Located in the Lesser Antilles islands in the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, Barbados is a popular vacation spot. As it is outside of the traditional "hurricane belt," many vacationers choose Barbados as the perfect spot to get away from it all while not having to worry about Mother Nature ruining one’s plans. Some of the best all inclusive resorts in the world are found on the island of Barbados. Sandy Lane is a luxury resort in Barbados that has been attracting celebrities, royalty, and the rich since its opening in 1961. Offering 112 rooms and suites and a separate five-bedroom villa, even the least expensive rooms at Sandy Lane include amenities such as marble bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and a private veranda. Sandy Lane also offers three private golf courses -- the Green Monkey, the Country Club, and the Old Nine, with green fees ranging from $100 to $385 per person. Other amenities at Sandy Lane include nine tennis courts, a Romanesque spa, boutiques and shops, and the Sandy Lane Treehouse Club indoor play area and restaurant for kids. Four restaurants and five bars exist within the resort. Room only rates are quite expensive, ranging from a low of $1,000 per night in-season (April 1 to October 31) to a high of $25,000 per night. However, all inclusive packages are offered for couples and families, which include accommodations and meals, starting at $960 per night (2010-2011 rates). Sandy Lane is located at St. James, Barbados, West Indies. Reservations are accepted via telephone at (246) 444-2000. Almond Beach Club and Spa, part of the Almond Resorts group, is located on Barbados’ west coast in St. James, 20 minutes from the capital (Bridgetown) and a half hour from the Grantley Adams International Airport. This adults-only resort only admits guests over the age of 16, and at least one adult age 21 or over must be staying in the room as well. Almond Beach Club and Spa offers 161 rooms featuring air conditioning, a private bath/shower or walk-in shower, safety deposit box, ceiling fan, hair dryer, direct-dial telephone, alarm clock radio, tea/coffee maker and satellite color TV. The resort’s all inclusive rate covers accommodations, unlimited meals at all of the resort’s restaurants and bars, room service, taxes and gratuities, some water sports, some land sports, tours and transportation into Bridgetown, and discounted amenities such as golf at nearby Almond Beach Village Resort. Rates average $1100/person for seven nights’ accommodations (2010-2011 rates). Almond Beach Club Resort and Spa is on Vauxhall, St. James, Barbados. Reach them via telephone at (246) 432-7840.Barbados Beach Club is an all inclusive resort located in Christ Church that is focused on providing the most amenities at the best value. While targeted to families desiring an all inclusive vacation in Barbados, the resort is perfect for the traveler looking to get the most for his or her money. All 111 rooms at Barbados Beach Club are air conditioned and feature a private bathroom, telephone, hairdryer, satellite TV and a private balcony with views of either the ocean, pool and ocean, or tropical gardens. All inclusive rates cover accommodations, meals at the resort’s two restaurants, and indoor and outdoor recreational activities. Rates range from $308 per couple per unit for a standard room to $450 for a super deluxe room (2010-2011 rates. Barbados Beach Club is located on Maxwell Coast Road, Christ Church, Barbados. Reservations are accepted by telephone at (246) 428-9900.
Author: Susan Maphis 2010-07-13
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