Planning a Sandals Honeymoon? Here’s Why You Need a Certified Specialist
A Sandals honeymoon is one of the most significant trips you will ever take. The right resort, the right room, and the right experience can set the tone for your entire marriage. The wrong choice — the wrong resort for your personality, or a room category that doesn’t match your expectations — can leave you feeling like you left something on the table.
PixieHoneymoons.com exists to make sure that doesn’t happen. We are a Certified Sandals Specialist agency with CRC Platinum Elite status and Executive Preferred Agency credentials — the two highest recognition tiers Sandals Resorts awards to its travel partners in the United States. Our lead advisor has personally visited all 17 Sandals resort properties, which means every recommendation we make is based on real, firsthand experience.
What Makes a Great Sandals Honeymoon Travel Agent?
Not every travel agent who says they “specialize in Sandals” has actually been there. The difference between a generic travel agent and a true Sandals honeymoon specialist comes down to a few key things:
- Firsthand resort knowledge — having personally stayed at and evaluated the properties
- Understanding of which room categories are worth the upgrade for honeymooners specifically
- Knowledge of resort-specific romantic perks, turndown services, and honeymoon amenities
- Relationships with resort staff that can translate into small but meaningful touches for your stay
- Honest guidance — including knowing which resorts to steer certain couples away from
PixieHoneymoons.com checks every one of those boxes. Our advisor has visited all 17 Sandals properties and can speak directly to what the honeymoon experience is like at each one — not from a sales brochure, but from personal experience.
Best Sandals Resorts for a Honeymoon
The best Sandals resort for your honeymoon depends on what kind of couple you are. Here is our honest breakdown based on firsthand experience at every property:
Sandals Grande St. Lucian — Consistently one of the top honeymoon picks. Situated on a narrow peninsula with water on both sides, the scenery is unmatched. The overwater bungalows here are among the most romantic accommodations in the entire Sandals portfolio.
Sandals Royal Curaçao — One of the newest and most beautifully designed properties, with a stunning overwater bungalow collection, vivid architecture, and a distinctly European Caribbean feel. Ideal for couples who want something visually striking and relatively uncrowded.
Sandals St. Vincent — An intimate, boutique-style resort on an island that feels genuinely undiscovered. Perfect for couples who want seclusion and natural beauty over nightlife and large resort energy.
Sandals Barbados / Royal Barbados — A sophisticated, upscale experience with a more refined Caribbean atmosphere. Best for couples who appreciate culture, dining variety, and a polished resort environment.
Sandals Negril — Famous for its long, flat, white sand beach — one of the best beaches in the entire Sandals collection. Laid-back, beautiful, and excellent for couples who want beach time as the centerpiece of their trip.
What’s Included in a Sandals Honeymoon Package?
All Sandals resorts are fully all-inclusive, meaning the base rate covers unlimited dining, premium bar service, water sports, and most activities. For honeymooners specifically, Sandals typically includes a romance concierge service, welcome amenities, and in some cases, complimentary honeymoon upgrades when booked within a certain window of your wedding date.
As a Certified Sandals Specialist with Executive Preferred Agency credentials, PixieHoneymoons.com is positioned to help you understand exactly what is included at your specific resort and room category — and what upgrades might be worth adding for your honeymoon.
Butler Service: Is It Worth It for a Honeymoon?
One of the most common questions honeymooners ask us is whether butler service suites are worth the extra investment. The honest answer is: it depends on the resort and the room category.
At some Sandals properties, butler service is a transformative experience — a dedicated personal butler who handles reservations, delivers cocktails to the beach, arranges surprise setups, and makes you feel like a genuine VIP. At other properties, the butler experience varies. Because we have stayed at these resorts personally, we can tell you exactly where butler service truly delivers and where the standard suites offer comparable value.
Frequently Asked Questions: Sandals Honeymoon Planning
What is the best Sandals resort for a honeymoon in 2025?
Based on firsthand visits to all 17 Sandals properties, our top picks for honeymoons are Sandals Grande St. Lucian, Sandals Royal Curaçao, and Sandals St. Vincent. The best choice for you depends on your preferred atmosphere, travel dates, and budget — contact PixieHoneymoons.com for a personalized recommendation.
Does PixieHoneymoons.com charge a fee for honeymoon planning?
No. Our honeymoon planning services are completely complimentary. Sandals Resorts compensates our agency directly, so there is no fee to you for using our expertise.
Can you help us get complimentary honeymoon perks from Sandals?
Yes. Sandals Resorts offers complimentary honeymoon benefits for couples who book within a qualifying window of their wedding date. As a Certified Sandals Specialist, we know exactly how to ensure you receive every benefit you’re entitled to and can advise on timing and documentation requirements.
What’s the difference between Sandals and Beaches for a honeymoon?
Sandals Resorts are exclusively for adult couples — no children. They are designed specifically for romantic getaways and are the better choice for most honeymoons. Beaches Resorts are family-friendly all-inclusive properties that welcome children. For a honeymoon, Sandals is almost always the right choice.
How far in advance should we book a Sandals honeymoon?
We generally recommend booking 6 to 12 months in advance for peak season travel (December through April) to secure your preferred resort and room category. For off-peak travel, 3 to 6 months is usually sufficient, though popular overwater bungalow categories book up quickly year-round.
