Sandals- What is the Butler Difference?

​I was lucky enough to go to Sandals Royal Caribbean for my 22ndanniversary this past May. It was my first time to Sandals so I wanted it to be perfect.   I told my husband that we should get a Butler category room.  When he asked why, I said that the butler service is supposed to be the best in the world and I wanted us to be pampered on our trip.  I can tell you that it was the best decision!!

When we arrived at the resort we were taken to an air conditioned office away from the front desk. We were given a welcome cocktail as we waited for our Butler.  Our butler, Rayo, met us in the office and then took us on a tour of the resort. Then we went to our room for a personal check in.  He asked us if we knew where we wanted to dine.  Being the planner that I am, I had the whole week planned out which made the butler smile.  He knew that I was going to change my mind which I did once we got acclimated. 
 
Every morning I would get a call from the butler to ask if I needed anything for the day.  I would always say that I was going to the beach. He would have lounge chairs in the shade for me with a cooler out beer (For Jim) and diet coke for me!  He saw that I like nachos for a snack and would bring it to me some nachos every day at 10 am, it was awesome!!!  Every evening Rayo would greet us by our room and then take us to our dinner reservation.  He would ask about our day and see if we need anything for the morning. 
 
When I asked another guest at the resort who was not in a butler category how she was enjoying her stay.  She told me that she loved the resort but had a hard time getting some reservations.  She asked a lot of questions about the butler service.  So I think it does pay to have the concierge or butler service.  
 
I know that I will be back next year and I will definitely get the butler service!

For more information on a Sandals and Beaches vacation contact the Whitney World Travel team of Certified Sandals Specialists! 

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​About the Author:

​Tracey DeMarco, Senior Travel Advisor
As a mother of two teens, Tracey DeMarco uses her love for travel to expose her children to new and amazing experiences.  She has taken that passion for making family memories to launch a successful career as a travel advisor for clients from around the world. Tracey is a major Disney fan with over 70 visits to both Florida and California parks and sailed all four ships with Disney Cruise Line.  She specializes in Disney Destinations, Universal Studios, Hawaii and all major cruise lines.  She is a native of New Jersey and currently lives in Bloomingdale, New Jersey with her husband, two children, and amazing dog.