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Jamaica Hotel Receives Nod From Expedia Inc.

Posted on June 3, 2018 by blogger

Jewel Dunns River Beach Resort and Spa was recently named the Top Independent Hotel Partner of the Year by Expedia, Inc. at the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Associations (CHTA) Caribbean Marketplace. The hotel, owned by U.S. based hotel investment and management firm, Aimbridge Hospitality, received the honour at Expedias Partner Appreciation event held at the Marketplace which took place at the end of January 2012.

The CHTAs Marketplace brought together regional and international buyers, suppliers and marketing companies and has been described as the single most important event for Caribbean hotels and other stakeholders in the Caribbean tourism industry.

Forums like the Marketplace underscore the importance of partnerships between suppliers like Jewel Dunns River Beach Resort in Jamaica and buyers like Expedia, Inc. Michele Olivier, Regional Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Aimbridge Hospitality Resort Division noted the importance of the alliance with Expedia in not only promoting the hotel brand but in lifting the international profile of Jamaica holidays.

Were very pleased to be among Jamaicas elite hotel corpsHaving Expedia as a partner has certainly helped cement Jamaicas position around the globe as a top tourism destination. Wed also like to extend our congratulations to our colleagues. This is going to be a great year for Jamaica! noted Mr Olivier.

The beachfront Jewel Dunns River Beach Resort and Spa is the ideal spot for any couple planning to book romantic all-inclusive holidays in Jamaica. The recently renovated resort is ideally located nearby the romantic Dunns River Falls and is a leading hotel for couples planning a wedding or honeymoon in Jamaica.

In addition to a private beach, the Jewel boasts of tennis courts, a nine hole golf course, a spa and two beautiful pools where guests can sit back relax and enjoy dive-in movies late at night. The Jewel is not just for loved-up couples, it is also an ideal spot for anyone hoping to book adventurous Jamaica holidays near Ocho Rios. Ochi, as it is fondly called, has earned itself a reputation as one of the best destinations for thrill seekers with a host of hikes, water tours and rainforest based activities available.

The nod the Jewel has recently received from Expedia, one of the worlds most trusted travel sites, gives credence to its claim that it is one of the best all-inclusive Jamaica hotels and resorts for adults.

Two Elegant Hotels In Barbados Complete Renovations And Flying Fish Kids Club Is Launched

Posted on April 12, 2018 by blogger

The Elegant Hotels group in Barbados has recently announced that the renovation works taking place at the family-friendly Turtle Beach resort have finally been completed and the re-designed resort is inviting families to try out the refreshed and revamped facilities at the hotel as they launch a brand new programme aimed at the youngest members of the family with the new Flying Fish Kids Club.

Known as Elegant Hotels’ premium resort for families and children, Turtle Beach is the most idyllic place for stress-free family holidays in Barbados where the little ones have plenty of activities to keep them busy while parents are left to relax, chill out and enjoy. And in order to further entice families with little ones looking for the perfect Caribbean holiday, the all-inclusive, all-suite luxury property has upgraded the kids club area with the introduction of a brand new educational programme for kids.

The new Flying Fish Kids Club is the place where children can get a taste of the real Barbados, offering younger travellers with a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities that fall into four main categories: lessons Educational, Cultural, Entertainment and Activities. Everything from Calypso Dancing, Road Tennis, cooking and art classes will be available to keep children busy throughout their holiday. What more could parents and children want from a family holiday in Barbados?

The club welcomes children aged between 3 to 12, and it opens daily from 9am until 9pm giving parents the chance for rest and relaxation on the beach or a quiet dinner a deux. Those planning Barbados holidays for the whole family in 2012 with added luxury and serious entertainment should look no further!

On another note, Elegant Hotels has also announced that the sister property Crystal Cove (branded as the perfect all inclusive holiday retreat in Barbados for sophisticated romantics and loved-up couples in search of a hideaway to celebrate their love and spend quality time with each other) has also completed renovations after months of hard work. All 88 guest rooms and suites now offer a distinctive Caribbean flavour with a range of vibrant colours and local materials used throughout the interior design concept.

New Ocean Varadero Aqua Is The Latest Addition To Varadero Hotels

Posted on November 11, 2017 by blogger

A new luxury hotel will soon be gracing the stunning Varadero shoreline and adding to the already long list of all-inclusive Varadero hotels as H10 Hotels announced the construction of a brand new ultra-exclusive lavish resort in the area of El Patriarca. The building of the new Ocean Varadero Aqua is still a work in progress with construction works expected to be completed sometime next year and the official opening of the hotel being scheduled for late summer 2012 or early autumn, with October 2012 being the very latest tentatively planned opening date.

Beautifully located on a very unique17-hectare stretch of land known as El Patriarca, an area in Varadero famous for the giant cactus that grows in what used to be the centre of a former farmland, the new Ocean Varadero Aqua will enjoy the most quaint and distinctively stunning location with a stong focus on evoking the beauty of the natural surroundings through elegant yet minimalistic decor and with the implementation of green environmental policies to protect and preserve the area’s delicate ecosystem. Bringing together beach lovers and nature lovers, this new hotel will have a strong appeal for eco-concerned travellers seeking eco-friendly Cuba holidays in Varadero with added touches of luxury, immaculate fixtures and fittings, upscale facilities and superior service.

With cactus being the resort’s main focal point, the new Ocean Varadero Aqua has been designed around natural earthy colours with plenty of green hues and dark browns contrasting to clean whites and soft pastel shades. Placing extreme caution during the building process in order to respect all local plant life and the many cactus plants that surround the property, cactus will be integrated into the hotel’s design and decor to reflect the beauty of this very unique plot of land.

The future hotel will boast a magnificent beachfront location, offering uniterrupted views and access to a pristine, private section of Varadero Beach spanning along some 200 metres of soft white sands. Built to respect the local enviorenment as well as Varadero’s unique 40s and 50s architecture, the new Ocean Varadero Aqua will feature an exqusite collection of 421 deluxe guest rooms, luxury junior suites and suites and an extensive array of varied culinary and entertainment options. The hotel will offer gourmet diners with as many as six theme restaurants to choose from and seven bars for unwinding and relaxing with delicous cocktails and snacks.

In terms of entertainment, those planning luxury holidays in Cuba’s famous Varadero beach and choosing this outstanding hotel for their accommodation, will enjoy a multitude of liesure and relaxation areas, a calming, soothing and beautifully designed Despacio Spa Centre, an exclusive beach club, a Privilege club and many more luxury services and facilities.

With this latest addition to their portfolio of Caribbean hotels, H10 Hotels will be pioneering with two new Cuba hotels (they are also taking over the Panorama hotel in Havana and re-branding it as H10 Habana Panorama) and will expand their overall collection in the region to a total of four hotels in the Caribbean.