Sandals vs Beaches: Which Resort Fits Your Military Vacation?

Quick answer: Choose Sandals for an adults-only trip for two, such as a honeymoon, anniversary or post-deployment getaway. Choose Beaches when the kids are coming, because Kids Camp is included. Military members save 10% at both.

Sandals at a glance

  • Adults-only, all-inclusive resorts for couples
  • Locations in Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Antigua, The Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, CuraƧao and Saint Vincent
  • Gourmet dining at every resort restaurant, premium drinks, land and water sports, airport transfers, tips and taxes
  • Free beach wedding ceremony with stays of three nights or more at participating resorts

Beaches at a glance

  • All-inclusive family resorts for all ages
  • Two resorts today: Beaches Turks & Caicos and Beaches Negril in Jamaica
  • Kids Camp included, with six age groups from infants to teens and supervised activities from 9 am to 9 pm
  • Sesame Street partnership, waterparks and teen clubs, plus private nanny service for an extra fee

Side-by-side for military travelers

SandalsBeaches
Who it is forCouples, adults onlyFamilies and groups of all ages
Military discount10% off the resort rate10% off the resort rate
Kids programsNone (adults only)Kids Camp included
Best forHoneymoons, anniversaries, homecoming trips, weddingsFamily vacations, reunions, multigenerational trips

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Sandals vs Beaches FAQ

What is the difference between Sandals and Beaches?

Sandals resorts are adults-only all-inclusive resorts built for couples. Beaches resorts are all-inclusive family resorts with Kids Camp for infants through teens. Military members save 10 percent at both.

Can I bring kids to Sandals?

No. Sandals resorts are adults-only. Families traveling with children book Beaches resorts, where Kids Camp is included.

Where are the Beaches resorts?

Beaches currently operates Beaches Turks and Caicos in Providenciales and Beaches Negril in Jamaica. Beaches Ocho Rios closed in May 2025.

Does the military discount work at both Sandals and Beaches?

Yes. U.S. and Canadian military members, including veterans, retirees, Reserve and National Guard, save 10 percent on the resort rate at both Sandals and Beaches, one room per service member.

Which is better for a military honeymoon or anniversary?

Sandals. Its resorts are adults-only and designed for couples, and stays of three nights or more at many Sandals resorts can include a free beach wedding ceremony.

Book with Military Resort Deals

We are a military family-owned agency in business since 2001. We apply your military discount, charge no booking, change or cancellation fees, and handle the details with Sandals and Beaches for you. Call 866-964-5482 to get started.