Are sandals resorts trashy?

Thanks. Why do you say that? Better food, better beach, atmosphere? I was looking at the halcyon because it is smaller and more private looking - thinking maybe I could get away from the masses

I think Sandals gets a bad rep by people just because its the "Face" or Flagship of All inclusives.

That said for our honeymoon we went to an Excellence resort. A decent bit cheaper than Sandals and seriously all we could ask for in an All inclusive. I would recommend at least giving it a look. They have one on Punta Cana

My wife and I stayed at the La Toc, St. Lucia two years ago and loved it. Not trashy at all. Your coworker is trashy.

I stayed at a house in St. Lucia. The man who ran the property was a local and amazing guy who showed us all over the island. Whenever we past a Sandals (by boat) he would spit in the water because locals are not allowed on the property unless they work there. I found that very sad and very interesting.

Honestly, stay at a Sandals anywhere and it will be the same experience at every other Sandals. If you're looking for a more unique experience, avoid them. Just my opinion though.

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Sandals Grand St. Lucian

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Horrible advice. That place sucks. Will never go to another Sandals again due to wife and I's experience there. Yes they are trashy, wanted a romantic trip but felt like spring break. Guido central. Panama City south.

Been twice to Sugar Beach/Jalousie Plantation in St Lucia and loved it. Could probably do one if their "sugar Mill" rooms on your budget. Wife and I booked a sugar mill room on the last trip and were upgraded to a villa.

Eta: the only good part of Sandals was the excursions because we weren't at the resort. Read tripadvisor and read the negative reviews. They are spot on. The place is run down. Plan to eat at the buffet unless you make reservations for a real meal 3-4 days in advance.

Wife and I enjoy traveling and have been many places. We always look for the best value and Sandals was not it. Felt ripped off for what you get and is the only negative review I've made on trip advisor.

I went to st lucia about 6 months ago. Stayed at the grande. I would steer away from the halycen unless price is an absolute killer for you. Get the most basic room at la toc or the grande. We were never in our room really so it didn't matter. If you do stay at the halycen you can take the shuttles to the other resorts for dinner or to go to their beach during the day

Go to sandals then go somewhere else. Then tell me if it's trashy. Your answer will be sandals in the affirmative.

Your coworker is likely jealous and threw out trashy to throw you off the trail of something good. He doesn't know what he is talking about.

A lot of people feel if you're going to spend that sort of money to go on a real vacation, see the world, experience a different culture, historical place, etc. and not just to go to a glorified 30A where you just lay on a beach living in all inclusive gluttony.

Call me trashy, but I perfer the later.