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Melia Hotels & Resorts melia.com; (888) 95-MELIA Ambiance: Five pool- and beach-heavy resorts with breezy, casual accommodations in bright hues are the norm at Melia—part of Melia Hotels International— one of the original all-inclusive masters. Special Inclusions: All meals and snacks at buffet or a la carte establishments, local and selected international liquor, nightly shows and entertainment, nonmotorized watersports and access to the ﬁtness center, kids’ club with supervised activities throughout the day, daily activities ranging from bartending lessons to dance classes, and taxes and gratuities. Extras/Upgrades: Some onsite waterparks, a wealth of wedding and anniversary options. Target Clientele: Families, adults-only, brides/grooms and newlyweds. Destinations: Cozumel, Ixtapa, Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Maya Signature Property: The Melia Cabo Real All Inclusive Beach & Golf Resort, popular among golfers and beach-goers alike. Shoutout: ME by Melia, with two properties in Los Cabos and Cancun, is the brand’s hip, young and experience-based line, with funky decor, bachelor/ bachelorette parties and nightlife options; the two “grander” Gran Melia resorts in Cancun and Puerto Rico offer RedLevel service—adults-only pools, personal butlers, aromatherapy menus—for added luxury. Paradisus Resorts paradisus.com; (888) 741-5600 Ambiance: Four all-suite, all-encompassing getaways with Paradisus—part of Melia Hotels International—means vacations with innovation, unique perks and special indulgences for every member of the family. Special Inclusions: Paradisus’ LUXExclusive offerings include all meals, premium drinks, non-motorized watersports and land sports, and Life Enriching activities: dance classes, wine tastings, star gazing, candle making, ﬂower arranging. In the Dominican Republic, the brand offers scuba diving for PADI certiﬁed divers; in Cancun, it’s shopping trips to the city. Extras/Upgrades: Complimentary honeymoons and a complete Family Concierge program features great perks such as cookies and milk turndown service, welcome beach kit, kiddy robes and slippers, VIP lounge for family check-in, and private beach areas with valet service. Target Clientele: Families, brides/grooms, honeymooners and adults; the brand recently debuted its ﬁrst adults-only resort, Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Perla. Destinations: Dominican Republic, Playa del Carmen Signature Property: The “Boutique Resort within a Resort” The Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real stands out for its Swim-Up and Family Concierge Suites, a gigantic Kids Zone with a wealth of choices—mini disco, climbing wall, cookies workshop, water slides, eco tours and more. A16 march 2012 recommend.com http://www.melia.com http://www.paradisus.com http://www.recommend.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Recommend March 2012

Editor's Notes/Agent Speak
Hotel Desk: Vikram Chatwal Hotels
Tour Talk: SITA World Tours
From Zambia to Zimbabwe
Small Ship Cruising in the U.S.
All-Inclusive Resort Guide: The Caribbean & Mexico
Alaska: New Action in an Old World
Sandpearl Resort, Clearwater, Florida
European River Cruising 2012
Pantanal: The Brazilian Serengeti

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