Travel Agent - March 17, 2008 - Barbados Insert - (Page 69) An aerial view of Barbados PHOTO BY JOE PIKE Boyce, reservations manager, at 246-422-4900, ext. 5813. Almond Resorts plans to launch its new 289-room Almond Casuarina Beach Resort (www.almondresorts.com/Resorts/AlmondCasuarina) in the spring. Situated on Dover Beach on the south coast of the island, the resort is undergoing a $30 million expansion and a complete refurbishing of the existing property. The family-oriented, all-inclusive property will offer dining at three gourmet restaurants, four bars serving premium brand drinks, three swimming pools, a fitness center, tennis courts, golf, a range of free water sports and a fully equipped Kids’ Club with amenities to suit all age groups from newborn to 16 years old and up. Spa services will also be offered, payable locally. There will be six categories of rooms, ranging from standard rooms to two-bedroom suites. Guests staying at Almond Casuarina Beach are also invited to experience the other two Almond Resorts in Barbados, Almond Beach Village and Almond Beach Club, which accept guests over 16 years of age. Complimentary shuttle service between the resorts is available. Agents can book this property by calling Scott Bulger, reservations manager, at 800-4ALMOND. Agents can also book online at www. almondresorts.com. The quietness was eerie when we visited Sandy Lane (www. sandylane.com), about 20 minutes from Almond Beach Village. It serves as the perfect contrast to Almond Beach Village. Whereas Almond was made up of mostly families, Sandy Lane caters to upscale couples. Despite an 88 percent occupancy at the time of our visit, you could hear nothing. Granted, it was fairly early in the morning, but we think it had more to do with Sandy Lane’s reputation for attracting the laid-back clients looking for a little shuteye while getting some rays. Along with Anse Chastanet and its sister property Jade Mountain in St. Lucia, this is perhaps one of the most elegant properties we visited in the Caribbean in a long time. But what makes this resort unique is its golf CONTINUED ON PAGE 70 March 17, 2008 TravelAgent | 69 http://www.almondresorts.com http://www.almondresorts.com/Resorts/AlmondCasuarina http://www.almondresorts.com http://www.sandylane.com http://www.sandylane.com
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