Hi everyone, today I’m sharing the travel review you’ve all been waiting for: the over-the-water bungalows at Sandals Grande St. Lucian, which will be open to guests on May 15th. I was lucky enough to experience the bungalows prior to their grand opening so that I could give you a sneak peek of all the incredible details! If you follow along with my Instagram stories, then I’m sure you saw the full tour of our room. However, I got plenty of photos for those of you who missed it. Before I get into all of the photos and my resort wear outfit details, check out the top 5 reasons you should consider booking the over-the-water bungalows for your next special vacation. I will of course go more in depth about each reason throughout this post.

5 Reasons to Stay in the Over-The-Water Bungalows at Sandals Resorts:

1. The expansive patio with an outdoor soaking tranquility tub & shower
2. 24 hour elite butler service ensures guaranteed relaxation
3. Over-the-water hammock and a suspended patio with swim-up platform
4. Sea-through glass floors that guarantee undersea views
5. Incredible views and an over-the-water experience unlike any other

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Outfit: Palm Print Shorts (also available here) —  wearing sz S | Yellow off-the-shoulder swim top— wearing sz S | Ray-Ban Round Sunglasses | Yellow Tassel Earrings (also available here) — favorite earrings because they’re so lightweight!

I snapped this photo at lookout point on our way into the resort from the airport.

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Swimwear: Black One Piece (also available here) — wearing sz S (available in white here) | Pink Tassel Earrings | Ray-Ban Round Sunglasses | Lariat Necklace (similar here)

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My 3 personal favorite features of our bungalow:

1) The bathtub: There is nothing I appreciate more in a hotel room than a luxurious bathtub, but this one took luxe bathrooms to whole new level of glam.  The lavish, oversized tub sat on the back deck of our bungalow and overlooked the the ocean. Don’t worry, there are curtains draped around the tub for privacy. However, when there is no one around at night you can leave the curtains open and relax in a nice bubblebath beneath the stars overlooking the ocean. Trust me, it’s even more incredible than you could imagine. I soaked in the outdoor tub every night during our stay.

2) The clear glass floor window: Yes, you read that right! A window on the floor at the foot of our bed so that we were constantly reminded that we were indeed sleeping over the clear blue water in St. Lucia.

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Outfit: Palm Print Shorts (also available here) —  wearing sz S | Yellow off-the-shoulder swim top— wearing sz S | Ray-Ban Round Sunglasses | Yellow Tassel Earrings (also available here) — favorite earrings because they’re so lightweight!

3) And last but not least, the most incredible view of the Caribbean! I’m sure that feature was obvious to you, but the overall experience of looking directly out to the ocean from your bed is unlike any other.

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Swimwear: Black One Piece (also available here) — wearing sz S | Custom Design Hat c/o White Elephant Designs

On top of those three things, we had the most bomb butlers who worked around the clock to make sure that each moment spent at Sandals Grande St. Lucian was special and unique to our friendship. Yes, I said friendship because my boyfriend was unable to come along so I brought Krystal from A Pinch of Lovely. This trip was actually my first time at  a Sandals resort and now I totally understand why so many people book with them. You literally don’t even have to lift a finger. The staff at Sandals is more than happy to do everything for you. I also love how their team always makes you feel so welcome to their island.

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Outfit: Tularosa Maxi Dress (also available here)— wearing sz XS| Ray-Ban Round Sunglasses | Yellow Tassel Earrings (also available here)

“A Weekend at Bernie’s”

One night, we came back to our room and found these hilarious towel versions of ourselves that our butler created. Zanias really outdid himself with this little masterpiece and Karen was equally was wonderful. This is just one of the examples of how they went above and beyond to make our stay special. The amazing customer service at Sandals Resorts is what truly made our vacation experience in St. Lucia one that we will never forget!

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Your Questions Answered:

I invited you all to ask me anything you wanted to know about our over-the-water bungalow experience on Instagram so if you commented with a question, you can find answers below:

Do all the doors close and is there AC? Yes, all of the doors close and there is plenty of AC and a fan.

How of you get back and forth from the main area of the resort including pools, bars, restaurants, etc…? Great question because I was concerned about that too! The bungalows are actually very close to the main resort so you can easily walk back and forth from all of the pools, restaurants, bars and the spa to your over-the-water villa. The bungalows are still a more secluded spot, but still close enough for your convenience. Also, your 24/7 butler is happy to escort you anywhere at anytime in case you are unsure how to find the place the you are looking for. In fact, our butler insisted on escorting us to dinner every night as well as our spa appointment to ensure that we would make it on time.

When will they be open to guests? May 15th!

How was the food and how many restaurants did they have? I have a super sensitive stomach so I am extremely picky when it comes to meals while traveling. However, I found the food to be quite delicious and they are happy to cater to any food allergies or sensitiveness that you may have. Our two favorite places to dine were Soy and Kimonos, which serve sushi and hibachi and Gordon’s where we enjoyed a beautiful candlelit dinner on the pier. We only tried out four of the 12 restaurants because we had breakfast delivered to our room each morning and would frequent the same lunch spot.

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Swimwear: Tularosa High-waisted bottoms  (also available in black) —wearing sz S | Striped Bikin Top | Tassel Necklace | Ray-Ban Round Sunglasses 

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Were there any activities to do at the resort as well as nighttime events? Yes, there were daily pool parties and nighttime dance parties with live bands. As for physically actives, there are plenty of land water sports as well unlimited scuba diving and a 9-hole golf course. We also loved visiting the spa for moonlit massage on the pier over the water.

What was all included with your bungalow package? Full access to all 12 restaurants, 6 full-service bars, all 5 pools and whirlpools, elite butler service, unlimited premium spirits and Mondavi wines, unlimited land and water sports, unlimited scuba diving, free wi-fi in all rooms and public areas, free room service, unlimited snacks and free non-stop round-trip airport transfers. Spa services are extra.

The Bungalow features: a large patio with Sandals signature Tranquility Soaking Tub™ for two, an over-the-water hammock, outdoor shower and a suspended patio with swim-up platform, sea-through glass floors, a king-size bed, and a spacious, spa-style bathroom. The room also contains a kitchenette complete with a fully stocked fridge, coffee maker and wine cooler.

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Outfit: Show Me Your Mumu Dress (also available here) —wearing sz XS | Brixton Hat (also available here) | Ray-Ban Round Sunglasses | Yellow Tassel Earrings (also available here) | Crossbody Bag 

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Outfit: Yumi Kim Rush Hour Maxi Dress — wearing sz S (similar here & here)

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Was there Wi-fi available? Yes and it’s free too!

How long was the ride to the resort from the airport and what transportation did you use? The resort is about an hour and a half from the airport and Sandals offers complimentary transportation to their guests. In fact, they do all the planning for you! All you have to do is let them know your checkout date and they’ll take it from there.

How did you leave this beautiful place? I didn’t! I’m still here! I hid in the bathtub during checkout! Just kidding, but I will definitely be coming back with Blake and hopefully soon!

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Outfit: Off The Shoulder Top (similar here) & (dress version here) | Cutoff Shorts | Studded Sandals (similar here) | Brixton Hat (also available here) | Ray-Ban Round Sunglasses | Crossbody Bag

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Outfit: White Lace Skirt | Off The Shoulder Cropped Top — wearing sz S in both | Nude Ankle Strap Heels | Tory Burch Fleming Bag | Pink Tassel Earrings

All photos were taken with my iPhone 7+

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