How We Evaluate Sandals and Beaches Resorts
How We Evaluate Sandals and Beaches Resorts Written by Jon Lapp and Jo’El Lapp, Travel by Jon & Jo’ElPublished: October 6, 2026Updated: October 6, 2026 Methodology: We evaluate Sandals and Beaches resorts using firsthand observations, current official supplier information, and general travel-planning guidance. We use the same framework whether we are helping a couple plan […]
Sandals Saint Vincent: What to Know Before You Book
Sandals Saint Vincent: The Ultimate Caribbean Romance Guide official supplier image If you are researching a Sandals Saint Vincent anniversary trip, honeymoon, retirement celebration, or milestone getaway, the central question is not simply whether the resort looks attractive. It is whether the setting, room category, activity level, and logistics fit the way you want to […]
5 Reasons Excellence Resorts Should Be on Your Radar for 2027
5 Reasons Excellence Resorts Should Be on Your Radar for 2027 As we map out our travel plans for the upcoming year, discerning travelers are constantly looking for destinations and resorts that elevate the all-inclusive experience above the ordinary. Here at Travel by Jon & Jo’El, we are thrilled to announce that we are now […]
Excellence Resorts vs Sandals: Which Luxury All-Inclusive is Right for You?
Excellence Resorts vs Sandals When you are ready to book an unforgettable adults-only, all-inclusive getaway, two industry heavyweights almost always rise to the top of the conversation: Excellence Resorts and Sandals Resorts. Both brands occupy the upper tier of the vacation market, promising pristine beaches, gourmet dining, and top-tier pampering. Yet, they approach the luxury […]
What to expect from a River Cruise
What to Expect from a River Cruise A River Cruise is one of the most popular forms of travel. It allows you to relax and intimately enjoy the destination like no other vacation option. Expectations for a river cruise can vary depending on the cruise line, itinerary, and personal preferences. However, here are some general […]
Thoughts On Our Trip to St. Lucia with Sandals Resorts
St. Lucia with Sandals: A Firsthand Look at Choosing Your Resort St. Lucia is not a one-note beach destination. The island combines beaches, volcanic scenery, rainforest, diving, golf, and winding roads between the north and south. That variety is part of its appeal, but it also makes choosing the right resort important. We visited St. […]
Why We Recommend Sandals and Beaches Resorts: Our Honest Take
Why We Recommend Sandals and Beaches Resort Brands When clients in Cartersville, Rome, Dalton, Calhoun, Bartow County, and throughout Northwest Georgia ask us about Caribbean all-inclusive resorts, Sandals and Beaches often belong in the conversation. That does not mean either brand is right for every traveler. It means the brands offer a clear structure that […]
Should I cruise or stay at an all-inclusive resort?
We get a lot of requests for an affordable vacation. Often people start the conversation with what they have heard about a cruise. Recently, I saw a post in a local networking group on the same topic and many people told them that a cruise was the cheapest option. So, I thought I would break […]
Returning to travel
It has been a long time coming, returning to travel. We started our agency from our love of travel and the past 2 years have been a very trying experience. For those of you that do not know, we started our agency in December of 2019… just before COVID hit. Before that, we were working […]
Jamaica on Our Minds and in Our Hearts
We have just returned from a week in Jamaica. The week started out as a work trip with a group of travel agents to Beaches Resort by Sandals in Ocho Rios. (Beaches is the family resort brand that is owned by Sandals.) While we were in Ocho Rios, we stayed at the Beaches Resort for […]