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Exploring Sandals’ Private Island in Jamaica

By: Guy Britton - April 15, 2016

By Guy Britton

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PICTURE THIS ​It’s the third day of your vacation. ​You’re on a​ private ​island​,​ ​set just ​off​shore​​,​ surrounded ​by nature ​and coddled ​with​ luxury service. ​

You haven’t seen your wallet in three days and today you ​forgot​ your phone back in the room​ and don’t even care. ​

This is Sandals’ private island just offshore of Montego Bay​,​ Jamaica​ at the Sandals Royal Caribbean resort.

It’s more than an island — it’s a tropical theme park for adults.

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​​There​’s​ a Red Lane Escape spa on the island, ​a ​pool, jacuzzi​ ​a​nd then there​’​s that beach bar and ​the guy with all the ​rum drink​s​​ and, yes, the ​massage table. ​ ​​

Spa treatments followed by a nap in the Gazebo​ are ​a prescription ​to​ ​reduce stress, ​lower blood pressure​ and enhance well being​. Or at least it feels like that.

It’s therapy without a doctor.

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​This private island is ​​a​ portal to another world, one ​where ​you won​’​t need ​a ​virtual reality​ headset​.     T​he paradise ​here ​is right in front of you, all around you​, a world where your every whim is anticipated and served.

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​​And ​then there​’​s, you know​​. Very discrete and hidden on the back-side of the island.

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While you do have to share this private island with other guests, the gazebos are completely private and ​fully ​serviced by attentive staff.  ​It’s like your own waterfront hut with staff, spa, restaurant and bar. Does it get any better than this?  Maybe, but not by much. ​

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The Royal Tai restaurant is open for dinner. You don’t need reservations, dress is casual​ and there’s a short boat ride back to the resort ​​after dinner. You’ll be back at the dock before the disco opens.​

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​​As we write there is some construction nearby on the new overwater bungalows. We’ve been told the island is fully operational and not affected.

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S​ome islands are just better than others. And even though this island is real, it’s ​far​​, ​far from reality​. ​

​​A​nd that’s exactly the point. ​

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