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memories splash punta cana resort & casino The fact that this 525-unit resort and the Royalton Punta Cana are adjacent is good for guests, parent company Blue Diamond Hotels & Resorts, tour operators and agents. Not bad; have we left anyone out? selling points Unlike most other children's programs at resorts, Memories Splash's Kids Adventures accepts children as young as 2. Also, adolescents (13-17) have a Teen Lounge, so Memories Splash is great for parents who need some time off from the kids and whose children would enjoy these programs (which, we think, would be hard not to enjoy). "Our Splash Park is the Caribbean's largest onsite resort water park!" says Todd Kurlik, Blue Diamond Hotels & Resorts' director of sales and marketing. It has thrilling water slides for adults as well as kids, a splash park for tykes, and food service for those who cannot bear to leave at lunchtime. All the resort's restaurants have kids' menus, and there's room service from 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; no reservations needed. Rooms start at $220.35 for two adults; $330.85 for a family of four, and many units will even accommodate ﬁve occupants. Lest the adults be forgotten, Memories Splash has 10 bars, in-room mini-bars, a spa, a theater, live music, watersports, tennis, ﬁtness classes, organized games, slot machines, and babysitting (extra). Sister resort Royalton lies between Memories Splash and the beach, but that beach is just a 10-minute walk, and there's also a shuttle. The new Breathless Punta Cana Resort & Spa. Families who want early check-in and late check-out, 24-hour concierge service, an exclusive beach area, and spa discounts, etc., can join the Diamond Club ($35 pp per day) or book the Royalton (more information on that resort on page 14). for agents only At press time, Blue Diamond was revamping its commission structures and ﬁnalizing other incentives for agents. Stay tuned for updates. EPIC VENUES OVER-THE-TOP, OVER-THE-WATER DINING When it comes to dining by the water, Sandals Resorts goes over the top-literally. We put world-class restaurants on our piers. Of course, no matter where your clients dine, all of our venues are as unique as the cuisine. It's a Discovery Dining experience they will never forget and just another reason why we're the undisputed leader in all-inclusive excellence. ® MORE QUALITY INCLUSIONS THAN ANY OTHER RESORTS ON THE PLANET Call 1-800-SANDALS or visit sandals.com ® For more details and restrictions, go to sandals.com/free-wedding. †Conditions apply. Sandals is a registered trademark. Unique Vacations, Inc. is the affiliate of the worldwide representative of Sandals Resorts. L 12-14 CB Allinc.indd 13 Sandals Includes What Others Don't More Land & Water Sports (even waterskiing) * Unlimited Scuba Diving for Certified Divers * Unlimited Rounds of Golf * Complimentary Instruction & Equipment * Unlimited Dining with up to 15 Restaurants per Resort * Exclusive Dine-Around Program * Up to 9 Bars per Resort * Unlimited Premium Brand Liquors * Exclusive Stone Cellars by Beringer ® Wines * Stay at One, Play at Any Sandals * Free WeddingL * Unique Love Nest Dream Suites * English Guild-Trained Butlers & Concierges for Top-Tier Suites * Poolside & Beachside Valet * Wi-Fi & Long Distance Phone Calls† for Club Sandals Guests * Caribbean's Best Beaches * Private Offshore Island Adventures * Tipping, Transfers & Government Taxes * And More * Always Included & Always Unlimited 2/19/14 2:36 PM 2/7/14 4:25 PM http://www.sandals.com http://www.sandals.com/free-wedding

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Recommend March 2014

Editor's Notes
Hotel Desk: ME by Melia
Tour Talk: MLT Vacations
The All-Inclusive Rundown
Iberostar's Rose Hall Resorts, Jamaica
RIU Palace Mexico
What's New in Cancun & Riviera Maya
Great Britain Travel Planner
Turkish Delights
Cosmopolitan South Africa
Riveting Rhode Island
Okinawa: To Visit is to Love It
Un-Cruise Adventures' S.S. Legacy
Alaska

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