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13 February 2019

~ Make the most of these extended annual leave hacks with a blissful break in the Caribbean ~

February 2019 – Our precious annual leave is never long enough, so why not make the most of it with these holiday hacks and extend your days off in 2019?

Planning your annual leave around the great British bank holidays and the surrounding weekends is a clever tactic and can bag you up to 16 days off work, using just eight days of your annual holiday allowance at a time. 

One of the best ways to use it is on a trip of a lifetime to the white sands and blue waters of the Caribbean – the perfect place to chill out before heading back in to the office. With 16 Sandals resorts located across 6 Caribbean Islands, you and your loved one can take a relaxing trip to a choice of tropical destinations such as St. Lucia, Grenada, The Bahamas or Antigua for an extended bank holiday break. 

EASTER: 
Those wanting a longer beach break over Easter can utilise the weekends and take a 14-night trip of a lifetime to St. Lucia, using just eight days of annual leave. Flights are Saturday – Saturday, giving you the weekend at home to unwind before heading back in to work, totaling 16 blissful days off. 

Take eight days annual leave for 16 days off when staying at Sandals Regency La Toc from £3,965 per person: 

A 14-night stay at Sandals Regency La Toc, St. Lucia in an Emerald Deluxe Room costs from £3,965 per person. Price includes Luxury Included® (all-inclusive) accommodation, return economy flights with British Airways from London Gatwick and resort transfers. Valid for travel on Saturday 13^th April 2019. Price subject to availability at the time of booking and correct at time of print.

SPRING: 

Utilising the May bank holidays is a great option for an extended spring getaway, making the most of two work-free Mondays in the space of one month. When planned correctly, taking four days of leave in May can equate to nine full days off work. During their long week off, holidaymakers can opt for seven-night bank holiday breaks at either Sandals Grenada Resort & Spa or Sandals Emerald Bay in Great Exuma, The Bahamas. 

Take four days annual leave for nine days off when staying at Sandals Grenada from £2,209 per person or Sandals Emerald Bay from £2,555 per person: 

A 7-night stay at Sandals Grenada in a Pink Gin Grande Luxe Room costs from £2,209 per person. Price includes Luxury Included® (all-inclusive) accommodation, return economy flights with British Airways from London Gatwick and resort transfers. Valid for travel on Saturday 4^th May 2019. Price subject to availability at the time of booking and correct at time of print.

OR

A 7-night stay at Sandals Emerald Bay in Great Exuma, staying in a Beach House Luxury Club Level Room costs from £2,555 per person. Price includes Luxury Included® (all-inclusive) accommodation, return economy flights with British Airways from London Heathrow and resort transfers. Valid for travel on Saturday 25^th May 2019. Price subject to availability at the time of booking and correct at time of print.

SUMMER:

Summer is never quite long enough, so make the most of your bank holiday getaway with a nine-day break, using just four days annual leave. After spending seven nights in paradise at Sandals Grande Antigua, holiday-makers can spend the rest of the weekend relaxing at home before heading back to work. 

Take four days annual leave for nine days off when staying at Sandals Grande Antigua from £2,625 per person:

A 7-night stay at Sandals Grande Antigua in a Caribbean Premium Room costs from £2,625 per person. Price includes Luxury Included® (all-inclusive) accommodation, return economy flights with British Airways from London Gatwick and resort transfers. Valid for travel on Saturday 24^th August 2019. Price subject to availability at the time of booking and correct at time of print.

CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR:

Fancy spending Christmas and New Year somewhere further afield? How about 14 nights in the Caribbean - using the weekends to give you 16 full days away from work over the festive season.  

Take seven days annual leave for 16 days off when staying at Sandals Halcyon Beach from £4,839 per person:

A 14-night stay at Sandals Halcyon Beach, St. Lucia in a Crystal Lagoon Poolside Luxury Room costs from £4,839 per person. Price includes Luxury Included® (all-inclusive) accommodation, return economy flights with Virgin Atlantic from London Gatwick and resort transfers. Valid for travel on Saturday 21^stDecember 2019 - Price subject to availability at the time of booking and correct at time of print.

Agents can book by calling the call centre on 0808 164 3459 or Agency Sales General enquiries on 0207 590 0210. For more information about Sandals Resorts please visit www.sellingsandals.co.uk.