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More About El Casino Sheraton Old San Juan, which rests in the heart of the seven-square-block historic district of Old San Juan overlooking San Juan Bay and the cruise ship harbor, completed a three-phase expansion project in October. The property generally attracts guests in their 40s. The upgraded El Casino now offers an additional 2,000 square feet of space with 100 new machines, upgrades to more than 100 existing machines and an additional random-payout jackpot. The casino is a popular feature of the Sheraton. Exclusively for carded Players Club members, the all-new Rapid Fire program complements the already popular Bahía Bucks Mystery Jackpot program with up to six additional chances for winning daily. For more inforEl Casino at the mation, visit www.sheratonoldSheraton Old San Juan sanjuan.com. Pérez told Travel Agent that there are plans for another Sheraton casino at the outer rim of Old San Juan. The Sheraton Convention Center is expected to be ready by the end of 2009. Grand Opening of the New Sheraton Cable Beach Resort, Nassau Bahamas Seven acres of spectacular waterscape, including three freshwater pools, oversized whirlpools, and a swim-up bar will help them relax during the day. By night, they can try their luck at the neighboring Crystal Palace Casino. Or gather together for a taste of the Caribbean at our great restaurants and lounges. From the moment your clients arrive, they’ll be treated to gracious Bahamian hospitality, thoughtful amenities, and an abundance of activities. High Roller Packages a Thing of the Future? In other Caribbean casino news, Sonesta Maho Beach Resort Casino’s (www.sonesta.com/mahobeach) new High Rollers Package intrigued Travel Agent. The resort in St. Maarten could be onto something. After all, there are a number of top-notch casinos in the Caribbean that would be the perfect destination for such packages. With Sonesta Maho’s High Rollers Package, casino-goers enjoy three nights in a Junior Suite, welcomed by a bottle of Moet Chandon champagne. High rollers then hit the property’s Casino Royale, enjoying complimentary match plays all night. Also included are VIP tickets for two to Theater Royale’s show Caliente, a massage for two at the Good Life Spa, a gourmet dinner for two at The Point restaurant and a $100 jewelry certificate (only valid on purchases of $500 or more). The Sonesta Maho High Rollers Package is priced for two at $1,037 from April 15 through December 1. Visit www.sonesta.com/ mahobeach. Agents can also call Claire Nuvens, reservations manager, at 599-545-2115. JOE PIKE ASSOCIATE EDITOR Are you an agent who would like to share casino news, thoughts and insider tips on selling Caribbean destinations with casinos? Write Joe Pike at jpike@ questex.com. Visit usairwaysvacations.com/starwood or call 800-455-0123 today ©2008 US Airways, Inc. USV08-1011 Interested? Request #021. April 14, 2008 TravelAgent | 51 http://www.sheratonoldsanjuan.com http://www.sheratonoldsanjuan.com http://www.sonesta.com/mahobeach http://usairwaysvacations.com/starwood http://www.sonesta.com/mahobeach http://www.sonesta.com/mahobeach http://usairwaysvacations.com/starwood

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Travel Agent - April 14, 2008 Online Now Contents Contributors From the Editor From the Publisher Europe: The châteaux-hotels of the Dordogne and Quercy in France Middle East: Although Dubai is Expanding, it is not Bursting at the Seams Pacific/Asia: Pattaya is Southeast Asia’s Sunny Paradise Pacific/Asia Briefs Las Vegas: New York City Dining Comes to Sin City Hawaii: Accommodations in Hawaii for the Entire Family Central & South America: Cayo Espanto is the Private Island Resort for Clients to Get Away from it All Caribbean: Iberostar Property Opens in Rose Hall, Jamaica Running El Casino at the Sheraton Old San Juan Africa: Africa Travel Association’s 11th Annual Symposium Spotlight on the Djibouti Palace Kempinski Cruises: Experts Share Views on the Direction Cruise Pricing is Heading Cover Story: Home Counsel Car Rental: Vacation.com Joins with Hertz to Grow Car-Rental Sales Transportation Briefs Northeast USA: Brooklyn’s Hotel Le Bleu Agent Profile: Gary Mansour of Mansour Travel Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar Violent Protests Halt Travel to Tibet Celebrating Company and Agency Innovations Sheraton Upgrades Brand through Renovations and Redesign Earning Opportunities and Agent Recognition In the Spotlight Editorial Index Advertising Index Classified Marketplace Trendwatch

Travel Agent - April 14, 2008

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