AM Resorts Announces New Resort Brand To Their Lineup

Philadelphia-based AMResorts announced its newest all-inclusive resort brand, Now Resorts & Spas.

Set to open in Mexico's Riviera Maya, the brand's first property, Now Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa, is the latest addition to AMResorts family of upscale resort brands, which also include Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts, The Zoëtry Collection, Secrets Resorts & Spas and Dreams Resorts & Spas

Now Resorts & Spas will treat every guest to Unlimited-Luxury, where everything is included. The signature vacation concept caters to couples, friends and families with desirable locations, elegant accommodations with ocean views and first-class amenities and services. While every property will offer a unique flavor, look and experience, overall brand features will be shared.

These include oversized guest rooms and suites with ocean views and private terraces, wireless Internet access, flat-screen TVs with surround-sound systems, daily refreshed mini bars, 24-hour room and concierge services, multiple gourmet dining offerings and full-service spa and fitness facilities.

Wedding services and honeymoon packages also will be available at every resort.

Now Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa will be located in Puerto Morelos, Mexico, 12 miles south of Cancun International Airport. The property will feature 550 suites, with room categories including junior suites, family suites, and accommodations on the Preferred Club level. Guests also can find seven a la carte gourmet restaurants. Its five bars serve a varied selection of premium and local beverages (no reservations or wristbands required). Couples with children will appreciate the resort's signature Explorers' Club, which caters exclusively to younger guests age 3 to 12 with dedicated facilities and fully-supervised activities. Daily, teen-focused activities also will be available.

The spa offers treatment rooms, multiple private massage rooms, a hydrotherapy area featuring indoor Jacuzzis and showers, sauna and steam bath to complete the stimulating and peaceful experience. The spa also features a full-service salon offering hair treatments, waxing, and manicure and pedicure services.

Other in-resort amenities include three swimming pools, six sport courts, motorized water sports, superior entertainment, meeting rooms, a theater, business center, and a variety of stores. For more information, visit
http://www.nowresorts.com/

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Sandals' Grand Pineapple Beach Antigua Opens Waterfront Rooms

Island Breeze Travel is proud to announce - Beginning Jan. 20, guests of Grand Pineapple Beach Antigua, one of the most recent additions to the Sandals Resorts International portfolio, can stay in the newly renovated and renamed Tropical Waterfront rooms, offering views of Long Bay, with balconies and patios overlooking the sea. Guests of Grand Pineapple Beach Antigua will also be rewarded with up to 60 percent off regular adult and child rack rates for select dates throughout 2010. The Grand Pineapple Beach Antigua recently completed extensive refurbishments to the Tropical Waterfront rooms, including fully upgraded and expanded bathrooms; new, eco-friendly air-conditioning systems; and completely retiled floors. In addition, the rooms feature soft furnishing upgrades with new upholstery and local artwork, as well as rattan furnishings.

Located on the northeast coast of Antigua, the resort features 180 rooms; four restaurants, and offers water sports; and a variety of local tours. In addition to the newly renovated oceanfront rooms and up to 60 percent off rates, a stay at Grand Pineapple Beach Antigua also includes fine dining options, premium brand liquor, water sports, nightly entertainment, and all taxes and gratuities.

Gaze out from your patio or balcony at the multi-hued sea of Long Bay. All rooms have been recently refurbished and retiled. Bedrooms have mahogany-colored rattan furnishings, all new bedding, a mini refrigerator, and fully remodeled and expanded bathrooms. These rooms are the most outstanding accommodations in the resort. For more information, call 877-858-8009 or visit www.grandpineapple.com

Views: Spectacular views of Long Bay.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Sets New Partnership with Nickelodeon

Norwegian Cruise Line announced a new partnership with Nickelodeon in which select Norwegian ships will feature Nickelodeon-themed family entertainment and programming all year long.

Beginning in April on Norwegian Jewel and this summer on Norwegian Epic, Nickelodeon and Norwegian experiences for the entire family will include character meet and greets, interactive game shows, character breakfasts and tuck-ins for kids. The three-year partnership also includes select specialty Nickelodeon-themed cruises each year, featuring Nickelodeon TV stars, show premieres and continuous themed-entertainment on the ship.

"Nickelodeon is an incredible family brand that is well known to kids and parents of all ages," said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian's chief executive officer. "Combining its worldwide appeal with our signature Freestyle Cruising will create the ultimate experience at sea for families. For any family considering a cruise vacation, there is no better value and experience than Nickelodeon at Sea on Norwegian Cruise Line."

"At a time when families are seeking special travel experiences, we see an opportunity to build on the success of our previous Nickelodeon cruises to create a unique family cruise vacation experience with Norwegian Cruise Line," said Howard Smith, executive vice president, Nickelodeon Recreation.

"By partnering with Norwegian, we are now able to offer families Nickelodeon entertainment and programming at sea all year long."

Nickelodeon at Sea will launch on Norwegian Jewel when the ship begins sailing from New York in late April, and on Norwegian's latest addition to its fleet -- Norwegian Epic -- when she launches in July.

Each cruise will feature live Nickelodeon-themed interactive shows, including "SlimeTime LIVE!" with Nick's signature slime; "Nick Live! Poolside" entertainment, character breakfasts and meet and greets, Nick-themed dance parties, and more. Nickelodeon-themed elements will also be incorporated into Norwegian's Kids' Crew program.

In addition to the year-round programming on Norwegian Jewel and Norwegian Epic, special Nickelodeon-themed cruises will be offered annually where families can immerse themselves in everything Nickelodeon all day, every day.

These unique cruises will include special appearances by the network's live talent, show premieres, more live game shows, and more opportunities to visit with kids' favorite Nick characters.

The first of the Nickelodeon-themed specialty cruises is scheduled on Norwegian Jewel later this year. For more information, call 800-327-7030 or visit www.ncl.com.

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Cap Cana, AM Resorts Open Golden Bear Lodge & Spa

Cap Cana, S.A. and AM Resorts on Dec. 28 officially opened the Golden Bear Lodge & Spa at Cap Cana luxury golf resort development.

Golden Bear Lodge & Spa, a 126-suite resort with two Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses, is AM Resorts' first golf property under its new Zoetry Collection of resorts and is part of its Preferred Boutique and Preferred Golf groups.

Focused on golf enthusiasts, the Golden Bear Lodge & Spa will offer a choice between two Jack Nicklaus Signature golf courses -- the world-ranked Punta Espada Golf Course, host of the PGA Tour's Champions Tour, or Las Iguanas, currently under construction.

"As our first property in the Zoetry Collection, we are excited to demonstrate the exceptional quality standards that will define the Golden Bear Lodge & Spa, from spectacular accommodations and fine dining, to devoted personal service and play at world-renowned golf courses such as Punta Espada," said Alex Zozaya, CEO and president of AM Resorts.

"The collaboration with Jack Nicklaus and Cap Cana has created a one-of-a-kind partnership in which travelers will be privy to a premier resort experience."

In February 2009, AM Resorts announced plans to develop two additional luxury resorts in Cap Cana, the Pearl Sands Cap Cana and Pure Secrets at Cap Cana. During the third quarter of 2009, Cap Cana delivered to AM Resorts the entire contractually required infrastructure for the development of these resorts.

AM Resorts provides brand management, sales and marketing services to its three brands of exclusive resort properties in Mexico and the Dominican Republic including Zoetry Wellness & Spa Resorts, the adults-only Secrets Resorts & Spas and Dreams Resorts & Spas.

Cap Cana is a 30,000-acre master-planned luxury resort and real estate community located on the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean.

The community is fully operational with championship golf and yachting facilities, a world-class hotel, pristine beaches, a variety of dining and retail establishments and numerous other amenities.

Since breaking ground in 2002, Cap Cana has invested approximately $800 million in infrastructure and other improvements and has entered into contracts with aggregate value of approximately $1.4 billion for the sale of approximately 1,500 units of real estate properties.

For more information, call 877-858-8009 or visit www.capcana.com or

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Two new Secrets Resorts to open in Montego Bay Jamaica

AM Resorts, the parent company for Secrets Resorts is currently putting the finishing touches on their two latest offerings.

The all inclusive “Unlimited Luxury” Secrets St. James and Secrets Wild Orchid are set to open March 1st 2010 and best of all, they are right next to each other. These two 5 star quality resorts offer exchange privileges essentially giving travelers two resorts in one. And at 350 suites per resort, they are big enough for large weddings, yet small enough to provide intimate, personalized service.

These resorts also sit out on a secluded peninsula offering a bit more privacy and from this location, offer outstanding sunset views. Mind clearing beach therapy at it’s finest.

But if it’s nightlife you are after, Secrets Resorts has several on-property choices and is also very close to the world famous off property “Hip-Strip” in Montego Bay.

We are encouraging all members of Facebook to become fans of these two new resorts. Secrets Resorts has promised to release more photos of this exciting new development as more people become fans. You can access the Secrets Wild Orchid Facebook Fan Page here and also the Secrets St. James Facebook Fan Page here.

Another item of interest is the pricing for these resorts. As with other, previous new offerings from Secrets, introductory rates are reduced leading up to the opening. But don't wait too long because these rates wont last. 

At Island Breeze Travel, we are Master Agents for all of AM Resorts properties. We stay up to date on resort developments, promotions, and other items to make your vacation the very best it can be.

As an agency with Master Agent status, we also get exclusive access to promotions only offered to us and our clients.

We keep track of everything for our clients - doorstep to doorstep by making special requests with resort management, monitoring their flights to and from just in case of extended flight delays, emails to the resort just prior to their arrival, ect.  Anything that we can do to make our clients vacation stress free and enjoyable.

Give us a call today – toll free at 877-858-8009 or email mark@island-breeze-travel.com

You can also visit us on the web at: www.island-breeze-travel.com and to learn more about Secrets Resorts, go to www.secretsresorts.com