Travel Agent - September 3, 2007 - (Page 32)

Destinations Caribbean & Bahamas wanting to experience the vibrant heart of Puerto Rico’s beach culture and nightlife. With live music seven nights a week and salsa dancing Friday and Saturday evenings, the Lobby Bar is the place to see and be seen. Donatella Versace, Ving Rhames and Richard Gere are all frequent guests of the hotel, while Mariah Carey as well as several unnamed NBA stars from the Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat and New York Knicks, have visited the casino. The San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) is just five minutes away; private jet landings can be arranged. LXR’s transfer company can go directly onto the tarmac to pick up VIPs in a limousine, town car, deluxe minivan or bus fully stocked with premium beverages and snacks. El San Juan Hotel & Casino Upgrades Beachfront Puerto Rican property renovates pool area, restaurant BY DAN BUTCHER dbutcher@questex.com Beachfront Accommodations Travel Agent stayed in one of the Ocean Front Lanais, the largest units on property, which we highly recommend. They are separate from the main hotel building and have balconies that open right onto the beach. Due to their privacy and ideal location between the pool area and the ocean, these units, which go for $1,200-plus per night in peak season, are the best rooms to book. Other than these, the one- and twobedroom suites in the main building and units in the La Grande Vista area have the best views. The poolside Garden Lanais Continued on page 34 et on 15 acres of prime beachfront real estate in San Juan’s Isla Verde district, 15 minutes from Old San Juan, is El San Juan Hotel & Casino (www.thesanjuan hotel.com), one of four LXR properties in Puerto Rico. Due to its location, 16,500square-foot casino, vast pool complex and 15 bars, lounges and nightclubs, El San Juan is an ideal pick for clients S A poolside cabana at El San Juan Hotel & Casino, an LXR hotel 32 TravelAgent September 3, 2007 http://www.thesanjuanhotel.com http://www.thesanjuanhotel.com

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Contents News You Can Use Agenda: Fam Trips, Calendar of Events, Deal of the Week Cover Story: Hotel Brand Expansion Africa: Egypt’s Newest Destination Hawaii: Hawaii Update Pacific/Asia: Novotel Bangkok on Siam Square Europe: Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Caribbean & Bahamas: Marriott Expands Its Caribbean Portfolio El San Juan Hotel & Casino Upgrades San Juan’s New Doubletree by Hilton Mexico: Hotels Offer Post-Hurricane Deals Ski: The Inn at Lost Creek Agent Profile Meet Mame King Advertisers’ Information Classified Marketplace Luxury Travel Expo Update People & Places Special Supplement: Las Vegas Sales Guide

Travel Agent - September 3, 2007

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