Sandals Opens 18th All-Inclusive Resort in Off-the-Beaten-Path Caribbean Archipelago
Posted on 04/25/2024Looking for a luxury, all-inclusive, nature-forward beach resort experience in a mostly-undiscovered destination? Sandals has opened the doors of its newest resort – with a view down a 300-foot pool straight to the pristine blue sea off the shores of the Eastern Caribbean destination of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
‘Vincy,’ as it’s affectionately called by those in the know, is a multi-island state, an archipelago with 32 islands and cays stretching 45 miles south from the main island of St. Vincent. Only eight islands are inhabited. St. Vincent and the Grenadines offers the best of an authentic Caribbean vacation experience: stunning natural beauty with a mountain backdrop and unique, black sand beaches; ecotourism such as hiking the La Soufrière volcano; exploring cascading waterfalls or visits to heritage sites including the Botanic Gardens, the oldest in the western hemisphere; the Tobago Cays (home of SVG’s national marine park), a horseshoe shaped reef that shields five deserted islets and is known to have some of the best sailing waters in the world.
The new Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines brings guests into that diverse and authentic Caribbean island experience. The company is calling its newest resort a ‘gem’ in its collection, as well as the most contemporary. It’s also host to a number of ‘Sandals Firsts,’ where couples can commune with nature, foster wellness, and reconnect.
With 300 rooms in 50 lush acres, the new Sandals is a spacious, intimate and awe-inspiring tropical escape.
The 300-foot linear pool connect a flora-framed lobby terrace to the horizon on the sea, with cabanas and cocktails inviting guests to relax along the way. Three other pools are arrayed on the property among lush vegetation.
A ‘Sandals First,’ Vincy Overwater Two-Story Villas feature expansive spaces spanning two stories above the sea, as well as dedicated villa perks including an exclusive table at Buccan. Beachfront Villas offer a tranquil retreat just steps from the sand; inside, guests are met with warm neutrals, organic textures, locally-sourced volcanic materials and pops of cool blue to create a harmonious connection with the island's natural surroundings.
Many of the resort’s suites also feature elevated amenities – from a dedicated media room and private pool to a personal fitness room with exercise bikes, yoga mats and a library of fitness classes. Sandals’ signature butler service adds an additional level of luxury, with butler-level room guests treated to memorable moments.
Destination Connections
Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is ‘meticulously local’ – from built-in programming celebrating the island’s illustrious botanical gardens to the introduction of new dining concepts like Buccan, a large-format style dining experience that creates conversation and connection over locally harvested food roasted in an open hearth.
On site, you can take guided kayak experiences to Buccament Bat Caves and ride bikes throughout the resort’s gardens and winding trails surrounded by the destination’s natural flora. Interactive classes and tastings highlight the region's rich agricultural heritage, from aloe vera to local fruit like mango and breadfruit. Along the water’s edge, artisans bring forward soap making and handmade jewelry, among other crafts. As night falls, the essence of the island comes alive with vibrant festivities, from sunset parties on the beach to rum sensory experiences and movies under the stars.
Off site, discover adventure – from a towering waterfall to volcanic black sand beaches, sailing the clear blue seas and waving hello to abundant marine life below the surface via Sandals’ award-winning, unlimited scuba diving program.
Or change gears and find balance and serenity at the spa, offering the soothing ambiance of flowing water and lush greenery, and treatments that harness the natural minerals found in volcanic sand to exfoliate and detoxify.
From Harvest to Hearth and Beyond
Eleven culinary concepts – including 5 all-new for Sandals – showcase the island’s bounties.
Buccan is an immersive family-style, open-air culinary journey and the region’s first-ever solid fuel restaurant. The cooking style, done in local clay yabba pots, becomes a centerpiece of the experience, turning local cedar and sustainable sources like coconut husks into coal as chefs rely on ancient culinary techniques to create a menu highlighting local ‘Vincy’ ingredients with seasonal platters designed for sharing.
Scrimshaw taps into the island's abundant access to fresh seafood from its location on the coastal shelf, starring curry conch fritters; scallops with pickled, locally grown peanuts; and a vegan roasted pumpkin with lemongrass-tofu puree, spiced pumpkin seeds and red onion relish.
A sophisticated cocktail menu carries the narrative with the Scrimshaw Martini, finished with a dash of MSG for a unique umami experience to accompany fresh seafood dishes; and the Gin Tonica, a botanical excursion in a glass adorned with citrus wheels, rosemary pimento vermouth, and lime.
Parisol, an open-air beach club and kitchen, invites guests to salute the morning sun with smoothies that incorporate the viral superfood, sea moss; naturally gluten-free cassava flour pancakes; and locally loved ‘Bakes’ with salted fish and guava jam. Day time bites to savor by the sea include the tuna & charred cucumber aguachile to the snapper, skipjack, conch or lobster – served grilled, steamed or fried – accompanied by lemongrass rice and ginger cabbage slaw.
Imoro, a Sandals First ‘grab-and-go’ concept, is named after the Arawak term for 'green,' serving up healthy, veggie-focused bowls.
'Vincy' evenings on the resort come alive after the stunning sunset. Vibing to the beat of a curated selection of hand-picked vinyls, Three Jewels rum bar celebrates a quintessentially local Caribbean spirit, with a selection of 32 rums inspired by the destination’s 32 islands within 32 miles; more than two-thirds of the menu hones in on Eastern Caribbean distilled rums – one of five jovial bars around the resort.
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