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Breezes Resorts & Spas breezes.com; (800) GO-SUPER Ambiance: Part of the SuperClubs family of brands, Breezes is a mid-range resort brand, ideal for value-conscious clients. All ﬁve are beachfront properties with pools and feature guestrooms with Caribbean-style decor. Special Inclusions: Premium brand drinks; weddings; room service and in-room dining available at select hours. At select properties, the supervised kids’ club and nursery; arcade and professional Circus Workshop for teenage guests and parents featuring ﬂying trapeze and juggling lessons. Extras/Upgrades: For an additional fee: WiFi and Internet Cafe; spa treatments; offsite excursions. Also a basic complimentary wedding and honeymoon package is offered for couples staying six nights or more, with upgrades available at an additional cost. Target Clientele: Families, couples, singles, brides/grooms and newlyweds. Destinations: The Bahamas, Curaçao, Jamaica Signature Property: Breezes Runaway Bay Resort & Spa in Jamaica is made for sports enthusiasts, featuring a 72-par, 18-hole golf course, the Gold Palm ﬁve-star PADI scuba diving facility and private tennis lessons, plus three pools and the Blue Mahoe Spa. Shoutout: Part of the SuperClubs brand is the beachfront 280-room, 12-suite Hedonism II: Negril in Jamaica. It is for singles and couples seeking a clothing-optional and “slightly naughty” vacation. Velas Resorts grandvelas.com Ambiance: Upscale, chic and private, these three properties celebrate the best of Mexico with sleek interiors, serene areas and huge, indulgent spas. Special Inclusions: The Grand Velas concept is called Beyond All Inclusive, Beyond All Compare and includes above-par gourmet dining and beverages, 24-hour in-suite dining and butler-concierge service, in-suite mini-bar, Grand Kids activities program, exercise and lifestyle programs such as meditation and tai chi, Life Fitness Center, taxes and tips. Extras/Upgrades: Food-and-wine paired dining events, margarita trolleys, beverage and food tastings, access to nearby golf courses. Target Clientele: The resorts cater to families but adults will be particularly charmed by the services aimed at making them happy. Destinations: Puerto Vallarta, Riviera Maya, Riviera Nayarit Signature Property: The AAA ﬁve-diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya is the current grande dame, a ﬁve-diamond stunner with huge suites in three settings, world-class dining and a spa dubbed the best in the world by Virtuoso. Shoutout: The adults-only Casa Velas Hotel & Ocean Club in Puerto Vallarta offers all-inclusive bang for the buck in a more intimate, boutique setting of just 80 suites, with a complimentary shuttle to and from its beach club and access to sister property Velas Vallarta. C M Y CM MY Sunset Resorts sunsetresortsjamaica.com; (800) 234-1707 Ambiance: Sunset Resorts offers a varied experience among its three properties in Jamaica, from a chic and intimate romantic property for discerning guests to family-friendly larger properties. The vibe ranges from contemporary decor, to “treehouse-style” guestrooms and Caribbean touches. Playful and fun are key words to describe the experience. Special Inclusions: Vary by property but water parks, supervised kids’ center and teen center, cooking classes, cocktail course, beach parties and movies under the stars. Extra/Upgrades: Additional fees apply for spa treatments, casino and excursions. Wedding and meeting packages available. Basic We Do wedding package is free for seven nights or longer stays or a group of more than 15 rooms. Honeymoon and wedding online registry enables friends and family to help pay for the bride and groom’s stay. Target Clientele: Couples, families, brides/grooms, newlyweds and singles. Destinations: Jamaica Signature Property: The 430room Sunset Beach Resort, Spa & Waterpark in Montego Bay is recently renovated. It features a water park that is sure to wow the kids with slides and a lazy river, plus a spa, ﬁve restaurants, six bars and a beach grill for adult fun. vivaresorts.com Viva Wyndham Resorts Ambiance: Six high-energy resorts combining fun, sun and lots of down-time amid postcard-perfect surroundings and rooms that celebrate their destination. The brand is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary. Special Inclusions: Meals, cocktails and wine, in-house nightclubs, 24-hour snacks, kids’ club and juniors’ club, theme nights and nighttime entertainment, daily activities such as trampoline, water polo and beach games, taxes and tips. Extras/Upgrades: Depending on the facilities of the particular resort, it can be anything from use of the gym to trapeze lessons and weekly crafts markets. Special packages may include spa treatments, upgrades to suites, etc. Diving certiﬁcation courses are available. All Together Rooms, geared to families with kids under the age of 12, are 2-room accommodations that provide access to a Wii and Xbox. Free honeymoons are also available at most resorts with a minimum stay. Target Clientele: Families and honeymooners. Destinations: The Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Playa del Carmen Signature Property: The Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach in La Romana, the brand’s ﬁrst property, has oceanfront bungalows as a guestroom choice, a climbing wall and a PADI-certiﬁed diving center. CY CMY K A20 march 2012 recommend.com http://www.breezes.com http://www.grandvelas.com http://www.vivaresorts.com http://www.sunsetresortsjamaica.com http://www.recommend.com

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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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