need recommendation for all-inclusive

Hi,
I am planning a week long vacation in May for my husband and I and
would like recommendations on all-inclusives. I have been looking at
Sandals, but could be pursuaded to try something different. We want
something for adults only. Water sports - snorkeling, kayaking, and
diving are most important to us. Good pools, good food, and clean
rooms also important. Don't care too much about the night life. Any
recommendations?

Sounds like a pretty good fit for the Columbus Isle (San Salvador Island, Bahamas)
Club Med. If you've heard of (and are wary of) Club Med reputation, they are really
not what you might think, especially this one. Columbus Isle has some of the worlds
best SCUBA diving, great snorkeling, sailing, windsurfing, kayaks, a great beach,
and very good food...
For more info, take a look at some of my trip reports (3 different ones) at my
personal web site: www.hammocktree.org/ms/trips.html

Mike



tloxam wrote:
Hi,
I am planning a week long vacation in May for my husband and I and
would like recommendations on all-inclusives. I have been looking at
Sandals, but could be pursuaded to try something different. We want
something for adults only. Water sports - snorkeling, kayaking, and
diving are most important to us. Good pools, good food, and clean
rooms also important. Don't care too much about the night life. Any
recommendations?

Take a look at Couples Sans Souci. It recently became part of the
Couples chain. We've been there three times, twice when it was a Super
Clubs Grand Lido resort & once during the three year period that it was
an independent property. We haven't been there since it was sold to
Couples late last year, but the Couples chain seems to have a pretty
good reputation. It's a very beautiful resort, very laid back relaxing
atmosphere. Excellent food, excellent service.

Enjoy!


In article .com,
"tloxam" wrote:

Hi,
I am planning a week long vacation in May for my husband and I and
would like recommendations on all-inclusives. I have been looking at
Sandals, but could be pursuaded to try something different. We want
something for adults only. Water sports - snorkeling, kayaking, and
diving are most important to us. Good pools, good food, and clean
rooms also important. Don't care too much about the night life. Any
recommendations?

I would check out Almond Beach Resort, Barbados. Adult only with a great sister site ' Almond Village' very close. Going back for our 4th time.
Good luck.

Originally Posted by Robert Kozubal

Take a look at Couples Sans Souci. It recently became part of the
Couples chain. We've been there three times, twice when it was a Super
Clubs Grand Lido resort & once during the three year period that it was
an independent property. We haven't been there since it was sold to
Couples late last year, but the Couples chain seems to have a pretty
good reputation. It's a very beautiful resort, very laid back relaxing
atmosphere. Excellent food, excellent service.

Enjoy!


In article ,
"tloxam" wrote:

Hi,
I am planning a week long vacation in May for my husband and I and
would like recommendations on all-inclusives. I have been looking at
Sandals, but could be pursuaded to try something different. We want
something for adults only. Water sports - snorkeling, kayaking, and
diving are most important to us. Good pools, good food, and clean
rooms also important. Don't care too much about the night life. Any
recommendations?

We have been to all the Sandals (total 17 times) and would recommend out of
those Dunn's River in Ocho Rios, Sandals Grand Ocho Rios or Whitehouse or
any in St. Lucia. Dunn's River Sandals has recently been renovated, and
SGOR somewhat. Whitehouse is brand new - only a year old and we love it
(very large zero entry pool, great spa, all rooms have ocean view,
pastry/coffee shop, and 7 restaurants)
I would also recommend Couples - whether it be Sans Soui, Swept Away, or
Negril.

"sleeprite" wrote in message
...

I would check out Almond Beach Resort, Barbados. Adult only with a
great sister site ' Almond Village' very close. Going back for our 4th
time.
Good luck.

Robert Kozubal Wrote:
Take a look at Couples Sans Souci. It recently became part of the
Couples chain. We've been there three times, twice when it was a Super
Clubs Grand Lido resort & once during the three year period that it
was
an independent property. We haven't been there since it was sold to
Couples late last year, but the Couples chain seems to have a pretty
good reputation. It's a very beautiful resort, very laid back relaxing
atmosphere. Excellent food, excellent service.

Enjoy!


In article ,
"tloxam" wrote:

Hi,
I am planning a week long vacation in May for my husband and I and
would like recommendations on all-inclusives. I have been looking at
Sandals, but could be pursuaded to try something different. We want
something for adults only. Water sports - snorkeling, kayaking, and
diving are most important to us. Good pools, good food, and clean
rooms also important. Don't care too much about the night life. Any
recommendations?


--
sleeprite

What is a zero entry pool? This is probably wrong, but I am imagining a
pool that won't let you enter it.

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On 3/6/06 5:56 PM nospam "tweaked" on too much Starbucks said:
We have been to all the Sandals (total 17 times) and would recommend out of
those Dunn's River in Ocho Rios, Sandals Grand Ocho Rios or Whitehouse or
any in St. Lucia. Dunn's River Sandals has recently been renovated, and
SGOR somewhat. Whitehouse is brand new - only a year old and we love it
(very large zero entry pool, great spa, all rooms have ocean view,
pastry/coffee shop, and 7 restaurants)
I would also recommend Couples - whether it be Sans Soui, Swept Away, or
Negril.

"sleeprite" wrote in message
...

I would check out Almond Beach Resort, Barbados. Adult only with a
great sister site ' Almond Village' very close. Going back for our 4th
time.
Good luck.

Robert Kozubal Wrote:

Take a look at Couples Sans Souci. It recently became part of the
Couples chain. We've been there three times, twice when it was a Super
Clubs Grand Lido resort & once during the three year period that it
was
an independent property. We haven't been there since it was sold to
Couples late last year, but the Couples chain seems to have a pretty
good reputation. It's a very beautiful resort, very laid back relaxing
atmosphere. Excellent food, excellent service.

Enjoy!


In article ,
"tloxam" wrote:

Hi,
I am planning a week long vacation in May for my husband and I and
would like recommendations on all-inclusives. I have been looking at
Sandals, but could be pursuaded to try something different. We want
something for adults only. Water sports - snorkeling, kayaking, and
diving are most important to us. Good pools, good food, and clean
rooms also important. Don't care too much about the night life. Any
recommendations?

--
sleeprite

A zero entry pool is one that has a gradual sloping entry, instead of steps
(although there are some on the other end). It is quite nice when if you
have a trouble getting into a pool that does have steps. Also you can pull
special lounge chairs in the shallow part to be closest to the water (your
chair is actually in the pool shallow end).

"Brian K" wrote in message
nk.net...
What is a zero entry pool? This is probably wrong, but I am imagining a
pool that won't let you enter it.

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On 3/6/06 5:56 PM nospam "tweaked" on too much Starbucks said:
We have been to all the Sandals (total 17 times) and would recommend out
of those Dunn's River in Ocho Rios, Sandals Grand Ocho Rios or Whitehouse
or any in St. Lucia. Dunn's River Sandals has recently been renovated,
and SGOR somewhat. Whitehouse is brand new - only a year old and we love
it (very large zero entry pool, great spa, all rooms have ocean view,
pastry/coffee shop, and 7 restaurants)
I would also recommend Couples - whether it be Sans Soui, Swept Away, or
Negril.

"sleeprite" wrote in message
...

I would check out Almond Beach Resort, Barbados. Adult only with a
great sister site ' Almond Village' very close. Going back for our 4th
time.
Good luck.

Robert Kozubal Wrote:

Take a look at Couples Sans Souci. It recently became part of the
Couples chain. We've been there three times, twice when it was a Super
Clubs Grand Lido resort & once during the three year period that it
was
an independent property. We haven't been there since it was sold to
Couples late last year, but the Couples chain seems to have a pretty
good reputation. It's a very beautiful resort, very laid back relaxing
atmosphere. Excellent food, excellent service.

Enjoy!


In article ,
"tloxam" wrote:

Hi,
I am planning a week long vacation in May for my husband and I and
would like recommendations on all-inclusives. I have been looking at
Sandals, but could be pursuaded to try something different. We want
something for adults only. Water sports - snorkeling, kayaking, and
diving are most important to us. Good pools, good food, and clean
rooms also important. Don't care too much about the night life. Any
recommendations?

--
sleeprite

Two words for you: RIU and BONITA ...

I think you should look to RIU Hotels (especially Ocho Rios) and
Pueblo Bonito Hotels in Baja of Mexico (especially Sunset Beach!)
enjoy.www.riuhotels.com and www.pueblobonitohotels.com

Thanks. Didn't this used to be called a "kiddie pool entry"?

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On 3/7/06 9:07 PM nospam "tweaked" on too much Starbucks said:
A zero entry pool is one that has a gradual sloping entry, instead of steps
(although there are some on the other end). It is quite nice when if you
have a trouble getting into a pool that does have steps. Also you can pull
special lounge chairs in the shallow part to be closest to the water (your
chair is actually in the pool shallow end).

"Brian K" wrote in message
nk.net...

What is a zero entry pool? This is probably wrong, but I am imagining a
pool that won't let you enter it.

--
________
To email me, Edit "blog" from my email address.
Brian M. Kochera "Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once!"
View My Web Page: http://home.earthlink.net/~brian1951



On 3/6/06 5:56 PM nospam "tweaked" on too much Starbucks said:

We have been to all the Sandals (total 17 times) and would recommend out
of those Dunn's River in Ocho Rios, Sandals Grand Ocho Rios or Whitehouse
or any in St. Lucia. Dunn's River Sandals has recently been renovated,
and SGOR somewhat. Whitehouse is brand new - only a year old and we love
it (very large zero entry pool, great spa, all rooms have ocean view,
pastry/coffee shop, and 7 restaurants)
I would also recommend Couples - whether it be Sans Soui, Swept Away, or
Negril.

"sleeprite" wrote in message
...


I would check out Almond Beach Resort, Barbados. Adult only with a
great sister site ' Almond Village' very close. Going back for our 4th
time.
Good luck.

Robert Kozubal Wrote:


Take a look at Couples Sans Souci. It recently became part of the
Couples chain. We've been there three times, twice when it was a Super
Clubs Grand Lido resort & once during the three year period that it
was
an independent property. We haven't been there since it was sold to
Couples late last year, but the Couples chain seems to have a pretty
good reputation. It's a very beautiful resort, very laid back relaxing
atmosphere. Excellent food, excellent service.

Enjoy!


In article ,
"tloxam" wrote:

Hi,
I am planning a week long vacation in May for my husband and I and
would like recommendations on all-inclusives. I have been looking at
Sandals, but could be pursuaded to try something different. We want
something for adults only. Water sports - snorkeling, kayaking, and
diving are most important to us. Good pools, good food, and clean
rooms also important. Don't care too much about the night life. Any
recommendations?

--
sleeprite

This ain't no kiddie pool!!! Large 4 feet deep and swimup bar. Never has
been called that anyway...

"Brian K" wrote in message
ink.net...
Thanks. Didn't this used to be called a "kiddie pool entry"?

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On 3/7/06 9:07 PM nospam "tweaked" on too much Starbucks said:
A zero entry pool is one that has a gradual sloping entry, instead of
steps (although there are some on the other end). It is quite nice when
if you have a trouble getting into a pool that does have steps. Also you
can pull special lounge chairs in the shallow part to be closest to the
water (your chair is actually in the pool shallow end).

"Brian K" wrote in message
nk.net...

What is a zero entry pool? This is probably wrong, but I am imagining a
pool that won't let you enter it.

--
________
To email me, Edit "blog" from my email address.
Brian M. Kochera "Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once!"
View My Web Page: http://home.earthlink.net/~brian1951



On 3/6/06 5:56 PM nospam "tweaked" on too much Starbucks said:

We have been to all the Sandals (total 17 times) and would recommend
out of those Dunn's River in Ocho Rios, Sandals Grand Ocho Rios or
Whitehouse or any in St. Lucia. Dunn's River Sandals has recently been
renovated, and SGOR somewhat. Whitehouse is brand new - only a year
old and we love it (very large zero entry pool, great spa, all rooms
have ocean view, pastry/coffee shop, and 7 restaurants)
I would also recommend Couples - whether it be Sans Soui, Swept Away,
or Negril.

"sleeprite" wrote in message
...


I would check out Almond Beach Resort, Barbados. Adult only with a
great sister site ' Almond Village' very close. Going back for our
4th
time.
Good luck.

Robert Kozubal Wrote:


Take a look at Couples Sans Souci. It recently became part of the
Couples chain. We've been there three times, twice when it was a
Super
Clubs Grand Lido resort & once during the three year period that it
was
an independent property. We haven't been there since it was sold to
Couples late last year, but the Couples chain seems to have a pretty
good reputation. It's a very beautiful resort, very laid back
relaxing
atmosphere. Excellent food, excellent service.

Enjoy!


In article ,
"tloxam" wrote:

Hi,
I am planning a week long vacation in May for my husband and I and
would like recommendations on all-inclusives. I have been looking at
Sandals, but could be pursuaded to try something different. We want
something for adults only. Water sports - snorkeling, kayaking, and
diving are most important to us. Good pools, good food, and clean
rooms also important. Don't care too much about the night life. Any
recommendations?

--
sleeprite