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  • čas přidán 13. 08. 2024
  • Join us as we tour Sandals Ochi Beach and give our honest reviews. SEE THE FULL JAMAICA SERIES BELOW!
    Tour our Honeymoon Grand Deluxe room with semi-private pool:
    • 🏩 Sandals Ochi Room To...
    Want to know how much we spent? Check out or full financial breakdown video:
    • 🤑💰 HOW MUCH DOES A JAM...
    Check this video out for fun and romantic activities at Sandals Ochi:
    • JAMAICA Excursions! Wa...
    What to expect:
    00:00 The Great House
    00:36 Rookie Mistake
    01:15 Semi-Private Pool Villa
    03:12 The Main Pool
    05:12 The Southern Table
    07:02 A Special Surprise
    08:32 Room Service
    09:20 A Clean Beach
    11:00 Pools are everywhere
    12:46 A long walk
    14:26 Water Sports
    #sandals #sandalsochi #sandalsresorts #tourism #resorts #excursions #travel #vacations

Komentáře • 184

  • @MaysFamilyTravels
    @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety +3

    Thanks so much fo watching, if you haven't please make sure you check out our detailed room review czcams.com/video/sFbfufWH85A/video.html

    • @DetroitDabMan
      @DetroitDabMan Před rokem

      How do they do reservations for dinner? Do they take ID or Name? Same for when you get drinks. Do you just give the bartender the room number? Or how does that work there? Thanks 🙂

  • @ZoellesWorld
    @ZoellesWorld Před 3 lety +13

    So the overhead shots were amazing. I love Sandals and Beaches and think they are absolutely worth the money if you take advantage of all they have to offer.

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 3 lety +4

      Thank you! Yes we are going to take the little on to Beaches next!

  • @YourFavoriteCouple
    @YourFavoriteCouple Před 3 lety +11

    Y'all convinced us that Sandals Resort is definitely worth it. We love the semi-private pool. The Rabbit Hole is a hidden gem. Southern Table food looks so delicious. It was hilarious watching him rack up the beach. Amazing footage!

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you! They guy on the beach was awesome, tons of great advice, and he did an amazing job with the beach

  • @heykibekey
    @heykibekey Před 2 lety +5

    Y’all have such a calming aura about you. I’m enjoying watching y’all!!! Planning out 1st year anniversary trip

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much for the kind words! Sandals is so perfect for anniversary vacations! We appreciate you tuning in and hope you have a great trip!

  • @bannman99
    @bannman99 Před rokem +1

    Loved the video me my wife and friends are going October 2023 staying in butler village we cannot wait after watching this thank you best wishes from Northern Ireland 🇬🇧

  • @darrellsmith2658
    @darrellsmith2658 Před 2 lety +3

    Great video! You guys are so chill. Love the mornings.

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety +2

      Thanks Darell! Got to have a peaceful morning

    • @darrellsmith2658
      @darrellsmith2658 Před 2 lety

      @@MaysFamilyTravels totally agree. You guys should check out SSC. Thinking you’d enjoy the vibe.

  • @nickcoad3763
    @nickcoad3763 Před 5 měsíci +1

    The fact that there’s an upcharge for room service is wild to me. I’m not aware of any other resort at this price point that does this.

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 5 měsíci

      Yea, it's unfortunate that it's not included with all room types. However, it is free for club level and above rooms.

  • @danschoemaker8990
    @danschoemaker8990 Před 2 lety +3

    Thanks for the great video! We love Sandals resorts and have never had any regrets going there!

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety

      Thank you! Same, we cant wait to plan our next one. So tempted to book again while there

  • @kimyates9770
    @kimyates9770 Před 3 lety +4

    Hi soror! I love this💕
    My hubby & I celebrated our anniversary at the Ochi resort 2 years ago & will be at the Sandals Montego Bay in December. 💕💚💕💚

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi! That’s awesome! We fell in love with Sandals when we stayed at the Grande St. Lucian for our honeymoon! Definitely looking forward to visiting more of them. I hope you all enjoy Montego Bay!

    • @dariannaburton5468
      @dariannaburton5468 Před 2 lety

      Currently researching Sandals resorts. Were the Ochi rooms contemporary or modern? They look contemporary and I prefer modern.

  • @ZyciewKanadzieAnitaBeataVlog

    We have been to many different Sandals resorts on the different islands and our personal favorite is the Sandals Royal Plantation in Ocho Rios. Best service, small hotel with access to the other Sandals resort next door. Amazing staff. Feels like home. Thanks for the great video!

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před rokem +1

      Oh yeah we ran out of time before visiting the Royal Plantation, thats on our list. Also Barbados. Thanks so much

    • @ZyciewKanadzieAnitaBeataVlog
      @ZyciewKanadzieAnitaBeataVlog Před rokem

      @@MaysFamilyTravels Hi guys🤗Sandals Royal Plantation is so lovely, but it's quite old fashioned. The beaches in there are bigger and better than these at Sandals Ochi and the number of clients is quite low, because there are only 74 suites in the whole hotel. It's so relaxing. We went to Ochi once and they gave us "an upgrade" - a suite in the Butler's Village, but it was the very first building off the busy road and there were golf carts driving past all the time plus our room wasn't renovated and had very drab colors and no balcony - so we said "Thanks, but no thanks" and requested just a room at the Riviera section, in the area closer to the Hidden pool. There are 3 rooms in there in a bungalow right behind the pizzeria. The Hidden pool was just couple of steps away from our door and it was wonderful and private. I remember that I was touring that resort first back in 1995 and noticed these three rooms by that pool - made a mental note then. It was lucky for us that one of these rooms were available. A large renovated room with a huge balcony. As for Sandals in Barbados - we went there 4 years ago and it was amazing. I would highly recommend that one and the one in Antigua. Here is my Barbados video - if you would like to have a look - just copy and paste this title: 🏝 SANDALS ROYAL BARBADOS 👑RESORT TOUR🌺ROOFTOP INFINITY POOL🌊 I also have videos of Sandals in Antigua, but they are quite shaky😆 Greetings from freezing Ontario!

  • @ronhaley4301
    @ronhaley4301 Před 2 lety +1

    My wife and I was there July 4th weekend celebrating our anniversary 27th....and yes it's absolutely amazing, had a really good time thanks to our wonderful butlers Kevin & Vivien.....everything is Irie mon......looking forward to going back.....ya mon

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety +1

      Hey Ron! Congrats on 27 years! So glad to hear that you all had a great time! ❤

  • @PortlandChiropractor
    @PortlandChiropractor Před 2 lety +3

    Great video! Wonderful editing. Thanks for putting this out there!

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety

      thank you for such kind compliments, really tried to nail down editing in the entire Jamaica series, thanks!

  • @avetrey
    @avetrey Před měsícem

    Excellently put together video presentation, very well delivered descriptions of activities and documentary of your experience here. Appreciate the heads up notifications on the resort, as I'll be visiting during Valentine season 2025. Liked & subscribed 🌟🌟🌟

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před měsícem +1

      Thank you so much! We're so happy you enjoyed the video and found it helpful! Also, thank you for subscribing! We hope you enjoy Sandals!

  • @canceradvocate2256
    @canceradvocate2256 Před 2 lety +1

    I’ve watched a few of your breakdowns of Sandals and subscribed to your channel. Such a really cool couple that do a great job informing us about things.
    Thank you both for the excellent work.

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety

      Thank you! We enjoyed making them and glad people are finding them useful

  • @alishathomas-riley9703
    @alishathomas-riley9703 Před 2 lety +2

    Really enjoyed your video! My husband and I along with two other couples are going this summer! Really excited!

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety

      Woo Hoo! Thanks for watching. We definitely said we needed to take couples trip there. Unsolicited advice: I would get all couples to book a cabana at the main pool as soon as you arrive. They are reasonably priced and you get it all day, with a butler that brings you food and drinks. It was kind of a hassle getting up to make sure you had a spot to put your stuff at the pool. Not sure if you watched the rest of the videos, but there is one that shows our cabana experience. Have fun!

  • @bigguns2430
    @bigguns2430 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Of the CZcams videos I've seen this one is the best.

  • @DJKreyol
    @DJKreyol Před 2 lety +4

    First, I subscribed. Second, those overshot visuals are amazing. My wife and I are Sandals groupies and she always encourages me to start vlogging. LOL I don't think watching this helped. Edit wise, sound wise and equipment wise this is one of the best vlogs I have seen. Keep vlogging!
    Third, Ive been to Sandals Ochi three times. Ive actually stayed in that villa you guys were at. I love Ochi even though it is not one of the newer properties. I hope you guys can make it Sandals Royal Barbados and Sandals Grande St. Lucia.
    You guys have a fan in me.

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you for such kind comments and subscribing. We absolutely love Sandals and need be groupies lol. You should definitely start vlogging. We have to comeback to Sandals Ochi, trying to get our friends to go. We were so tempted to book Royal Barbados while there lol. We we went to the Grande St. Lucian for our Honeymoon, no clue why we waited 10 years to go back to a Sandals resort. That will not happen again

  • @samanthawatson5302
    @samanthawatson5302 Před 2 lety +2

    I went to beaches when i was younger. It was next level all inclusive. Compared to like a Riu you defo see the difference in food choice and drinks to say but a few

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety

      how did you like Riu? we are actually looking at a few but heard mixed reviews

  • @queenshay3955
    @queenshay3955 Před rokem +1

    Great recap and tour, thank you!!

  • @lisalewars9637
    @lisalewars9637 Před 7 měsíci

    So glad I found your videos!!! We are headed to sandals Ochi in 6 days & your content is making me so excited!! 🙌

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 7 měsíci

      Yay! We're so happy you enjoyed the vlog! We loved it there and still talk about that trip! We hope you enjoy it as well!

  • @cowboy3067
    @cowboy3067 Před rokem

    Loved the video. We are going there this Friday to the Butler Villa for 8 days. Great job covering just about everything there is to do. We can't wait! Thanks again and God Bless

  • @sandrademirci3775
    @sandrademirci3775 Před rokem +2

    You guys this video was amazing ! So obsessed with this resort, we will be going in May and Omg this video really got us excited for the trip!

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před rokem

      Thank you! We are too! We can't wait to go back. Thanks for watching our video. We hope you have a great time!

  • @cheyennebaker3149
    @cheyennebaker3149 Před 2 lety +1

    Her black romper is so cute!

  • @AlexAspasia
    @AlexAspasia Před 2 lety +7

    Thanks so much for putting so much effort in this video! Great quality, information, and shots! Cheers to you all.

  • @catherinehanson202
    @catherinehanson202 Před rokem +2

    I added comments to a lot of the comments below, but I thought I would share a separate one here just to be sure it gets seen. I know we watched videos from guests prior to booking our trip so I am hoping this info helps others. We have stayed at 4 other Sandals and this is our least favorite. We were there a week ago and stayed on the hillside with butler service. I mention several issues in my other comments, but I think the two issues that really stood out to us were the HOP bus between the two parts of the resort and the attitude of the employees. You cannot walk from on part of the resort to the other avoiding the bus is not an option. The seats were so small that even when a slender couple was seated their shoulders and knees were in the aisle. The aisle was super narrow, even skinny people struggled. I am a curvy girl (size 18 for reference) and I could not get down the aisle of the bus without turning sideways and having my bottom and stomach or chest rub against the people already seated. Definitely uncomfortable. More of an issue was the staff. In all our other Sandals trips we would be greeted by everyone you passed, at the very least a smile and a nod. Everyone seemed happy to be there and excited to help you enjoy your vacation but that was not our experience at Ochi. We had bartenders that would just walk up to you and stare even if you said hello. After ordering a drink there was no acknowledgement, just simply walk away, prepare the drink, walk back, set it in front of you, and walk away again. (The only friendly bartender we saw all week was accepting tips - and those were the ones who got good service.) The wait staff at restaurants left us sitting for long periods of time without refilling water and wine - even when we asked and placed the empty glasses near the edge of the table to get their attention. Our luggage was misplaced our first night and my husband was directed to look around the outside of the villa to see if it had been placed by a different door. When it was found and delivered an hour later there was no apology. The resort had many maintenance issues that needed to be addressed as well. It just wasn't a true Sandals experience. I don't know if all Sandals have declined over the years or if this is resort specific but at this point, we have to say it was not worth the price.

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před rokem

      Hey its unfortunate you had that experience. It was the opposite of ours and will be visiting again after we go to some of the other Sandals resorts.

    • @hurpaderpp
      @hurpaderpp Před rokem

      our travel agent said this is the worst sandals resort and never recommends it

    • @fluffytail6355
      @fluffytail6355 Před 8 měsíci

      Sorry you had a bad experience and thank you for sharing it. It’s helpful in knowing whether to recommend this resort to my clients.

  • @gymjar
    @gymjar Před rokem +1

    Awesome editing work and video. Quite Good!!

  • @morganbanducci68
    @morganbanducci68 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much for this video!!! Your shots and edits are amazing!! I'm going to Sandals Ochi so this helped me a LOT! Thank you!

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety

      You welcome, thank YOU for watching. You are going to have an amazing time, Sandals is first class all the way. The rest of the videos in the series might be helpful if you haven’t watched them. We show some excursions, etc. Have fun!

  • @patticarnevale2360
    @patticarnevale2360 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for a great review! Very informative.

  • @Karyn17
    @Karyn17 Před 3 lety +1

    During my stay, the party was at the butler side by the main pool. The beachside was relaxing and laid back

  • @METEANDI
    @METEANDI Před 3 lety +2

    This is a beautiful resort and y’all villa is crazy!!

  • @TheUltimateLauren
    @TheUltimateLauren Před rokem

    Great video, going here for my honeymoon in a few mos and I can't wait ! Not only will it be my first time in Jamaica, but this will be my first all-inclusive experience!

  • @bendowden9453
    @bendowden9453 Před 2 lety +1

    I just got back from there this past Saturday "16 Oct". I was in 7331 the Romeo and Juliet rooms. Hands down a great place with great people. We are going to Beaches in Jamaica next September so the kids can have some fun. While there we will schedule for the year after. We are hooked!

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety +1

      We agree! Great place and great people. we almost booked while there but needed to figure out preschool dates. We will definately be taken Kennedy to Beaches. Hope yall have fun!

  • @veltg26able
    @veltg26able Před rokem

    Thanks for your video. I called Sandals today and they recommended this one.

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před rokem

      Our pleasure! We absolutely loved it there! Thanks for watching!

  • @TWTTV
    @TWTTV Před 2 lety +1

    Was going on fam that sandals resort looks beautiful fam almost at that 1k fam let's get it keep this great content coming fam

  • @charsmith5970
    @charsmith5970 Před rokem +1

    *** New Subi**** Thanks for sharing!!!!! appreciate the indebt review, helps me to plan my first Sandals trip.

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před rokem

      Thanks for the sub! I hope you have a great time at Sandals. We also went to the Sandals Grande St. Lucian years ago, it was amazing. We cant want to visit our next Sandals resort

  • @PrayingMamma2
    @PrayingMamma2 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video! I really felt that i was with you. I will be there in mid-October. I am also from TX. I already have a pool and jacuzzi in backyard. I am looking forward to the beach and speakeasy Rabbit Hole. And, of course, the sea food restaurant. Thanks for the tip about the towel on the seat. May God bless.

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety

      Hi Marilyn! We hope you have an amazing time at Sandals! Thanks for watching!

    • @catherinehanson202
      @catherinehanson202 Před rokem

      We were there last week so a couple more tips. The best steak was at the French restaurant and the breakfasts there were wonderful too! Don't overlook Soy, great sushi, we enjoyed it much more than the Hibachi place. Take your insulated cup from home and the bartenders will make your drinks in them so they stay cold and they are much bigger. Ask your butler to hook you up with a cooler of bottled water and beer each day for your time at the pool. Having the water right there makes it a lot easier to stay hydrated. The butler will bring you lunch pool side but ask in the morning and give a set time. The time we waited till about 11am to request lunch he didn't get it to us for 2 hours.

  • @Amyfillinger
    @Amyfillinger Před 2 lety +1

    I love the video! We'll be visiting soon and I am very excited.

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety

      Thank you! I hope you have as much fun as we did! Im sure you will. We have a few more videos in that series that might be good for you

    • @Amyfillinger
      @Amyfillinger Před 2 lety +1

      @@MaysFamilyTravels Yes I saw some of them, thank you!! I'm sure it will be great!! I subbed also, love seeing other traveling families!

  • @markgregory3236
    @markgregory3236 Před 26 dny

    Sandals resort are beautiful and most of the time the service is on point. It’s just the food is terrible and I’ve been to several other resorts and all of them taste bland for the amount of money you are paying if they can fix that they would truly be a five star resort, it is a 3 1/2 at best

  • @shenika77
    @shenika77 Před 3 lety +3

    Haha I happened upon your video since I stayed at La Toc in St Lucia and wanted to see what Jamaica was about. Then I saw your name is Shenika spelled just like mine 🥰.

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you! and love your spelling lol. we loved St. Lucia, and looked into La Toc, but it was full. We stayed at the Grande St. Lucian for our honeymoon

    • @shenika77
      @shenika77 Před 3 lety

      @@MaysFamilyTravels awesome. I can't wait to try new locations. New subbie for sure! Be well.

  • @ericgauthier8851
    @ericgauthier8851 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for the video, well done 👍
    Will be heading there in December
    Looks awesome

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety

      Thank you! I know you will enjoy it, we were so tempted to book again while there.

  • @helenaalicia6987
    @helenaalicia6987 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks for the Candid review. We will be going to the Royal Plantation at the end of October. I wonder if you knew that you could also take advantage of going over there while at Ochi? We are definitely going to experience that. And I am glad we chose to stay at RP instead. Ochi has too much loud music for my tastes. A little I can tolerate. I like it quiet at the beach 😉 I am looking forward to experience the Rabbit hole.

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks @Helena , we are glad you watched! We did, just didn't go and experience it. We plan to go back to visit more Sandals in Jamaica. Ochi beach was definitely full of music, only quiet in the morning! Have fun in October!

  • @troypierce9517
    @troypierce9517 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks ! Very, Very nice !

  • @louisbooker8216
    @louisbooker8216 Před rokem

    Thanks I really enjoyed this.

  • @navonkeith
    @navonkeith Před 2 lety +1

    Got married in Ochi 5/6/21. Going back every year! Yea mon!

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety +1

      Yea mon! Congrats! Would love to go back every year, but we have a little one. We are going to go to Beaches tho

  • @antonioczar3056
    @antonioczar3056 Před 2 lety +1

    Thx you guys ......we're going in two weeks this clog helps keep traveling

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety

      thank you! You are going to love it

    • @antonioczar3056
      @antonioczar3056 Před 2 lety +1

      Ok update: Sorry we did not enjoy Jamaica at Sandals. Let me say we did stay in the Riviera side (Seaside: which means it is where the beach is located vs the Hillside which has no beach area).
      Pros: liqour in the room, club downstairs good music after hours
      Cons: inconsistent staff attitudes (some speak most dont).
      Activities: were shutdown except 2/7 days due to weather ( not their fault).
      Entertainment on both sides was subpar to other resorts, such as the Hard Rock resort.
      Room staff inconsistent with cleaning times had to be reminded.
      Room service time stopped at 10pm.
      Covid test: had to remind the concierge.
      Wifi was hit or miss..
      Definitely not high class for the money a rip off to me. Pick another resort next time.

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety

      @@antonioczar3056 Oh no! We hate that you didn't have a good experience. Fortunately, we didn't experience any of those things while we were there. Hope your next vacation is a better one!

    • @catherinehanson202
      @catherinehanson202 Před rokem

      @@antonioczar3056 We have done several Sandals over the years and Ochi was not the same quality of the others by a long shot. We were disappointed with much more than we were happy with. We are following up with Sandals but they may have lost long time customers for the reasons you mentioned and more.

  • @bondpaz
    @bondpaz Před 2 lety

    We’re going in May for 20 years anniversary! Your video looks amazing! We have a similar room. 💜🥰😊🌈

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety +1

      Pam, Congratulations on 20 years! That's amazing! We're happy you enjoyed the video and hope you have a great time at Sandals! ❤

  • @KJOSEPH63
    @KJOSEPH63 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful! Do you share the pools with the other 3 guest? Or each 4 of the guest has their own private pool?

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety

      Hi you share the pool with 3 other rooms. We have another video on our channel that is a best walkthrough of the room.

  • @seawhaturnissen
    @seawhaturnissen Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing! very well done.. soon be home in September

  • @perisaharrison2901
    @perisaharrison2901 Před rokem +1

    Hi thank you so much for the feedback we secured pool seats every morning. I think they were overwhelmed because housekeeping wasn’t that great our room wasn’t cleaned twice - I thought it was due to COVID still but my Butler asked if we rejected housekeeping we said no we didn’t. Towel was not provided daily or face clothes. We even had an issue with the Southern Table - they served my husband a piece of bitten into fried chicken 🫤Question, have you gone to any other sandals resorts?

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před rokem

      Glad you got those seats! Wow they must be experiencing staff shortages a bit, we had our room cleaned everyday in 2021. We have experience a few other regular hotels not have housekeeping unless we asked. Didnt think Sandals would have that. Sorry to hear about your experience at the Southern Table! Yes we went to the Grand St. Lucian in St. Lucia and I think we will look for the Royal Carribean next.

    • @perisaharrison2901
      @perisaharrison2901 Před rokem

      @@MaysFamilyTravels we did book a loyalist vacation but I would like to experience another resort. I think the whole jumping from one side to the other too was a bit much for us newbies. Did you do a you tube video about your stay at the other resort? Thank you so much for responding.

    • @catherinehanson202
      @catherinehanson202 Před rokem

      We just went last week and had service issues as well.

  • @leatha2
    @leatha2 Před 2 lety +1

    So excited to be going next month

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety

      you will have a blast, if you haven't, check out the other two videos in this series. Should have one more on our total cost , next week

  • @eugenerodriguez
    @eugenerodriguez Před rokem +1

    Great quality on your video! If you don't mind me asking, what camera did you use? Thanks!

  • @cocosjourney848
    @cocosjourney848 Před 2 lety +1

    the mics are great!

  • @rogermoore5590
    @rogermoore5590 Před 2 lety +1

    Let's go 🇯🇲

  • @ToyasTruths
    @ToyasTruths Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing! Great overview 🖤 Do you mind sharing what you used for your overhead/aerial shots?

  • @ms_mone
    @ms_mone Před 3 lety +1

    Great vlog!

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 3 lety

      Thank you!!

    • @ms_mone
      @ms_mone Před 3 lety

      How far was the walk from the butler village to the ochi beach side?

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 3 lety

      @@ms_mone our walk was bout 5 -7 minutes down the hill to get to the Hop bus. It takes about 10 minutes for the bus to arrive, then they take you over to the ochi beach side

    • @ms_mone
      @ms_mone Před 3 lety

      @@MaysFamilyTravels Ah right. I’m staying there next month in butler village and we wanted to stay at the bars late in the evening. Would it be too long to walk back after the hop ends?

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 3 lety

      @@ms_mone yes we thought the exact same thing, having to leave the beach bar early was not fun, but we ended up with Alcohol and the pool in our room so that made up for it. It might be tough to walk as it's made like two separate resorts. On the bus, they drive you across the street, and upon entry they have to lift the gate. But I imagine they will have a system for people that prefer to walk. I would say it would be about 15-20 minutes walking. But if you have a butler, you can always call them to pick you up on a golf cart and drive you around.

  • @PortsladeBySea
    @PortsladeBySea Před rokem +3

    We hate it when hotels allow guests to reserve sun beds by placing towels on them from early morning. We have experienced guests reserving sun loungers and then going out on an excursion for the day knowing that they had a sun lounger waiting for them when they got back. Utterly selfish behaviour which the hotel should stop by removing items from sun loungers that have been left vacant for more than one hour. It would also stop that horrible early morning mass rush to get sun loungers 😰

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před rokem +1

      That is sooo true! We saw soo many people just put a towel down and it seemed like they would never come back. Eventually, others would just tell the pool attendant or move it themselves. But I agree, there has to be a better system of getting the sun loungers,

  • @DeanMilord
    @DeanMilord Před 2 lety +1

    Wife and I are flying out Monday morning!
    How do you get the password? Lol
    We hope to have a great time. Celebrating 5yrs!!!

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety

      You are going to love it! We got the password from our waiter at the Southern Table restaurant

  • @KARICKTER
    @KARICKTER Před rokem +1

    You guys are adorable! What days are better would we miss anything not being there on a weekend?

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před rokem

      Thanks you! We actually went M-F ourselves and had a blast. Didnt feel like we missed anything

  • @brandonday9001
    @brandonday9001 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video guys. My fiance and I are going there soon. Do you know if there is any fishing that can be done there?? We can't get any solid information. Thanks!

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you! I hope you have a blast. Sorry but that is a great question. I "think" you can charter their boat for deep sea fishing but not totally sure. The general chat on the main sandals page is usually a good resource for us. But If not at the resort, we have been told that Sandals owns Island Routes excursions, and they list Deep Sea Fishing on their site. www.islandroutes.com Have fun!

  • @rosemariebier
    @rosemariebier Před 2 lety +1

    Was the ride to the resort from the airport fairly smooth or more windy/up and down? I get car sick and am a bit nervous about it and can’t seem to find a clear answer.

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Rose, the drive from the airport to the resort was very smooth. It was flat and I don't remember a lot of curves. I suffer from motion sickness as well, so I definitely understand. Thank you for watching!

  • @LizardLang
    @LizardLang Před 2 lety +1

    Hi guys!! I love your videos they're so informative so thank you for making them!! I just had a question in this video you said something about what if somebody comes up and steals your book or takes your chair and says it was theirs, what do you do? Is that something that happens, or are people respective about other people's property there? I'd love to know what your experience was and what you witnessed. My husband and I are going to sandals ochi on January 29th. We've never been to a resort of any kind so we're super excited!!
    Thanks!
    Liz

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety

      Congrats you are going to love it. Well that was just a thought I had lol. It hasn't happened in any of the resorts that I have been to (that we know of), but it could. Since you are going to a resort I definitely suggest waking up early, getting towels and finding seating under shade, they go fast. Usually people just claim them by leaving towels out, but I have seen people move the towels if someone is gone to long. I would suggest going to Walmart/Target and purchasing some cheap beach towel clips so that your towel stays on the seat. The good thing about Sandals is you can rent a cabana if you have extra money. Its shaded and they bring your food and drinks.

    • @catherinehanson202
      @catherinehanson202 Před rokem

      We never had a problem with anyone taking or moving our stuff. We would grab chairs right before breakfast and leave the towel with a hat on it.

  • @Cakesbylameeka
    @Cakesbylameeka Před 3 lety +2

    Thank you so much for sharing! Your review is right on time, we leave in a few days….. Do you tip the Butler in US dollars or Jamaican dollars at the end of the stay?

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you for watching! I hope that you have as much fun as we did. We actually stayed in one of the few non butler units. The are the same except you don't have a butler. Will have a video on the room and excursions shortly. We didn't tip on Sandals resorts, but Im sure the Butler will take both Jamaican and US. We tipped US went we went on our excursions.

    • @Cakesbylameeka
      @Cakesbylameeka Před 3 lety +1

      @@MaysFamilyTravels Ok Thank you!

  • @brandiew8451
    @brandiew8451 Před 2 lety +1

    What’s the best sandals in Jamaica??

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety

      We've only visited Sandals Ochi in Jamaica. We've also visited Sandals Grand St. Lucian in St. Lucia and loved it as well. Both were unforgettable vacations!

  • @watchmyvideo22
    @watchmyvideo22 Před 2 lety +1

    Who is the filmmaker on this film, this was well put together 👍

  • @renaudfenster
    @renaudfenster Před 2 lety +1

    We are heading to our 4th sandals. How were you able to use the app to order room service?

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety

      We at this one we just ended up calling and getting the order in.

  • @brandiew8451
    @brandiew8451 Před 2 lety +1

    How far is this resort from airport

  • @allthingstish5658
    @allthingstish5658 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi, my fiance and I are arriving in May. We heard the resort is full of Cats! Were they roaming in all the areas? Beach, restaurants, near the rooms? Thanks!

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety

      Congratulations you are going to have a blast, near of us remember at Cats. We felt like the resort was very clean.

    • @catherinehanson202
      @catherinehanson202 Před rokem

      Yes, the cats were everywhere. We had to clap to get them off our patio anytime we went out. One day we had 7 around our pool area. They also stroll around the outdoor restaurants during meal service. We never saw any feces but there were a ton of cats.

  • @Barberman710
    @Barberman710 Před 2 lety +1

    Do you remember how long the walk was from your room to the ?

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety +1

      Hey Trinity! If you're asking about the walk from our room to the main lobby area, it was probably a 5 minute walk.

    • @catherinehanson202
      @catherinehanson202 Před rokem

      If you have a butler room you can call them and they will promptly pick you up in the golf cart and take you to your room. If your butler is gone (after 8 or 10pm) there are shuttles that run up the hill on a regular basis. You should never have to wait more than 10 minutes. We enjoyed the walk down the hill each morning before breakfast.

  • @octaviasamantha
    @octaviasamantha Před 2 lety +1

    Hi how did you feel about the food. Was it typical resort food?

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety

      Hi well we loved Sandals food. Our taste are Southern US tho so we loved the Souther Table restaurant, we at there for breakfast most days,( it was buffet) and the Italian place (cook to order). For dining it's all Cook to Order. We at at the Seafood restaurant twice. We missed the Sushi place cause it was booked. Other than that is average poolside stuff for lunch like pizza, burgers, etc. But we weren't there all the times cause we ate while we were on excursions some days.

    • @catherinehanson202
      @catherinehanson202 Před rokem

      The buffet and burgers and pizza were all pretty typical resort food. I ate a lot of fish at dinners and found it to be pretty good but very similar restaurant to restaurant. The French restaurant was our favorite and the sushi place was good too. We did enjoy the tapa place for lunch.

  • @pastryshack551
    @pastryshack551 Před 2 lety +1

    You didn't answer the question you asked, whether it was worth it these headlines really get me

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety

      sorry thought our enthusiasm explained it. Got it for the next one. Thanks for the feedback

  • @lbnikki562
    @lbnikki562 Před 2 lety +1

    Can you smoke a joint in the vicinity? We wanna fly while we relax! lol

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety

      Well we don’t indulge, so not the best to answer that one 😁

  • @brianferris1
    @brianferris1 Před 3 lety

    Great video. What's the final verdict? Is Sandals worth it?

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 3 lety +4

      Very worth it! We working on planning our visit to the next one!

  • @user-nl4he6jk1x
    @user-nl4he6jk1x Před 10 měsíci

    Whatistthe package for the trip

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 9 měsíci

      We just booked on the Sandals website, they pretty much do everything for you.

  • @dectrickfowler8064
    @dectrickfowler8064 Před 3 lety

    Great Vlog....However That envelope under the door is not worthy of a Thank you!! That's the dreaded "Eviction Letter" reminds you of your last night on the island. Thanks for sharing.

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 3 lety +1

      ha ha great point!

    • @jamdawgutube
      @jamdawgutube Před 2 lety

      That's all you get from the ENTIRE video? You are a such a negative Nancy. I have actually stayed at Sandals and they DON'T rush you to leave!!! Sandals is a high-end, world-class, 5-star brand!

    • @dectrickfowler8064
      @dectrickfowler8064 Před 2 lety +1

      @@jamdawgutube I said nothing negative. If you know about Sandals Resorts at all, you know there's been long standing jokes about the "Dreaded Eviction Notice" I'll simplify it more. It means another great vacation is coming to an end and you don't want that reminder under your door after dinner/night out. Trust me I know about the luxury all inclusive 5⭐ Sandals Resorts.. been going at least once a year since 2009. I had nothing but admiration for the vlog. My comment was all humor. Hopefully you shake the negativity. Happy New Year Bud

  • @jperez904
    @jperez904 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for your video! Would you say that this resort is LGBTQ friendly? If not, or if meh, why? Thanks again!

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety

      I would lean towards yes, but cant throughly recall. Feels like I saw what looked to be a few couples with some PDA in the pool. Thanks for watching!

  • @brooksybee241
    @brooksybee241 Před 2 lety +1

    Lol @ If someone steals your Michelle Obama book! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @elizclark4912
    @elizclark4912 Před 2 lety +1

    Sandals do not worth it. I stayed there at Montego Bay and it just over priced. I had a better time at Riu. Not only that the staff at Sandals Montego Bay is rude.

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 2 lety

      Oh sorry to hear that. We thought the price was reasonable and the staff both times we went were great. We learned they are building a new RIU in Montego Bay so we cant wait to visit that one.

    • @elizclark4912
      @elizclark4912 Před 2 lety

      @@MaysFamilyTravels I am thinking of going to Riu Raggae in Montego Bay. From the reviews, seems very nice.

    • @Jj_86
      @Jj_86 Před rokem

      Had the best time at Montego BAy sandals Riu is ghetto & food suck love Sandals

  • @spat5502
    @spat5502 Před 11 dny

    Hate it.

  • @greghicks7532
    @greghicks7532 Před 6 měsíci

    Looks boring

    • @MaysFamilyTravels
      @MaysFamilyTravels  Před 6 měsíci

      It was definitely the opposite of boring. We had a great time!