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caribbeanthe best of the

OCTOBER 4, 2010 • SECTION 2 OF 2 • VOL 69 • NO 40

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Meticulous attention to detail — it’s what sets Celebrity Cruises apart from the rest. The ultimate expression of this experience is the Celebrity Solstice® Class of ships, with Celebrity EclipseSM, the newest addition to this award-winning fleet, starting to sail from Miami in November.

When your clients step aboard, they’ll be amazed by unique and stunning spaces designed by world-renowned architects, such as Cellar Masters, a richly decorated wine lounge where enigmatic dispensers allow guests to sample a wide variety of wines. New on Celebrity Eclipse is iLoungeSM, where certified staffers help demystify your gadgetry in a chic cyber-lounge setting. Learn about your MacBook Pro® or iPod®, buy them onboard, or simply surf the web in cosmopolitan style while cruising the Caribbean.

Celebrity Solstice class ships also transform dining into a culinary event. Among the ten dazzling dining venues onboard is the new restaurant QsineSM, where food becomes a culinary journey that turns the ordinary upside down and inside out. The main dining room is centered around an astonishing two-story Tihany wine tower that offers up to 480 different wine selections. The entire scene looks as though it was transported from a movie set. In fact, all the restaurants onboard are as exciting as the award-winning cuisines they serve.

With over 90 percent of the staterooms featuring ocean views, nearly all of which are spacious veranda staterooms, the Caribbean vistas have never looked better. And, as on every Celebrity cruise, the attentive staff elevates pampering to new heights. Guests feel so indulged, they wonder if they’ve reached celebrity status.

So, for those who want variety in a Caribbean vacation and the ultimate in premium cruising, look no further than Celebrity Cruises. With seven stunning ships and 27 exciting Caribbean itineraries, your clients will find it difficult to choose just one of the remarkable vacations offered.

To find out more about Celebrity’s Caribbean cruises, visit www.celebritycruises.com or www.cruisingpower.com.

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ON THE COVERspa Reflecting PoolTucker’s Point hotel & spa, Bermuda

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PALACE RESORTS

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RIVIERA MAYA

RIU HOTELS & RESORTS

PARADISUS RESORTS

EL DORADO SPA RESORTS & HOTELSAND AZUL HOTELS

SECRETS RESORTS & SPAS

OUR LUCAYA BEACH & GOLF RESORT

STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS

BARCELÓ BÁVARO PALACE DELUXE

PALLADIUM HOTELS & RESORTS

SUNSET BEACH RESORT & SPA

CAMBRIDGE BEACHES RESORT & SPA

ELITE ISLAND RESORTS

US AIRWAYS VACATIONS

ThE CARIBBEAn’s MOsT R E L A X I N G GETAWAYsWhen it comes to a Caribbean vacation, relaxation seems to come second nature, especially when staying within the confines of a resort created for exactly this purpose. We often hear about the famous spa and wellness centers that grace the western states of Utah and Wisconsin and countries in the far east such as Thailand and Indonesia, but what about those that hail from the Caribbean? Next to the water’s edge, travelers can easily shed layers of stress and perhaps a little weight while enjoying spa treatments, yoga sessions and a large dose of serenity. Unplugged from technology and tuned in to nature, these Zen retreats offer a chance to treat the mind, body and soul within the beautiful backdrop of the Caribbean.

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TURKS AND CAICOSPrivate and pristine define our first quest for inner peace, located on a 1,000-acre island in Turks and Caicos. Within the island’s soft, white sands and turquoise waters rests COMO Shambhala at Parrot Cay, a lavish Zen retreat for yogis. Many visit here for a scheduled escape with others, but all are welcome who can afford it. This inspirational resort, decorated with Japanese baths and an outdoor Jacuzzi garden, invites peace-seekers to take part in complimentary yoga and Pilates classes six days a week, private training, guided meditation, group philosophy discussions and the latest non-surgical, anti-ageing treatments at its renowned spa, as well as plentiful water and land sports supported by the island’s topography. Through healthy eating and intuitive healing, COMO Shambhala at Parrot Cay stands out as one therapeutic getaway.

Also in Turks and Caicos rests the beautiful escape Amanyara on the island of Providenciales. This group of villas, named after the Sanskrit word for peace, aman, and place, yara, sits on a central reflecting pond surrounded by mahogany trees. Aside from offering some of the best reef diving in the Caribbean, Amanyara hosts a holistic spa and wellness center, The Serenity Villa, which spreads over one and a half acres and offers multiple treatment centers, swimming pool, outdoor yoga by the reflection pond, private meditation and a Pilates studio that hosts a reformer. Yogis in search of perfecting their practice are sure to apply it here.

ANGUILLAIf clients are seeking a little less downward dog and perhaps a tad more luxury on their Zen retreat, Viceroy Hotels & Resorts offers Viceroy Anguilla, situated on the beach of both Barnes and Meads Bays in Anguilla. With a variety of accommodations, paired with private pools, this luxury hotel offers its newly unveiled, expanded Spa at Viceroy Anguilla. Its extensive treatment menu is attainable from this luxury spa, on its beach or in the privacy of your own room. Committed to providing guests with a complete wellness experience, Viceroy offers classes in meditation, cooking and healthy living to aid them in personal transformations during their stay.

VIRGIN GORDAAnother resort, which may ring familiar, is the Rosewood property Rosewood Little Dix Bay in Virgin Gorda. This resort features an award-winning spa, Sense, which is situated on cliff’s edge overlooking the property. This Caribbean spa offers a host of native, botanical treatments seen progressive in health and wellness, a two-tier infinity pool and a special Cliff Spa Suite for couples. Through spiritual renewal, signature treatments, such as the Virgin Gorda Goat Milk & Honey Wrap, and therapeutic yoga, Pilates and meditation classes, this luxury resort can ease even the worst of nerves.

JAMAICAFor travelers looking for a little less extravagance and perhaps a touch of wilderness, suggest Strawberry Hill Hotel & Spa in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica. This homey, boutique hotel is located 3,100 feet above sea level, surrounded by panoramic views. Between hiking trails and incredible natural settings, this resort offers only the healthiest fresh and local foods, private cottages for romance and a Living Spa. Boasting a negative-edge swimming pool, botanical gardens and, of course, outdoor yoga classes, Strawberry Hill’s Living Spa specializes in stress relief and organic healing based on Ayurvedic philosophies, offering the ultimate rejuvenating experience.

BERMUDARepresenting authentic, Bermuda style, Tucker’s Point Hotel & Spa in Bermuda is a sanctuary nestled along the water, offering the calming atmosphere of the beach. Hosting a world-class spa, this hotel exposes guests to its Bermuda-inspired treatments crafted from local flora, ocean minerals and honey harvested from the hotel’s grounds, as well as exotic therapies from around the world. The spa also features the highly coveted SilverTAG Shower, which, with its 18 showerheads, promises one therapeutic experience. The waterfront haven continues with its state-of-the-art fitness center open 24 hours a day, swimming pools, and Tucker’s Point Golf, Beach & Tennis Club.

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Nature’s Calling

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Serenity Villa Yoga, Amanyara

Infinity Pool, Strawberry HillCourtesy of Island Outpost Boat in Cove, Tucker’s Point

Viceroy AnguillaSpa Lobby, Parrot Cay

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GREENEST RETREATThe Rosalie Bay Resort, opening this fall, will soon be Dominica’s nature resort, with its 28 traditional Caribbean, luxurious rooms boasting views of the Rosalie River and the Atlantic Ocean. This green retreat is powered by the island’s first wind turbine. To learn more about this resort, visit www.rosaliebay.com.

BEST FAMThe Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort Aruba is offering over-night stays of $75 through December 23, 2010, or $160 per night for all-inclusive with a free room upgrade, 10 percent off one spa treatment and 15 percent off Pelican Watersports Adventures bookings. Rates are subject to availability and must be booked within 45 days of travel. Email [email protected] to participate.

NEWEST ADVENTUREGrand Cayman will soon be opening a new dive spot, the ex-USS Kittiwake, featuring a decommissioned, five-deck, 2,200-ton, 215-foot US Naval submarine rescue ship sunk in 65 feet of water off Seven Mile Beach. The sinking of the ship was recently postponed, but stay tuned for future announcements at www.kittiwakecayman.com.

Featuring 12 luxury, all-inclusive properties throughout Mexico and the Dominican Republic, Palace Resorts offer travelers five-star service, luxurious accommodations, fine dining and more.

Introducing its “Ready. Sell. Stay.” program, Palace Resorts gives travel agents the opportunity to experience these resorts for themselves with every reservation they make. With this program, agents earn one free night at any of the 12 oceanfront resorts for every booking reservation of three or more nights made. Plus, additional options are available for the AAA Five Diamond Palace Resorts sister property, Le Blanc Spa Resort in Cancun.

Palace Resorts is also currently running their 1,500 Vacation Dollars for your Indulgences promotion. For a five-night stay or longer at any Palace Resorts, clients receive 1,500 Vacation Dollars that they can use toward spa treatments, greens fees, tours, room upgrades or even one of the resorts’ Precious Wedding Collection™ packages.

For more information, call 1-866-987-2687 or visit www.PalaceResorts.com/TravelAgents.

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MOST KID-FRIENDLYThe Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas still reins as the best resort for kids with its waterslides and a lazy river, growing bevy of camps, including the Marine Adventure Camp and Lego Fantasy Camp, and several themed rooms for play, such as the performance room and game room. Visit www.atlantis.com/kids.aspx to see more.

GREATEST AGENT KICKBACKThrough December 22, 2010, agents can enjoy all-inclu-sive, overnight stays starting at just $65 pp for double or triple occupancy and $130 pp, single, at Sunset Beach Resort & Spa in Montego Bay and Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort & Spa in Ocho Rios. Sunset Resorts is extending this offer upon availability when agents request the Travel Agent Rate while booking reservations. Contact Sunset Beach Resort & Spa at 1-876-979-8800 or [email protected] and Sunset Jamaica Grande Resort & Spa at 1-876-974-2200 or [email protected].

MOST ALL-INCLUSIVEAlmond Resorts’ all-inclusive programs in Barbados and St. Lucia offer unlimited food and beverages, including taxes and gratuities, a multitude of water sports and land sports, complimentary shuttle service, a host of free exercise classes and lessons, children’s activities daily for all ages, nightly entertainment and discounted amenities. To learn more, visit www.almondresorts.com.

Rosalie Bay Resort

Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort Aruba

Headed to the beaches of the Caribbean? Looking for the best places to book your clients or the newest attractions to see? These top picks will give you the run down of the best of the Caribbean.

Atlantis

Almond

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Not too long ago, this coastal stretch bathed in turquoise waters was established. A type of premium tourism was developed among mangroves, cenotes and exposed Mayan vestiges, which diversifies these destinations in Mexico’s southeast.

Parallel to vacation centers in Cancun and Playa del Carmen, Mexico’s exclusive resorts stand out, offering travelers the experience of luxury among sophisticated spaces, golf courses, spas and first-rate service.

Northeast of Cancun, Isla Holbox conserves a virgin landscape that makes it a sanctuary for flamingos. In the middle of this scenario, exclusive hotels have been built with sustainable policies that generate a better ecological impact on the environment. The resorts have rooms that are more intimate, spas with beauty treatments made out of local ingredients, and restaurants that offer gourmet delicacies. A stay here is complemented with snorkeling in search of the whale shark.

Along the Riviera Maya corridor, this ancient walled Mayan city, the only one built next to the ocean, is today a place prepared for travelers who seek a more spiritual experience. Tulum is home to exclusive hotels that combine design and originality with a holistic touch through their spas that include aromatherapy, hot stone massages and facials, among other treatments. In addition to guided visits to the archaeological site, there are outdoor yoga classes and kayak trips at sea.

Some 70 kilometers from Cancun, emerald lagoons and mangroves protect prestigious touristic complexes in the region of Mayakoba. This handful of hotels have a personality of their own in terms of design and luxury services, but they share the exclusivity of a professional 18-hole golf course that offers a versatile terrain typical in this region of the Caribbean.

Mexico is well recognized in the world for its rich gastronomic tradition, which offers a

great variety of dishes and beverages prepared with innumerable ingredients. The taste,

aroma and texture of these ingredients can charm even the most demanding palate and

thus turn Mexico into one of the most important destinations in the sphere of

international cuisines.

In every state of the country, the variety of dishes is enriched by the contributions of

spices and ingredients each state identifies itself with. This gives each dish a touch

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Mexico’s Riviera Maya, boasting white sand beaches, the mild waters of the Caribbean Sea, emerald jungles and the centuries-old Mayan culture, continues to attract visitors from around the world. Recognized by Travel Weekly as “Mexico’s Top Destination” for five consecutive years, the Riviera Maya offers a variety of activities and experiences in addition to the normal sun and sand pursuits found in beach destinations, including the highly-anticipated Riviera Maya Jazz Festival held every November.

This festival, which began eight years ago, has developed into one of the world’s most acclaimed jazz festivals, featuring renowned artists in the most beautiful of settings. Drawing more than 50,000 visitors to the Riviera Maya last year, the Festival has showcased acclaimed jazz artists such as Herbie Hancock, Kool and the Gang, Gino Vannelli, Pat Martino, Sergio Mendes, Tower of Power, Fourplay and George Benson, among others.

Growing notably over the years, the Riviera Maya Jazz Festival now features three jazz concerts throughout the year: summer and autumn one-day concerts and the four-day festival in November. All concerts presented by the Riviera Maya Jazz Festival are free and open to the public, allowing visitors and residents alike to easily partake in this unforgettable experience.

During the day, visitors have the opportunity to explore the Riviera Maya. In addition to enjoying the sun at the stunning beaches, festival attendees can pursue local boutiques, restaurants, shops and clubs on Playa del Carmen’s 5th Avenue, tour notable Mayan architectural

sites, such as Tulum and Coba, snorkel and dive at the largest barrier reef in the northern hemisphere, The Great Mayan Barrier Reef, explore underground caverns and ponds, ride ATVs along the coast or zip line atop the canopy of the jungle.

For more information about the Riviera Maya Jazz Festival, visit www.rivieramayajazzfestival.com.

This year, the festival will take place on November 25-28 and will feature a highly

anticipated lineup of jazz musicians. Concerts will begin in the evening around 7:00 p.m.

under the stars and on the beach at Mamita’s Beach Club in Playa del Carmen. All concerts presented

by the Riviera Maya Jazz Festival are free and open to the public.

This year’s featured artists include: Mike Stern and Dave Weckl, Ivan Lins with Sacbe, Eldar Djangirov, Al Di Meola, Incognito,

Aguamala, George Duke, John McLaughlin and The Manhattan Transfer.

Jazz on the Beach

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Tradition, quality, style, experience, service and an unmatched 24-hour all-inclusive program allows guests to discover the best of RIU Hotels & Resorts in each of its 23 modern and comfortable properties in the Caribbean.

With locations, such as Riviera Maya, Cancun, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Bahamas and Aruba, each resort provides the perfect backdrop for conventions, business meetings, family get-togethers, weddings, vow renewals, romantic escapes, weekend getaways or just a quiet, relaxing vacation on the pristine beaches that surround each property.

RIU PALACE PARADISE ISLAND HOTEL IN THE BAHAMASSurrounded by the lush, tropical foliage of the Bahamas and the warm turquoise waters of the Caribbean, Riu Palace Paradise Island Hotel rests on a three-mile stretch of fine, white sand beach, just a short distance from the famous Atlantis casino. This 24-hour, all-inclusive resort boasts RIU’s world-class service. Plus, the recently refurbished five-star hotel has 379 suites and junior suites, each with a flat-screen TV, in-room 15 inch laptop safe, coffee maker, unlimited use of the in-room mini-bar and liquor dispenser, turn down service and complimentary 24-hour room service. Its five restaurants and four bars provide unlimited meals, snacks and beverages.

Krystal Fusion Restaurant is a new concept created exclusively for RIU’s Palace hotels with modern décor and fusion haute-cuisine menus developed by the RIU professionals in collaboration with Michelin chefs. Additional dining options include a buffet of international cuisine in Atlantic, Japanese dishes in Tengoku, gourmet selections in Sir Alexander and the Steakhouse and grill in the Bahamas.

Renovated pool areas offer integrated Jacuzzis and a spectacular view of the Caribbean, along with a complete Renova Spa, gym and sauna. The hotel also offers children’s areas, a terrace, aquatic and land sports, daytime and nighttime entertainment, nightly RIU shows and modern conference and meeting facilities. For more information and reservations, contact your preferred wholesaler, visit www.riuagents.com or call 1-888-748-2582.

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Paradisus Resorts redefine the all-inclusive category with luxurious properties and unparalleled service. Paradisus Palma Real and Paradisus Punta Cana offer ideal getaways for resort travelers seeking the complete package without forfeiting the quality to which they are accustomed. And, coming in fall 2011, Paradisus guests will have the option of two new Paradisus Resorts in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. The Royal Service and Family Concierge programs present adult guests and families with the option to upgrade their stays. The romantic Royal Service program, exclusively for adults, offers guests exclusive check-in and check-out, indulgent butlers who cater to every whim, pillow menus, a private Royal Service lounge, private pools and beach areas, and preferential reservations for restaurants, spa, activities and excursions. Paradisus’ Family Concierge program offers special Family Concierge suites, a private check-in lounge, private pools and beach areas, and a personal concierge to coordinate family activities and fulfill every need via a walkie-talkie system. The program also provides children’s amenities.

Each Paradisus resort presents an array of palate-pleasing dining options prepared by international chefs who intend to whisk you around the world for one unforgettable culinary experience after another. Each meal is served with unlimited premium brand drinks and an extensive complement of wines. At Paradisus, the night comes to life with a fiery brilliance as guests toast extraordinary sunsets with premium cocktails on torch-lit beaches and outdoor patio bars. Stunning theatres delight with singers, dancers, musicians and mind-blowing staging. Casinos thrill with poker, blackjack and slot machines, and nightclubs pulse with live bands, DJs and dancing.

THE RESERVE In the heart of paradise you will find The Reserve at Paradisus Resorts, a boutique hotel within the hotel located in the Paradisus Palma Real and Paradisus Punta Cana resorts. At this private enclave guest will enjoy luxuriously appointed Concierge Suites, including Family Concierge Suites, an exclusive VIP check-in lounge, private beach, exclusive main swimming pool, kid’s pool, à la carte restaurants and bars, YHI Spa and fitness center. Guests of The Reserve can also enjoy full access to the main resort’s amenities and facilities.

For more information, call 1-888-741-5600 or visit www.paradisus.com.

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BRIDE AND GROOM STAY FREEEl Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels and Azul Hotels by Karisma, a collection of Gourmet Inclusive properties located along the white sand beaches of the Riviera Maya are offering a Bride and Groom Stay Free promotion to couples who book their weddings by November 15, 2010. Additionally, wedding couples will receive up to 20 percent off any private event functions and value-added services and amenities while their families and friends will receive up to 20 percent off of room rates.

RIVIERA MAYA’S PREMIER WEDDING RESORTSEl Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels and Azul Hotels are Riviera Maya’s premier wedding destination specialists, offering couples beachfront ceremonies, seaside wedding chapels, charming gazebos and rooftop decks boasting sea and sky views to exchange their “I do’s.” Luxurious bridal and honeymoon suites, personal wedding butlers, groom’s suites with gourmet bites and beverages, and the ability to tailor every detail of your special day are a few of El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels and Azul Hotels’ many amenities and services. Visit www.karismahotels.com/special for more details.

RIVIERA MAYAWhether you’re in search of exotic fish and coral, adrenaline thrills, cultural performances, water sports, Mariachi music, nature or a glimpse into a mysterious ancient culture, you’ll find it along Mexico’s Riviera Maya. This coastline covers 81 miles from Cancun south to the Belize border. There are white sand beaches, secluded coves, mangroves, cenotes and caves that provide natural beauty, as well as a host of visitor attractions. Just offshore is the second longest barrier reef in the world, stretching in front of the El Dorado Spa Resorts & Hotels and Azul Hotels, by Karisma. For many, the draw is the golf greens, the shopping in Playa del Carmen or the glitzy nightlife of Cancun. It might be the chance to swim with dolphins, climb up Mayan temple stairs, ride horses on the beach or zip line through the forest canopy. On the Riviera Maya, it’s all nearby.

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With six locations throughout Mexico, Jamaica and Dominican Republic, Secrets Resorts & Spas offer all the privileges of Unlimited-Luxury® that include elite services, superior amenities and superb accommodations. These Unlimited-Luxury® havens present adults with impressive ocean views, immaculate grounds and top-notch service.

SecretS Sanctuary cap canaTucked away along the Dominican Republic’s eastern coastline is Cap Cana, which is often referred to as the World’s Greatest New Destination. Located here is Secrets Sanctuary Cap Cana, an incomparable vacation spot where spacious Castle Suites are set in an impressive 5,500 square-foot island castle with dual-level accommodations, ultra modern fixtures, and superior amenities and services offered — all a prelude to a secluded destination that borders on sublime.

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Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort is a tropical paradise situated on seven and a half pristine oceanfront acres in Grand Bahama Island. This resort has everything guests need to create their perfect getaway. Located just steps from the beautiful Port Lucaya Marketplace and world-famous Count Basie Entertainment Square, Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort is comprised of Reef Village, the family friendly resort, along side the Radisson, a four-star property.

Life on Grand Bahama Island is simple and relaxed, while the atmosphere at Our Lucaya reflects the island’s easygoing lifestyle. Guests can stroll acres of powder-soft beaches, lounge poolside with a tropical drink in hand at any of the beautiful resort-style pools, or take an adventurous deep-sea fishing trip. For the more daring, scuba diving, windsurfing, jet skiing, parasailing, snorkeling and sailing are offered. Kids and adults alike can swim with dolphins or play tennis on all four grand slam surfaces. Guests can also try their hand at the Las Vegas-style casino, and when it’s time to really unwind, visit the 25,000 square-foot spa and fitness center. Golfers too will appreciate the grandeur of Our Lucaya with its two challenging championship courses.

Guest accommodations at Our Lucaya are casual and comfortable with an air of tropical elegance. Each guest room and suite has been thoughtfully furnished with a host of amenities, many featuring view decks or patios looking out to the ocean, lush gardens or the nearby marina.

Home to one of the world’s largest underwater cave systems, three national parks, endless beaches, emerald-green waters and enchanting marine life, Grand Bahama Island offers a setting unlike any other, and Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort features the most amenities and widest variety of recreational dining and entertainment venues on the island.

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When your clients’ destination is the Caribbean, Starwood Hotels & Resorts is right where they want to be. With nine different locations and five different brands to choose from, offer your clients the best of the Caribbean with the Starwood Hotel & Resort that is perfect for them.

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It’s not easy finding an all-inclusive, amazing Caribbean resort that’s made just for your clients’ distinct needs — until now. Say hello to the Barceló Bávaro Palace Deluxe in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

With all upgrades slated for completion by December 2010, this 1.2-mile-long resort complex will feature a collection of high-end room categories, ranging from family rooms to deluxe junior suites, as well as a new clubhouse for exclusive shopping and à la carte dining.

Barceló Bávaro Family Deluxe, the complex’s family-focused hotel, will offer spacious deluxe family guest rooms, each designed with separate spaces for kids and adults as well as a large common area for everyone to spend time together.

The Barceló Bávaro Palace Deluxe will also feature the new “B-rooms”, offering one of the best night’s sleeps in the Caribbean. Each “B-room” will be equipped with one of the best beds on the market, rain shower, 32” LCD TV, radio alarm with iPod/MP3 connection, coffee maker, mini-bar, air conditioning and more.

The Barceló Bávaro Palace Deluxe will offer a long list of included activities. Kids will be able to play in the fun, adult-supervised Barcy Kids’ Club while their parents enjoy a luxurious spa experience or a day on the resort’s 18-hole golf course, which is being redesigned by P.B. Dye.

The resort complex will also feature an area designated for adults only — the 388-room Barceló Bávaro Beach and Convention Center. An ideal resort for couples seeking adventure and endless activities, Barceló Bávaro Beach and Convention Center will particularly appeal to dive enthusiasts and beach lovers alike.

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Palladium Hotels & Resorts believe in quality and variety in an all-inclusive resort. With luxurious five-star resorts located in the most sought after destinations, Palladium Hotels & Resorts feature plenty of options for couples, families, and weddings and events.

Guests love the large variety of thematic, à la carte restaurants with a range of exquisite cuisine options in each destination, which range from spicy chicken curry in the Hindu restaurant in Jamaica to a sumptuous Brazilian steak house in Punta Cana. Palladium’s Baby Clubs and Teen Clubs in Punta Cana and Riviera Maya and Mini Clubs in all destinations offer fun activities for the younger members of the family, allowing adults to disconnect and enjoy their vacation, too.

With some of the largest and most complete Spa & Wellness Centers in each destination, guests can indulge themselves in luxurious treatments and massages. Competitive spa packages and a wide variety of services offer guests a full mind, body and soul retreat, leaving them completely refreshed and renewed.

A wide selection of pools, bars and lounges combined with large, spacious rooms with all the modern amenities top off The Palladium Experience. Many different room types offer the perfect option for different types of travelers. Special family friendly rooms in Riviera Maya and Punta Cana can host up to five people, while the exclusive Villa Suites in Jamaica feature spectacular sea views and a charming outdoor shower.

For the most discerning guests, the resorts proudly present The Royal Suites by Palladium. These adult only, all-inclusive luxury resorts, located alongside the Palladium Hotels & Resorts, feature butler service, a gourmet restau-rant, top shelf drinks, personalized service and much more for a detail oriented and exclusive stay.

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Amidst swaying palms, shimmering water and beautiful beaches, the casual, all-inclusive Sunset Beach Resort & Spa offers something for everyone. Playful and exciting, guests can splash their way through the magnificent, new Pirate’s Paradise water park, with twists, turns, rides and slides for all ages. They can simmer in the beachfront, giant hot tub or spend a day pampering with a treatment in the spa. Sunset Beach Resort & Spa is Jamaica’s best value for singles, couples and families.

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Whether gearing up for an active vacation, looking for a quiet retreat, or the best of both, Sunset Beach Resort & Spa has options galore to pick from. Daily activities are scheduled hourly by the staff to fill days. Guests can choose from a number of non-motorized water sports ranging from paddleboats, sunfish sailboats, kayaks and snorkels. Skills are tested at mini-golf, shuffleboard, giant chess and checkers or at a rousing game of basketball or

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These activities and nightly entertainment are a great way to meet other guests. Plan for an evening at the Casino, dancing in the Tamarind Lounge or just enjoying the unlimited beverages, cocktails and conversation at any of the six bars. Hunger is satisfied at the resort’s buffets and restaurants, and there’s always afternoon English tea. Stay in shape at the air conditioned gym, outfitted with the latest equipment, free weights and scheduled high-energy aerobics classes.

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Tranquil and calm, Bermuda’s Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa is an adult haven of serenity. A recipient of numerous awards, including the prestigious AAA Four Diamond, this glorious beach and spa retreat offers romance and elegance in a dreamy destination where guests can choose from a gamut of activities or a quiet day of sun and relaxation by the azure sea.

Nestled in 30, lush acres on a private peninsula in Bermuda, this secluded resort features cottage-style rooms and suites, four private beaches, an acclaimed European wellness center, the Ocean Spa, extensive marine rentals, tennis courts, a putting green, croquet and internationally recognized gourmet cuisine. All accommodations feature guest rooms or suites showcasing private patios or terraces that overlook the flourishing gardens or pristine waters that surround the resort. In addition to the many activities Cambridge Beaches has to offer, daily excursions include renting a bike or moped, renting sailboats or powerboats, snorkeling, fishing, scuba diving or exploring historical sites in the area. And, for those looking to relax, the resort’s impressive infinity pool and terrace boast beautiful waterfalls overlooking Mangrove Bay.

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St. James’s Club & Villas is an all-inclusive tropical paradise found at your pleasure and at your pace. Tucked away on a secluded 100-acre peninsula on the southeastern coast of Antigua, Green Globe certified St. James’s Club & Villas exudes a casual, club-like ambience.

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