Secrets Sanctuary Cap Cana opens in the Dominican Republic

Located in Cap Cana, Punta Cana, Secrets Sanctuary offers adults an extra measure of romance and sensuality in exquisite luxury settings.

Immerse yourself in Unlimited-Luxury® Elegantly appointed
rooms and suites with 24-hour concierge and room services. Multiple gourmet restaurants and lounges serving premium beverages. Endless day and evening activities, all in spectacular settings.

Waterfall Pool Area

Located just minutes from Punta Cana International airport and situated on a long stretch of natural pure white sand beach, Secrets Sanctuary Cap Cana is the first Secrets Resort & Spa to enter Cap Cana, The World’s New Great Destination offering Secrets signature
Unlimited-Luxury® concept, Secrets Sanctuary offers guests an array of gourmet dining options, premium international and domestic brand beverages, 24-hour room and concierge services, pool and beach wait service, activities and live evening entertainment.

Its unique Spanish-Colonial design and breathtaking ocean views combined with the ground’s elaborate fountains and flourishing gardens creates an ideal setting unlike any other.

Lobby Area

Upper Pool Area

The Plaza outside David Crockets

At Secrets Sanctuary, you have a  vast array of accommodations to choose from with a total of 175 Jr. Suites, Suites and Villas. Heres just two of the fourteen different options:

The Beach Front Junior Suite – 754 sq ft has direct beach access and ocean front views. Jr. Suites consist of a king or two double beds with fine linens, furnished balcony or terrace, in-suite climate control, plasma TV, separate living area with desk, high speed internet connection, espresso machine, in-suite safe, selection of newspapers and magazines and coffee and tea selection, full marble bathroom with separate water closet, shower, luxurious Gilchrist and Soames bath amenities, bathrobes and slippers, hair dryer and double vanity sinks. Maximum occupancy is 2 adults.

Or the King & Queen Honeymoon Villa – 2600 sq ft. The Honeymoon Villa is set upon the sugar-white beach and surrounded by the breathtaking Caribbean. Honeymoon Villas consist of a king bed with fine linens, furnished balcony or terrace with stunning ocean views, in-suite climate control, plasma TV, separate living area with desk, high speed internet connection, espresso machine, in-suite safe, selection of newspapers and magazines and coffee and tea selection, full marble bathroom with separate water closet, shower, luxurious Gilchrist and Soames bath amenities, bathrobes and slippers, hair dryer and double vanity sinks. Maximum occupancy is 2 adults.

Grounds near the Casino Area

Restaurants and Bars: Secrets Sanctuary Cap Cana boasts five bars and five restaurants all with outdoor seating available and no reservations required. Dress code required at dinner.

Secrets Sanctuary Cap Cana is also a golfers paradise

The view from the bluffs overlooking the Caribbean Sea is a stunning backdrop for golf, particularly when the course, Punta Espada, is a Jack Nicklaus Signature course that has taken its place among the world’s foremost golf experiences.

Punta Espada
Almost half the holes play to or along the coastline. The 13th hole is a par 3 that requires the player to hit a 249 yard shot over water to a green surrounded by the Caribbean Sea.
As the signature hole of the course, it is destined to be one of the most photographed.
• Number of Holes 18
• Length: More of 7,260 yards
• Par: 72
• Slope

Las Iguanas
The second Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, opening in 2010, offers perfectly placed holes to exhibit the natural splendor of the surroundings. Many ecological areas with its unique beauty have been incorporated in the design of this spectacular course, to achieve
both, the protection of the area as well as to provide necessary experience to the golfer.

Give us a call today, we are Certified Master Agents for AM Resorts and we have a direct line with the on site sales management and we would love to hand craft a personalized vacation experience that will exceed your expectations.

Contact Island Breeze Travel at 877-858-8009 or email us at info@island-breeze-travel.com

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Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma Welcomes First Guests

Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas opened its doors last week, welcoming guests for the first time to the 500-acre resort. Acquired in summer 2009, Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas is the 14th Sandals Resort in the Caribbean and the first Sandals Resort to offer a Greg Norman-designed, 18-hole championship golf course, world-class marina and professionally trained butlers in all 183 beachfront rooms and suites. Additionally, the new Sandals Emerald Bay, set on one of the Bahamas’ most beautiful Out Islands, offers dining in a choice of five à la carte restaurants, premium brand wine and spirits, land and watersports including six Har-tru tennis courts all lit for night play, airport transfers and gratuities.

An exclusive 16,000-square-foot Red Lane Spa is also available to guests, featuring 17 treatment rooms and premier services that embrace the best of the Caribbean region. The resort’s Companion Flies Free, Up to 65 Percent Off and Free Night promotions means that vacationers traveling to Sandals Emerald Bay who book a minimum four-night Luxury Included stay (or guests from Florida who book a minimum three-night stay) will receive complimentary airfare for their companion for travel until Dec. 22, 2010.

In addition to the Companion Flies Free promotion, guests who book a minimum seven-night stay at Sandals Emerald Bay by Feb. 18 will also receive up to 65 percent off regular rack rates and one night free. For more information, call  877-858-8009 OR email us at info@island-breeze-travel.com

Should you have any specific questions or concerns, we can address them through our contact at the resort, Sue Simpson who is the on-site Sales Manager for Sandals Emerald Bay.

We can also assist you with the wedding coordinator and the on site Golf Professional  should you need their services.

At Island Breeze Travel, we are also Certified Sandals Specialists and we have the latest fact sheets on Sandals Emerald Bay.

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Sixthman Schedules Zac Brown Band Cruise on Carnival

Island Breeze Travel and Sixthman are happy to announce that the Zac Brown Band, winner of the 2010 Grammy for Best New Artist, will perform during the “Sailing Southern Ground” cruise departing Sept. 2 from Tampa to Grand Cayman on the Carnival Inspiration. The four-night cruise takes place over Labor Day weekend. The CMA-nominated Zac Brown Band will perform along with a dozen bands, including Michael Franti and Spearhead, Blackberry Smoke, Nic Cowan, Gaelic Storm, Sonia Leigh and Oakhurst. Cabins are on sale now. Prices start at $699. For more information, visit www.sailingsouthernground.com.

To book your trip, email us at info@island-breeze-travel.com or call us toll free at 877-858-8009

Because – Ya gotta getaway to where the boat leaves from!!

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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