Awhile ago, I asked you guys to vote on which of 6 trips you guys wanted me to try to negotiate discounted group rate deals for–just like we have done with Disneyland & Disney World in the past. Well, two of the most popular out of the votes were a Sandals All-Inclusive Trip for Couples and a Beaches All-Inclusive Trip for Families.
Both of these types of vacations are not “cheap” vacations, but we would get a TON of value for the price paid. And you would still be able to make monthly payments on the trip to help pay for it over time instead of having to pay one lump sum.
However, I think the biggest issue will be flights since all of the destinations are in the caribbean. It is going to be cheaper to fly 2 people vs a family, right? But, with enough time to save and pay for the trip, it may not matter–especially if you have always wanted to do a Beaches vacation with your family and want the absolute BEST price on it and a few extras thrown in just for our group.
So now here is the question:
If we are able to score a great deal on Beaches in October of 2016, it will still cost around $4500 for 6 Nights at one of their resorts in the Caribbean. (Based off a family of 4) EVERYTHING is included–food, snacks, drinks, ALL activities including scuba-diving and the rest of their water and land activities. Then, there will be your cost for flights. Is it a lot of money? Yeah, definitely. With all of the things included (and a few bonus things we are getting included just for our group as extras), is it a great value. Um, definitely! And you will have about a year to make payments towards the trip, if we opted to do this one.
If we are able to score a great deal on Sandals in October of 2016, it would be a LOT less because there are only 2 people. It’s an adults only resort. So you would only have to pay for 2 flights and the room cost would be cheaper as well based off of 2 adults. Again, EVERYTHING is included–food, snacks, drinks, ALL activities including scuba-diving and even golf! And this could be a great option for celebrating an Anniversary too.
**We will have another family trip (more than likely a cruise) that I am working out details on right now. And am finalizing dates for that as fast as I can. As soon as I have that all squared away, I will post about it. But TENTATIVELY, it looks like that trip might happen in May to save us all the most money. So that trip is happening no matter what.
Ok, those are the two options I am weighing right now. So comment below and weigh in IF you are interested in either of those as a possible trip option.
callie
Thank you so so much for all the work and time you spend on this! Are you thinking of UEA week? (Either for kids to come or to go stay with Grandma, etc. ) I say Sandals since you already are doing a family deal in May. But mostly, I just want to say you I think it is fantastic you plan these trips. Thanks for your hard work! I found your site years ago and love it.
Susan
Hmmm I like the couples idea but the Beaches looks appealing even for couples. Could you do an option for both couples and families there? Or is that not how it works? I am still a kid at heart so I think Beaches would be fun with or without the kids (sort of like Disneyland.) Ditto above, you are amazing and thanks for doing this and mostly, I trust your judgement.
Marianne
I vote Sandals! October is our anniversary so it will be perfect for us! Thank you
Heidi v
Our family would love to do a Beaches trip. Once you’ve decided and are sharing the details of the trip can you mention options for families of 5 also? Many times hotels don’t offer rooms for families of 5 and it would be nice to know that up front if possible. We have three young kids and aren’t interested in getting 2 rooms to accommodate our family so my first question when planning trips is whether our desired location has rooms for 5. Thanks!
Stacey
I’d be interested in the couples option and then a cruise for a family later.
Rebecca
I vote Sandals! That sounds awesome!
Shannon
I want a great deal on a vacation for me and my husband so I vote Sandals! Looks fantastic!
Rae Garn
My 20th anniversary is September 2016 so I’m very interested in a couples vacation. I’m also interested in a family cruise later. Thanks for looking into this for all of us.
Maira Rodriguez
Sandals! My husband and I have been planing an anniversary Getaway but we can wait for October 2016. I vote for a family cruise the kids would love it especially if it’s kid friendly
Tracy
I think you should rerun the original poll. I believe I had voted for Beaches but now knowing it would be 12 payments of $400 to $500 a month when you add airfare I no longer think that is realistic for my family or most. That’s a lot of coupon cutting. dying to hear about the cruise!!!
Yuri
I’m with you.. but sounds great doesn’t it?! Thank you for putting the monthly payments that way.. i was so excited i didn’t run any numbers… we are also a family of 5..
Kathy
Beaches!
Shelby
I would love just a couple trips! My husband and I are planning on going on one next year so this would be great and exactly what type of trip we are wanting
Laura Wilkinson
We are a family of 5 so I would like to know how much for that extra kid. But I am also interested in the couples one to. It is our 15 yr Anniversary next Sept and we are trying to decide if we should do a family vacation or just a couples.
Yuri
I vote for Beaches… This would be our kiddos first experience with any kind of Beach so we would like to live the experience together… however… i’m not sure we can afford that price, but we can keep an eye on it…….Would love a couples cruise but our kids are too young to leave them behind… Thank you!
Shelise
Sandals
Summer kirkland
Sandals. We need a break:)
Billye
Sandals sounds good!
Jennifer Morris
Sandals couple resort because it will be our 10th anniversary next year.
Kathy Delli
There are just two of us so it looks like the couples trip would be the best for us unless the price is adjusted for 2 at the Beaches.
Carly
Sandals couples trip!!
Amanda
I vote for Sandals and think a family cruise would be fun later
stephanie goble
I like the idea of the get away for couples…thanks for all the time & effort you put into this!
Lindsey Wright
Get away for couples!!
Joshua
I will definitely want the sandals option. My anniversary is in oct, and this sounds like a wonderful idea
Heather
Sandals couple trip!! 🙂
Angie S.
Sandals couples trip!
Mary Alice Tilley
I would be interested in the Sandals trip. I think an all inclusive resort is a wonderful idea.
Tim
Sandals!
Aprilgould
Beaches. Turks and Caicos please please please
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I vote Sandals!
Janet
For couples!
Jessica
Sandals for couples!
Jesica
I would love to see a vacation at Sandals! What resort specifically were you looking at on that one?
LaCrisha
Sandals!! It’s hard to find good deals when you have a family of 5 instead of 4. Plus I think the kids would enjoy a cruise more.
John C
We are definitely interested in cruising with our whole family, so Sandals would be our choice for this particular vacation.
Andrea
I vote Sandals! We would love to get away without kids! Ours are little right now so going without them is what we are looking for.
Wendy
Beaches! Kids would have a blast and there’s still a lot for the adults to do.
Serene Hardy
I vote sandals for adults only. I have young children and would rather spend more money on a vacation for my husband and I. Being that it doesn’t happen very often.
Tiffany
Sandals because we don’t have kids and even though kids are fine, it’s nice to be kid-free sometimes and get to know other adults!
Heather
Sandals
Allison Sw.
Sandals! We would love a couples getaway 🙂
Rachael B
Sandals all the way. I’d love to be able to take my husband away and have just the two of us enjoy ourselves without having to worry about all the “incidentals.”
p.s. thanks for doing this!!!
Jessica S
I would prefer Beaches because my kids are still young and I think family trips are more important for us right now. Thanks for all you are doing!
Emily m
Sandals
Marilyn Badham
Couples
dayna
couples
Beverly Romanelli
I am very interested in the couples trip to Sandals !
Wendy
Sandals all the way!
Lexi
Couples trip!!!
Brandi
We would love either trip. We got married at a Sandals and loved it. So worth the money but now since we have a 5 yr old would love to try a beaches too.
Brandi
Our Anniversary is also in October
Therese
Couples vacation, please!!!
Traci
Family trip in October 2016! We would LOVE to do that with the kids!
Kristina
The cruise sounds amazing!! We would only be able to go if it is the last week in May because we have to wait until school is out for babysitting reasons.
Karey
My vote is for Sandals! We went to one on our honeymoon and it was wonderful! Thank you for all you time in researching getaways.
Jourdan
Definitely interested in the Sandals couple one!!!!
Becca
My vote would be Sandals. The hubby and I are planning our 10 year anniversary and that sounds so perfect!
Mushna vickers
I would vote for Sandals! Thank you for everything that you do.
Christen
Sandals for couples! Thanks!
Kammie Jones
Beaches, but a cruise for the family would be memorable too! I think it is all about making memories.
Becky
Sandals!