Top 8 Tips for Making the Most of your Sandals Regency La Toc Getaway

Perfectly situated on a 220-acre estate west of the city of Castries in Saint Lucia lies Sandals Regency La Toc, an adults-only luxury all-inclusive spread out on the hillside overlooking the Caribbean Sea. Nestled in the jungle of St. Lucia, this 345 room resort offers visitors diverse room options, 10 unique restaurants, 3 pools, free greens fees at the 18-hole Cap Estate Golf & Country Club, and an indulgent spa to those looking to melt away the stresses of every day life. Plus, with the "Stay at One, Play at Three" program, guests of Sandals Regency La Toc have the opportunity to visit the other nearby Sandals resorts - Sandals Grande St. Lucian and Sandals Halcyon Beach.

Looking to make learn more about how you can the most of your vacation at Sandals Regency La Toc?

Read on for our Top 8 Tips for Making the Most of your Sandals Regency La Toc Getaway!

1. Book a Butler Room

Sandals Butler Service is perfect for guests wanting to make the most out of their vacation. The Butlers at Sandals Regency La Toc are there to give you a personalized Sandals experience and will go above and beyond to make your stay one you won't forget.

Your Sandals Butler can will make sure your trip starts off on the right foot by providing private check-in in the comfort of your suite, unpacking your luggage, ironing your first night's clothes, and supplying you with a cell phone to reach your Butler whenever needed. Throughout your stay, they are available to bring you room service, serve you lunch and drinks while you lounge on the beach or at the pool, book all your dining reservations, ensure your spa appointments and tours and excursions are all set up for you, and even arrange a dinner from any of the resort restaurants, served in the private of your suite. And because Sandals Regency La Toc is so spread out, your butler will escort you to your dinner reservations in a golf cart so you don't need to worry about walking up and down the hilly resort grounds.

Plus, with a Butler Level room, your suite will be equipped with:

• Club Sandals room key.

• Plush robes with bed slippers for two.

• 24-hour in-room dining.

• In-suite bar stocked daily with sodas, juices, water, and your choice of Robert Mondavi Twin Oaks® wines and top-shelf spirits.

• Solid mahogany furnishings.

• Egyptian cotton linens and a pillow menu, including feather down pillows.

• Coffee maker with Jamaican Blue Mountain Blend Coffee.

• Free Wi-Fi.

And with Butler room types ranging from Ocean View rooms to Two-Story Suites to rooms with Private Pools to Rondovals to cliffside Millionaire Suites, you are sure to find a Butler room that fits you!

2. Take Advantage of the Complimentary Water Sports

Sandals Resorts has the largest water sports operation in the Caribbean - and this means that there are a number of water sports available to Sandals guests free of charge!

Sandals Regency La Toc offers it's guests:

• Hobie Cats

• Snorkeling

• Kayaks

• Waterskiing

• Paddleboards

• Windsurfing (available at Sandals Halcyon Beach & Sandals Grande St. Lucian)

Plus, you can also Scuba Dive for free! Sandals offers Certified Divers daily scuba diving, which includes all the scuba equipment. For guests who are not yet certified, Sandals offers first time divers "Discovery Scuba Diving"(DSD) at an additional charge, where upon completion of the course you will have a year's certification to use at only Sandals & Beaches Resorts. After completing the DSD Course, guests can upgrade to the PADI International Certification for an additional fee. This must be done within one year of completing the DSD Certification.

3. Visit Sandals Grande St. Lucian & Sandals Halcyon Beach

Sandals has 3 resorts on the island of Saint Lucia, and if you stay at 1 of their resorts, you will be able to visit all 3 during your stay! This means that if you stay at Regency La Toc but you want to visit Sandals Halcyon Beach or Sandals Grande St. Lucian for a beach day or to try out a different restaurant for dinner, you can! Sandals even has regularly scheduled shuttles to transport guests between the properties throughout the day & evening.

Here is a bit more information on the other two Saint Lucia Sandals Resorts:

Sandals Halcyon Beach

• Located 20 minutes away from Sandals Regency La Toc, Sandals Halcyon Beach is a smaller, more secluded resort. The lush tropical foliage of this property and the layout of the resort make it feel more intimate and quieter of the three properties.

• This resort has three pools (two with swim-up bars)

• The beach is calmer than Sandals Regency La Toc

• Features 7 restaurants: Kelly's Dockside (seafood), Kimonos (Japanese Teppanyaki), Mario's (Italian), Bayside (French Brasserie), Soy (sushi bar), The Beach Bistro (seaside grill), and Isola (pizza)

Sandals Grande St. Lucian

• Located 55 minutes away from Sandals Regency La Toc (and 40 minutes from Sandals Halcyon Beach), Sandals Grande St. Lucian is situated facing Rodney Bay and has views of both the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean.

• This resort has three pools (one with a swim-up bar)

• The beach at Sandals Grande St. Lucian is the nicest in all of Saint Lucia - perfect, calm waters and beautiful turquoise waters.

• Features 12 restaurants: Bayside (French Brasserie), Toscanini's (Italian), Josephine's (creperie), Barefoot By The Sea (seafood), Olde London Pub (British pub fare), Gordon's on the Pier (seafood), Dino's Pizzeria (pizza), The Jerk Shack (Caribbean), The Mariner (seaside grill), Bombay Club (Indian), Kimonos (Japanese Teppanyaki), and Soy (sushi bar).

4. Indulge in a Spa Treatment

A visit to Sandals Regency La Toc's Red Lane Spa is a must on our list! There is nothing like getting pampered on vacation. Whether you prefer massages, facial treatments, or manicures & pedicures, the Red Lane Spa has something to fit everyone's vibe. And make sure to arrive for your treatment early to relax in the hydrotherapy pools (which are free for all Sandals guests)!

If sweating it out is more your speed, Sandals Regency La Toc also have a state-of-the-art fitness center, decked out with all the gym equipment you could need. Or if machines aren't your thing, join one of the group fitness classes offered five days a week!

5. Explore Saint Lucia through a Tour or Excursion

There is no better way to go on an adventure while at Sandals Regency La Toc than by booking a tour or excursions! Some of our favorites are:

Piton Sunset Snorkel Cruise

• What better way to view the Pitons (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) than by boat? Jump on a catamaran and sail to the base of the volcanic peaks for some snorkel time. Then continue your journey along the coast as the sun sets into the horizon, all while enjoying drinks and appetizers on board!

Soufriere Experience

• This tour combines the best of everything Saint Lucia: cruise along the coast in a speedboat and dock at Soufriere Harbor, then head to Saint Lucia's drive-in volcano and take a therapeutic dip in the mineral-rich mud bath. Afterwards, stop at Toraille Waterfalls for a refreshing swim. Before returning to the boat, you'll enjoy a freshly prepared creole buffet. On the way back to the hotel, you'll make another stop at the Anse Cochon for some swimming and snorkeling. A jam-packed day, but the best way to see the island!

Jeep & Zip Safari St. Lucia

• View Saint Lucia by land and sky with this adventure-packed excursion! Start off your experience by ziplining through the treetops, followed by a dip in a refreshing natural pool with a cascading waterfall. Then hop on an open-air jeep and cruise through the jungle before finishing the afternoon with a tase of the island's local flavors.

6. Get Out on the Golf Course

One of the most unique aspects of staying at Sandals Regency La Toc is that you will have free green fees and complimentary transfers to Sandals' 18-hole Cap Estate Golf & Country Club! Located 40 minutes from Sandals Regency La toc, Cap Estate is a par 71 course redesigned by Greg Norman Golf Course Design with 6,744 yards green slopes, ponds, and lush foliage this course features a practice range with putting and chipping greens. They even have complimentary Golf Clinics every Tuesday and Wednesday. So don't forget to pack your clubs (or rent them from the pro shop)!

7. Make your Dinner Reservations Early & Try all the Restaurants You Can

Once you arrive, make sure to book your dining reserations right away! You can do this a few different ways, depending on the level of room you're in:

Guests in Premium Rooms (not Club or Butler) can visit the Food Concierge Desk in the main lobby to book their dining reservations.

Club Level guests can utilize the concierge team in the Club Sandals Lounge to make all their dining reservations

Butler Level guests can reach out to their Butler to book their dinner reservations.

Sandals Regency La Toc has 10 restaurants available to guests:

• The Pavilion (International Cuisine)

  • Breakfast 7am-10:30am, Lunch: 12:30pm-2:30pm, Dinner: 6:00pm-9:30pm

• La Toc (Classic French)

  • Dinner: 5:30pm-9:00pm

• The Pitons (Caribbean)

  • Dinner: 5:30pm-9:30pm

• Armando's (Italian)

  • Breakfast: 8:00am-11:00am, Lunch: 12:30pm-2:30pm, Dinner: 5:30pm-9:00pm

• Kimonos (Japanese Teppanyaki)

  • Dinner: 6:00pm-9:00pm

• Neptunes's (Seafood)

  • Lunch: 11:30am-4:00pm, Dinner: 5:30pm-9:00pm

• Cricketer's Pub (British Pub Fare)

  • Dinner: 5:00pm-10:00pm, Late Night: 10:00pm-2:00am

• Bella Napoli Pizzeria (Neapolitan Pizza)

  • Lunch: 11:00am-5:00pm

• Soy Sushi Bar (Sushi)

  • Dinner: 5:30pm-9:00pm

• Buccan (Family-Style Caribbean)

  • Dinner: 6:00pm-9:30pm

Don't forget to check the restaurant dress codes when packing! There are two types of dress codes: Resort Casual and Resort Evening. Most of the restaurants are Resort Casual, but a couple are Resort Evening so it's best to be prepared for both!

• Resort Casual: Shorts or jeans, t-shirts or polo shirts. Swimwear must be covered. Shirts and footwear required.

• Resort Evening: Dress pants or jeans for men, long or short sleeve dress shirts (with or without collar). Dress shoes or sandals. No shorts, t-shirts, sleeveless shirts, sneakers, flip flops or slippers. No hats.

8. Live It Up at the Pools

Sandals Regency La Toc has three freshwater pools, four whirlpools and one Scuba Dive Pool On-site for guests to enjoy! Each pool has a different atmosphere, so we encourage guests to visit all three to make the most of their visit to Sandals Regency La Toc!

• Main Pool: this beach front pool (complete with a swim-up bar!) is located right in front of the Emerald Village and The Pavilion restaurant. Known for being the most active of the three pools, this is where you will find Sandals' Playmakers hosting trivia, kayak races, and more!

• Pitons Pool: this tucked-away pool is the quietest of the three pools at La Toc and is a great escape for those who want to cool off in a quieter atmosphere. While it does not have a swim-up bar, there is still drink service available at the Pitons Pool.

• Sunset Bluff Pool: the third pool at La Toc is located on the top of the Sunset Bluff mountainside and features stunning ocean views! This pool is a mix of both the Main Pool and the Pitons Pool: it can be a little more laid back, but with the right group of people this is can also be a fun spot to chill out with friends by the swim-up bar.

Bonus Tip: Book Helicopter Transfers!

Start your trip to Sandals Regency La Toc in style by booking a Helicopter Shuttle from the Hewanorra International Airport (UVF)! Cut your arrival transfer time in half and enjoy the ride as you travel high above the mountains and lush jungle of Saint Lucia. This bird's eye view of the island is the perfect way to start your Saint Lucian adventure!