Sandy Lane introduces a new way to fly with luggage-free travel

NOTE: Please be advised that at this time we have to suspend the movement of unaccompanied baggage. During August 2006 Aviation authorities (FAA and others) view this operation as a potential threat to air travel security and have asked the local authorities to insist that passengers be available on examination of their luggage

(St. James, Barbados) - Located on the western coast of Barbados, the legendary Sandy Lane resort has introduced an entirely new level of service to its list of exceptional amenities with the introduction of Luggage-Free Travel. In association with First Luggage and Fed Ex, Sandy Lane can arrange for guest's luggage to be shipped to the resort prior to their arrival allowing for the ultimate in convenient travel without the hindrance of luggage. Luggage-free Travel will transport as little or as much as a guest requires, providing for everything from multiple suitcases to a single golf bag. The cost of this service starts at $117.00.

This hassle-free service can be pre-arranged through Sandy Lane's superlative staff that will facilitate all details of this service including pick-up time and location based on each guest's needs and preferences. A pre-arranged courier will collect the luggage at the agreed upon date and time and monitor its journey to Sandy Lane. Once on property, butlers will unpack the baggage and ensure that all articles of clothing are ironed and pressed as needed. This service will allow travelers to leave for Barbados with the knowledge that their personal belongings will be readily available and waiting for them immediately upon their arrival at Sandy Lane. All that is needed to arrange for this unique service is a pick-up address, travel dates, contact information and the number of bags being sent. With just this information, Sandy Lane will provide all details and price quotes.

Sandy Lane offers the height of luxury with guest rooms that average 900 square feet to Bentley luxury car airport transfers to a host of amenities including two Tom Fazio-designed 18-hole golf courses, the newly landscaped Old Nine golf course, a deluxe 47,000-square-foot spa and a five-bedroom villa that debuted in December 2002. Guest rooms and suites at Sandy Lane are incredibly spacious and boast a sumptuous, comfortable décor with marble floors, plantation-style furniture, elegant fabrics and a large private verandah. Along with the new Luggage-Free Travel service, Sandy Lane provides numerous modern high-tech amenities include high-speed wireless internet access throughout the hotel, plasma screen TV with a NEOS entertainment system, two-line phone and control panel on each side of the bed for regulating nearly everything in the room.

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About Sandy Lane

Sandy Lane is located on the western coast of the island of Barbados. Originally built in 1961, Dermot Desmond, J.P. McManus and partners purchased the property and golf course in 1996 and completely rebuilt and expanded, opening in March 2001.

This exclusive 112-room resort has stylish lodging in rooms that average 900 square feet, a five-bedroom villa, luxury Bentley airport transfers, four restaurants including the signature restaurant L'Acajou, five bars, a 47,000-square-foot spa and three distinct golf courses offering guests the best golf in the Caribbean. Two of the courses are Tom Fazio-designed 18-hole courses including the Green Monkey Course.

Rates for 2006 at Sandy Lane range from $850 to $3600 for rooms, $1500 to $5300 for suites, and $3300 to $8800 for penthouses, and $8,000 to $25,000 for the Villa at Sandy Lane. For more information and reservations, visit the resort's website, www.sandylane.com or call Sandy Lane at (246) 444-2001 or toll free at 866-444-4080. Sandy Lane is a partner of Virtuoso and a Member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts.