquility Soaking Tub™
These lavish suites feature a glimpse of the ocean from the swim-up pool and patio.
West Bay Honeymoon Hideaway Swim Up Crystal Lagoon Zen One Bedroom Butler Suite
These swim-up Love Nest Suites® feature a furnished private patio with zero-entry access to the Zen Garden river pool.
East Bay Beachfront Swim-up Butler Suite
Just steps from the beach, enjoy ocean views from the spectacular infinity-edge swim-up pool.
Island Village One Bedroom Butler Villa Suite with Private Pool
A secluded ground floor suite with private plunge pool and scenic views.
Island Village One Bedroom Walkout Butler Villa Suite with Private Pool
A beautiful walk-out suite with the addition of a gorgeous Tranquility Tub™.
Island Village Walkout Butler Hideaway Villa Suite with Private Pool
Enjoy tropical garden views from this ultimate romantic retreat with Tranquility Tub™ and direct access to a private plunge pool.
West Bay Honeymoon Hideaway Swim-up Crystal Lagoon Zen Butler Suite
A swim-up suite with Zen garden access and pool or tropical garden views.
West Bay Oceanview One Bedroom Butler Suite
These luxurious suites showcase stunning ocean and tropical garden views from a private balcony.
West Bay Honeymoon Hideaway Oceanview One Bedroom Butler Suite
Glorious oceanview suites situated close to the pool and dining options.
West Bay One Bedroom Butler Suite
From the seclusion of your private balcony, enjoy peaceful garden views.
West Bay Oceanfront Penthouse One Bedroom Butler Royal Suite
These penthouse suites showcase stunning ocean views from a private balcony.
East Bay Honeymoon Beachfront Butler Suite
Located on the top floors of the East Bay building the ocean views from these suites are unrivalled.
West Bay Honeymoon Hideaway Oceanview One Bedroom Butler Suite
These suites offer private balcony and picture-perfect ocean views.
Island Village One Bedroom Butler Villa Suite with Balcony Tranquility Soaking Tub™
These romantic retreats each offer a private balcony and are located in the picturesque Island Village villas.
Dining
Restaurants
Sandals Royal Bahamian awaits you with 10 restaurants, serving up sumptuous regional dishes and global delicacies.
Butch's Island Chop House
Steak and seafood dining served in a refined atmosphere.
- Dinner: 17:30 - 21:30
- Reservations: Required
- Dress: Resort Evening Attire
La Plume
French cuisine aplenty.
- Breakfast: 08:00 - 11:00
- Dinner: 17:30 - 21:30
- Reservations: Required
- Dress: Resort Casual Attire
Tesoro
Italian à la carte dining with a refreshingly casual feel.
- Breakfast (buffet): 07:30 - 10:30
- Lunch: 12:00 - 16:00
- Dinner: 17:30 - 21:30
- Reservations: Not Required
- Dress: Resort Casual Attire
Aralia House
Authentic Caribbean cuisine.
- Lunch: 11:00 - 16:00
- Reservations: Not Required
- Dress: Resort Casual Attire
Gordon's on the Pier
Elegant à la carte grilled specialities served with a view.
- Dinner: 18:00 - 21:30
- Reservations: Required
- Dress: Resort Evening Attire
Kimonos
Japanese Teppanyaki
- Dinner: 18:00 - 21:30
- Reservations: Required
- Dress: Resort Casual Attire
Kanoo
Pan-Caribbean fusion dishes.
- Breakfast: 07:30 - 10:30
- Lunch: 12:30 - 14:30
- Reservations: Not Required
- Dress: Resort Casual Attire
Calico
For casual beachside grill dining.
- Lunch: 11:00 - 16:00
- Reservations: Not Required
- Dress: Resort Casual Attire
Queen's Pearl
Authentic English pub serving British classics.
- Dinner: 17:00 - 22:00
- LAte night: 22:00 - 02:00
- Reservations: Not Required
- Dress: Resort Casual Attire
Soy
Exotic sushi creations made to order.
- Dinner: 17:30 - 21:30
- Reservations: Not Required
- Dress: Resort Casual Attire
Dress Code
- Resort Casual Attire: shorts or jeans, t-shirts or polo shirts. Swimwear must be covered. Shirts and footwear required.
- Resort Evening Attire: Dress trousers or jeans for men, long or short sleeve dress shirts (with or without collar). Dress shoes or sandals. No shorts, t-shirts, sleeveless shirts, trainers, flip flops or slippers. No hats nor caps.
Bars
Pick from a choice of 6 bars. Try them all and find your new favourite drink.
- Sundowner - Swim Up- Bar: 10:30 - 18:00
- Sunset - Swim Up- Bar: 10:30 - 18:00
- Sunset Bar: 17:00 - 22:30
- Queen's Pearl Pub: 17:00 - 15:00
- Crystal Bar: 17:00 - 22:30
- Royal Bar (Beach Bar): 10:30 - 00:30
Facilities
- Exclusive offshore Island with 2 cove beaches
- Exclusive butler service for selected suites
- New River Pool Suites
- Penthouse Fitness Center
- Red Lane® Spa (at an additional cost)
- Unlimited dining at 10 restaurants
- 8 full-service bars including 3 swim-up pool bars
- Unlimited premium brand drinks
- 7 pools and 6 whirlpools
- Unlimited scuba diving (for certified divers)
- Unlimited land and water sports
- Conference centre with large meeting rooms
- Free non-stop round trip airport transfers
- Rolls Royce or Mercedes transfers for butler guests
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas
Leisure
Entertainment
- Piano Melodies in the Crystal Bar
- Saxophonist with romantic music at the Fire Pits
- Theme parties in the Royal Theatre
- Late night spot in the Cricketer's Pub.
- Disco (Royal Lounge): 22:00 - 01:00
- Piano Bar Sing-a-long: 21:00 - 00:00
Theme Nights
- Sunday: Lover's Night Show - 21:00
- Monday: Cultural Show - 20:30
- Tuesday: Reggae Party - 21:00
- Wednesday: White Night - 20:00
- Thursday: Staff & Guests Talent Show - 20:30
- Friday: Bahamian Carnival Night - 20:30
- Saturday: Fire & Jazz Show - 20:00
Weekly Events
- Monday: Manager's Cocktail Party - 18:00
- Tuesday: Club Sandals Guests Cocktail Reception
- Wednesday: Sandals Select Cocktail Reception & Dinner - 18:30
- Daily: Tea Party - 16:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: Butler's Cocktail Party - 17:30 — 18:30
Sandals Island
Visit the spectacular and unique offshore island exclusive to the resort. Features on the island include a fresh water pool, a swim up pool bar, whirlpool, and the Zen Garden Red Lane Spa. The Ferry runs every hour on the hour, beginning at 10:00. Ferry returns from the island at a quarter to the hour with the last ferry returning at 16:45.
Land Sports
- Basketball
- Croquet
- Beach Volleyball
- Billiards and Pool Table
- Darts
- Indoor Games
- Lawn Chess
- Shuffleboard
- Table Tennis
- Tennis Courts lit for night play.
Water Sports
- Scuba Diving (for certified divers)
- Hobie Cats
- Kayaks
- Water Trikes
- Windsurfing
- Paddleboards
- Snorkelling
Pools
- 1 Large Pool at the Balmoral Oceanfront Village
- 1 Large Pool at the Royal Windsor Tower
- 3 Pools in the Royal Village
- 1 Pool on Sandals Island
- 1 Dive Instruction Pool
Red Lane® Spa
Rejuvenation at the Red Lane® Spa* is a journey of endless self-discovery and essential well-being, taking your relaxation to the next level. Treatments include:
- Massage
- Body Scrub
- Body Polish
- Salt Mousse Treatment
- Bath Soak
- Seaweed Treatment
- Facials
- Manicure
- Pedicure
*at an additional cost
Fitness Centre
The 24/7 gym has everything you need for solo workouts and group exercises. Dedicated Fitness Professionals will lead you through a workout of a variety of movement combinations that exercise your muscles while you have fun in the sun at the same time. All ages and fitness levels will enjoy the classes, perfect for earning an extra cocktail or treat.
Weddings
Sandals Wedding Options
If marriages are made in heaven, then an Aisle to Isle® wedding at Sandals is like heaven on Earth. No other resorts are so completely dedicated to couples in love, and a Sandals Aisle to Isle® wedding is the perfect start to the perfect marriage. Happily ever after begins here.
Aisle to Isle® Wedding Packages:
From an intimate affair to a large celebration, Sandals has you covered with an array of wedding packages. No matter the package you choose, all include as standard:
- Personal pre-travel wedding planner
- Gift registry and wedding website templates
- Preparation of marriage documents
- Onsite wedding team: vendor coordination, event set-up & breakdown
- 15% off select Red Lane® Spa Services
- Picturesque Ceremony location
- Pre-Recorded musical accompaniment
- Flower bouquet
- Flower boutonniere
- Private One-Hour Cocktail Reception: passed hors d’oeuvres, premium bar, sparkling wine toast, signature cocktail, and non-alcoholic beverages, cocktail tables with white linen
- Reception table with white linen and white cushioned chiavari chairs
- Honeymoon dinner with sparkling wine in resorts specialty restaurant
- Honeymoon Package: chilled sparkling wine & sweet treat, romantic turn-down service on wedding night, breakfast in bed for two the next morning
Two Lovebirds Wedding Package - 1 room
What could be more romantic than eloping? In addition, the Two Lovebirds Wedding Package includes:
- Scents of Love couples massage
- Bridal attendant
- 10 digital images
- Private Candlelight Dinner with four-course menu and prosecco
- Two-tiered white fondant wedding cake with dendrobium orchid topper (white or magenta)
- One free anniversary night when you stay for 7 paid nights in a club or butler room
Sweetheart Wedding Package - 1 - 5 rooms
For those couples, looking for a small, intimate ceremony. A Sweetheart Wedding Package also includes:
- $200 credit towards select photo packages
- $200 credit towards select videography packages
- White cushioned chiavari chairs at your ceremony
- Two-tiered white fondant wedding cake with dendrobium orchid topper (white or magenta)
- $100 Credit towards either a Private Candlelight Dinner, scuba, snuba, beach or pool cabana
- One free anniversary night when you stay for 7 paid nights in a club or butler room
Bliss Wedding Package - 6 - 25 rooms
Celebrate your special day with more of your loved ones. A Bliss wedding package also includes:
- 6th Room Free* when traveling with 5 paid double rooms between September 1 - December 20 (up to three comps)
- 12th Room Free* when 11 PAID double rooms travel between January 2 - August 31 (up to three comps)
- 20 digital images
- $200 credit towards select videography packages
- Rose bouquet for 1 member of bride squad
- Rose boutonniere for 1 member of groom squad
- Two-tiered white fondant wedding cake with dendrobium orchid topper (white or magenta)
- White cushioned chiavari chairs at your ceremony
- Private Two-Hour Dinner Reception with selection from the plated and buffet menus and a premium bar, non-alcoholic beverages including freshly brewed coffee and a selection of herbal teas at the end of the meal
- $100 Credit towards either a Romantic Private Candlelight Dinner on the beach, scuba, snuba or pool cabana with cabana butler
- One free anniversary night when you stay for 7 paid nights in a club or butler room
Epic Wedding Package - 26 - 70 rooms
For the most grand of occasions. The Epic Wedding Package also includes:
- 6th Room Free* when traveling with 5 paid double rooms between September 1 - December 20 (up to three comps)
- 12th Room Free* when 11 PAID double rooms travel between January 2 - August 31 (up to three comps)
- Frozen Fruit Kabobs & Small Bites & Sparkling Wine for Bride & Groom Squad Getting Ready on Day of Wedding ( up to 10 pax total )
- 2-Hour Private Rehearsal Dinner
- 1-Hour Private Brunch
- $500 credit towards select photo packages
- $500 credit towards select videography package
- Sound speaker with microphones at your ceremony
- Rose bouquet for up to 2 members of bride squad
- Rose boutonniere for up to 2 members of groom squad
- White cushioned chiavari chairs at your ceremony
- Three-tier wedding fondant white cake with rose topper
- Banquet Tables with white linen and white cushioned chiavari chairs
- Private Two-Hour Dinner Reception with selection from the plated or buffet menus and a premium bar, non-alcoholic beverages including freshly brewed coffee and a selection of herbal teas at the end of the meal
- Sweetheart table to include white linen, standard place setting & 2 chivari chairs
- Two-hour DJ
Terms and conditions apply
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From the Blog
What It’s Like Swimming With the Bahamas Pigs For Your Birthday?
Find out what happened when Alice went swimming with the world-famous Bahamas pigs. Celebrating your birthday swimming with the Bahamas pigs sounds pretty special, right? Well, the big 3-0 was on the horizon for our travelling titan Alice, and there was only one place she was going to spend it. In this blog, we’ll hand over to Alice for a complete rundown of her celebratory stay at Sandals Royal Bahamian. As well as that awesome trip to see the aquatic oinkers. How was the trip, Alice? Oh, it was absolutely amazing! The hotel has just been refurbished in January, so everything was brand spanking new. We stayed on a new island recently built in Cupid’s Cay in one of Sandals Royal Bahamian’s Island Village Walkout Butler Hideaway Villa Suites with a Private Pool. In the middle of the resort, they’ve built a new open-air hub called Coconut Grove. This is where all the nightly entertainment takes place. There are sofas and swing chairs in the sand, so you can enjoy a show in super-comfort. Plus, two covered campervans offer trendy tacos and coffee. Trust me, the coffee van does the best coffee at the resort. Another nice touch was that these campervans also sold crepes after the shows for anyone who fancied a walking home snack! Aside from all those bits, there’s also the incredible beach which just looks like a picture you’d see in a brochure. The white sand and water are immaculate. I would say, out of all the Sandals Resorts I’ve been to (including our St Lucia trip), this one was my favourite. So, what was the room like? The room was brilliant. It didn’t have the problem that most swim-up rooms face which is that they’re usually in the shade. This one had maximum sun all day until about 7 or 8 pm. So it was great if you’d been at the pool all day as you could go back to the room and still be able to enjoy the sun from the comfort of your own space. The outside area also had large sun loungers and the pool lights up in different colours at night, like a “disco pool”. Having said all that, we didn’t spend lots of time in the room. But having the luxury of being able to retreat to that amazing exterior space was perfect. What are the resort vibes like? To get a decent snapshot of how broad the spectrum is at the resort you just need to look at the two pools. Both show that every type of traveller is well catered for her. So, the pool which is closer to the spa is a quieter area where you can just have a chill on your sun lounger and enjoy the ocean views. Alternatively, though, the pool on the other side of the central hub offers a bit more of a party atmosphere. There’s music, activities and entertainment if you want it. You have the choice of creating the holiday that you want. Whether you want fancy a quiet stay, non-stop fun, or a mixture of both, you can have it. Taking an island-hopping tour to see the pigs Seeing the pigs in the Bahamas for my birthday was so good, that I could cry. We did the pigs as part of a larger tour which took us to a couple of different places via boat. So I’ll break the trip up into 6 parts: Feeding iguanas Swimming with the pigs Lunch on Black Point Island The sand bar Swimming with sharks Pablo Escobar’s sunken plane wreck The world-famous wild iguanas We got our transfer from the resort to the speedboat and were taken on to Allen Cay which is home to Iguana Rock. During the boat ride, you’re given free drinks, as well as some fruit and veg to feed the iguanas. Then you get 20 minutes to feed and watch the animals. But, I should say, these are uninhabited islands, so when you arrive you literally have to jump off the boat into the sea. The pigs From the iguanas, we continued on to Big Major Cay which is where the pigs are. There are other places in the Bahamas with pigs but this is the most famous spot. The Bahamas pigs were so friendly, they’re almost like dogs because they’re so used to people coming and feeding them. If you tell them to sit they’ll sit and you can feed them. Also, if you show them your empty hands they’ll leave you alone. Some of them are gigantic too! But, again, because it’s an uninhabited island they swim up to you to be fed so it doesn’t feel at all like a zoo or a forced interaction at all. They were just being pigs in the Bahamas and we were there with them, which was an amazing experience. Because we were doing the island-hopping tour we only spent about 20-25 minutes with them. So, from there, we went on to a place called Compass Cay for some lunch. Lunch at Black Point When you get Black Point island, you’re booked into a local restaurant which serves up Bahamian food. When you sail up to it you can see sharks and stingrays swimming around. But on the way, the tour guides were pointing out incredible things to us like dolphins swimming by the boat and local celeb spots. For example, we saw islands owned by Steven Spielberg and Johnny Depp. Plus, we also saw the place where Jay Z and Beyonce stay when they’re in the area. The sand bar After lunch, we were taken to the sand bar which is a stretch of sand exposed by the sea at certain times. If the sea and sand at the resort looked good, this place was like heaven. It’s super quiet, perfect for lots of Instagram snaps. When they dock, you jump off straight into the azure water. We stayed for a while and had drinks served from […]
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The Diary of a Teetotaler on Holiday in the Bahamas
What’s it like being teetotal on holiday? Phil gives us his perspective of being in the Bahamas and away from the booze. Our man Phil doesn’t drink and he recently got back from a luxury break in the Bahamas. So that got us thinking, what’s it like being teetotal on holiday? Phil Goes Teetotal on Holiday Now, before we start, we’re not saying that we spend every day on holiday three sheets to the wind. But, we think it’s safe to say we all enjoy a cocktail or two in the sun. But, you can still have an awesome time under the Caribbean rays without partaking. With that in mind, our resident non-drinker, Phil, jetted off to Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort Spa & Offshore Island recently. The trip was meant as a joint honeymoon and birthday celebration for his new wife, Beth. So what does a celebratory week in the Bahamas look like when you don’t drink? We asked him to keep a diary of his break and here it is! Day 1 After our 9hrs 50 mins British Airways flight from Heathrow direct to the Bahamas, we finally touched down in Nassau. We chose a direct flight because all other connecting services featured a long layover in Miami. The flight out was great and the food on the plane was lovely. There was a great selection of non-alcoholic beer which was perfect for me, and for anyone else thinking of going teetotal on holiday. Arriving in Nassau we were given a traditional welcome and, once through security, we came to the Sandals desk. After giving over our details the transfer was called immediately. When our private transfer came it turned out to be a Rolls Royce, which was an amazing shock! Great service all-round, but this may have been because we booked a Butler Elite level room. When we landed at the resort our butler took us on a tour of the resort in the morning and we decided to spend the rest of the day in the pool. She also introduced us to our room and poured Beth a glass of champagne. But when she found out I didn’t drink she made me a mocktail from the minibar there and then, which was amazing. We tried the Italian restaurant Tesoro for breakfast and dinner today. Meanwhile, lunch was at Kanoo. The teriyaki beef here was so sweet and tasty! I can recommend the lemonade too. Top Tip A top restaurant tip from me is, don’t worry about tipping the staff. Tips are included on the all-inclusive, so the staff aren’t expecting anything from you in that regard. In fact, some waiters in the restaurants even have badges saying “no tips” etc. Day 2 Following on from spending some time relaxing yesterday and coping with the jet lag, we decided to explore a little. This exploration took us over to the private Sandal’s Island. We lazed around on the beach and enjoyed lunch at Aralia House. The beach and restaurant were great and much quieter than the one at the mainland resort. In addition, if you’re not much of a fan of the dance music played out around the pools, then the island offers a welcome reprieve. A word to the wise, though, the ocean water looks incredible, but it is colder than I was expecting. So if you’re thinking of going for a swim, it’s best to just run straight into it. Don’t dip your toe or else you’ll never make it in. Today we had breakfast at La Plume and, I have to say, I think this was the best restaurant for breakfast, the steak and eggs were incredible. Then, after we got back from the private island, we enjoyed dinner at Gordon’s pier restaurant which was great. However, I wouldn’t recommend going to Gordon’s on a rainy day, the alfresco dining doesn’t mix well with the wet stuff. Day 3 Today we decided to journey over to downtown Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas. We booked a taxi through our butler ($40 round trip with tip) and visited the Pirates of Nassau museum. As you can probably imagine, we learned quite a lot about the history of piracy in the Bahamas, which was fascinating. Before heading off to Nassau we were back at Kanoo for an island-style buffet breakfast. I won’t say much about our lunch because we just grabbed a quick McDonalds in the city (because why not?). At dinner, we tried Butch’s Chop House. An American-style grill joint where we had some very tasty steaks. I had the T-Bone medium-rare and it was cooked to perfection. Scroll the pics below to see the steak. Day 4 After all the fun and adventure of Nassau, we decided to have a beach day. We had originally planned to do the swimming with pigs excursion, but the trip had been cancelled because of bad weather. There had been a storm just off the USA and the winds were getting a bit higher than usual. For dinner, we settled down to an evening of stunning French food at La Plume. If you’re not a fan of French cuisine I wouldn’t be too put off as the menu was far from exclusive. But it was all delicious no matter the origins. Day 5 That day of rest set us up perfectly for the Island Safari excursion. We travelled from the resort to the safari base before following a route along one side of the island. Although there wasn’t much off-roading happening, most of the route was mapped out along tarmacked roads. However, the trip was still enjoyable. We were taken off to a cave area that pirates use for felonious practices. If you get a picture in the conch-shell throne, take my advice – watch your legs on the pointy parts of the shells, they can come keen. From there we moved on to a secluded beach where you could buy super-strong but very tasty (so Beth tells […]
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Clare Discovers the Luxury of the Bahamas at Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island
From the moment that I arrived at Sandals Royal Bahamian, I fell in love with the Bahamas. Sandals is renowned for romance, luxury and impeccable service and it certainly didn’t disappoint. The hotel has not one, but two amazing white sandy beaches with turquoise waters and it also has an offshore island with free boat transfers from the resort to the island both in the daytime and the evening. Here are some fast facts and top tips from my amazing trip.
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