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Why we've stayed over 1,000 nights at the same luxury resort chain in the last nine years - and how we afford it

Why we've stayed over 1,000 nights at the same luxury resort chain in the last nine years - and how we afford it

While most travellers dream of a week-long escape to the Caribbean, Chris and Tracey Smith have taken their love for luxury to another level - celebrating their 1000th night at Sandals.

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