Club Mobay Meet and Greet

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Visitors to Jamaica can arrive in fine style, escaping the stress of security lines and be expedited through immigration and customs with the launch of its new VIP Meet and Greet service. To coincide with the start of the 2012/2013 winter tourist season on December 15, Club MoBay unveiled two swanky VIP lounges, one for arriving passengers, and the other for persons departing the island. Upon landing, visitors will be escorted and fast-tracked to immigration. They will be given a cold towel and refreshments while waiting in the arrival lounge for their luggage to be retrieved, or be accompanied to their ground transportation. To complement the arrival lounge, the departure lounge consists of showers, a premium bar, complimentary drinks and snacks, unlimited free WiFi via high-speed Internet access, a state-of-the-art business centre, a kiddies area, and a spa offering express treatments, all in culturally themed specialty rooms.

Club MoBay is a project of former Digicel CEO, David Hall, and business partner, construction mogul Carlos Moleon. “We are proud to bring these truly world-class facilities to Montego Bay, and feel that Club MoBay is an important step towards attracting more elite, high-end travellers to Jamaica,” says David Hall.

Located in the departure terminal between Gate 9 and the Red Stripe Café, Club MoBay is the first airport lounge in the VIP Attractions portfolio, with Club Kingston set to open officially at Norman Manley International Airport soon. Access to Club MoBay is free to business and first-class passengers of partner airlines such as Caribbean Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Transaero, Neos and Condor.

The meet and greet bundled package is available for US$80 for adults and US$40 for children. For departure only, passengers pay US$30 for adults and US$15 for children aged 2-12. There is no charge for children under two. The lounge’s services are available from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, although the hours may be extended according to clients’ needs.

Couples, Barbados & Go Classy

COUPLES RESORTS AND CASUARINA BEACH CLUB CONCLUDE NEGOTIATIONS FOR ALMOND CASUARINA BEACH RESORT, BARBADOS

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Montego Bay, January 14, 2013- Glenn Lawrence, CEO Couples Resorts announced today that Couples Resorts and Casuarina Beach Club Limited have concluded negotiations for the lease of the 280 room Almond Casuarina Beach Resort, in Barbados, effective February 10, 2013. 

Under Couples Resorts management, the resort will operate as Casuarina Beach Resort through May 31, 2013, offering the same facilities and amenities currently being provided.  During the period of February 10 – May 31, Couples Resorts will embark on a US$ 3 million facilities and property upgrade program designed to bring the resort up to the Couples Resorts standards. 

The upgrades will include:

• New décor and amenities in public areas and guest rooms,
• New pool and Jacuzzi,
• New Spa and Salon,
• New Gym with state-of-the-art equipment and designated Yoga gazebo,
• New piano bar/lounge.  

Effective June 1, 2013 the resort will be rebranded as Couples Barbados® and will become the island’s first and only all-inclusive resort exclusively for adult couples.

“We are thrilled to launch our first-ever venture in Barbados and believe this property located on the vibrant South Coast to be the perfect addition to the Couples Resorts family of boutique-style hotels,” states Couples Resorts’ CEO, Glenn Lawrence. “We look forward to introducing this resort to a new Couples audience and we are proud to provide our loyal Couples guests with another destination for them to call ‘home’”.

 “Couples Barbados staff will surpass guest expectations for a Caribbean all-inclusive vacation by delivering the romance experience and quality inclusions synonymous with the Couples Resorts brand”, says Randy Russell, Couples’ Senior Vice President and Chief Romance Officer®.

“Our Barbados guests will enjoy:

·      Complimentary internet café and WIFI,

·      Unlimited premium brand drinks,

·      Gourmet dining options,

·      In-room dining,

·      24 hour food service,

·      Personalized mini-bars,  

·      Ipod/MP3 docking stations,

·      Piano/sports bar/lounge,

·      Tennis with instruction,

·      All taxes and gratuities

All set in a stunning beachfront location with lush gardens certain to reignite the spark that first brought the couple together.”

Couples Barbados will redefine the meaning of all-inclusive on the island by introducing an array of exclusive value-added inclusions, specifically:

• Free Roundtrip transfers from Grantley Adams International Airport
• Free weddings and renewal of vows    
• Free golf (transfers and greens fees) at The Barbados Golf Club  
• Free Glass Bottom Boat Ride, including swimming with Sea Turtles  
• Free Sunset Catamaran Cruise
• Free Scuba Dive
• Free Body Boarding, Wind Surfing, and Hobie Cat Sailing and Kayaking with instruction
• Free Shuttle to Oistin’s Fish Fry – a Barbados MUST-DO
• Guided Barbadian Green Monkey trail walk 

About Couples Resorts:

Couples Resorts, headquartered in Montego Bay, Jamaica, owns and operates four properties in Jamaica – Couples Tower Isle, Couples Sans Souci, Couples Swept Away and Couples Negril – and now one in Barbados – Couples Barbados.  Pioneered by the legendary Abe Issa, “the father of Jamaican tourism,” each Couples Resort is an unsurpassed model of the all-inclusive resorts concept, boldly designed with local inspiration to create a harmonic sense of nature and authentic Caribbean spirit. For over 35 years, Couples has delighted guests and refined the Caribbean all-inclusive resort experience by providing unparalleled service, exceptional dining experiences and exclusive added value inclusions.

About Almond Casuarina Beach Resort:

The hotel known as Almond Casuarina Beach Resort, which was for several years managed by Almond Resorts Inc, is the property of Casuarina Beach Club Ltd which is owned by Goddard Enterprises Limited, The Barbados Shipping & Trading Co. Limited and Almond Resorts Inc. (“Owners”).  This announcement follows on from the decision of the Owners to divest their investment in Casuarina Beach Club.

 Another wonderful trip report on N Resort 

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Trip Advisor Review for N Resort. 

It was a great review for guests who traveled to N in December 2012.

“Great Vacation"

Reviewed December 16, 2012 NEW
Just returned from a wonderful week in sunny Jamaica. N-Resort exceeded expectations in all ways. The food was excellent with a great variety of choices prepared as per your order, no buffet entrees here. Drinks mixed to your liking with top choice liquors and cold red stripe at the bars. Rooms very nice with that rustic look of hardwood, not the normal concrete walls you see at most resorts. In-room fridge with cold beer and other drink choices was nice touch.
The staff @ N-Resort were amazing and very attentive to all needs and wants. Grounds were well maintained and beautiful, beach cleaned and raked throughout the day. Water volleyball and other games organized by activities staff. Entertainment varied from night to night, "Big Mamma" was a hoot!! Pool area was large with plenty of seating available in comfortable lounge chairs, proximity of hot tub to bar was a big plus(drinks served by staff while you soaked and visited with new friends).
Just a note, be sure and bring mosquito's spray or lotion as some guests were bothered by the little pests. The resort had a spray mixture of listerine for use, which helped with most but not all guests. Alas, the tropics! Small tradeoff for amazing views and waking to the sound of surf just off your balcony.
Will definitely return to this resort, look forward reacquainting with new found friends and meeting even more new ones which will most assuredly be there!
Thanks N-Resort for a wonderful vacation and to the staff which made it all possible!!!

Sandals purchase LaSource Resort in Grenada - Go Classy Tours

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Sandals Resorts International (SRI), parent company of Sandals Resorts, Beaches Resorts and Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts, is pleased to announce the purchase of LaSource Resort in Grenada for an undisclosed sum. The agreement to acquire this latest property was successfully reached after ongoing discussions with the Government of Grenada. The acquisition represents the brand's first property in this Eastern Caribbean country.

Sandals Resorts Chairman, Gordon "Butch" Stewart commented, "After looking to expand here for more than a decade, we are delighted to confirm the acquisition of our first ever resort in Grenada and are incredibly proud to have found the perfect location to add to our brand. We are confident that guests will continue to be impressed by our tradition of exceeding expectations through innovation and unwavering service, which has become our standard across the Sandals Resorts brand. We are eager to make our debut and share with guests not only the beauty of our new resort, but to share the beauty of Grenada, its culture and its people."

The property, which is located on the exclusive Pink Gin Beach and surrounded by the azure waters of the Caribbean on three sides, will become Sandals LaSource Grenada Resort & Spa and will open following certain enhancements customary to the Sandals Resorts brand. Once complete, the resort will have added nearly 100 rooms to offer a selection of 200 guestrooms, private cottages and bungalows, many of which will be concierge and butler-level suites, including the brand's signature Rondoval suites. According to Stewart, each of the resort's "magnificently-appointed" luxury accommodations will be "extremely spacious" and all will feature room service.

The resort's enhancements will also include some of the brand's signature dining establishments such as the beachfront Neptunes, the delectable gourmet pastries and coffee creations of Café de Paris, authentic Caribbean and Creole cuisine at Spices, and other popular restaurants with Japanese, Italian and French influences. Other amenities will include an expansive new infinity pool and swim-up bar; a fully-equipped fitness center, a full-service Red Lane® Spa, plus a number of entertainment lounges including a library and piano bar.

The newly announced property will be the fourteenth Sandals Resort in the Jamaican-based company's portfolio. Stewart credits the government of Grenada not only for their investment in the Sandals brand, but also for their effectiveness in bringing this partnership to fruition. "This has been nearly a 12-year search to grow our roots in the Spice Island. It is our distinct pleasure and honor to foster the expansion of tourism to this jewel in the Caribbean," Stewart said.

Hedonism II, Sale & Go Classy

HEDONISM II IN NEGOTIATIONS WITH INTERNATIONAL INVESTOR GROUP

Company to be owned by Harry Williams, Jon Gross, John Issa Family and Kevin Levee

NEGRIL, JAMAICA November 7, 2012 – SuperClubs Chairman, John Issa, announced today that he is in negotiations to sell Hedonism II to Marshmallow Ltd a new company headed by majority stockholder Harry Williams and including Jon Gross of UnWind Travel (Fluffernutters), the John Issa Family and Kevin Levee.

The group has said that upon conclusion of a deal, there will be a smooth transition of ownership with no interruption to service.  All reservations and tour operator contracts will be honoured and the property will not be rebranded and will continue to deliver and enhance the Hedonism Holiday.

Harry Williams expressed his excitement, “Hedonism II is John Issa’s legacy, the concept, formation and operation has so much of him in it.  It has been a long-term goal of mine to own the resort and to invest the funds needed to enhance its facilities to even higher standards.  We are proud that he has chosen to consider us to continue to innovate, modernize and maintain Hedonism II as the leading resort in our industry.”

 “This ownership group is ideal and should calm any fears that Hedonists have had about their beloved resort falling into hands that have no understanding or experience in this market,” said Jon Gross, CEO of Marshmallow Ltd.

John Issa added, “Hedonism II is the ultimate gem in its market, not only is the location on the seven-mile Beach in Negril ideal but it is the storied resort that all its competitors attempt to live up to.  It is an important part of my contribution to tourism and I am happy to be in discussions for it to be preserved for many years to come by people that hold it as dear to their hearts as I do.”

Kevin Levee, a 28-year employee of SuperClubs and the current General Manager of the resort added, “our first goal is to bring the operation of the resort back to 100% and to this end we are immediately investing in many of the facilities”. 

Marshmallow Ltd has a US$10 million renovation plan including room renovations, which will begin immediately on completion.

Sitting on 22 acres on Negril’s scenic seven-mile beach amid ocean views and white sand beaches, Hedonism II has 280 beach- and garden-view rooms plus 12 suites with private Jacuzzis and terraces for intimate time alone. From a wide array of Super-Inclusive water and land sports to the late night Hurricanes club, nightly themed parties and five bars,

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5th Night Free Promotion

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Book your all inclusive vacation for N Resort & get the 5th Night  Free on both Ocean view and Beachfront Suites

4 night Minimum

          ·  Travel Dates: October 1, 2012- April 12, 2013

·  Book by November 30, 2012

·  Combinable with a Repeat Guest 10% OFF Promotion only on Beachfront Suites

·  Applicable to new bookings  only

·  US$100 Re-booking Fee

Sandy and Hedonism II from Go Classy

Go Classy Tours has received word from Hedonism II:

"Everyone is fine - this side of the Island was not badly hit at all and so we are back to normal operations today. The sun is out and all the guests are happy."

We all so have been told that the Airport reopened this morning at 7:00am.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the beautiful people of Jamaica.

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