Sandals Sale

[jamaicabride09]

I was just on Sandals website and saw that they are having a big sale at some of their resorts.

 

Has anyone been able to get a better deal on their group rooms block?

 

At first we were not going to book a suite with the buter but now that the rates have been reduced, we are going to upgrade our room.

[JenniferSS]

A couple of things that may help!

 

1)Sandals has a same price policy- which means that no matter where you book ,the price will be the same. If an agency ( online or a travel agent) is caught discounting, Sandals will cut them off and may not honor any of the bookings. Which means that possibly your booking will be cancelled!

 

So you can find a TA who really knows Sandals and weddings, gives great customer service and feel easy that you will get the best pricing for the resort! It provides a great deal more power to the consumer!

 

2)Sandals also almost always has a sale of some sort- some are better than others but I find that this time of year typically has the best sale!

 

3)They also have changed things for wedding groups in the last few years.

 

Instead of providing a discount for the group block ( and also requiring deposits and penalties for the rooms unused) they are providing additional amenities for the group as a whole and for the bride & groom. Sandals / Beaches will provide a group code, the guests book with the TA whenever they are ready, in wjatever room category they prefer for how many nights they wish to travel and again- no deposit required from the bride & groom!

 

Truly it's the best of both worlds- the flexibility of booking individually with the perks of booking as a group.

 

 

 

This is from the wedding I just booked for 2009 ( keep in mind that the program amenities for 2008 was different)and reserved a group space for:

 

Congratulations!

Thank you for considering Sandals & Beaches, Luxury Included Resorts to host your Group WeddingMoon.

Book 5 to 9 rooms outside of 60 days from your wedding day and receive the following concessions:

1Complimentary 1 category upgrade Bride & Groom (excluding butler suites)

 

10 Rooms or more booked outside of 60 days from your wedding day and receive the following concessions.

1Private Group Rehearsal Dinner (guests booked as part of the group block)

230 Minute Wedding Cocktail Reception (Valued at US$ 15.00 per person)

3Complimentary 1 category upgrade Bride & Groom (excluding butler suites)

4Manicure & Pedicure - Bride

535 Minute Massage - Groom

6One complimentary room for every 25 paid rooms (26th room comp)

7Group PRE-REGISTRATION and Checkin upon arrival.

 

60 days prior to your wedding we will verify the number of bookings for your wedding and once

confirmed the wedding department will be advised, and the wedding coordinator will schedule the Rehearsal Dinner

and 30 Minute Wedding Reception.

 

If less than 10 rooms are booked 60 days prior to your wedding day, a surcharge will apply for all or any

scheduled wedding functions.

 

Please note Beaches Resorts does not have exchange privileges with Sandals Resorts. Sandals guests do

have exchange privileges with Beaches Resorts, transfers between Sandals & Beaches are not included.

All reservations are subject to space availability, current promotional rates, and black out dates at time of booking.

Sandals Resorts have a 3 night minimum stay. Beaches Negril & Beaches Sandy Bay have a 4 night minimum

stay and Beaches Boscobel & Beaches Turks and Cacios have a 3 night minimum.

 

 

HTH!

 

Feel free to email me if you have any questions!

[jamaicabride09]

Hi Jennifer,

 

Thank you so much for the feedback!! I will let you know how things work out.

 

Alicia