Sandals Butler Service: Is It Worth the Upgrade? (Honest Take After Visiting All 17 Resorts)
Is Sandals butler service worth the upgrade? After visiting all 17 Sandals resorts and experiencing butler service at multiple properties, here is an honest breakdown of what you get, what it costs, the best resorts for butler suites, tipping etiquette, and when to upgrade vs. when to skip it.
Your Complete Caribbean Vacation Guide: Best Islands, Resorts & Travel Tips (2026)
Planning a Caribbean vacation in 2026? This complete guide covers the best islands, all-inclusive resorts, travel tips, and insider advice from a Sandals Certified Platinum Elite Advisor who has visited all 17 Sandals and Beaches properties.
Barbados Travel Guide 2026: Beaches, Culture, Sandals Resorts & Everything You Need to Know
Your complete guide to visiting Barbados in 2026. Covers the best beaches, areas to stay, Sandals Barbados and Sandals Royal Barbados reviews, top attractions, travel tips, and insider advice from a Sandals Certified Platinum Elite Advisor.
Sandals Room Categories Explained: Luxury vs Club Sandals vs Butler (Complete 2026 Guide)
Confused by Sandals room categories? After visiting all 17 Sandals resorts, Platinum Elite Advisor Steve Griswold breaks down exactly what Luxury, Club Sandals, and Butler service include — with real costs, comparison tables, and who should book each tier.
Sandals vs Secrets vs Excellence: Which Adults-Only All-Inclusive Is Right for You? (2026 Comparison)
Written by Steve Griswold — Sandals Certified Platinum Elite Advisor and founder of Pixie Vacations. Steve has personally visited all 17 Sandals resorts, multiple Secrets and Excellence properties, and has helped hundreds of couples choose the right all-inclusive...
Sandals Grenada Team Wins $10,000 in Brand’s First-Ever ‘Resort Riddims’ Jingle Competition
Two team members from Sandals Grenada just won US$10,000 in the brand’s inaugural Resort Riddims competition — here’s what it reveals about the Sandals experience.