{"id":110094,"date":"2020-05-05T11:29:31","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T15:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=110094"},"modified":"2020-05-05T11:29:31","modified_gmt":"2020-05-05T15:29:31","slug":"sandals-resorts-enhances-industry-leading-health-and-safety-measures-leaving-no-stone-unturned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/sandals-resorts-enhances-industry-leading-health-and-safety-measures-leaving-no-stone-unturned\/","title":{"rendered":"Sandals Resorts Enhances Industry-leading Health and Safety Measures, Leaving No Stone Unturned"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-130636589\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-4019937356\" class=\"antig-before-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/medicalbenefitsscheme\" aria-label=\"PHOTO-2026-04-07-10-45-56\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-10-45-56.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1200\/h:400\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-10-45-56.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-10-45-56.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:341\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-10-45-56.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-10-45-56.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1200\" height=\"400\"   \/><\/a><\/div><p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s8\">For nearly 40 years, Sandals Resorts has continuously implemented and strengthened health and safety protocols to ensure guests are able to enjoy their Caribbean vacation worry-free. <\/span><span class=\"s8\">In preparation to welcome guests back to the beauty and warmth of the<\/span> <span class=\"s8\">Caribbean<\/span><span class=\"s8\">, the company<\/span><span class=\"s8\"> today<\/span><span class=\"s8\"> introduced Sandals Platinum Protocols of Cleanliness, building on its existing industry-leading practices to guarantee cleanliness standards and heightened health and safety measures that address changing consumer expectations amidst COVID-19.<\/span><span class=\"s8\"> \u00a0<\/span><\/p><div id=\"antig-826859115\" class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"PHOTO-2026-04-07-23-18-33\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1600\/h:800\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-23-18-33.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1600\/h:800\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-23-18-33.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-23-18-33.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:512\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-23-18-33.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:384\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-23-18-33.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:768\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-23-18-33.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1600\" height=\"800\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"s9\">\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s8\">\u201c<\/span><span class=\"s8\">At Sandals Resorts, cleanliness and safety have always been priority #1<\/span><span class=\"s8\">. Our loyal guests and incredible team members are part of the Sandals family, and we take care of our family. Their health and safety is our focus.<\/span><span class=\"s8\">\u201d <\/span><span class=\"s8\">said <\/span><span class=\"s8\">Gordon \u201cButch\u201d Stewart, Founder and Chairman of Sandals Resorts<\/span><span class=\"s8\">. <\/span><span class=\"s8\">\u201c<\/span><span class=\"s8\">We want our guests to not have to worry about a thing<\/span><span class=\"s8\"> so they can enjoy the<\/span><span class=\"s8\"> Luxury Included<\/span><span class=\"s8\">\u00ae<\/span> <span class=\"s8\">vacation they\u2019ve trusted in time and time again.<\/span><span class=\"s8\">W<\/span><span class=\"s8\">e\u2019re doing everything we can to offer peace of mind during a time that has been difficult for the entire world<\/span><span class=\"s8\">, and <\/span><span class=\"s8\">that<\/span><span class=\"s8\"> is <\/span><span class=\"s8\">why we have continued to<\/span><span class=\"s8\"> evolve our protocols <\/span><span class=\"s8\">to maintain a<\/span><span class=\"s8\">n even <\/span><span class=\"s8\">safe<\/span><span class=\"s8\">r, <\/span><span class=\"s8\">health<\/span><span class=\"s8\">ier<\/span> <span class=\"s8\">stay<\/span><span class=\"s8\">.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s9\">\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s8\">Sandals Platinum Protocols of Cleanliness will include several pre-emptive cleanliness measures that safeguard the guest journey from arrival to departure<\/span><span class=\"s8\">, including additional health and well-being requirements across all points of contact on resort. <\/span><span class=\"s8\">New <\/span><span class=\"s8\">and enhanced <\/span><span class=\"s8\">protocols<\/span><span class=\"s8\"> that will take effect across all fifteen Sandals Resorts and three Beaches Resorts<\/span> <span class=\"s8\">include<\/span><span class=\"s8\">: <\/span><\/p><div id=\"antig-1706979865\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1201w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:100\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:342\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:256\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1201\" height=\"401\"   \/><\/a><\/div><div id=\"antig-3684702419\" class=\"antig-content_12 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ablpag\" aria-label=\"PHOTO-2026-04-07-23-18-33\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1600\/h:800\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-23-18-33.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1600\/h:800\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-23-18-33.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-23-18-33.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:512\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-23-18-33.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:384\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-23-18-33.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1536\/h:768\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/PHOTO-2026-04-07-23-18-33.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1600\" height=\"800\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"s9\">\n<div class=\"s11\"><span class=\"s10\">\u2022 <\/span><span class=\"s7\">All-Encompassing <\/span><span class=\"s7\">Eighteen Touch Point Practice<\/span><span class=\"s7\">:<\/span><span class=\"s8\">Sandals Resorts has completed a thorough research assessment of all points of guest contact, resulting in the integration of advanced hygiene practices across eighteen key touch points \u2013 starting from the moment guests arrive at airport lounges through the entirety of the resort experience. <\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"s9\">\n<p class=\"s12\"><span class=\"s8\">These touch points include the airport lounge; guest transfers to and from resort; <\/span><span class=\"s8\">guest<\/span><span class=\"s8\"> rooms, <\/span><span class=\"s8\">food and beverage<\/span><span class=\"s8\"> experiences<\/span><span class=\"s8\">; housekeeping and laundry; <\/span><span class=\"s8\">elite services including butler service and Club Sandals<\/span><span class=\"s8\">Concierge<\/span><span class=\"s8\">; maintenance; resort activities such as water sports;<\/span> <span class=\"s8\">elevators; swimming pools<\/span><span class=\"s8\">, jacuzzis <\/span><span class=\"s8\">and spas; team members access points; fitness centers<\/span><span class=\"s8\"> and the Red Lane Spa;<\/span> <span class=\"s8\">public <\/span><span class=\"s8\">bathrooms; suppliers and receiving; all public areas including lobbies and beaches; back of house facilities such as store rooms and offices; Kids Camps and waterparks at Beaches Resorts; and HVAC systems. <\/span><\/p><div id=\"antig-3968116686\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ReggaeInTheParkAntigua\" aria-label=\"lucanio\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:864\/h:1080\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:240\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:819\/h:1024\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 819w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:960\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/lucanio.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"s9\">\n<div class=\"s11\"><span class=\"s10\">\u2022 <\/span><span class=\"s7\">Enhanced Triple-Check System for Cleaning and Sanitation<\/span><span class=\"s7\">: <\/span><span class=\"s8\">All resorts are diligently cleaned and sanitized on an ongoing basis, with a <\/span><span class=\"s8\">Triple-Check<\/span><span class=\"s8\"> system and a <\/span><span class=\"s8\">minimum of three inspections daily. These inspections include all hard surfaces \u2013 from door handles and interiors of vehicles used for airport transfers; <\/span><span class=\"s8\">public restrooms, which are inspected, cleaned and sanitized in 20-minute intervals; kitchens, bars and restaurants, including menus, tables, cutlery, glassware, chairs and more; and swimming pools and hot tubs. <\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"s9\">\n<p class=\"s12\"><span class=\"s8\">Additional hand sanitizing stations will be provided for guests and team members throughout the resorts, at all dining locations and within each individual guest room. Any items that guests will come in contact with \u2013 from room cards to welcome cocktails glassware \u2013 are sanitized before distribution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s12\">\n<div class=\"s11\"><span class=\"s10\">\u2022 <\/span><span class=\"s7\">New Certified Sandals Sanitized Guest Rooms<\/span><span class=\"s7\">: <\/span><span class=\"s8\">Sandals will introduce<\/span><span class=\"s8\"> even<\/span><span class=\"s8\"> more robust housekeeping measures as part of Sandals Platinum Protocols of Cleanliness, to include: the introduction of additional hospital-grade disinfectants; electrical aerosol sprayers for advanced cleaning; the use of UV-LED lighting equipment to inspect cleanliness; air duct sanitization for each arrival and upon each departure; weekly steam-cleaning and sanitization of carpeting; placement of anti-bacterial gels and soaps in each guest room; and strict adherence to the Triple-Check System.<\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"s9\">\n<div class=\"s11\"><span class=\"s10\">\u2022 <\/span><span class=\"s7\">At-Home to In-Room Check-i<\/span><span class=\"s7\">n<\/span><span class=\"s7\">, <\/span><span class=\"s7\">b<\/span><span class=\"s7\">eginning in June<\/span><span class=\"s7\">:<\/span><span class=\"s8\">G<\/span><span class=\"s8\">uests<\/span><span class=\"s8\"> will have the ability to <\/span><span class=\"s8\">check-in online, allowing them to skip the front desk and go directly to their room. A refreshing welcome cocktail, a personal anti-bacterial hand towel and individual in-room hand sanitizer will always await <\/span><span class=\"s8\">arriving <\/span><span class=\"s8\">guests.<\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"s12\">\n<div class=\"s11\"><span class=\"s10\">\u2022 <\/span><span class=\"s7\">Social Distancing Practices: <\/span><span class=\"s8\">Sandals is introducing new ways to encourage guests to maintain a safe social distance while sustaining the relaxed experience the brand is known for, including: adding more airport t<\/span><span class=\"s8\">ransfers <\/span><span class=\"s8\">with<\/span><span class=\"s8\"> fewer guests per vehicle; extending check-in times between visitors; setting up a safe social distance across restaurants, bars and beaches; replacing handshakes with a nod and a smile; <\/span><span class=\"s8\">and <\/span><span class=\"s8\">restricting elevator trips to one couple per trip<\/span><span class=\"s8\"> at Sandals Resorts and one family per trip at Beaches Resorts<\/span><span class=\"s8\">, with staff members taking alternate routes<\/span><span class=\"s8\">. <\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"s12\">\n<div class=\"s11\"><span class=\"s10\">\u2022 <\/span><span class=\"s7\">Team Member Trainings and Precautionary Temperature Check<\/span><span class=\"s7\">s: <\/span><span class=\"s8\">Sandals is ensuring all team members stay healthy both inside and outside the workplace with ongoing specialized training on precautionary measures geared toward preventative protocols and added sanitation practices. <\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"s9\">\n<p class=\"s12\"><span class=\"s8\">All staff will be required to know where the nearest hand sanitizer stations are located at all times, wear protective face gear and gloves at all times when on resort, and ensure uniforms are not worn during travel to and from work.<\/span> <span class=\"s8\">All team members <\/span><span class=\"s8\">across<\/span><span class=\"s8\"> resort locations will <\/span><span class=\"s8\">also <\/span><span class=\"s8\">undergo required temperature checks before the start of each shift in addition to stringent medical clearance. <\/span><\/p><div id=\"antig-2857547114\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"500X500 (1)\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:150\/h:150\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/500X500-1.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"s9\">\n<div class=\"s11\"><span class=\"s10\">\u2022 <\/span><span class=\"s7\">Supplier-held Standards<\/span><span class=\"s7\">: <\/span><span class=\"s8\">All vendors, suppliers and partners will be held to the new Sandals Platinum Protocols of Cleanliness standards by restricting delivery windows to one party at a time, while limiting physical contact; sanitizing all touch points, including equipment, storage spaces and access areas; and removing all outer packing upon arrival.<\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"s12\">\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s8\">Productive prevention has long been a key practice in safeguarding the health of all Sandals Resorts guests, team members and supply chains. Under the guidance of medical professionals and with constant monitoring of advice and instruction provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO) and local Ministries of Health in each country Sandals Resorts calls home, a dedicated Quality Inspection Team, alongside Environmental Health and Safety Managers, ensures strict adherence and seamless implementation of a sophisticated approach to prevent the spread of all illnesses. All resorts are equipped with medical stations staffed daily with a registered nurse and 24\/7 on-call medical personnel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"s9\">\n<p class=\"s9\"><span class=\"s8\">Additionally, Sandals Resorts has earned its place as the only hotel chain in the world to have all of its resorts certified by the EarthCheck benchmarking and certification program \u2013 awarded to <\/span><span class=\"s8\">companies that deliver clean, safe and healthy destinations for travelers <\/span><span class=\"s8\">whether they\u2019re visiting, living or working in the destination \u2013<\/span> <span class=\"s8\">with nine resorts currently holding Master Certification.<\/span><\/p><div id=\"antig-1917649601\" class=\"antig-content_3 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antiguabarbudaculinarymonth.com\/\" aria-label=\"CM key_WEB 1300x300_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1301\/h:301\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1301\/h:301\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg 1301w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:69\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:237\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:178\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/CM-key_WEB-1300x300_1.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1301\" height=\"301\"   \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"antig-1549672178\" class=\"antig-in-comments_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/@hadeedmotorsltd\" aria-label=\"Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For nearly 40 years, Sandals Resorts has continuously implemented and strengthened health and safety protocols to ensure guests are able to enjoy their Caribbean vacation worry-free. 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