re: Barbados

We stayed at sandals in January 2024 (there are two resorts next to one another and you can’t tell the difference when you’re on property).
I was hesitant about staying at a “chain” resort but was honestly impressed and would book another. Food was good, good alcohol, and the resort offered snorkeling and other water activities as part of the package. When we snorkeled, we went to Carlisle bay, where other groups went but they had to pay.

I thought the snorkeling was “ok”. The turtles are cool, but as far as exotic or different fish, I really didnt see a ton.

I’ve been to a few all inclusive resorts, mainly around Cancun and the one major difference for sandals, is tipping wasn’t encouraged. We still did, but I feel as if the employees didn’t have that extra pep in their step as they do in Mexico.

Other than that the weather was perfect; It would rain for about 5 minutes every day around 1 o’clock and be done. So if you can go in January or February, I would recommend. we did a taxi tour of the island for a few hours and that was cool too.