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Question: Can anyone compare these two resorts for me?? We don't know where we want to go yet, but this would help us

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decide. Couples resorts or Sandals? I have heard good about both and some bad about both which makes it so hard to decide? It will be for a honeymoon and we want to do alittle of everything, relax, swim,drink, eat, ride horses, dance, pretty much want the option to do as we please! Can anyone give me reasons why you enjoyed or didn't enjoy either resort? I would really appreciate your answers, so we can decide on something!!Also I just wanted to add the resorts we have looked into are Couples Swept Away, Couples Ocho Rios, Couples Sans Souci, and Sandals St. Lucian Grand. We love the idea of all inclusive, but just need more feedback about these resorts! Thanks again!

Answer#1: My husband and I had our honeymoon at Sandals Antigua. It was wonderful! The staff was very attentive (couldn't even tip the bell hop) and there were lots of activities to choose from. Four theme restaurants as well as the main dinning room. Beautiful beach with a western view for great sunsets. We could have gone scuba diving every day for free if we had wanted to. We chose a snorkeling trip to a small sandy island instead. Lots of water sports and horsebackriding nearby. Antigua is a small island that lives for its tourists. Antigua Nice! Sandals, Very Nice!

Answer#2: My husband and I stayed at the Sandal's Halcyon in St. Lucia.Wonderful time! Could choose to be active or lounge by the pool!

Answer#3: I have been to hotels from both chains, but not the Sandals you listed. I love the food at Couples, but I wasn't crazy about the rooms(it has been a few years since I went) maybe they refurbished, but the natural setting at Couples Ocho Rios I think it was-the one with the private island was gorgeous. Sandals was more updated and fresh to me, the food not as good as Couples, just regular hotels food no Wow factor. For overall appeal I would choose Sandals and you have so many Sandals to choose from. I personally loved Sandals Negril- that was just all around good for me small and intimate and right on the best beach with a gorgeous sunset.

Answer#4: Check out this site for reviews and tons of candid photos.
http://www.tripadvisor.comCheck out the Jamaica Sandals's reviews and go from there.It really helps to read a bunch of reviews. I feel most of the reviews on trip advisor are very sincere and valid.You are spending a good deal of money and you do need some direction. I would also go to my local travel agency because they have many connections and they will be a backup in case something isn't quite right. We always do our research but book with a travel agency. They always match prices and often are cheaper.Good Luck and Congratulations.