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Thursday, August 20, 2009

Sandy Lane in Barbados

With the recent introduction of new flights, new ferry service, and a “companion flies free” offer from American Airlines, it’s easier than ever to get to Barbados and to take advantage of the off-season packages available at Sandy Lane (www.sandylane.com). New travel options to Barbados include:

JetBlue will begin service to Barbados this fall with daily nonstop flights between New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport and Grantley Adams International Airport in Bridgetown on October 1, 2009.

US Airways will fly non-stop from Philadelphia to Barbados four days a week starting October 1, 2009, and then offer daily service for the winter season beginning Dec. 19, through April 7, 2010.

A new ferry service, with stops in Barbados, St. Lucia, Trinidad, Grenada and St. Vincent, will start operating daily by late October with prices ranging from $120 to $140.

In celebration of American Airlines service to Barbados with non-stop routes from New York, Miami and San Juan, travelers who book their Barbados vacation exclusively with AAVacations from August 17 through September 30, 2009, and their companion flies Free* with the purchase of a package that includes the flight and a four-night hotel stay. Travel is valid from September 1 through December 15 2009. See details and requirements at www.aavacations.com/barbados. To book this offer, customers must call 1-800-321-2121.


Sandy Lane’s off-season travel packages are valid though October 31, and each boasts value-added extras that range from spa vouchers and lunches to personal fitness assessments and rounds of golf. The resort underwent a multi-million dollar renovation in October 2008: in addition to refreshed guest rooms and a new culinary program at the resort’s restructured casual dining restaurant, Bajan Blue, The Spa at Sandy Lane has welcomed a new panoramic sauna, experience showers, and the only Rhassoul Bath in the Caribbean.



For a full spa menu or more information, please visit www.sandylane.com or call 866 444 4080 for reservations.

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Romance In Paradise at Sandy Lane, Barbados

Package includes:

· Accommodation in a Luxury Ocean Room

· A bottle of champagne on arrival

· One candlelight dinner for two

· One Catamaran Cruise for two

· One Spa voucher of US$100 per person OR one round of golf on The Country Club per person, with cart



Rates (April 19 – October 31, 2009):

· Rates start from US $6,000.00 for a five night stay, pay 4

· Rates start from US $9,000.00 for a seven night stay, pay 6



Accommodation can also be arranged in Dolphin suite, Luxury Orchid suite, Luxury Dolphin suite and Penthouse using the appropriate rates. All rates include full breakfast, roundtrip executive transfers, unlimited non-motorized water sports and are subject to 10% service charge. Complimentary spa treatments and spa vouchers are redeemable on treatments booked from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. daily. Packages/vouchers are non-transferable or combinable and one spa voucher may be redeemed per person per day



Rejuvenating Adventure at Sandy Lane, Barbados

Package includes:

Accommodation in a Luxury Ocean room at Ocean room rate
Meet and greet personal fitness instructor for private session
Personal fitness assessment
One Yoga Clinic
One Pilates Clinic
One spa voucher at US $100.00 per person during stay
One complimentary lunch for 2 at the Spa Café
Full breakfast daily
Round-trip executive transfers
Unlimited non-motorized water sports


Rates (April 19 – October 31, 2009):

Rates start at US $4,800.00 for a five night stay, pay 4
Rates start from US $7,200.00 for a seven night stay, pay 6




Weekend In Paradise at Sandy Lane, Barbados

Package includes:

One Spa Gift voucher valued at US$100.00 per adult
One round of golf at the Country Club per person and complimentary golf cart access OR a golf lesson with the pro
One lunch for two at the new Bajan Blue restaurant or Spa Café
Choice of accommodation:
Accommodation in a Luxury Ocean Room at Ocean Room rate (subject to availability)
Accommodation in an Ocean Room at Orchid Room rate (subject to availability)
Full breakfast daily
Round-trip executive transfers
Unlimited non-motorized water sports
Note: Maximum length of stay is four nights.



Golf and Spa at Sandy Lane, Barbados

Package includes:

One Sandy Lane Full Body Massage per adult
Four rounds of golf at the Country Club per person on a 7 night stay, including cart, OR two rounds of golf at the Country Club per person on a 5 night stay, including cart


One Country Club golf round per stay can be substituted for a round on the Green Monkey at a supplement of US $150.00 per person including cart. Each golf round can be substituted for a spa voucher worth US$50



Rates (April 19 – October 31, 2009):

US $4,000.00 for a five night stay, pay 4 in an Orchid Room
US $6,000.00 for a seven night stay, pay 6 in an Orchid Room


US $4,800.00 for a five night stay, pay 4 in an Ocean Room
US $7,200.00 for a seven night stay, pay 6 in an Ocean Room


US $6,000.00 for a five night stay, pay 4 in a Luxury Ocean Room
US $9,000.00 for a seven night stay, pay 6 in a Luxury Ocean Room


All rates include full breakfast, roundtrip executive transfers, unlimited non-motorized water sports and are subject to 10% service charge. Accommodation can also be arranged in Dolphin suite, Luxury Orchid suite, Luxury Dolphin suite and Penthouse using the appropriate rates. Complimentary spa treatment and spa vouchers are redeemable on treatments booked from 10:00AM – 3:00PM daily. Packages/vouchers are non-transferable or combinable and one spa voucher may be redeemed per person per day.



Golfing Camp at Sandy Lane, Barbados

Program includes:

Roundtrip transfers to the Country Club
Full swing fundamentals on the Practice range
Shot game and bunker tips on the Chipping Green
Putting technique on the Putting Green
One 9-hole round of golf per person at the Country Club with pro
One complimentary lunch at the Country Club
One Sandy Lane gift


Rates (April 19 – October 31, 2009):

US $300.00 per child and subject to 10% service charge



Optional Activities

Two (2) tennis clinics with the pro during stay
Swimming with the turtles once during stay
Rate: US $100.00 per child and subject to 10% service charge



Family Fun at Sandy Lane, Barbados

Package includes:

· Three children aged 16 years and under in connecting/adjoining room pay 50% of the full length of parent’s stay

· One family lunch during stay

· Complimentary gift in room for each child on arrival



Rates (April 19 – October 31, 2009):

· Parent’s room rates start at US $4,000.00 for a five night stay, pay 4 in an Orchid room
o Children’s room rates start at US $2,500.00 for a five night stay in an Orchid room
· Parent’s room rates start at US $6,000.00 for a seven night stay, pay 6 in an Orchid room
o Children’s room rates start at US $3,500.00 for a seven night stay in an Orchid room


All rates include full breakfast, roundtrip executive transfers, unlimited non-motorized water sports and are subject to 10% service charge. Packages/vouchers are non-transferable or combinable



Gourmet Challenge at Sandy Lane:

Package includes:

· Accommodation in a Luxury Ocean room at an Ocean Room rate – a $300 savings

· One cooking demonstration class with our Culinary Artiste

· A culinary amenity, such as in-house prepared fruit chutney.

· Three to five course special tasting menu in l’acajou, specially prepared by Sandy Lane’s Culinary Director and Head Chef Grant MacPherson

· Wine tasting with our Wine Sommelier

· Gourmet challenge in hors d’oeuvres and cocktail making, where participants will learn tips & tricks for recreating their own Sandy Lane culinary experience at home

Rates (April 19 – October 31, 2009):

· Rates start from US $4,800.00 for a five night stay, pay 4

· Rates start from US $7,200.00 for a seven night stay, pay 6

Accommodation can also be arranged in Dolphin suite, Luxury Orchid suite, Luxury Dolphin suite and Penthouse using the appropriate rates. All rates include full breakfast, roundtrip executive transfers, unlimited non-motorized water sports and are subject to 10% service charge. Packages/vouchers are non-transferable or combinable.



Honeymoon In Paradise at Sandy Lane

For the newlywed couple celebrating their recent nuptials, the Honeymoon In Paradise promises the ultimate holiday. It offers guests to the opportunity to spend their time in relaxed tranquility as a romantic couples’ massage, butler–drawn bath with chocolate truffles and chilled champagne all merge to create the ultimate romantic retreat. Impeccable attention to detail will ensure the trip is magical and unforgettable.



Package includes:

Accommodation in a Luxury Ocean Room
Bentley airport transfer on arrival (subject to availability at time of booking) • A bottle of champagne on arrival
Butler drawn bath & chocolate truffles • One candlelight dinner for two
Romantic Bliss - Couples Spa experience • Unlimited non-motorised water sports
Full English Breakfast daily
One (1) Catamaran Cruise


Rates (April 19 – October 31, 2009):

Rates start from US$6,150.00 for a five night stay
Rates start from US$9,150.00 for a seven night stay
Rates start from US$12,150.00 for a ten night stay Rates start from US$18,150.00 for a fourteen night stay
All rates subject to 10% Service Charge. Couples Spa Voucher is redeemable on treatments booked from 10:00AM – 3:00PM daily -. One voucher per person per day. To avoid disappointment, please make booking in advance. Packages/vouchers are non-transferable or combinable. This package includes a US$150.00 supplement charge.





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