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Weekly UpdatesParadise as a travel experience has now been found at the new Paradisus Puerto Rico--the island's first and only luxury all-inclusive resort.
The posh 500-suite resort which is setting a new standard of luxury service for the US and the Caribbean, brings a fresh approach to the all-encompassing resort stay with exquisitely appointed rooms and facilities, unparalleled culinary treats, recreation and pampering.
The recently completed, five-star property created by Sol Melia Hotels & Resorts is situated on a long stretch of exotic beach in the Miquillo Peninsula within the city of Rio Grande--near the famed El Yunque National Rain Forest, but close to tourist and business centers.
THE SUITES
All Paradisus Puerto Rico guest suites have breathtaking views of the ocean, golf courses and the lush mountainscape of Puerto Rico. Custom designed mahogany furnishings with rich Spanish accents are standard in the suites, which also have separate sitting areas, terraces or balconies and full-sized European baths with European toiletries. Each of the spacious and elegantly appointed guest rooms will be set within 20 two-story bungalows, along with five garden villas and a presidential suite. All are tucked within a lush wall garden and private terrace with swimming pool. Individual honeymoon suites with private Jacuzzi are also available.
THE ROYAL SERVICE
Unprecedented luxury can be found within the resort's Royal Service Suites, where guests are treated to the highest level of Sol Melia's renowned European approach to five-star service and hospitality. This includes personalized attention in a private lounge with check-in and check-out services, free high-speed Internet access, daily buffet breakfast, cocktails and hors d'oeuvre every evening in the lounge, butler service, exclusive concierge and a pillow menu.
DINING AS ART
Discerning palates will be pleased with the vast selection of gourmet fare and tangy refreshments to be found in Paradisus Puerto Rico's six themed restaurants and four bars. Guests will enjoy authentic Northern Italian cuisine at Toscano and Asian Fusion selections at Bamboo. Azucar features Caribbean and Puerto Rican delicacies, while Avocado specializes in Californian Contemporary cuisine. French fine dining can be found at El Romantico. All Paradisus bars serve unlimited premium brand drinks.
SPECTACULAR ENTERTAINMENT
Entertainment at the resort includes daily and evening shows held in an air-conditioned amphitheatre--the first of its kind in Puerto Rico. For those tempted to try their hand at lady luck, an exciting casino features popular slot machines, blackjack, roulette and an upscale lounge.
PLAY TIME
Recreation abounds as well at Paradisus Puerto Rico. The property offers a lagoon-style swimming pool, a children's pool, a fully-equipped health club, three tennis courts and two championship, world-class 18-hole golf courses designed by Tom Kite and Bruce Besse.
A mile stretch of palm-lined, pristine beach awaits guests as well, where they can enjoy water sports such as scuba diving and snorkelling, ocean kayaking, windsurfing, sailing and fishing. Available for charter are catamarans, wave runners and water ski equipment.
In addition, there will be Salsa and Merengue dance classes, a full roster of health and fitness activities, tennis clinics and more.
THE SPA
Pampering reaches new heights at Paradisus Puerto Rico's oceanfront, two-story 12,000 square-foot, full service spa. Here, a complete regime of total body treatments are available, including European Signature therapies and Sol Melia's massage under the stars. A fully-equipped wellness center offers high-tech equipment, personal trainers and a spa boutique.
FOR SMALL TRAVELERS
Sol Melia's popular Kids Club at Paradisus attracts children of all ages with supervised recreational, creative and educational activities designed to appeal to young imaginations while providing some free time for parents. Ice cream parties, cooking lessons, face painting, story telling and sandcastle building are just a few examples of the fun in store for the resort's youngest guests.
EXCEPTIONAL MEETING FACILITIES
Paradisus Puerto Rico has more than 29,000 square-feet of functional facilities, including 12 meeting rooms, a grand ball room with a capacity for up to 1,400 people (divisible in five sections), and a 10,350 square-foot junior ballroom with show theatre seating.
State-of-the-art audiovisual services and first-class outdoor facilities with panoramic views are also available for special events.
ADDED SERVICES
Guests can also expect a long list of traditional resort services, such as baby-sitting, car rental, gift shop, jewelry shop, tour desk, laundry services and dry-cleaning, 24-hour room service, evening turndown, valet parking, complimentary morning newspaper, safety deposit box, business services and medical services.
ABOUT SOL MELIA
Sol Melia Hotels & Resorts is one of the world's most successful hotel companies via its four brands--Melia Hotels, Tryp Hotels, Sol Hotels and Paradisus Resorts--with more than 350 hotels in more than 30 countries worldwide.
RESERVATIONS
Individual reservations can be made through www.solmelia.com, a travel consultant or by calling toll-free: 1-800-336-3542. Group reservations can be made through professional meeting and incentive planner or through Sol Melia's group desk by calling 1-888-3363542 or vie email: msm-usacan@sol-group.com.
Hotel information can also be obtained by accessing www.solmelia.com.
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