“LET’S GO CRAZY” ~ PRINCE (1985)
THE ULTIMATE GENXPERIENCE!
GEN X TO THE MAX
Take your all-inclusive GEN X vacation to the max! Attend lively pool parties in 80s-inspired outfits! Enjoy concerts from the most influential music artists of our time! Sing karaoke & dance to your favorite hit songs! Watch iconic 80s movies in the theater! Make retro-style t-shirts at a DIY workshop! Lounge on the white-sand beach or the lazy river while sipping your Miami Vice! Try out for THE SANDERS BAND and perform top 80s hits live on stage! Take your GEN X to the max – at THE SANDS!
POOL PARTIES
“SWIMMING HORSES” –SIOUXSIE AND THE BANSHEES (1984)
EVERY DAY AT THE SANDS, THE PARTY POOL IS THE PLACE TO BE! OUR XPERIENCE POOL IS WHERE WE SET THE STAGE – LITERALLY! OUR STAGE IS PERCHED RIGHT ON THE EDGE OF THE POOL FOR THE ULTIMATE XPERIENCE! ENJOY THE DAYTIME CONCERTS FROM YOUR POOL FLOATIE, LOUNGE CHAIR, OR PRIVATE CABANA! ATTENTIVE POOLSIDE SERVICE WILL MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A COLD DRINK IN HAND AT ALL TIMES!
CONCERTS
“JUST CAN’T GET ENOUGH” –DEPECHE MODE (1981)
EVERY NIGHT IS CONCERT NIGHT! THE SANDS IS THE ULTIMATE GEN X CONCERT TICKET! ICONIC BANDS FROM THE 70S, 80S & 90S PERFORM IN OUR INTIMATE CONCERT HALL EVERY NIGHT. COMPLETE WITH ALL-INCLUSIVE BARS AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED STEPS AWAY FROM THE MAIN FACILITIES. OUR STAR-CLASS ATTENDEES ENJOY A PRIVATE LOUNGE, VIP VIEWING AREA, AND FIRST ADMITTANCE NIGHTLY!
NEON FOAM PARTY
“GLOW” –RICK JAMES (1985)
THE SANDS FOAM POOL PARTY IS OUR INAUGURAL FIRST-NIGHT EVENT, SIGNALING THAT THE GEN X PARTY STARTS NOW! SANDERS LIGHT UP THE NIGHT IN NEON SUITS AND GLOW ACCESSORIES! DJS & VIDEO SCREENS KEEP EVERYONE DANCING, SWIMMING, AND CONGA-LINING THROUGH THE FOAM!
KARAOKE
“VOICES CARRY” –‘TIL TUESDAY (1984)
SING YOUR HEART OUT AT GEN X KARAOKE! CHOOSE FROM TOP HITS OF THE 70S, 80S, AND 90S. WHETHER YOU’RE A ONE-HIT-WONDER OR STEVIE WONDER – YOU ARE THE STAR! HELD DAILY!
TRIVIA
“HOW WILL I KNOW?” –WHITNEY HOUSTON (1985)
JOIN OUR ENTERTAINING HOSTS FOR SOME FRIENDLY COMPETITION WITH YOUR FELLOW SANDERS! WIN COOL PRIZES WITH YOUR ULTIMATE GEN X KNOWLEDGE! HELD DAILY.
RECREATION
“LET’S GET PHYSICAL” –OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN (1981)
AFTER AN EPIC NIGHT OF PARTYING LIKE AN 80S ROCKSTAR, SOME PHYSICAL MOVEMENT CAN GET YOU READY FOR ANOTHER ROUND OF GEN X FUN. KEEP COOL IN THE POOL WITH AQUA AEROBICS, ENJOY THE SAND & SUN WITH BEACH VOLLEYBALL, OR KEEP UP ON YOUR WORKOUT ROUTINE IN THE INDOOR FITNESS CENTER. THE SANDS OFFERS SEVERAL OPTIONS TO STRETCH & STRENGTHEN YOUR BODY.
MOVIES
“GIRLS ON FILM” –DURAN DURAN (1981)
WATCH THE BEST GEN X MOVIES AT THE SANDS! GRAB SOME POPCORN & A COLD DRINK, THEN SIT BACK, RELAX, & ENJOY YOUR FAVORITE 80S ACTORS ON SCREEN! PLAYING MORNING TO NIGHT IN THE INDOOR, AIR-CONDITIONED MOVIE THEATER.
TOMTOM CLUB
“ALL NIGHT LONG” –LIONEL RICHIE (1983)
NOT READY TO CALL IT A NIGHT? THE TOMTOM CLUB IS THE ULTIMATE “AFTER-PARTY” YOU’RE LOOKING FOR! AFTER THE NIGHTLY CONCERTS, CONTINUE THE GEN X PARTY WITH DJS, DANCING, AND DRINKS IN OUR NIGHTCLUB – OPEN TIL 3 AM.
COSTUME CONTESTS
“PLAYING TO WIN” –LITTLE RIVER BAND (1984)
SANDERS TAKE DRESSING UP TO THE MAX WITH OUR NIGHTLY GEN X COSTUME THEMES! THE SANDS HOLDS A COSTUME CONTEST EVERY NIGHT, WITH PRIZES AWARDED IN 3 CATEGORIES; SOLO, DUO & GROUP. WINNERS RECEIVE “SAND DOLLARS” THAT CAN BE USED TOWARD SANDS MERCH OR NEXT YEAR’S RESERVATIONS!
ROOM DECORATING
“KNOCKING ON HEAVEN’S DOOR” –GUNS N’ ROSES (1987)
SHOW OFF YOUR CREATIVE SKILLS AND WIN “SAND DOLLARS” – GOOD TOWARD NEXT YEAR’S RESERVATIONS! DECORATE YOUR DOOR OR BALCONY WITH YOUR FAVORITE THEME FROM THE 70S, 80S, & 90S. CREATE YOUR MASTERPIECE BY TAKING INSPIRATION FROM ICONIC TV SHOWS, CULT CLASSIC MOVIES, TOP MUSIC ARTISTS, FAVORITE ALBUMS, AND BEYOND – STRETCH YOUR IMAGINATION TO THE MAX!
MEET & GREETS
“SHOOTING STAR” –BAD COMPANY (1975)
GET READY FOR YOUR CLOSEUP WITH ICONIC CELEBRITIES DURING YOUR ULTIMATE GEN X VACATION! COMPLIMENTARY MEET & GREETS WITH OUR CELEBRITY GUESTS (NOTABLE ACTORS, VOICES, PERSONALITIES, ATHLETES, SINGERS, COMEDIANS, AND AUTHORS FROM THE 70S, 80S AND 90S) ARE OPEN TO EVERYONE. SAY HI, GET A PICTURE AND MAYBE EVEN AN AUTOGRAPH!
*ARTIST MEET & GREETS ARE DEFINED SEPARATELY.
STAR ENCOUNTERS
“FAME” –DAVID BOWIE (1975)
SCHEDULED CELEBRITY GUEST MEET & GREETS ARE AVAILABLE FOR AT LEAST TWO DAYS DURING THE EVENT & ARE INCLUDED WITH YOUR RESERVATION. OUR STAR PERFORMERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO COMMIT TO A 3-DAY MINIMUM STAY – SOMETIMES THEY DO, AND SOMETIMES THEY DON’T. BUT, OUR EVENT IS INTIMATE ENOUGH TO AFFORD MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET TALENT ON THE GROUNDS THROUGH EVERYDAY HAPPENINGS. OUR SANDERS HAVE COUNTLESS PICTURES OF THEMSELVES MINGLING WITH TALENT THROUGHOUT THEIR STAY. SO KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED & YOUR PHONE CHARGED!
SOCIAL GROUPS
“THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND” –ANDREW GOLD (1978)
TRAVELING SOLO? FIRST TIMERS? NEED A WORKOUT PARTNER?
AFTER MAKING YOUR RESERVATION FOR THE SANDS 2023, YOU’LL RECEIVE ACCESS TO THE SANDER XCLUSIVE – AN INSIDER INFORMATION PORTAL TO HELP YOU PLAN THE BEST WEEK OF YOUR LIFE! INCLUDED ARE LINKS TO OUR SOCIAL GROUPS SO YOU CAN GET VIRTUALLY ACQUAINTED WITH LIKE-MINDED SANDERS. THESE GROUPS ORGANIZE MEET-UPS BEFORE, DURING & AFTER THE SANDS. THEY ARE ACCESSIBLE YEAR-ROUND FOR CAMARADERIE & SUPPORT.
XCURSIONS
“LA ISLA BONITA” –MADONNA (1986)
WANT TO XPLORE CANCUN? THE SANDS 2023 OFFERS XCURSIONS FOR THE ULTIMATE XPERIENCE! THE BEST PART – YOU WON’T MISS A BEAT! ALL EXCURSIONS ARE SCHEDULED FOR THE MORNING, SO YOU CAN ENJOY ALL THE ACTIVITIES AND AMENITIES THE SANDS HAS TO OFFER DURING THE BEST WEEK OF YOUR LIFE!
THE SANDERS BAND
“JUKEBOX HERO” –FOREIGNER (1981)
EVERY YEAR THE SANDS PRESENTS OUR VERY OWN “SANDERS BAND” MADE UP OF OUR TALENTED SANDERS! AUDITION, PRACTICE & STRUT YOUR STUFF FOR THE CROWD ON THE POOL STAGE!
WANT TO JOIN THE SANDS BAND?
EMAIL TALENT@RRPRODUCTIONSLLC.COM (SUBJECT SANDERS BAND), NOTING IF YOU ARE A SINGER OR PLAY AN INSTRUMENT & GIVE US A LIST OF GEN-X SONGS YOU ARE COMFORTABLE PERFORMING. WE WILL REACH OUT WITH FURTHER DETAILS FOR AUDITIONS AS WE GET CLOSER TO THE EVENT.