Sandals and Beaches Winter Blues, Hot Room Deals & The Story of Blue Curaçao

Get ready to shake off those winter blues with an episode of Islands Uncovered that will have you dreaming of turquoise seas and tropical sunsets.   In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the Sandals & Beaches Winter Blues Sale including how you can maximize this limited-time offer and what to watch out for when checking dates. Then, we'll dive into the weekly 777 promo rooms and I'll touch on two rooms that I think are extra special this week. Hint: the brand-new Treasure Beach Village at Beaches Turks & Caicos is on the list! Then, we’ll travel back in time to uncover the fascinating origin story of Blue Curaçao. From Spanish-introduced Valencia oranges that became the island’s unique laraha citrus to how the vibrant blue liqueur we all know today evolved into a global cocktail favorite. We’ll explore how tradition met tropical imagination and why that iconic blue color became synonymous with Caribbean vacations. By the end of this episode, you’ll have insider tips to book your next Caribbean escape and some fun island history to sip on and impress fellow travelers at the next Sandals Trivia Night.   Interested in learning more about Sandals and Beaches Resorts? Reach out for free personalized travel planning for your next honeymoon, destination wedding or dream vacation.  Dare to Dream Travel www.daretodreamtravelwi.com [email protected] Insta/FB: dtdtravelwi TikTok: daretodreamtravelwi   Links from Show! Senior & Co. - Take the Tour   References:  “What is the Origin of Blue Curaçao?” — Senior’s Curaçao Liqueur (history of laraha and color) https://www.curacaoliqueur.com/articles/what-is-the-origin-blue-curacao “What is Blue Curaçao?” — Cocktail Society (production basics & food coloring) https://cocktail-society.com/liqueur/what-is-blue-curacao/ Curaçao (liqueur) — Wikipedia (general overview of the liqueur) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cura%C3%A7ao_%28liqueur%29 “Genuine Blue Curaçao” — Senior’s product page (about the brand’s blue liqueur) https://www.curacaoliqueur.com/senior-liqueurs/colored-cocktail-essentials/blue-curacao “How to Make Blue Curaçao” — Senior’s Curaçao Liqueur (production details and coloring) https://www.curacaoliqueur.com/articles/how-to-make-blue-curacao “What Is the Origin Of Blue Curaçao?” — Curacao.com (another outline of color origin) https://www.curacao.com/en/article/what-is-the-origin-of-blue-curacao “Add a bit of tropic to your drinks; Blue Curaçao” — Curaçao Chronicle (process overview) https://www.curacaochronicle.com/post/tourism/add-a-bit-of-tropic-to-your-drinks-blue-curacao/ “Blue Curaçao, the Genuine Original” — Relaxed Curaçao (laraha origin) https://relaxedcuracao.com/en/lifestyle/blue-curacao-genuine-original/ “The Story of Blue Curaçao” — Cliff Villa (distillery & lore) https://www.cliffvilla.com/westpunt-blog/the-story-of-blue-curacao