Sandals Resorts have won “Best In—-” awards every year for the last 20 years. They are our go – to luxury provider in the Caribbean. New this year, Sandals includes luxury transfers in BMW Sedans for couples staying in Club and Butler rooms at Montego Bay and Royal Caribbean Resorts. Butler Elite Clients now will have a personal Cell Phone to reach their Butler, even from beachside. Butch’s Steakhouse has been added at Royal Caribbean, along with an over – the – water restaurant called Latitudes, equipped with underwater lighting. This resort, with it’s private Island, already was the premiere resort in Jamaica. These new upgrades increase the Romance and Wow factors 100%. For a romantic get a way, Destination Wedding, Honeymoon, girls weekend, or Golf Weekend, Sandals has the right offerings.

Riu resorts is opening the new Riu Playa Mujeres, just north of the Cancun Hotel Zone. This gated community houses several new resorts, adding to the existing  Excellence Playa Mujeres, winner in more “Best of” awards than any other resort in the area. Grand Palladium Costa Mujeres will be adding TRS Coral Hotel to it’s family. Located in this gated community, guests will have exchange privileges between the 2 resorts giving them unmatched choices for food, beverages, and entertainment. TRS guests will have Butler Service and Gourmet dining.

On St Martin, the Hurricane damaged Riu Palace St Martin has been purchased by AMR Resorts. AMR is spending $20 million to rebuild and renovate, and will open under the famous Secrets Resorts Brand.

Check back next week for Part 3.