Caracterizados por su original y único estilo arquitectónico, en los hoteles Paradisus ofrecemos un sinfín de sensaciones a nuestros huéspedes, gracias a nuestros exclusivos servicios, aderezados en todos los casos por una extensa y exquisita oferta culinaria.

En Paradisus Resort te esperamos con lo que llamamos “Luxexclusive”, una experiencia completa incomparable de lujo sin pretensiones, tranquilidad ininterrumpida y alegría sin preocupaciones, en extraordinarias localizaciones frente al mar, tanto en la República Dominicana con Paradisus Punta Cana, Paradisus Palma Real; en México con Paradisus Cancún,  Paradisus La Esmeralda o Paradisus La Perla en Playa del Carmen y en Cuba.

Con la experiencia “Luxexclusive” hemos reinventado un nuevo nivel de lujo del todo incluido, donde cada detalle es atendido para asegurar una experiencia de mayor calidad para ti, tu pareja o tu familia al completo. Así, entre las experiencias que puedes disfrutar en nuestros hoteles destacan:

- “Royal Service”: Un servicio personalizado de mayordomo y cuidados de lujo, reservados sólo para adultos, en los que serás tratado como un Rey o una Reina.

- Gastronomía: Una cocina de 5 estrellas servida en una magnífica gama de restaurantes únicos y elegantes, pensado para los que disfrutan del placer de la buena mesa y los sabores internacionales. Fusión asiática. Brasileña. Italiana. Mediterránea. Clásica americana. Francesa. Caribeña. A la carta y tipo buffet. Todas tentadoras. Todas a disposición de tus deseos. ¡Todo deliciosamente incluido!

- “Family Concierge”: Un servicio diseñado para satisfacer las necesidades de las familias actuales, este programa te ofrece un servicio VIP exclusivo que incluye amenidades de lujo adaptadas a cada uno de los miembros de tu familia y la asistencia personalizada durante todo el día de un experto para dar respuesta inmediata a tus necesidades y permitirte disfrutar de actividades personalizadas para todos.

- Vida Nocturna: Auténtica libertad para divertirte, dando vida a la vacaciones de tus sueños con inolvidables aventuras de tentación y diversión, donde las noches son tuyas para vivirlas como quieras. Y es que en nuestros hoteles, la noche cobra vida con un apasionante resplandor mientras brindascon uno de nuestros cócteles especiales frente a una espectacular puesta de sol, en una playa iluminada por antorchas o en terrazas al aire libre.

- Spa: Nuestros health clubs disponen de todos los servicios y ofrecen un equipamiento de vanguardia, el asesoramiento de entrenadores personales y unas sesiones de ejercicio únicas que incluyen el entrenamiento en pareja, clases en grupo y programas de wellness personalizados e individuales, diseñados para cuidar cuerpo y mente según tus deseos y necesidades concretas. Concédete el capricho de unas vacaciones de spa del más alto nivel en los entornos más lujosos del mundo, ¡ven a Paradisus!

- The Reserve: Un resort-boutique dentro del mismo Resort. Te proponemos una estancia en el paraíso en el corazón de Paradisus, con acceso exclusivo a impresionantes piscinas privadas para niños y adultos, a salas privadas y a una nueva y lujosa gama de inmensas suites ParadisusResort.

- Experiencias Memorables: Auténtica libertad para hacer todo lo que quieras, sin que nada se interponga entre tú y un mundo de placer sin límites. Sin preocupaciones, sin problemas, olvídate de la cartera o los cheques por firmar. En Paradisus podrás disfrutar de un gran número de actividades incluidas entre las que destacan deportes (voley playa, tenis, paddle, vela, windsurf, kayak, kite surfing, buceo y golf); Excursiones (paseos a caballo, tours en bicicleta y excursiones guiadas), Romance (bicicletas tándem y cruceros al atardecer), así como una gran variedad de actividades enriquecedoras para la vida diaria, incluidas (elaboración de sushi, cata de vinos, arreglos florales, masajes, pintura, elaboración de velas, clases de tango, entre otras);  así como actividades extra que incluyen pesca en alta mar, deportes acuáticos motorizados, masajes en pareja y cena para dos bajo las estrellas disponibles con cargo adicional.

Está más que claro: Si bien disfrutar del sol y el mar en nuestros hoteles ya es una experiencia única, si eres de aquellos que quieren hacer algo más durante su estancia, en Paradisus tenemos a tu disposición un gran número de actividades para complacerte… Acércate a Paradisus y ríndete ante una experiencia inmemorable de auténtica libertad.

El Hotel Paradisus Playa del Carmen también es el sitio permanente del restaurante  Pasión por Martin Berasategui, reconocido entre los mejores chefs del mundo. Sus restaurantes cuentan con siete estrellas Michelin, una alucinante proeza en el mundo de la gastronomía. Así que es digno que un evento tal como el Cancún-Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival, el evento más importante de esta índole que se celebra en esta parte del mundo, escogió el Paradisus Playa del Carmen para celebrar tres de sus más significativos eventos.

El festival estará honrando las cocinas de Europa y las Américas, con énfasis en las delicias de Italia y México. Unos 25 chefs, estrellas de Canadá, los Estados Unidos, México, Brasil, Argentina, Venezuela y Perú,  estarán celebrando mientras cocinan juntos para nuestros huéspedes durante la cena “Taste the New World,  Chefs estrella del continente americano”,  que se llevará a cabo el 14 de marzo en el Paradisus Playa del Carmen. La cena VIP en honor de los patrocinadores del evento tendrá lugar, como era de esperarse, en el Pasión por MB. Y la Fiesta de de Clausura, “Italia y México: mismos colores ; diferentes sabores” también se llevará a cabo en el Paradisus Playa del Carmen, el domingo 17 de Marzo, 2013.

Superlativos vinos de las mejores viñeras del mundo deleitarán a los huéspedes del Festival, servidos por los mejores sommeliers, como el famoso, Doug Frost. Fabulosa comida, estupendos vinos, gran entretenimiento y lujosas acomodaciones,  todo en el Paradisus Playa del Carmen. Para obtener beneficios, favor de contactar reservaciones2.paradisus.playadelcarmen@melia.com  con el código de reservaciones: CRMFEST para elevación a la próxima categoría más check-in tardío además de check-out demorado, sujeto a disponibilidad. No te pierdas ésta gran promoción!

The Hotel Paradisus Playa del Carmen is permanent host to the Passion by Martin Berasategui restaurant. Chef Berasategui is considered among the very best chefs in the world. His restaurants boast a total of seven Michelin stars; an amazing feat in the gastronomy world. So it is fitting that the Cancun-Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival, the most important such event to be held in this part of the world, should choose Paradisus Playa del Carmen to host three of its most significant events.

The festival will be honoring the cuisines of Europe and the Americas with an emphasis on the delights of Italy and Mexico. Some 25 Star chefs from Canada, the USA, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela and Peru will be celebrating while cooking together for our guests during the “Taste the New World, Star Chefs of the Americas” dinner to be held Thursday March 14, at the Paradisus Playa del Carmen. The VIP “Sponsors Dinner” will take place, quite naturally, at the Passion by MB restaurant. And the Closing Celebration Dinner, “Italy meets Mexico; Same Colors – Different Flavors” will also be hosted by the Paradisus Playa del Carmen, on Sunday March 17, 2013.

Superlative wines from the best wineries around the world will delight guests of the Festival, served by some of the world’s top sommeliers, including the famous Doug Frost. Great food, great wine, great entertainment, luxurious accommodations all at the Paradisus Playa del Carmen. To obtain benefits, please contact reservaciones2.paradisus.playadelcarmen@melia.com with booking code: CRMFEST for an upgrade to the next category booked plus late check-in as well as late check-out, subject to availability. You can’t beat it.

Luxury All-Inclusive Resort in Dominican Republic Upgrades VIP Rooms, Services and Public Spaces, Highlighted by New Restaurant under the aegis of Seven Michelin-Starred Chef Martin Berasategui

New York, NY (April 3, 2012) – Paradisus Palma Real, the luxury all-inclusive Caribbean resort, has completed its comprehensive redesign, adding 110 Royal Service Suites to its existing inventory, as well a new Royal Service Lounge with its own private Italian restaurant, new juice bar, pool, ECO spa and fitness areas. The resort’s service has also been upgraded in every sense, from pre-arrival to Punta Cana and resort arrival, as well as personalized and intuitive butler service throughout.

“On the heels of the success we’ve seen from Paradisus Playa del Carmen La Perla — the adults-only luxury concept offered at our Mexican resort — the demand for this level of personalized service and amenities has increased at all of our properties,” said Alvaro Tejeda Schroeder, Senior Vice President for Meliá Hotels International Premium Portfolio of hotels. “We are simply responding to the desires of our discerning clientele and exceeding our already high standards at Paradisus Palma Real. In the near future, guests can expect to see similar Royal Service upgrades at our Paradisus Punta Cana resort as well.”

A Royal Welcome
Paradisus Palma Real is taking extra measures to customize their Royal Service guests’ experience at the resort, starting with a pre-arrival guest contact. Once a guest books their stay at the property, the Royal Service staff will contact them, in order to determine their preferences, dietary restrictions, and desires from their vacation. The resort will be able to make recommendations, pre-book reservations and specially create their personalized journey.

Upon arrival at Punta Cana International Airport, guests will be personally welcomed with refreshing welcome drink and cold towels. A private airport transfer, which is now included for all Royal Service guests, will be waiting to take guests to the luxury resort. As soon as guests arrive on property, they will be greeted in the New Royal Service Lounge, overlooking the ocean – an ideal way to start a relaxing vacation.

Royal Service Upgrades
Paradisus signature Royal Service Suites offer unparalleled all-inclusive luxury in an exclusive and private environment for adults only.  Each of the 220 Royal Service Suites comes complete with an in suite Jacuzzi. Modern touches include 32-inch flat screen televisions, iPod docking stations, Expresso coffee machines and now customized mini-bars, bathrooms are stocked with Thierry Mugler bath amenities.

The resort has also taken their service standards up a notch, now providing one modern certificated butler per every six Royal Service Suites. Guests can rest and easily be attended with her personal butler, having discreet but efficient assistance.

Paradisus Palma Real now boasts a dramatically designed Royal Service Lounge. The bi-level elegant air-conditioned structure will welcome guests to an oceanfront check-in experience. This VIP welcome area will feature new computers, a sustainability corner, as well as locally inspired cultural books of which guests can indulge.

The additional Royal Service ECO Spa is exclusively for Royal Service guests, featuring five massage treatment eco palapas. A water ritual area – comprised of two hot tubs, pool with hydrotherapy, cold plunge, pediluvio foot bath, showers, steam room and sauna – will be located adjacent to the new Royal Service pool.

The new Italian restaurant, Il Palazzo, will be exclusive for Royal Service Guests, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. This modern Italian experience is located within the new Royal Service lounge and offers unobstructed views of the Caribbean. Il Palazzo will be helmed by Executive Chef Mario Crespi, who recently joined the property from Meliá Milano Hotel.

The Royal Service white sand beach area will now boast a new Juice Bar. Guests will be able to order smoothies and freshly squeezed juices, including the signature passion fruit drink. The new Juice Bar is open daily, from morning to early evening.

The resort’s main lagoon-style pool will now feature a designated and dedicated Royal Service area, which connects to the Royal Service Lounge. At the Royal Service pool guests will be provided with complimentary sunscreen lotions, Wi-Fi in all the public areas, refreshing fruits and sorbets, sunglass cleanings, and more.

Paradisus Palma Real’s new Fitness area, YHI Moves, will be over 2,000 sq. ft, boasting new Life Fitness equipment and a large cardio and weights area, attended by professional personal trainers, offering assistance and complimentary yoga, pilates and stretching classes.

The resort’s new Red Lounge is an all-day lobby bar and after-dinner lounge, which changes ambiance to suit the mood and tempo of day and night-time entertainment.

New Restaurant
In April Paradisus Palma Real will open Passion by Martin Berasategui, a fine dining restaurant that juxtaposes Chef Berasategui’s Spanish cooking philosophy and style with the remarkable local ingredients of the Caribbean. The dishes and tasting menu, where local seafood will play a starring role, will be designed for pairings, featuring the resort’s most exquisite wines. Guests will be able to choose pairings from three separate wine lists that have been created exclusively for the restaurant.

The resort’s new GABi Beach has been renovated and re-imagined, featuring chic new furniture and a new layout. This sophisticated-yet-relaxed beach club now welcomes guests and locals alike to mingle, have a drink or snack, dance while famous DJ’s spin tracks, or unwind on Bali beds.

Paradisus Palma Real’s two new restaurants and two new lounges act as the pinnacle of its eight unique restaurants and eight premium bars. These four new concepts set a new benchmark for food and beverage offerings within the all-inclusive segment, and are demonstrative of the Paradisus brand becoming synonymous with outstanding cuisine, standards and service.

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About Paradisus Resorts
Paradisus Resorts is an all-inclusive luxury resort brand owned and operated by Meliá Hotels International, (formerly Sol Meliá Hotels & Resorts) one of the world’s most successful hotel companies.  The growing brand currently has two hotels in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic: Paradisus Palma Real and Paradisus Punta Cana. Boasting unique room categories and luxurious upgrade options such as the adults-only Royal Service and family-only Family Concierge, the resorts are ideal for a wide spectrum of guests including couples, family vacations, destination weddings and business travelers. The properties in Punta Cana each feature The Reserve at Paradisus, an exclusive resort-within-a-resort concept where guests experience private check-in and stay in residential style accommodations, among numerous other services and amenities. In November 2011 the brand will expand its portfolio with two new properties in Playa del Carmen, Mexico: Paradisus La Esmeralda, a resort for families, and Paradisus La Perla, an adults-only resort. Paradisus Resorts will continue its growth with the opening of a brand-new property in Papagayo Bay, Costa Rica, scheduled to open in 2013. Follow Paradisus Resorts on Twitter, @Paradisus and Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/Paradisus.Resorts

About MELIÁ HOTELS INTERNATIONAL
Meliá Hotels International was founded in 1956 in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) and is one of the world’s largest resort hotel chains, as well as Spain’s leading hotel chain. It currently provides more than 350 hotels and 87,000 rooms in 35 countries on 4 continents under its brands: Gran Meliá, Meliá, ME, Innside, Tryp by Wyndham, Sol and Paradisus. Its product and service portfolio is complemented by Meliá Club, the only vacation club operated by a Spanish company.

In 2011, the family company founded by Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, which operated under the name “Sol Meliá” for decades, initiated a new stage in its development under the brand name that represents its present and its future: Meliá Hotels International.

We all have the age-old mantra engraved in our memory, but sometimes it’s easy to forget just how much work goes into planning that special day. With summer wedding season in full swing, here are my top five quick tips to planning your dream summertime wedding. By following these helpful hints, your pre-nuptial period will be as easy as saying “I do.”

1. Plan Ahead – To ensure that your special day is exactly the way you envisioned it, you need to start planning as early as possible so you don’t get locked out of your dream venue or caterer. If you want to get married next summer, start planning now! After all, the early bird catches the bouquet…

2. Organization is Key – Oftentimes, the first step in planning a wedding is finding the right wedding coordinator, even if you opt for a destination wedding. Paradisus Resort’s Romance Planners will work with you to make sure your wedding runs smoothly.  From booking date to departure, our Romance Team is available to cater to your every wedding wish.

3. Do Your Research – Before you finalize any plans, make sure you’re doing your homework by comparing your top choice of venue, caterer, florist, etc. to their competitors. Lay out all your options and make the best, educated decision for your personal style and budget.

4.    Choose Your Style – Whether you want a small, intimate beach celebration or the elaborate fantasy, fairytale wedding, it’s important to decide what type of wedding you envision for yourself from the beginning. Paradisus Resorts have wedding packages to meet the needs of any bride. Chill-Out Chic, Aqua, Fantasy Packages are all memorable and romantic in their own right – what kind of a Paradisus bride-to-be are you?

5.    Enjoy! – It’s easy to get caught up in the madness of planning a wedding, but make sure to try your best and enjoy every second of the process. A wedding at Paradisus Resorts allows you the convenience of booking a wedding and honeymoon in one, eliminating any unnecessary stress from your wedding bliss.  Before you know it, you’ll be sitting at home with your new spouse wishing you could do it all over again!

If you prefer to have assistance from hands-on experts helping with every step of the big day, Paradisus’ bridal packages make every detail easier to implement.  Paradisus’ detailed wedding packages, organized by the creative and efficient Romance Planners, put all of the wedding planning in our amazing team’s capable hands.  Click here to find out more on our current bridal packages.

Palma de Mallorca, España- Paradisus Resorts, la marca hotelera todo-incluido de lujo cinco estrellas, propiedad y operada por Sol Meliá Hotels & Resorts, anunció hoy mismo la construcción de un nuevo hotel en Bahía Papagayo, Guanacaste Costa Rica, cuya apertura está prevista para Julio de 2015. El hotel de nueva construcción, acertadamente llamado Paradisus Papagayo Bay y construido en asociación con SunVesta Holding AG, un grupo suizo de Consultoría y Desarrollo, de capital privado, representado por su filial Richland Investments Ltd. y su socio costarricense DIA S.A., reemplaza al antiguo Paradisus Playa Conchal en Guanacaste operado por la marca hasta el 30 de Abril, 2011.

El nuevo hotel es parte del plan de expansión de la marca que incluye la apertura de dos resorts en Playa del Carmen, México, en noviembre de 2011, y que tiene como objetivo consolidar a Paradisus Resorts como líder en el segmento del mercado todo incluido de lujo. Además, esta nueva adición permite a Sol Meliá capitalizar el extraordinario reconocimiento que la marca posee en esta región, debido principalmente a los 15 años de experiencia en el destino.

“La introducción del Paradisus Papagayo Bay en el mercado de Costa Rica es la oportunidad perfecta para continuar incrementando el portafolio de Sol Meliá, al mismo tiempo se reafirma la visión de nuestra marca como líder en hostelería en el sector del todo incluido de lujo,” dijo Álvaro Tejeda Schroeder, Vicepresidente Senior del Portafolio de hoteles Premium y Operaciones de Sol-Group en América. “Tuvimos un gran éxito como pioneros en el destino con el Paradisus Playa Conchal y el producto superior que Paradisus Papagayo Bay trae a la región contribuirá a que continúe el exitoso desarrollo de Guanacaste como un destino de lujo.”

Situado en la provincia del norte de Guanacaste, Paradisus Papagayo Bay se está construyendo sobre 21 hectáreas de un impresionante paisaje que cumple las especificaciones de todos los resorts cinco estrellas. El diseño de este resort ecológico de lujo de 381 habitaciones desciende en forma de cascada hasta la playa de una de las bahías más impresionantes del mundo. Con unas vistas increíbles desde prácticamente cualquier punto del hotel, sus cinco restaurantes y cinco bares  ofrecerán a los clientes multitud de ambientes en los que disfrutaran de una sofisticada gastronomía mientras contemplan la belleza natural de la región. El resort ofrecerá muchos de los atractivos de la marca Paradisus incluyendo un YHI Spa y Health Club, el renombrado nivel de alojamiento sólo para adultos “Royal Service” y el programa “Family Concierge”. Además de los detalles y servicios orientados al viajero vacacional, Paradisus Papagayo Bay dispondrá de más de 1.700 m2 de instalaciones para reuniones dirigidas al segmento de grupos e incentivos.

“SunVesta y DIA están encantados de formar parte junto con Paradisus Resorts de este proyecto, en el que combinaremos el más alto nivel de lujo con un concepto de desarrollo ecológico sostenible dando como resultado un eco-resort de lujo de nivel internacional con los más altos estándares de servicio.  Creemos en la idea de invertir en destinos de primer nivel y trabajar con las mejores compañías para obtener los mejores resultados a nivel ecológico y financiero, y este proyecto no podría constituir un mejor ejemplo de nuestras creencias,”  comentó Josef Mettler, Presidente y Director Ejecutivo de SunVesta Group.

“Estamos orgullosos de ser parte del extraordinario proyecto de SunVesta y Paradisus Resorts en Bahía Papagayo. Como socio costarricense de SunVesta, nuestra excelente red contribuirá al enorme éxito de este proyecto,” comentó José Manuel Agüero, Presidente de DIA.

SunVesta ha conseguido contar con los servicios de WingField Corporation Inc., como promotor del proyecto de Bahía Papagayo.  “Este es un proyecto verdaderamente excepcional,” – declaró el presidente de WingField Henk Habers, “que está destinado a ser uno de los mejores resorts de América Central.”

WingField jugó un papel decisivo como asesor de SunVesta en las negociaciones que llevaron a cabo la culminación de la transacción. “Estamos deseosos de que comience el proyecto y de la futura colaboración con SunVesta y Sol Meliá” -añadió Dean Johnson, Presidente y Director Ejecutivo de WingField.

Adicionalmente a los cinco resorts Paradisus que operan hoy en día en el Caribe, los planes de expansión de la marca, incluyen la apertura de dos resorts en Playa del Carmen, México, y otro en Brasil, en Salvador de Bahía en los próximos tres años. La marca Paradisus proyecta doblar su portafolio de resorts en los próximos tres años.

Acerca de Sol Meliá
Sol Meliá fue fundada en 1956 en Palma de Mallorca (España) y constituye una de las mayores cadenas de hoteles del mundo, así como la cadena hotelera líder en España tanto en el mercado vacacional como en el de negocios. Actualmente dispone de más de 300 hoteles en 26 países y 4 continentes bajo sus marcas: Gran Meliá, Meliá, ME by Meliá, Innside by Meliá, Tryp, Sol, Paradisus y Sol Meliá Vacation Club. www.solmelia.com

Acerca de SunVesta
SunVesta es un grupo suizo de empresas de Consultoría y Desarrollo, de capital privado, creado en 2005. Su misión principal es evaluar, financiar y desarrollar proyectos urbanísticos turísticos lucrativos y sostenibles exclusivamente en los nichos de mercado en expansión de lujo, de propiedades hoteleras de uso mixto, clubs privados residenciales y sector de la multipropiedad. SunVesta cotiza en el OTCBB y en el Segmento del Mercado Abierto de la Bolsa de Frankfurt www.sunvesta.com

Acerca de DIA S.A.
DIA S.A. fue fundada en 1974 como una empresa de construcción y desarrollo inmobiliario en Costa Rica. Está especializada en viviendas privadas, edificios públicos, comunidades de acceso controlado en ciudades, montaña y playa. DIA S.A. es muy conocida en Costa Rica por sus altos estándares de construcción y las localizaciones de primera categoría de sus proyectos.

Acerca de WingField
WingField Corporation Inc. es miembro del grupo de empresas WingField group con oficinas en Bruselas, Luxemburgo y St. Paul/Minneapolis. Fundada en 1994, las actividades de WingField están centradas en tres sectores diferenciados: sector inmobiliario, hostelería y finanzas corporativas. WingField tiene una dilatada experiencia en ingeniería financiera, desarrollo e inversiones inmobiliarias, finanzas corporativas, hostelería y ocio. En el sector inmobiliario WingField actúa como promotor, inversor y arreglista financiero.  Sus proyectos e inversiones están dirigidos principalmente a Europa con un creciente número de proyectos en América del Norte.

Palma de Mallorca, Spain – Paradisus Resorts, the five star all-inclusive luxury hotel brand owned and operated by Sol Meliá Hotels & Resorts, announced today the development of a new property in Papagayo Bay, Costa Rica, scheduled to open in July 2015. The new build, aptly named Paradisus Papagayo Bay and constructed in partnership with SunVesta Holding AG a Swiss based Private Equity, Consulting and Development group, represented by their subsidiary Richland Investments Ltd. and their Costa Rican partner DIA S.A., supersedes the former Paradisus Playa Conchal in Guanacaste operated by the brand until April 30th, 2011.

The new property is part of the brand’s master expansion plan, which includes the opening of two resorts in Playa del Carmen, Mexico in November 2011, and aims to solidify Paradisus Resorts as a leader in the luxury all-inclusive market segment. Furthermore this new portfolio addition allows Sol Meliá to capitalize on the tremendous recognition the brand has in the region, due largely to the 15 years of experience in the destination, while building significant equity on Paradisus’ behalf.

“The introduction of Paradisus Papagayo Bay to the Costa Rican market is the ideal opportunity to continue elevating Sol Meliá’s portfolio, while embodying the vision of our brand as a hospitality leader in the luxury all-inclusive sector,” said Alvaro Tejeda Schroeder, SVP of the Premium Portfolio and Operations for Sol Group’s Hotels & Resorts in The Americas. “We had tremendous success as pioneers with Paradisus Playa Conchal and the superior product Paradisus Papagayo Bay brings to the region will continue the brand’s successful development of Guanacaste as a luxury destination.”

Located on the Northern Province of Guanacaste, Paradisus Papagayo Bay is being developed on 21 hectares of dramatic landscape, complying with all five star resort specifications. The 381-room eco-luxury resort’s design cascades to the beach below on one of the world’s most stunning bays.  Featuring breathtaking views from virtually any location on the property, its five restaurants and five bars will provide guests with multiple settings in which to enjoy food and beverage while admiring the region’s natural beauty.  The resort will boast many of Paradisus’ brand assets including a YHI Spa and Health Club, the renowned adults-only “Royal Service” level of accommodations and the “Family Concierge” program. In addition to amenities that cater to the leisure guest, Paradisus Papagayo Bay will also feature 19,000 square feet of meeting facilities with the business traveler in mind.

“SunVesta and DIA are thrilled to be partnering with Paradisus Resorts on this project, where we will combine high-end luxury with a sustainable eco-friendly development concept, resulting in a world-class eco-luxury resort with the highest service standards,” commented Josef Mettler, President and CEO of the SunVesta Group.  “We believe in investing in prime locations and working with the best companies to achieve the best ecological and financial results, and this project couldn’t be a better example of our credo.”

“We are proud to be a part of SunVesta and Paradisus Resorts’ extraordinary project at Papagayo Bay,” commented José Manuel Agüero, President of DIA.  “As SunVesta’s Costa Rican partner our excellent local network will contribute to this development’s great success.”

SunVesta has enlisted the services of WingField Corporation Inc. as master developer of Paradisus Papagayo Bay.  “This is a truly exceptional project,” WingField President Henk Habers said, “It is destined to be one of Central America’s premier resorts.”

WingField was instrumental in the negotiations leading to the transaction realization in its capacity of advisor to SunVesta. “We are looking forward to the commencement of this project and to future cooperation with SunVesta and Sol Meliá,” said Dean Johnson, Chairman and CEO of WingField.

Paradisus Resorts, known for exuding sophistication and luxury prides itself on the no-hassle, premium service upscale vacation experience.  In addition to Paradisus’ existing five properties in the Americas, expansion plans include the opening of two resorts in Playa del Carmen, Mexico and the development of a property in Salvador de Bahía, Brazil in the next three years.  Paradisus is projected to double its portfolio of properties by 2013.

About Sol Meliá
Sol Meliá was founded in 1956 in Palma de Mallorca (Spain) and is one of the world’s largest resort hotel chains, as well as Spain’s leading hotel chain in both the business and leisure markets. It currently provides more than 300 hotels in 26 countries on 4 continents under its brands: Gran Meliá, Meliá, ME by Meliá, Innside by Meliá, Tryp, Sol, Paradisus and Sol Meliá Vacation Club. www.solmelia.com

About SunVesta
SunVesta is a Swiss based Private Equity, Consulting and Development group of companies, established in 2005. Its core competence is to evaluate, to finance and to develop lucrative and sustainable tourism real estate projects exclusively in the growing market niches of luxury mixed-use hospitality real estate, private residence clubs and fractional ownership industry. SunVesta is listed at OTCBB and at the Open Market Segment at Frankfurt Stock Exchange.  www.sunvesta.com

About DIA Diseno Ingenieria Arquitectura Metropolitiana S.A.
DIA S.A. was founded in 1974 as a Construction and Real Estate Development Company in Costa Rica. Private homes, government buildings, gated communities in city, mountain and beach environments are all within their expertise. DIA S.A. is very well known in Costa Rica for having high quality construction standards and prime locations for its projects.

About WingField
WingField Corporation Inc. is a member of the WingField group of companies with offices in Brussels, Luxembourg and St. Paul/Minneapolis. Founded in 1994, WingField’s activities are focused on three distinct sectors: real estate, hospitality and corporate finance.  WingField has extensive experience in financial engineering, real estate investments and developments, corporate finance, hospitality and leisure.  Within the real estate sector, WingField acts as developer, investor and financial arranger.  Projects and investments are primarily focused in Europe with a growing number of projects in North America.

Yoga is a great way to enhance physical strength while releasing stress, making it the ultimate full body workout.  The Yhi Spa at Paradisus Resorts in the Dominican Republic encourages guests to treat themselves to beauty and spa treatments as well as beachfront yoga classes that provide physical and mental strength and relaxation. 

An invigorating workout that can help restore, improve and maintain physical health, yoga also increases flexibility and muscle tone.  Ongoing practice of yoga helps individuals release stress and tension while strengthening the body.  The practice of yoga consists of a collection of strengthening and toning positions that challenges the body both physically and mentally.  The beauty of the workout is that it allows the individual to practice at their own strength level, offering positions of varying degrees of difficulty for a more challenging experience. 

Yhi Spa offers guests the opportunity to try various yoga classes that meet their level of comfort and personal need.  The most popular class, Yoga Move Basic, is great for beginners who want to give yoga a try for the first time.  This class focuses on the foundations of yoga through the instruction of basic stretches and positions.  We also offer Prana Yoga recommended for guests with respiratory health concerns as it practices breath control and regulation.

For those looking for more of a challenge the Yhi Spa recommends Power Yoga challenging balance and energy, or Hatha Yoga, which combines strengthening positions with meditation for the more flexible!  Meditation and massage classes are also recommended for guests and available every Sunday.

Beachfront classes are offered in the morning by request, while all other classes are available in the gym.  Guests can enjoy classes for $25 for adults and $30 for kids.  Yoga is great for beginners to learn something new on vacation, or for the more experienced yoga practitioner to grow their practice and enjoy this great workout with a beachfront view! 

Discover our YHI Spas:
YHI Spa at Paradisus Palma Real
YHI Spa at Paradisus Punta Cana

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The new rooms’ decor provides guests with a truly authentic experience, as we have designed the rooms with distinctly modern touches featuring local artwork from Dominican artists and organic elements.  Each room is equipped with 32-inch flat screen televisions, iPod docking stations and full mini bar and espresso coffee machines.  The new bathrooms feature double rain showerheads and state-of-the art vinyl walling with ocean life detailing that gives guests the feeling of being transported to the Caribbean Sea.  For a more personal touch, guests will now enjoy an array of luxurious Arte bath products, fully stocked in the new rooms.

Fifty-two of the renovated rooms offer private gardens with select rooms featuring personal jacuzzis giving guests the ultimate indulgence.  The renovations, completed at the end of last year, are just in time for winter vacation season and some much needed rest and relaxation.  And if you can’t join us this year in the Dominican Republic to experience our makeover you can look forward to the same treatment and decadence in the rooms of our brand new Paradisus Resorts, opening in Riviera Maya, Mexico in late 2011.

At Paradisus Resorts, we offer families the perfect solution for a relaxing, kid-friendly tropical vacation.  Through our partnership with PoshMom.com, we invite you to experience our Exclusive Posh Mom Family Concierge Program Package.  Book a vacation through the Family Concierge, and then relax and enjoy…we’ve thought of everything so you don’t have to!

Once you arrive at the hotel, take advantage of our unpacking service to make the transition to relaxation a seamless one: you can take your time checking in at the private Family Concierge Lounge and exploring the hotel while our staff unpacks your bags.  Once you’re ready to head up to the room, your clothes will already be hung or folded, so you can begin your vacation right away without wasting waste any time on suitcases.  We’ll even arrange to have your in-room refrigerator stocked with preselected goodies—everything you need will be ready and waiting for you.  Families will also receive personal walkie-talkies to facilitate quick and easy communication within your family and with the concierge staff throughout the trip.

The Posh Mom Family Concierge features amazing activities for the kids and includes personal touches that are sure to make their trips—and yours—unforgettable.  Upon checking in, all kids receive a “Welcome” goody-bag that includes a hat, t-shirt, water wings, and mini sunscreen.  And each night, we offer our “Kids-Only” turn-down service, complete with milk and cookies—truly the best way to cap off a long day on the beach! Families also have the option of adding a Play Station to the in-room package.

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Although tropical family vacations at other resorts often mean waking up before the sun rises to reserve chairs at the pool, this package ensures you’ll always have prime space to relax—you can even sleep in! The Posh Mom Family Concierge reserves Bali-beds and lounge chairs for you and the family in our exclusive Family Concierge area by the award-winning main resort pool.  Additional exclusive Family Concierge sections are located by the resort’s beach, one of the whitest and finest coral sand beaches in the world.  Families also receive our Beach Bag Valet—including an oversized Envirosax eco-friendly tote filled with personal beach goodies.  And so you don’t have to stress about unpacking and repacking your beach bag to carry out each day, parents can leave these valets poolside and collect them the next morning.

Finally, to help you kick those unpacking vacation blues and hold on to your newfound tranquility, we offer our complimentary pre-departure laundry service: we’ll have the washing and folding done before you even step on the airplane. 

Our Posh Mom Family Concierge package provides the perfect getaway for kids and parents alike.  From exploring the resort and splashing around at the pool to dining out for delicious meals and relaxing in your fully equipped suite, it will be a vacation you and your family will never forget! Click here to get more details and book today.