25 July 2018
Couples can join Sandals Resorts for an exclusive rum and cooking retreat with the World’s Leading Rum Ambassador, Ian Burrell, this winter
17th July 2018, with just under a month to go until International Rum Day on 16th August, it is the perfect time for couples to book a romantic Caribbean holiday to the home of rum. Sandals Resorts is offering couples an exclusive culinary-focused holiday, hosted by the World’s Leading Rum Ambassador, Ian Burrell, and modern Caribbean chef, Shivi Ramoutar, at Sandals Barbadosfrom 17th November - 24th November 2018.
This week-long rum adventure will give guests the chance to try their hand at cocktail making and pairing some of the Caribbean’s best rum with world’s leading rum ambassador and RumFest founder, Ian Burrell. Perfect for rum aficionados, the package includes a visit to a local distillery with Ian followed by a rum tasting session where guests will be taught everything there is to know about ’liquid gold’, as it is often referred to on the island. Perfect for rum aficionados, the package includes a visit to a local distillery with Ian followed by a rum tasting session where guests will be taught everything there is to know about ’liquid gold’, as it is often referred to on the island.
Perfect for rum aficionados, the package includes a visit to a local distillery with Ian followed by a rum tasting session where guests will be taught everything there is to know about ’liquid gold’, as it is often referred to on the island.
As well as enjoying the rum that Barbados has to offer, foodies will also have the exclusive opportunity to learn how to cook authentic Caribbean cuisine from scratch, including Shivi Ramoutar’s signature dish ‘foil-baked jerk snapper with breadfruit chips’, with the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean Sea as a backdrop. Foodies will also enjoy tantalising Caribbean dishes such as curried paradise prawns and fried bakes, black bean and mango salsa or poached papaya with mango coulis and whipped cream. In addition to hosting two cookery masterclasses, MasterChef contestant Ramoutar will also accompany guests to a local food market to discover the abundance of delicious and fresh produce available on the island.
This culinary-focused holiday couldn’t come as a better time as Barbados is promoting its cuisine under the banner of the “Year of Culinary Experiences” for 2018.
When they’re not learning to cook or consuming rum cocktails, guests will also be able to relax and enjoy all the fantastic amenities on resort, as part of this Luxury Included® (all-inclusive) culinary experience. Sandals Barbados, located in the St. Lawrence Gap area, offers undeniable luxury with beautiful accommodation spanning three unique villages, world-class cuisine with international appeal and innovative bar and pool designs.
With Sandals Resorts’ Stay at One, Play at Two programme, guests will also be able to take advantage of all the amenities at brand new resort, Sandals Royal Barbados, located next door. The resort includes Sandals’ first ever rooftop infinity pool and adjacent bar, a 4-lane bowling alley, a barbershop, and two new restaurant concepts, an American Tavern and Asian fusion restaurant.
