{"id":12708,"date":"2014-10-28T09:23:53","date_gmt":"2014-10-28T13:23:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/?p=12708"},"modified":"2020-06-22T16:36:23","modified_gmt":"2020-06-22T20:36:23","slug":"insider-scoop-jean-arseneau-sandals-beaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/insider-scoop-jean-arseneau-sandals-beaches\/","title":{"rendered":"Insider Scoop with Jean Arseneau: Sandals &#038; Beaches"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Travel agent, Jean Arseneau was invited to attend a Sandals &amp; Beaches Resorts trip from October 3 &#8211; 5. He&#8217;s happy to report back to us and share some of his photos.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/vacations-packages_00_03_5H_sandals-royal-bahamian.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>SANDALS ROYAL BAHAMIAN<\/b><\/a>, where you will find &#8220;The Most Beautiful Turquoise Waters&#8221; is the Bahamas\u2019 most elegant resort. It offers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>404 rooms and suites in 26 categories<\/li>\n<li>The resort is situated on 15 acres, a 10 minute transfer from Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau<\/li>\n<li>Features include private off-shore island experiences; 10 global restaurants; casinos nearby; 9000 sq.ft. of meeting\/banquet\/conference facilities; and the famous Red Lane Spa<\/li>\n<li>Club Sandals enhanced concierge experience offers all BUTLER ELITE suites that include VIP private airport transfers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-12708 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/insider-scoop-jean-arseneau-sandals-beaches\/sandals-royal-bahamian-resort\/'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Sandals-Royal-Bahamian-Resort-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Sandals-Royal-Bahamian-Resort-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Sandals-Royal-Bahamian-Resort-37x37.jpg 37w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Sandals-Royal-Bahamian-Resort-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Sandals-Royal-Bahamian-Resort-184x184.jpg 184w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/insider-scoop-jean-arseneau-sandals-beaches\/sandalsroyal\/'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/SandalsRoyal-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/SandalsRoyal-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/SandalsRoyal-37x37.jpg 37w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/SandalsRoyal-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/SandalsRoyal-184x184.jpg 184w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/insider-scoop-jean-arseneau-sandals-beaches\/sandalsroyal2\/'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/SandalsRoyal2-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/SandalsRoyal2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/SandalsRoyal2-37x37.jpg 37w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/SandalsRoyal2-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/SandalsRoyal2-184x184.jpg 184w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Let\u2019s not forget about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/vacations-packages_00_04_1G_sandals-emerald-bay.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>SANDALS EMERALD BAY<\/b><\/a>, &#8220;The Ultimate Golf &amp; Spa Resort.&#8221; It offers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>245 rooms and suites in 21 categories<\/li>\n<li>The resort is situated on 500 acres, a 10 minute transfer from George Town airport in Great Exuma<\/li>\n<li>Features include a blissful 1-1\/2 mile powder sand beach; Greg Norman designed championship golf course (golf included for selected categories); the largest Red Lane Spa; heated pool; stadium tennis; and a marina<\/li>\n<li>Club Sandals enhanced concierge experience has a large selection of Butler Elite suites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/vacations-packages_00_03_5U_beaches-turks-caicos.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>BEACHES TURKS &amp; CAICOS<\/b><\/a> , one of the world&#8217;s top dive destinations is also &#8220;The Caribbean&#8217;s Hottest Family Resort.&#8221; It offers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>758 rooms and suites in 44 categories<\/li>\n<li>The resort is situated on 75 acres, a 15 minute transfer to Providenciales International Airport<\/li>\n<li>Features include a choice of 19 global restaurants; the largest Pirates Island Waterpark plus surf simulator; their most extensive dive program; 7000 sq foot retail village of shops; 10 pools; Choo Choo train for kids<\/li>\n<li>4 villages in one resort:\n<ul>\n<li>Caribbean (lush gardens, pool &amp; beach access)<\/li>\n<li>French (set back from the ocean, zero entry pool, near waterpark)<\/li>\n<li>Italian (grand yet intimate, easy pool, beach &amp; waterpark access)<\/li>\n<li>Key West Luxury (new &amp; luxurious, laid back beach vibe)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>This resort also offers a large collection of Concierge &amp; Butler Elite suites ideal for all families<\/li>\n<li>2 new waterslides at the Pirates Island Waterpark<\/li>\n<li>Beaches Turks &amp; Caicos is famous for the Sesame Street Characters. A must see, The Sesame Street Parade takes place every Saturday evening at 7pm so that kids of all ages can hang out with the characters<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Kum0fFt2FDI\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 25%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-2 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-12708 gallery-columns-4 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/insider-scoop-jean-arseneau-sandals-beaches\/jean\/'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Jean-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Jean-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Jean-37x37.jpg 37w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Jean-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Jean-184x184.jpg 184w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/insider-scoop-jean-arseneau-sandals-beaches\/beaches\/'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Beaches-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Beaches-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Beaches-37x37.jpg 37w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Beaches-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Beaches-184x184.jpg 184w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/insider-scoop-jean-arseneau-sandals-beaches\/beaches-turks\/'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Beaches-Turks-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Beaches-Turks-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Beaches-Turks-37x37.jpg 37w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Beaches-Turks-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Beaches-Turks-184x184.jpg 184w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/insider-scoop-jean-arseneau-sandals-beaches\/beaches-turks-and-caicos\/'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Beaches-Turks-and-Caicos-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Beaches-Turks-and-Caicos-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Beaches-Turks-and-Caicos-37x37.jpg 37w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Beaches-Turks-and-Caicos-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Beaches-Turks-and-Caicos-184x184.jpg 184w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/vacations-packages_00_03_1X_la-source.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>SANDALS LA SOURCE GRENADA<\/b><\/a>, the lush and beautiful spice isle, is &#8220;The Sandals Of Tommorow.&#8221; It offers:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li>225 rooms and suites in 20 categories<\/li>\n<li>The resort is situated on 17 acres; a 5 minute transfer to Maurice Bishop International Airport<\/li>\n<li>Features include a location on the pristine shore of Pink Gin beach; 9 global restaurants\u00a0including the new and exiting Butch&#8217;s Chop House; 5 pools plus 2 whirlpools; their most innovative suites with outdoor tranquility soaking tubs on verandas (all with privacy drapes) &amp; sky-pools on balconies<\/li>\n<li>3 unique villages: South Seas, Italian, Pink Gin<\/li>\n<li>Club Sandals enhanced concierge experience: large selection of one-of-a-kind Butler Elite magnificent suites<\/li>\n<li>Diving to see the Grenada Underwater Sculpture Park is amazing\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-3 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-12708 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/insider-scoop-jean-arseneau-sandals-beaches\/sandals-la-source\/'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Sandals-La-Source-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Sandals-La-Source-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Sandals-La-Source-37x37.jpg 37w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Sandals-La-Source-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Sandals-La-Source-184x184.jpg 184w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/insider-scoop-jean-arseneau-sandals-beaches\/sandals-la-source-grenada\/'><img width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Sandals-La-Source-Grenada-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Sandals-La-Source-Grenada-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Sandals-La-Source-Grenada-37x37.jpg 37w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Sandals-La-Source-Grenada-128x128.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Sandals-La-Source-Grenada-184x184.jpg 184w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information, contact Jean Arseneau at <a href=\"mailto:jeanarseneau@tripcentral.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">jeanarseneau@tripcentral.ca<\/a> or 1-800-665-4981 ext. 7228.<\/p>\n<p>Jean is\u00a0a CSS (Certified Sandals Specialist).\u00a0He will be more than happy to help you plan the perfect escape!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Travel agent, Jean Arseneau was invited to attend a Sandals &amp; Beaches Resorts trip from October 3 &#8211; 5. He&#8217;s happy to report back to us and share some of his photos. SANDALS ROYAL BAHAMIAN, where you will find &#8220;The Most Beautiful Turquoise Waters&#8221; is the Bahamas\u2019 most elegant resort. It offers: 404 rooms and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":7766,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":""},"categories":[3553,3549],"tags":[],"modified_by":"Amanda Stancati","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12708"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/37"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12708"}],"version-history":[{"count":34,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12708\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22052,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12708\/revisions\/22052"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7766"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12708"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12708"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tripcentral.ca\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12708"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}