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St Kitts cruise arrivals looking up for '08 Sandals adds to 'royal touch service'

A view of River Suite at Sandals Royal Caribbean hotel Montego Bay.

Sandals adds to 'royal touch service'

Janet Silvera, Hospitality Jamaica Coordinator

Distancing themselves from 'run of the house' all-inclusives, Sandals Resorts International is taking luxury to the zenith as it repositions its portfolio to meet the needs of the new breed of travellers.

The chain unveiled its latest innovation in the form of 10 newly-constructed, up-market suites tagged, 'River Suites' at the Sandals Royal Caribbean in Montego Bay.

Each suite comes equipped with a 42 inch plasma television, an Indonesian-styled four poster mahogany king-sized bed, Jacuzzi hot tubs, his and her vanities, a fully stocked bar, an oversized balcony and a butler to pack and unpack your luggage, iron your clothes and even make your dinner reservations.

outdoor dining

Butler guests are never allowed to join the lines for food, they are catered to unconditionally, and those who prefer not to leave the luxury of their suite have the choice of outdoor dining on their patio, an area for the ultimate in relaxation.

Luxury does not stop there as all River Suite guests on check-in receive a cellular phone as a means of communication with their personal butler.

The rooms are seated infront of a continuous lazy river and they all boast a rich and natural Caribbean feel. Each occupant enjoys 24-hour room service as part of the exclusive suite concierge service.

One of the main highlights of the suites is the fact that they all conform to Green Globe certification by being environmentally friendly.

"To access any of the air conditions or lights, the room key has to be used. In fact, all electricity in the room is activated by the room key, so when guests are out of the room the electricity remains off," an elated Jeremy Mutton, general manager, told Hospitality Jamaica.

high tea, continental breakfast in bed

In a class by itself, Sandals Royal Caribbean is renowned throughout the Caribbean for its refinements and British traditions of a bygone era such as high tea and continental breakfast in bed. And just offshore, Sandals Resorts own exotic private island features a pool with a swim-up bar, a secluded private beach and an authentic Thai restaurant where some of the dishes are rumored to be aphrodisiacs. You'll be treated to legendary "royal touch service" at four gourmet restaurants and five bars while enjoying full exchange privileges at the neighbouring Sandals Montego Bay and Sandals Inn, thus giving you a choice of 11 world-class dining experiences. Stately columns frame the entrance. Antique mahogany furniture abounds. And peacocks stroll the manicured grounds. So relax as you soak up our colonial ambiance with a unique Caribbean style.