Grand, indeed! And busy, busy, busy. Couples love this place—particularly young honeymooners and those getting married here—the biggest and splashiest of the three Sandals resorts on St. Lucia. Several weddings take place each day, in fact. Perched on the narrow Pigeon Island causeway at St. Lucia's northern tip, Sandals Grande offers panoramic views of Rodney Bay on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. All rooms have king-size beds; 24 lagoon-side rooms have swim-up verandahs. With a plethora of land and water sports, a European-style full-service spa, five excellent restaurants, and nightly entertainment, it's never dull. A complimentary shuttle connects all three Sandals properties. Pros: excellent beach; lots of activities; lovely spa; airport shuttle. Cons: the long ride to/from Hewanorra; buffet meals are uninspired.
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