~ ~ Promised Hearts Inc ~ ~

"Heart Gifts"

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Dry erase picture frame You're all I need pillow

Heart Tote _i_carry_your_heart_love_poetry_t_shirt

heart_flip_flops i_love_you_to_the_moon_and_back_keychain

Best All-Inclusive Resorts

2017-11-23T22:52:00.000-05:00

The 101 Best All-Inclusive Resorts in the World include Sandals & Beaches

Beaches Negril Resort & Spa (Negril, Jamaica)

Renowned as one of the best in the world, Negril's seven-mile beach is the main attraction at Beaches Negril Resort & Spa in Jamaica. Guests have access to nine specialty restaurants, unlimited premium spirits, a waterpark, water sports, and a scuba diving program that offers unlimited diving. There's fun for the entire family here, with plenty for the kids to do, including a supervised camp, a teens-only game room, and a Caribbean Adventure with Sesame Street.

Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa (Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands)

The Beaches resort chain also offers an oasis on the Turks & Caicos Islands, known for its amazingly clear ocean. With five villages, the resort also includes access to a 12-mile beach, a gigantic waterpark, and activities for all ages. The waterpark has recently added food trucks with creative concepts involving favorites such as mac and cheese and ice cream.

Sandals Emerald Bay (Great Exuma, Bahamas)

A mile-long beach and 500 acres of tropics surround Sandals Emerald Bay, a Bahamian destination worth traveling to. Unlimited fine dining, premium fine wines and spirits, a golf course, live music, sports, scuba diving, and entertainment shows are included at all Sandals resorts, as is a personal concierge for all your resort needs. There are also plenty of excursions you can add on, most notably swimming with the adorable local pigs of Exuma.

Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa (St. John’s, Antigua & Barbuda)

The world's only five-star luxury resort will be re-opening mid-December and is home to Antigua's most protected beach, Dickenson Bay. Two separate and distinct villages, Caribbean Grove and Mediterranean Village, make up this resort, giving you a two-for-one experience. Considering Antigua & Barbuda is the one of the most Instagrammable destinations, this destination is sure to make your friends and family back home envious.

Sandals Grande St. Lucian Resort & Spa (Gros Islet, St. Lucia)

The over-water bungalows of Sandals Grande St. Lucian distinguish it from its sister resorts. Each includes a sun deck with a swim-up platform, glass floors, a hammock over the water, and a tranquility soaking tub that fits both you and your beloved. There's even an over-the-water wedding chapel to serve as a venue for the free wedding option available at all Sandals resorts. If you'd rather not be over the water, the seaside Rondoval Suites are also an option. These beautiful round villas feature a plunge pool on the private patio, as well as a dining area, outdoor shower, hammock, and whirlpool

Sandals LaSource Grenada Resort & Spa (St. George’s, Grenada)

Four villages make up Sandals LaSource Grenada Resort & Spa: Pink Gin, South Seas, Lover's Hideaway, and Italian Village. Each has its own distinct vibe, but all of their guests have access to the resort's three freshwater pools and two river pools. World-class dining is also included at the resort's ten restaurants, one of which is the first Sandals resortsteakhouse. The award-winning “Skypool” suites each feature an infinity-edge plunge pool with an awe-inspiring view that makes you feel as if you're suspended in the air.

Sandals Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island (Nassau, Bahamas)

One of the things you must do if you visit Nassau, is stay at the Royal Bahamian Spa Resort & Offshore Island. The former King Edward VIII and his controversial American wife Wallis Simpson, whom he abdicated the English throne for, once frequented this Bahamas resort, known for its elegance and European-style luxury. The offshore island here has two exclusive beaches that you can enjoy in various ways depending on whether you'd prefer to relax or explore, as well as a beach club that contains a restaurant, whirlpool, and swim-up bar. Back on the resort, dive into your choice of seven beautiful pools, two of which are right by the ocean.

Sandals Royal Caribbean (Montego Bay, Jamaica)

Montego Bay's Sandals Royal Caribbean also stepped up their game last year with over-the-water villas, and it's part of the Sandals Play at 3 Program, an exchange program that allows you to increase your dining options to 20 restaurants by giving you access to two more resorts: Sandals Montego Bay and Sandals Inn. Guests can also take a five-minute trip on a dragon boat to a private offshore island, giving them the luxury of a resort within a resort. The Tahitian-style pool and Balinese-style beach cabanas create the ultimate romantic getaway, complete with a swim-up bar, cocktail parties, live music, authentic Thai cuisine, and the exclusive Red Lane Spa

Sandals Royal Plantation (Ocho Rios, Jamaica)

Sandals Royal Plantation in Ocho Rios is the only all-butler and all-ocean-view Sandals resortcreating a feeling of true luxury. Trained in the standards of the very strict Guild of Professional English Butlers, a personal butler will there to attend to guests at every step without getting in the way. An all-access pass will also provide access to a total of 21 fine dining options between the Royal Plantation and the neighboring Sandals Ochi. A Red Lane Spa and a nearby Sandals Golf & Country Club provide spa therapies and tee-times to all guests, which have included many big names such as Ian Fleming and Noel Coward. Sandals Royal Plantation also has access to two beaches; the calm East Beach is perfect for watersports, while West Beach is your go-to spot for lounging in the sun. Sandals Royal Plantation is also home to the only Champagne and caviar bar in the country.

Sandals Night 11/6/17

2017-10-02T21:57:00.000-04:00

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sandals-caribbean-night-11617-tickets-38524105637?ref=ebtn

Mon, November 6, 2017
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM PST

Carolina Colours Pavilion

3300 Waterscape Way

New Bern, NC 28562

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Best Friends Forever

2017-08-19T21:51:00.002-04:00

Get Ready for Fall with Sandals and Beaches Resorts BFF Getaway

Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts is excited to announce the Beaches Friends Forever (BFF) Girls Getaway, a program offered through the new Luxury Included^® Vacation Plus (LIV+) Events program exclusively at Beaches Turks & Caicos and at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort. This package will be offered at Beaches Turks & Caicos for travel from September 27-October 1^st, 2018 ($1,799 per person) and at Sandals Ochi Beach Resort for travel January18-22^nd, 2018 ($1,599 per person).
The package inclusions are, but not limited to:

Welcome Cocktail Party
Seaside Yoga & Meditation
Island Routes Tour
Beauty Tips & Tricks
Beach Bonfire All White Party
Farewell Party

Sandals Resorts International recently debuted LIV+ Events, a program for those who seek more in a vacation than just a destination. Now, guests can enjoy Sandals and BeachesResorts’ incredible inclusions, plus indulge in limited-edition events and experiences centered around six distinct areas: music, culture, sports, culinary, voluntourism, and social interests.

Sandals Caribbean Night 8/29/17

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8/29/17 at Carolina Colours Pavilion, 3300 Waterscape Way, New Bern at 6pm

Are you ready for the vacation of a lifetime!!! No cost! Food, door prizes & fun! Specials may include up to 65% off, free nights, free flights, free golf or Spa Credits!

RSVP here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sandals-caribbean-night-82917-tickets-13887992359?aff=ehomecard

Come experience the very pinnacle of luxury all-inclusive Caribbean excellence. Sandals delights couples in love with supreme luxury resorts in St. Lucia, Jamaica, Antigua, Grenada, Barbados and the Bahamas, featuring gourmet candlelit dining for two, gorgeous tropical settings and some of the world's most exquisite beaches. If you are planning a wedding, Sandals is the leader in Caribbean destination weddings and honeymoon packages.

Come check out the details! The Sandals representative will be here to tell you all the differences between them. We eliminate the middle man and help you to decide which resort is the best one for you; quiet & romantic or shopping and nightlife,.. or have it all!

Contact Pam for questions promisedhearts@hotmail.com
Click here for more info http://www.sandals.com/index.cfm?referral=112531

No other resorts in the world are so completely dedicated to couples in love. That's why a Sandals tropical honeymoon is the kind of honeymoon you dream about. And only Sandals offers the ultimate luxurious accommodations and, the Caribbean's best land and watersports – from golf to scuba, and an array of top gourmet dining options. The best part...it's all included. So leave your worries and wallet behind and spend your honeymoon dedicated to each other.

Wedding & Honeymoon Gift Registry http://registry.sandals.com/registry/How-The-Honeymoon-Registry-Works.cfm?referral=112531

You've set the date, now you're ready to get yourselves organized to have the perfect destination wedding and honeymoon at Sandals! Sandals provide brides and grooms with the exclusive full service of a free Wedding and Honeymoon registry, where you can add all the bells and whistles to create the ultimate Sandals destination WeddingMoon!

Wedding Website 1: With multiple pages this advanced Wedding Website will showcase all the details of your wedding and honeymoon. Customizable pages will allow you to include images and descriptions of your reception, wedding party, travel arrangements and much more. Sections will be broken down in a navigation menu that allows your guests to get all the information you want to share.

Wedding Website 2: Single page, easy to use, simple set up Wedding Website. Insert up to three images and write out the information that is needed to let your friends and family know about your engagement, the wedding, reception and more all on one easy to navigate page. There will also be sections where you can have a blog and a photo album (with unlimited photos), all accessible from the single page. A Variety of Themes to Choose From

Every Sandals resort destination sits directly on a stunning beach, on four of the most gorgeous islands in a region famous for its endless white sand expanses, exquisite turquoise waters and romantic sunsets.
From Jamaica's warm reggae pulse to the Bahamas' sophisticated beat and from St. Lucia's volcanic majesty to Antigua's exotic allure, Sandals provides the best beach resort experience in the Caribbean in a glorious all - inclusive package.

Make Sandals your next vacation destination.

Military Savings Save an additional 10%
Sandals Resorts would like to honor those of you in the U.S. and Canada military for your dedication and service to your country by extending a great offer to assist you in taking a well-deserved all-inclusive vacation to the exotic islands of the Caribbean. As a member of the U.S. and Canada military, you will receive an additional 10%* saving on our already amazing current promotions when you and your special someone purchase a Sandals Luxury All Inclusive vacation on the world's most breathtaking, romantic beaches.

Head down to the Caribbean this Fall to Live It Up N' Dive

When searching for a location for your next dive vacation, look no further than Beaches Resorts. With the largest dive operation in the Caribbean, our Luxury Included® resorts feature unlimited diving* at some of the most spectacular dive sites in Jamaica. Both certified and non-certified divers will have a chance to explore a new world of dive by getting PADI certified while on vacation or taking a variety of more challenging PADI, DAN and National Geographic dive courses.

Get on the phone, call all your buddies and head down to the islands this Fall to LIVE IT UP N' DIVE at Beaches Negril Resort & Spa and Beaches Ocho Rios Resort & Golf Club.

In addition to the diving, your vacation package includes unlimited dining and premium brand beverages, luxurious accommodations, a variety of land and water sports, top notch service and more-plus everything is conveniently available in one location and all included at a great value!

Sandals Golf Resorts

Sandals is heaven for golf lovers! At our all-inclusive golf resorts–located in the golf heavens of Jamaica and St. Lucia–enjoy free transfers to some of the most challenging and prestigious courses in the Caribbean where you can play endless rounds without paying any greens fees (green fees not included at Sandals Emerald Bay). Add in the exquisite tropical scenery and breathtaking vistas surrounding our luxury golf resorts and you'll feel like you're truly in a golfer's paradise.

http://www.sandals.com/golf.cfm?referral=112531 Golf at Sandals

MORE Quality Inclusions Than any other resort on the Planet

Restaurants and Bars
Luxurious Accommodations
Private Offshore Islands
Free Wedding Ceremony
Unlimited Scuba
Motorized Watersports
Top Golf Courses
Fitness Centers

Land Sports
Stay at 1, Play at All Sandals
Top-Shelf Drinks
Berringer Wines
Entertainment
Airport Transfers
Tips, Gratuities, Hotels Taxes
Caribbean's Best Beaches

Learn More About our Quality Inclusions

Sandals offers Jamaica, Bahamas and St. Lucia golf resorts on some of the most challenging and prestigious golf courses in the Caribbean. We've got everything down to a tee for every level of skill, even for those who want to take their very first shot at it. Best of all, you can play round after round during Sandals' golf vacations without paying for any green fees*. Any way you slice it, no other resort includes more.

Emily and John

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Music for Wedding Videos

2016-08-11T18:19:00.000-04:00

New Music Library Announced for Wedding Videos!

July 21, 2016 - Sandals Resorts - Weddings & Honeymoons

Sandals and Beaches know how important it is to capture every precious moment of your destination wedding. That’s why we offer three distinct styles of wedding videos to match your style, including Vintage, Traditional and Contemporary videography packages. And now, you’ll also have access to a new library of licensed music tracks to be used exclusively on wedding videos!

The library of 50 tracks has been carefully selected to provide a wide variety of tunes that range from contemporary music to classical wedding pieces, all designed to complement your style. Find the links to our new music library within the WeddingMoons® videography section on Sandals.com and Beaches.com and listen to the Contemporary Collection and Classical Collection prior to your arrival at the resort.

Create and share your wedding memories online with this exciting new development, sure to bring life to your wedding video!

*Certain guidelines apply based on date of wedding video purchase. Please contact our wedding concierge for further details at 1-877-SANDALS or 1-877-BEACHES.

Sandals Love Nest Suite

2016-08-05T18:16:00.000-04:00

WeddingMoons® Love Nest Suite of the Month: Beachfront Romeo & Juliet Butler Villa Suite at Sandals Montego Bay

July 28, 2016 - Sandals Resorts - Weddings & Honeymoons

Immerse yourself in a true beachfront resort where the party never stops at Sandals Montego Bay, located in sunny Jamaica! At this flagship, true original Sandals resort, you’ll discover a Love Nest Suite so perfect for honeymooners that we just had to name it after one of history’s most famous love stories. So grab your Romeo or Juliet and get to know this playful and romantic Caribbean resort’s incredible beachfront room dedicated to romance.

Sandals Montego Bay is where the world first fell in love with Sandals. Experience the casual island vibe of this spectacular resort from the comfort of your beachfront villa, complete with an outdoor Tranquility Soaking Tub for two, a bistro set for beachside relaxation or al fresco dining and your very own personal butler to fulfill your every whim! This extravagant Love Nest Suite is newly built and located directly on one of Jamaica’s best private, white-sand beaches, fully equipped with a master bedroom featuring a king-size bed and a separate living room boasting elegant furnishings and a fully stocked wet bar.

Plus, you’ll enjoy a lavish spa-style bathroom featuring a dual-control, walk-in overhead rain shower, twin vessel sinks and large back-lit mirrors. Then, when the sun sets, make your way out to your expansive private patio and enjoy a romantic candlelight dinner or delight your taste buds at one of the resort’s 9 restaurants. Better yet, you can feast at up to 20 different restaurants with our amazing value Stay at One, Play at Three resort exchange privilege between all Sandals resorts in the Montego Bay area!

Planning a WeddingMoon or romantic getaway? Contact me for availability and pricing of this featured Love Nest Suite of the Month.

Virtual Wedding Planning

2016-07-31T18:13:00.002-04:00

NEW Sandals Virtual Wedding Planning Experience!

June 17, 2016 - Sandals Resorts - Weddings & Honeymoons

Sandals Resorts is dedicated to providing easy ways to plan your upcoming celebration. From the Sandals Online Destination Wedding Designer to the interactive Sandals Wedding Planning Guide, Sandals provides convenient solutions to plan your WeddingMoon.

We are excited to announce a new wedding application called the Sandals Virtual Wedding Planning Experience. This system is designed to enable a rich, face-to-face interactive experience for you and your wedding planner. The Sandals Virtual Wedding Planning Experience comprises video and audio conferencing, chat, share screen, and share media, and allows multiple persons to be part of the same interactive consultation call.

Here’s what our customers are saying that they liked most about the experience:
“Being able to speak face to face and have confidence that my wedding plans are underway.”
“Seeing the selections and exactly what the planner is talking about.”
“Great experience and efficiency in the process.”
“Being able to "meet" Shauna (our wedding planner) ... she was outstanding and a big help to both me and my fiancé.”

Available now for booked weddings, contact your wedding planner at 877-Sandals for more details about the new Sandals Virtual Wedding Planning Experience, and setting up your very own planning experience!

The Shoe Game

2016-02-27T07:20:00.000-05:00

Play The Shoe Game at your reception

(this is my favorite)

Here is how it goes…The bride and the groom are seated back to back and each hold one of their partners’ shoes and one of their own. Then, the DJ or maid-of-honor, best man, and other guests read a list of “who” questions about the relationship (“Who does most of the cooking?”, “Who made the first move?”, Who drives better than the other? etc.)  to which the bride and groom hold up the shoe of the person who best fits the answer.

It gets the entire crowd laughing and its fun to see if you both are on the same page! Some of your wedding guests may even come up with their own questions for you both.

Just remember – don’t let it go on too long….you’ll still want to hit the dance floor!

You can even involve your involve your family!

etsy Spring Color Trends

2016-02-25T19:17:00.002-05:00

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Beaucoup Sale

2016-02-23T06:54:00.002-05:00

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Wedding Wish Key Tags

First Anniversary!!

2016-02-18T21:13:00.001-05:00

Want to add a little fun to your 1st Anniversary on your wedding day?

Create a piñata for you to break open on your first anniversary filled with notes from your wedding guests.

You can use silk florals and small blank index cards with color pens or pencils. Your guests will get a kick out of it – and they’ll be expecting to see you bust that piñata on your Anniversary! Make it something beautiful and you can hang it up in your home for the first year of your marriage as a reminder of your wedding day!

Sandals Night 3/2/16

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Planning your wedding?

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Wedding planning for
Brides & Grooms!

RSVP to

Lisa A. Webb, Instructor/Coordinator Community Development

Pitt Community College Continuing Education
3107 South Memorial Drive
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 493-7317
(252) 321-4626 Fax
lwebb@email.pittcc.edu

2016-01-15T10:46:00.000-05:00

Bridal Expo Sunday, January 17, 2016

Riverfront Convention Center, Downtown New Bern

Bridal Expo 1 pm to 5 pm

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-bern-bridal-expo-venue-tours-tickets-20084043916?aff=es2

The ballroom of the Riverfront Convention Center will be transformed into a bride's dream with dozens of vendors representing every wedding category. From the engagement ring to the honeymoon, an entire wedding can be planned all under one roof. Sign up early for venue tours that morning prior to the show to get a first-hand glimpse at some of the fantastic wedding and reception areas in the New Bern area. The afternoon activities include a fashion show from David’s Bridal starting at 2:30 p.m

Tickets are available at the door for the Sunday afternoon Bridal Expo, which begins at 1 p.m. in the convention center ballroom. Admission is $6 at the door. It features more than 60 vendors, along with more than 50 door prizes, with an overall value of more than $15,000.

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Crystal Coast Wedding Salon

2016-01-15T10:19:00.000-05:00

http://crystalcoastweddingsalon.com/

Crystal Coast Wedding Salon

Time's running out to get your All Access Pass to the Wedding Planning Party of the Year! For only $40 per couple, you'll gain access to all three of our signature wedding planning events. You really don't want to miss this! Get your tickets online through tomorrow at 8 PM. www.CrystalCoastWeddingSalon.com

TAP Beaches Teen Advisory Panel

2015-05-25T18:02:00.000-04:00

TEENS ARE INVITED TO TAP INTO BEACHES RESORTS

~ New Teen Advisory Panel Will be the Source of Teen Intelligence, Influencing Beaches Experience ~

Beaches Resorts debuts a new Teen Advisory Panel (TAP) today which will serve as a forum for teens, providing insight that will directly influence the Beaches Resorts experience, announced Adam Stewart, CEO of Sandals Resorts International (SRI), parent company of Beaches Resorts.

According to A. Stewart, teens influence travel in two ways: as tech-savvy researchers of available opportunities and as arbiters of what’s “cool” on social platforms. “Today’s teens have their own bucket lists. They are sophisticated online shoppers, know what’s available, what they want to do and parents are listening. So are we,” said A. Stewart.

Leading TAP as Chief Teen Officer is 15-year-old Sabrina Stewart, daughter of SRI Chairman Gordon “Butch” Stewart. “I am proud to welcome Sabrina to her first official role with the company and know she will represent Beaches Resorts well,” said Chairman Stewart. “I’m thrilled to see teens’ involvement in our future programs and activities at Beaches, and I know TAP will be a great success.”

TAP is comprised of 12 influential tweens and teens from all over the English-speaking world, including New York, Miami, London, Ontario and LA. Chosen for their demonstration of leadership, social influence and love for travel, TAP’s members represent a wide slice of teen life including Girl Scouts, equestrians, athletes and a burgeoning celebrity from ABC’s hit comedy, black-ish. Sabrina will host the first official TAP meeting this summer at Beaches Turks & Caicos and is excited to welcome teen panelists.

“I cannot wait to share Beaches with new friends and to tap into where teen communication lives, like Instagram and SnapChat, to share information and address topics that are important to us – fashion, food, music, friends and of course, travel, especially the fun and Vine-worthy moments of travelling with your family,” says Sabrina. All teens can join in on the conversation by following #BeachesTeens visiting the official Beaches Resorts news blog with monthly teen-specific blog posts.

CEO Stewart fully expects that the digital teen program, while fun and engaging, will most importantly provide meaningful information that will result in new opportunities persuasive teens will want to experience for themselves. “Innovation is what drives our company. We look forward to the next great idea and are betting on these teens to deliver,” said A. Stewart.

To learn more about the Beaches Resorts’ Teen Advisory Panel, visit http://www.beaches.com/vacation/teen-advisory-panel.

Beaches BFF

2015-05-18T17:55:00.000-04:00

GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN…AT BEACHES RESORTS

~ Luxury Included® Resort in Turks & Caicos Helps B.F.F.’s Make New Memories ~

Beaches Resorts was pleased to once again host the popular Beaches Friends Forever (B.F.F.) Girls Getaway from April 23-27, 2015. Over 80 women recently gathered to relax and enjoy a fabulous four-night escape to beautiful Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa located on Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos.

During this special getaway, B.F.F’s enjoyed exclusive girls-only activities including a welcome cocktail reception sponsored by Xbox One, a hairstyling tips and tricks class sponsored by Paul Mitchell®, a “Having and Keeping Healthy Nails” workshop with Creative Nail Design, a beach-bonfire party, private snorkeling during an Island Routes Kitty Katt Catamaran Cruise, a jewelry and wine soirée compliments of Colombian Emeralds International, seaside yoga taught by YogaSpirit expert, Kim Valeri, and much more. As part of the package, these lucky ladies also received a $200 Red Lane® Spa credit, 10% discount at all resort gift shops, a free 5x7 Snap Shots photo, free Paul Mitchell® keratin treatment, free shellac power polish and a welcome goody bag compliments of Colombian Emeralds. Participating sponsors included Ocean Potion, Scratch DJ and Yummie by Heather Thomson®.

Guests can book the B.F.F. Girls Getaway at Beaches Turks & Caicos for the following upcoming dates in 2015 and 2016:

September 24-28, 2015

April 7-11, 2016

October 27-31, 2016

Rates start at $1,599 per person for travel in 2015 and $1,699 per person for travel in 2016. For more information about the B.F.F Girls Getaway Package, visit www.beaches.com/bff and to book call 1-800-BEACHES.

SANDALS OCHI BEACH RESORT HOSTS BOOTS ON THE BEACH VACATION AND SALUTES U.S. SERVICE MEMBERS THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

2015-05-11T17:49:00.000-04:00

~ Favorite country music artists, CMT’s Katie Cook, Boot Campaign COO, Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Joey Jones and widow of American Sniper, Taya Kyle join deserving military couples at the all new Sandals Ochi Beach Resort to help raise funds for the Boot Campaign ~

Sandals Resorts, the Luxury Included® Vacation for two people in love, salutes U.S. service members this Memorial Day weekend during Boots on the Beach Vacation, an all-star country music celebration to benefit the Boot Campaign. Promoting patriotism for America and the military community, the Boot Campaign aims to raise awareness of the unique challenges service members and their families face during and post-service and provide necessary assistance.

Hosted by Country Music Television’s Hot 20 Countdown Katie Cook and featuring platinum selling artists Chris Young, Jerrod Niemann and Tyler Farr along with appearances by Boot Campaign COO, Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Joey Jones and Boot Campaign Ambassador and widow of American Sniper Chris Kyle, Taya Kyle, Boots on the Beach Vacation will take place May 22-26, 2015 at the all new Sandals Ochi Beach Resort in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

Six deserving military couples are receiving a surprise trip to attend Boots on the Beach Vacation courtesy of the Boot Campaign and the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation.

“It is our profound pleasure and privilege to celebrate and support U.S. service members and their families. These people have given so much. It's an honor to do something special for them,” said Gordon “Butch” Stewart, Chairman of Sandals Resorts International, parent company of Sandals Resorts.

“The Jamaica Tourist Board is pleased to join forces with Sandals Resorts for this worthwhile initiative,” noted Paul Pennicook, Jamaica’s Director of Tourism. “We are thrilled that Sony Music Nashville has chosen Jamaica this year for its all-star music showcase to benefit The Boot Campaign. We hope this exciting weekend event will demonstrate to attendees why Jamaica is the Home of All Right.”

Sandals Resorts has a long tradition of honoring those in service, a commitment begun by Stewart following the Gulf War when Sandals donated vacations worth $1 million to returning troops and then again with Operation Relax, which doubled the offer to troops returning from Iraq. Today, Sandal Resorts offers a 10% savings to all active, reserve or retired members of all branches of the U.S. Military and their spouses. This offer is also available to active duty firefighters and police officers.

Weekend highlights include acoustic jam sessions with upcoming artists Cam, Logan Mize and Josh Dorr, a silent auction to benefit the Boot Campaign and a pool party with American Idol finalist, Casey James, where a Guinness World Record attempt will be made of the most people doing pushups at one time to bring awareness to Boot Campaign's Pushups for Charity international fundraising initiative.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkLCeD8VJBw&feature=youtu.be

Boots on the Beach Vacation is produced in association with Sony Music Nashville, Alliance Connection Productions and Funjet Vacations.

Guests who book their Boots on the Beach Vacation at the all new Sandals Ochi Beach Resort through Funjet Vacations will receive the All Access Experience VIP Pass, which grants meet & greets with the artists, preferred seating at concerts, a limited edition t-shirt and a Boots On The Beach Vacation gift bag. For more information and to book the exclusive VIP Boots on the Beach Vacation package, visit www.bootsonthebeachvacation.com.

Over Water Suites Coming to Jamaica

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May 22, 2014 - Sandals Resorts - Rooms & Suites

Sandals is unveiling incredible new renderings of an all-new construction project planned for Sandals Royal Caribbean Spa Resort & Offshore Island. Sure to be a sensation, the Luxury Included® resort is set to add five stunning over-the-water suites to its private offshore island, scheduled to open next year.

Each of the suites will feature a private outdoor Jacuzzi tub and shower, a hammock for two hanging over the water, and steps leading from the sundeck straight into the ocean. The breathtaking interiors will boast 1,600 square feet of space, with a large walk in shower and indoor soaking tub. You can fully embrace the suite’s ‘over-the-water’ setting with glass flooring that allows you to view the clear water and marine life below – which will even be lit for night viewing. The service of a professional butler will ensure you never have to lift a finger and can instead embrace the beautiful scenery around you.

The resort’s private island, the setting for the fantastic new suites, is located moments from the shore of the main resort, and features an authentic Thai restaurant and casual beachfront grill, a pool with a whirlpool and swim-up pool bar, and a secluded private beach.

Meanwhile, on the main resort you can enjoy five additional restaurants offering an array of gourmet culinary experiences, along with six pools and Montego Bay’s most stunning white sand beach. What’s more, you can also take advantage of the resort’s ‘Stay at One, Play at Three’ program, allowing full access to all facilities and amenities of Sandals Montego Bay, along with complimentary roundtrip transfers. That gives you access to a total of 19 restaurants, 12 pools and 12 bars during your stay!

For a sneak peek of these amazing suites, take a look at our slideshow below. For more information on a Luxury Included® Vacation to Sandals Royal Caribbean, visit this resort on the web.

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FREE WIFI at All Sandals

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Perfect for those that keep their smartphones and tablets as close as their sunscreen while on vacation, Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts will introduce free Wi-Fi beginning December 1, 2014.

Unlike most other resorts, Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts are giving guests the connection they need, wherever and whenever, for free. Whether accessing the latest news and gossip while lounging poolside; uploading pictures of a romantic beachfront sunset via social media straight from the beach; or checking emails while relaxing in their luxurious suites, Wi-Fi will be available to all guests, in all room categories and public areas. Guests are unrestricted in the number of their devices they can connect.

“Offering free Wi-Fi is an important Sandals Resorts difference, not only to our guests who want to stay connected to their lives at home, but to our agent partners who may confidently sell the most comprehensive all-inclusive luxury experience in the marketplace,” said Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart, Chairman of Sandals Resorts International. “We’ve always been a leader in providing the best Wi-Fi service with the best equipment for several years and we are now offering this class leading service for free. This is what sets us apart from the rest.”

The introduction of this connection courtesy join a wide selection of impressive inclusions that demonstrate the Sandals Resorts difference. Among these offerings, guests will find luxurious accommodations, fine dining options, unlimited premium brand wine and spirits including wines by Beringer Vineyards and Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum, international a la carte culinary delights through Discovery Dining, land and water sports including scuba diving for certified divers, fitness centers, airport transfers, gratuities and more.

“I personally am asking guests to tweet to us at @SandalsResorts or @BeachesResorts and let us know how we can further improve their vacation,” added Stewart. “We value our guests’ feedback and encourage them to share their experiences with us.”

Sandals Resorts:

With 15 stunning beachfront settings, Sandals Resorts has earned a worldwide reputation for providing two people in love with the most romantic vacation experience in the Caribbean. Sandals Resorts welcomes guests to the islands of Jamaica, Antigua, Saint Lucia, The Bahamas, Barbados and Grenada with a myriad of exclusive amenities from luxurious accommodations and Butler service to gourmet specialty dining and premium wines and spirits. The award-winning Sandals Resorts is also the perfect venue for dream destination weddings, vow renewals, honeymoons, or what Sandals Resorts has coined WeddingMoons®. For more information on Sandals Resorts Luxury Included experience, please email promisedhearts@hotmail.com

Beaches Resorts

With three spectacular locations in Turks & Caicos and Jamaica and soon a fourth in Barbados and a fifth in Antigua, Beaches Resorts is the ultimate getaway for every member of the family. With outrageous waterparks, XBOX® Play Lounge, the Scratch DJ Academy, exclusive Kids Camps, teen nightclubs, Certified Nannies, Butler service, and Red Lane® Spas, Beaches Resorts provides an unrivaled experience in the Caribbean. As a proud sponsor of Sesame Street, Beaches Resorts also offers the Caribbean Adventure with Sesame Street®, where kids can spend their vacation with their favorite friends from the Sesame Street gang with daily activities and weekly stage shows. Beaches Resorts are also the perfect destination wedding and vow renewal venue, offering unrivaled choices for your most special day and the opportunity for the whole family to celebrate together with FamilyMoons®.

Nikki & Chris Carolina Colours 5/4/14

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Conratulations Jen & Ray 5/24/14

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Super Guys!

The Ultimate Island-Hopping Caribbean Vacation: Fowl Cay In The Bahamas

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Fowl Cay Resort In The Bahamas

Fowl Cay Resort

A view from above

I’ve been to resorts where every room gets its own cruiser bikes, where every room gets its own butler, where every room gets its own golf cart. But Fowl Cay Resort in the Exuma islands of the Bahamas puts them all to shame.
There, each of the six villas comes with its own 17- or 18-foot powerboat, a sweet perk that general manager Yves Verhoustraete says is “almost unheard-of.” (And he should know, as he and his wife and co-GM, Martha, are lifelong boaters and came up in the travel world aboard ships—useful experience for running a small, self-sufficient private island resort that Martha likens to managing a yacht.)

The boats come with driving lessons for guests who need them, or local guides for guests who don’t want to bother with navigation, and they’re even more appealing given Fowl Cay’s terrific location.

Pretty much smack dab in the center of the Central Exumas, the resort is a fine base for island hopping to the north or the south, an easy ride to vibrant reefs for snorkeling, uninhabited beaches whose sand is so white and fine it might as well be salt, a tourist attraction where visitors can swim with nurse sharks, and islands inhabited only by iguanas or pigs. The latter of these have learned to swim out to boats in hopes that people will feed them, thus becoming one of the star attractions of the Exumas. (According to my guide, the pigs swim there because that island’s eccentric owner thought it would be funny to have pigs. He was right.)

The resort, which is owned by Sandals founder and chairman Gordon “Butch” Stewart, is also a seven-minute boat ride from the airstrip in Staniel Cay, where the easy Watermakers charter flights from Fort Lauderdale (from $610) land daily, and where the sundowners scene at the Staniel Cay Yacht Club is lively. (Fowl Cay’s boats are due back before it really gets going, but resort staff can ferry guests over after boat curfew.)

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But most people I met during my stay (as a guest of the resort) seemed perfectly content to have happy hour in their private island paradise. Families with teenage children and couples celebrating anniversaries struck up conversations and friendships over Bahama mamas and piña coladas at the Hill House bar—and those connections are one reason Fowl Cay has such a high repeat guest rate.

The one-, two- and three-bedroom villas were all redecorated within the past two years, and have a chic Caribbean sensibility, with ample indoor and outdoor gathering places and bang-up ocean views. They aren’t cheap—the starting rate during low season for the one-bedroom villa is $1,471, with a five-night minimum—but taking a page from the Sandals playbook, that rate covers everything: the villa; the boat; all meals and drinks; abundant breakfast foods and snacks in the villas (though several guests expressed dismay at the lack of healthy choices, and one couple vowed to bring their own coffee next year); gratuities; and toys like cruiser bikes, kayaks, and paddleboards.

But ultimately, Fowl Cay isn’t a place you visit for the food or the onsite entertainment. You come here for access to some of the most enticing turquoise water and white sand in the western hemisphere, and the freedom to explore it all on your own.