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*Bump* I'd love to know the answer to this too! We aren't sure which to choose for our anniversary trip
I'd like to know too! From my very brief research, Couples looks more affordable. Has anyone been to both places? Do either have honeymoon specials?
we went to a couples resort not too far from us so we could drive there and they did have honeymoon specials. Its nice to go to a couples only place because romance is all over the place
We stayed at Couples Swept Away in Negril and absolutley loved it! i seriously would reccommend it to anyone. The resort was beautiful, the food was delicious and the service was great- we had an AMAZING honeymoon! Its couples only so it really makes for a great atmosphere - we went during valentines day/presidents day weekend and our resort was booked full but i never felt like it was crowded, we never had to wait for dinner or search for chairs on the beach. Its about a 45 min - hour drive from the airport but they have shuttles and they stop at a roadside bar halfway into the drive to use the potty and grab some beers if you choose. The one thing i really loved about couples (besides their banana bread and sweet potato chips yum!) was all the included excursion from sunset tours, snorkling, scuba, kayaking, trips to margaritaville, glass bottom boats tours, all kinds of fun things to do. Another great feature was all the nightime activities, they threw a cocktail garden party one night we were there, a beach bonfire where we got to send off chinese lanterns (so romantic!) and the last night they had a shipwreck beach party with tons of entertainment and tables beyond tables of food!
They have honeymoon packages that can be purchased - we opted not to do this but we did get a free couples massage and bottle of champagne for showing them our marriage license. I would totally check out CSA or any of the other couples resorts - i've heard great things about all of them.
here is a pic from our balcony!
We just came back from Couples Swept Away in Jamaica for my FSIL's wedding and it was FABULOUS! After their wedding, the newlyweds went to 2-3 of the other resorts around as their honeymoon and they said none of the resorts were as nice as the one they got married at and they wished they had just stayed there!
The atmosphere is soo relaxing and romantic, the people are very friendly and fun, there are a ton of extra activities to do, excellent shows and nightlife, rooms are very comfortable (espcially the king sized bed!), the food is AMAZING and all around it was a wonderful trip!
Here are some pics from our trip:
We also went to Couples Swept Away in Negril and I have been dying to go back ever since....and we have only been back for about 3 months! Nothing but good things to say about it. From the moment we stepped on the resort, it was literally paradise. Food was great, drinks were awesome (you have to try a dirty banana!), and it was very romantic. The beach was gorgeous, pools were perfect. I can't wait to go back someday!!!
We stayed at a Sandals in the Bahamas this past summer, and I wouldn't recommend it. The food was lackluster and I just felt like they plopped an American standard hotel in the Bahamas. Just no frills except for the all-inclusive part.
From what everyone else is saying about Couples Swept Away in Negril...my vote is there!
We stayed at Couples San Souci in Ocho Rios (Jamaica) we really liked it - it was a small resort, very private and secluded. We loved walking around at night and finding hidden hammocks and fun little spots everywhere. My only thing was the beach is not fantastic - but it sounds like the ones in Negril are. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful.
Here are some pics!
ETA: I have a lot more pics on my fb page, so message me if you'd like to see those - these are just the two I happen to have on my work computer.
We have sandals whitehouse booked at the same price as one of the midlevel rooms at Swept Away. I have been thinking about switching to Swept Away. I can't decide if we want the seclusion of whitehouse or the proximity to everything. At swept away. I also feel like whitehouse is such a good deal right now that I would be stupid to switch. How many restaurants are open air vs air conditioned at Swept Away?
@ella86: Not sure about the open vs air conditioned at Swept Away but we went in October and we were never overheated while eating at all. It was always comfortable. Swept Away is actually really spread out as well, not overly spread out but it def doesn't feel like a hotel atmosphere...it's definitely a resort atmosphere. You will not be disappointed if you switch to CSA.
Also, if you do decide to go to a Couples resort, I would choose the ones in Negril as the beach is BEAUTIFUL! The ones at Ocho Rios are man-made, and therefor not as nice. However, I can't speak from experience as I haven't been to the resorts at Ochos Rios, just what I have heard.
@cherrycoke: We're considering swept away as well and since our wedding is about a year after yours, I was curious about the weather during that week (rainy season??). Thanks!!
Couples Negril was amazing. I sincerely can't recommend it enough. Most relaxingprime I've ever had.
I will go against the norm and say sandals. I have stayed at Sandals Royal Caribbean and Royal Bahamian and loved both trips!! I had no issues with the food. I would go back to either in a heart beat!
Couples resorts usually have more adult activities and no kids!!!
@OoOTifsterOoO: We were also worried about the rainy season...BUT, we were pleasantly surprised w/ our weather. Don't bother checking the forecast. I checked it daily weeks before we went there and every day said rain. I think they just have to put that in forecast b/c showers can pop up at any time. We woke up to rain twice, but it cleared up by the afternoon...otherwise the weather was unbelievably gorgeous! Also, we got trip insurance just in case :)
Whitehouse resort in Jamaica - by Sandals. i'd go back 100 times!
So question to those of yall who went with Couples, did you go to Negril, or Swept away? They both are in Negril.
We went to couples negril which is on bloody bay not on seven mile beach. Bloody bay has much calmer water and you can lay on you're floaty and nap for hours lol. really couples negril and CSA are only a few resorts away fromeach other.
We are going to Sandals in Antigua, but if we were going to Jamaica, we'd be going to Couples. I stayed there in 2006 for a wedding and it was amazing! Couples is smaller and oober romantic! Don't get me wrong, we are excited for our Sandals honeymoon, but I just love Couples so much after that trip 6 years ago! If they had a resort in Antigua, that's where we would have stayed :)
@ash31gifts: I totally wish Couples had resorts in other places besides just Jamaica! That would be awesome!
I'll be staying at Sandals La Toc in St. Lucia. I like how the Sandals in St. Lucia let you stay at one and play at three (in other words, you can take day trips to the other resorts for free). I think they do this in Bahamas too.
@cherrycoke: I know! We didnt want to do Jamaica for the honeymoon because I've been there 3 other times, plus it seems that a lot of people do Jamaica and we wanted something a little more exotic! I wish there was a Couples Antigua!!! However, we definitely plan on making a trip to Couples in Negril at some point in the next 5 years because it was so great back in 06!
@ash31gifts: You should check out Couples Swept Away :) I'm going to try to talk hubby into doing 5 at CSA and 5 at CN...wish me LOTS of luck :)
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Any input here? We've narrowed down the honeymoon options to a couples resort or a sandals resort, likely in Jamacia for either one, what were your experiences? Why did you choose one over the other??
Thanks!