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Australian Tourist Park Management (ATPM) has worked in conjunction with Eurobodalla Council and NSW Department of Lands now have reason to be elated, as they have not only taken out best 4.5 star HMAA Nationally best Caravan & Tourist Park, last Friday night in Sydney, but today announces their confirmation by AAA Tourism of a 5 star Resort in Batemans Bay.

This new makeover funded by local Council under the assistance of ATPM is something the south coast of NSW will be and should be very proud of.

Formerly known as Glenhaven Holiday Village 6 years ago, ATPM successfully tendered to work on a complete re-design of the park in conjunction with Eurobodalla Council.

This design has been rolled out by Council over the last 5 years to see the metamorphosis of the now Batemans Bay Beach Resort. This Resort is the whole package, with facilities that include resort style swimming pool, modern amenities, conference facilities, fully equipped laundry, huge array of Cabins types, ensuite sites, Studio’s and a children’s playground including a jumping pillow just to name a few.

Big 4 Batemans Bay Beach Resort is ideally located in the beautiful south coast town of Batemans Bay in NSW.

www.beachresort.com.au

Once a humble 1 ½ star caravan park, Batemans Bay Beach Resort has been continually revamped and upgraded to surpassed expectations and become an award winning 5 star holiday park. Batemans Bay Beach Resort is the whole package with facilities that include resort style swimming pool, modern amenities, fully equipped laundry and a children’s playground to name a few.

Big 4 Batemans Bay Beach Resort is ideally located in the beautiful south coast town of Batemans Bay, NSW, the award winning, now 5 star resort is the perfect place, for either you’re on your honeymoon, taking the kids camping, on tour around Australia, or indulging in a short break you’ll find your absolute beachfront, absolute leisure holiday experience at Batemans Bay Beach Resort!

You can wake up to the sound of water lapping at the shore, or stepping out onto the beachfront for a morning walk, or perhaps a quick stroll into town for breakfast!

All of this and just minutes away from a 27-hole championship golf course, fishing, cafes, restaurants, shops, tennis courts, a skateboard park, a cycle way and library.

Australian Tourist Park Management (ATPM) provides a wide range of services to the caravan park industry and has successfully operated under a multiple facilities model for 13 years. ATPM has grown from its first management contract of 9 holiday parks to currently managing and leasing 28 parks throughout QLD, NSW, VIC & SA. Managing Director Steve Billett is proud of the progress of the park over the last 5 years, it is a real Cinderella story. Being awarded 5 star rating is the latest in achievements for the Batemans Bay Beach Resort. The Resort has been a finalist at both CCIA of excellence award and the south coast awards.

Food and wine loving pedestrians will be happy to learn of four new gourmet walking tours, known as ‘Insiders Adelaide’, launched by specialist food and wine operator “Taste of South Australia” (www.tastesa.com.au).

The four tours uncover Adelaide’s hidden secrets, exposing the city’s true essence with inspirational walks hosted by local guides. Highlights include wine tastings, a visit to Adelaide’s colourful Central Market, delicious chocolate from iconic producer Haighs and an exploration of Adelaide’s top foodie street, Rundle Street.

The four ‘Insiders Adelaide’ walking tours are divided as follows:

MARKET CULTURE: includes Adelaide Central Markets, visiting local potters and cheeseries, learning about local wines and exploring some of the interesting buildings around Victoria Square.

CLASSIC ADELAIDE – CULTURE & HISTORY: ideal for art lovers, this tour visits the Art Gallery, explores the Cultural Boulevard with its statuesque Government and University buildings, visits Artlab to view the team restoring historic paintings, books and fabrics and walks past the historic Queen Adelaide Club, home to the city’s elite. The tour also includes tasting Haighs fine chocolate and lunch at SA’s Art gallery.

EAST END PUB CULTURE: this includes some of the city’s quirky sites – the Cupola in honour of Elvis in the Botanic gardens, experiencing a bush food trail and wandering through the historic East End fruit and produce markets.

The East End of Rundle Street is one of Adelaide’s finest foodie streets and guests can enjoy food heaven, be that a fresh oyster from the Oyster Bar or a hot indulgent chocolate from Chocolat.

WEST END ART & CULTURE: this tour focuses on the contemporary arts and culture of Adelaide such as the Samstag Museum and the long-established Experimental Art Foundation, as well as many small art venues that are often hidden from those that don’t know the city. There will also be chance to enjoy a wine tasting in the stylish Apothecary restaurant.

Each tour can last two or four hours and costs AU$127 per person for a two hour and AU$187 per person for a four hour tour. Prices include an expert local guide, entrance fees and goodie bag, a light meal – either breakfast, lunch, morning or afternoon tea, depending on time of day tour takes place.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

TASTE OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA was founded by Mary Anne Kennedy over 15 years ago. A graduate of the school of winemaking at Roseworthy Agricultural College, she worked in wineries and hotels around Australia before starting Taste of South Australia.

The company offers a wide range of food and wine tours, including ‘Tour de Foodies’ featuring seven different wine, culinary, spa and golf experiences. These educational and informative tours, ranging from one-day to five-nights, include celebrity chefs, wine makers and other selected experts and offer authentic and sometimes adventurous experiences.

Renowned names include Andrew Fielke, innovative founder of the Red Ochre Grill who pioneered gourmet Australian native cuisine, and Rosa Matto, a major influence on Adelaide’s culinary scene with her focus on Asian and Mediterranean foods. Others include foodie Mark Gleeson, Chef Andrew Hudson and winemaker Paul Lelacheur.

Tour de Foodies experiences include: COLLECT, CREATE AND COOK – a day tour which begins with a trip to Adelaide Central Markets for a ‘chef’s eye’ to selecting fresh produce to be used in Rosa Matto’s cooking class later in the day. The focus is on cultural diversity so unfamiliar ingredients are a feature. The class ends with a meal, the results of the day’s efforts, served with local wine.

COLLECT, CREATE AND COOK CONSISTENTLY – from two to five-days, this tour combines the market visit and Rosa Matto’s cooking class with meetings with some of Adelaide’s up and coming chefs, and explores Asian, Vietnamese, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food trails. There are cooking schools at Chapel Hill and Thornpark Country House and wine tours in the Clare and McLaren Vale.

WINE ICONS – a one or three-day tour encompassing Penfolds Grange (the first non Californian, non French wine to be named best red wine in the world), Barossa’s Wolf Blass and Jacob’s Creek labels, Shaw & Smith and Petaluma.

ROYAL GOLF – from two to seven days, this tour includes rounds on selected Royal golf courses in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide and Perth, as well as golf clinics, private winery visits and fine dining. Australia’s Royal Golf courses are renowned for being exclusive, beautiful and challenging.

GOLF & GOURMET CELEBRITY CHEF – a one or three-day tour begins with a round at the Royal Adelaide Golf Club, ranked in Australia’s top five, and features a master class in Australian native cuisine with Andrew Fielke. Touring and gourmet lunches included.

WINE & WELLNESS – a one or four-day tour, starts each morning with a bush walk through the picturesque Adelaide Hills followed by simple, healthy gourmet breakfasts. Aquador Retreat is a Wellness Centre specialising in hydrotherapy with a signature bathhouse treatment.

Days are spent being pampered in the spa or relaxing in the gardens, whilst evenings are spent enjoying contemporary Australian cuisine by Bernard Oehrli and fine cool climate wines from the Adelaide Hills.

THE BEST OF EVERYTHING SOUTH AUSTRALIA HAS TO OFFER – is a six-day tour incorporating the Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley, Clare Valley and McLaren Vale wine regions, a cooking school, spa treatments, local produce markets and gourmet dining.

Highlights include accommodation at Thornpark Country House, lunch at the award winning Bridgewater Mill restaurant in the Adelaide Hills, a visit to Maggie Beer’s shop and dinner in the renowned Appellation restaurant in the Barossa and a walk or cycle along the Clare Valley’s Riesling Trail.

For wine lovers Taste of South Australia offers a number of tours focusing on South Australia’s gourmet restaurants, its best wine, beautiful scenery and laidback lifestyle, with personalised tours led by guides trained in wine and tourism, with background training at Roseworthy Agricultural College.

The bespoke wine tours offer visitors the chance to meet people in the wine industry in any or all of the five main wine regions – Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills and Coonawarra. Tours include:

• Gourmet Food Tour and Cooking Schools
• Wine and Wildlife: Southern Vales and Kangaroo Island
• Gourmet Walking and Cycling Tours
• Art of Food and Wine (includes meeting with landscape artist David Dridan)
• Fine Antiques Tour
• Wine and Great Ocean Road
• Taste of the Outback
• Taste of Real Australia
• The Great Australia Wine Tour
(includes South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia and Tasmania)
• Wine Education and Appreciation

A Taste of South Australia is featured by all the UK’s leading tour operators to Australia including Tailor Made Travel, Bridge & Wickers and Audley Travel, to name but a few.

For further information on South Australia: www.southaustralia.com

Anthology, owners of Cradle Mountain Huts, has joined forces with the Save the Tasmanian Devil Appeal and is working with their guests to raise much-needed funds for ongoing research and management of the Tasmanian Devil Facial Tumour Disease (DFTD).

For every booking made in January 2010 on the Cradle Mountain Huts six-day walk on the Overland Track, Anthology will donate $200 per person to the Appeal (www.tassiedevil.com.au).

While the bookings need to be made and paid for by 31 January, the fundraising campaign is for any of the Anthology walks throughout the remainder of the walking season, which runs until 1 May, 2010.

DFTD is a contagious fatal cancer. The University of Tasmania, in partnership with the Federal and Tasmanian State Government, launched the Save the Tasmanian Devil Program and Appeal to oversee the response to the disease.

Administered by the UTAS Foundation, the Appeal has raised nearly $900,000 over seven years for the critical research and management programs needed to preserve this rare and precious endangered animal in the wild.

“We established Anthology to deliver distinctive Australian experiences to our guests. This includes giving them the opportunity to interact with important local flora and fauna,” said Anthology CEO, Grant Hunt.

“We also wanted to provide our guests with a way to feel that they could lend a helping hand. We consider the Tasmanian Devil to be at the heart of this practice and want to help provide funds for this critical program,” continued Hunt.

For more information or bookings for Cradle Mountain Huts contact Anthology on 03 6392 2211 or visit www.anthology.travel   Guests should quote “Save the Tasmanian Devil” at the time of the booking.

For more information about the Appeal and Program, visit www.tassiedevil.com.au

Saffire, Pure Tasmania’s iconic new property on Tasmania’s East Coast, is well into construction, with glazing, plastering and the property’s iconic roofline, which frames the Hazards Mountains opposite, well advanced.

An extensive native vegetation regeneration program focusing on the ‘protection of healthy sites’ and the ‘healing of damaged sites’ is creating a beautiful natural surrounding for the unique design of the main building and guest suites.

The property is now taking bookings from April 4 2010, with a special fly-through preview of the property available on the website, www.saffire-freycinet.com.au

Saffire General Manager, Matt Casey, said specialized training programs focusing on the Saffire Service experience were currently being undertaken by staff.

“We’re busy developing our Saffire Service training program, recruiting, implementing operating systems and refining our product offerings, which include an exclusive Signature Experience – our guided exploration to nearby Schouten Island,” he said.

“This experience is offered in addition to a variety of complimentary guest activities – quad bike excursions to remote locations, helicopter experiences, kayaking, mountain biking, bushwalks, stargazing and a host of indoor activities.”

Information & Reservations:

Mr Matt Casey
General Manager
Saffire
P 1800 709 221 (within Australia)
P +61 3 6221 1856
W www.saffire-freycinet.com.au
E Matt.Casey@saffire-freycinet.com.au

Wildlife Vacations Inc, the premier travel adventure company of the Galapagos region, welcomed back its luxury vessel, the Galapagos Explorer II, to the waters today after several upgrades.

Wildlife Vacations Inc, the premier travel adventure company of the Galapagos region, welcomed back its luxury vessel, the Galapagos Explorer II, to the waters today after several upgrades.

The main dining room, coffee station, and Jacuzzi bar of the Galapagos Explorer II underwent two months of refurbishment.

“Upgrades and remodeling of our vessels excite our cruisers and enhance the entire Galapagos vacation for them,” commented Jon Pinto, CEO of Wildlife Vacations Inc. “We’re excited to see the response we’ll get.”

The main dining room now features hand-painted images by renowned local artist Mr. Saidel Brito who recently won the “Biennal” in Cuenca, Ecuador.

The wall panels of the coffee station and Jacuzzi bar highlight more modern wood panels, while the dining room showcases a classic wood finish.

The Galapagos Explorer II visits up to ten islands in the Galapagos archipelago on a typical seven-night cruise.

Bookings are arranged by Wildlife Vacations Inc.

About Wildlife Vacations Inc.

Since 1976, Galapagos Cruises and Vacations from Wildlife Vacations, Inc. has offered exceptional upscale adventure cruises and soft- adventure vacation travel packages to Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands, Machu Picchu, Peru, the Amazon and the highlights of South America. From custom cruises for families, to group charters for corporations, Galapagos Cruises and Vacations facilitates entire trips for individuals, private parties, families, special interest, corporate travel and incentive travel for groups of almost any size.

Learn more by visiting: http://www.toursgalapagos.com  or calling 877. 385. 1433

Awake with your loved one to a private breakfast served on your own private tropical garden sala with sparkling wine and then jet off into the jungle for elephant back adventures and mouthwatering cuisine…this isn’t a dream but rather the perfect Valentine’s Day as dreamt up as part of the Celebrating Romance ‘Ultimate Day’ package at “World Luxury Romantic Hotel” Award Winner, The Sarojin, in Thailand.

Upon finishing your lavish breakfast you’ll be met by your private driver who’ll whisk you away to explore the Khao Lak Lam Ru National Park by elephant back.

From here you’ll be escorted to the banks of the Takuapa River for a private Thai cooking class with The Sarojin’s Chef. After dining on the sumptuous feast you’ve helped to create, a private sunset cruise onboard the stunning Lady Sarojin awaits as an optional extra, or, if this sounds too much like hard work, why not opt for a Royal Oriental massage followed by a rose milk bath for two.

The ultimate Valentine’s Day ends with a private beach barbeque, flames dancing, stars glowing and wine flowing! What better setting for popping the question or simply saying ‘I love you’?

Designed in a contemporary Asian style and beautifully set on an 11km secluded white sand beach, in Khao Lak, The Sarojin boasts 56 deluxe residences set within ten acres of grounds leading directly onto the beach.

The team of personal guides delight in creating very tailor made experiences, along with the elegant and inspired “imagineer” – the ultimate personal concierge.

The 6 night Celebrating Romance package costs from THB 139,930 / approx GBP 2,499 for two people and includes: 6 nights luxurious accommodation for 2 persons sharing, a la carte breakfast with sparkling wine, return airport transfers from/to Phuket Airport by private car with refreshments and cold towels served, elephant trek “just for 2”, one private Thai Cooking Class with Chef by Takuapa River and cruise by pleat boats, one 90 minutes Herbal Aroma or Royal Oriental spa massage, one private seafood or other barbecue dining experience in a private dining location of choice (dining locations include the secluded white sand shores of the Andaman Sea, pool pavilion islands, or in guests own in-residence Thai sala). Inclusions can be taken as part of “the ultimate day” or individually throughout guests’ stay. This is valid 11 January – 5 March 2010.

Romance doesn’t have to be reserved for Valentine’s Day. Take advantage of this package between 6 March and 19 April 2010 from THB 109,930 / approx GBP 1,963 for two or between 20 April and 31 October 2010 from THB 80,533 / approx GBP 1,438 for two.

Optional extras at additional charge include:

A private charter sunset cocktail cruise aboard the luxury yacht Lady Sarojin (available 11 January – 30 April 2010) from THB 17,000 / approx. GBP 304 or a private dining experience by a candle lit jungle waterfall from THB 20,000 / approx GBP 357.

The World Luxury Hotel Awards are the most exclusive luxury hotel awards, setting the benchmark for world class facilities and service excellence.

The Awards were established to congratulate hotels that have taken the extra step and differentiated themselves from “good hotels” to “exceptional hotels”.

Visit www.sarojin.com  for more information.

February is a fantastic time to get out of the city and explore British Columbia’s beautiful Sunshine Coast.

Located only an hour from Vancouver, but a world away from the crowds, traffic and noise.

SECHELT, BC, CANADA — Come to experience nature and hike or bike through the forest or watch the waves crash the beach. Spot a bald eagle nesting high in the trees.

Snowshoe or cross country ski at Dakota Ridge Winter Recreation Area.

Come to spend quiet time with that special someone. Soothe your cares away with a day at the spa. Bask in the moonlight and millions of stars as you completely relax in the ocean view hot tub of your bed and breakfast or cozy cottage.

Dine on fresh seafood and then cuddle up in front of a cozy fireplace.

Come to celebrate British Columbia arts and culture. Take in a touching drama or an award winning documentary at the Powell River Film Festival February 18-21.

Live music abounds from classical to jazz, something for every taste. Forbidden Flutes is sponsored by the Pender Harbour School of Music on February 14. Celebrate Marti Gras with the Voodoo All Stars in Roberts Creek February 20. Mix live music with great food at Wild Bistro in Gibsons throughout the month.

Visit the shíshálh First Nation House of hewhiwus (House of Chiefs) museum in Sechelt. Admire new exhibits at Gibsons Public Art Gallery, the Sunshine Coast Arts Centre or any number of private galleries. Follow the self-guided Purple Banner Tour and meet amazing artists at work in their studios.

No matter how you define your personal perfect getaway, the Sunshine Coast will exceed your expectations. BC’s Sunshine Coast is a stunning 40 minute mini-cruise from West Vancouver’s Horseshoe Bay Terminal or a pleasant sail from Comox on Vancouver Island.

The coastal communities of Gibsons, Roberts Creek, Davis Bay, Sechelt, Halfmoon Bay, Pender Harbour, Egmont, Powell River and Lund welcome you to come and explore.

About SCBBCOA

Sunshine Coast Bed & Breakfast, Cottage Owners Association represents 125 member accommodation businesses stretching from Langdale to Lund and from Howe Sound to Desolation Sound. Something for Everyone!

Visit us online at http://www.bbsunshinecoast.com

With Valentine’s Day approaching, there is no better way to say “I Love You” than a romantic meal at the restaurants of The Venetian and The Palazzo.

Below is a link to view the special Valentine’s Day menus at participating restaurants:

http://www.palazzolasvegas.com/valentinesdining

After dinner, be sure to stop by Fusion Mixology Bar and enjoy an exclusive Valentine’s Day cocktail:

The Rose. Created by a Fusion mixologist, this lovely cocktail contains strawberries, Alize Rose Vodka, Stoli Vanilla, and Kern Nectar Sttawberry Fresca.

After visiting Fusion for a delicious cocktail, be sure to enjoy a gondola ride at The Venetian. Gondoliers will sing sweet Italian love songs as couples glide down the quarter mile Grand Canal.

With above-average snow amounts in the Black Hills, what better time to snowshoe on the George S. Mickelson Trail? The trail will host four snowshoe hikes this winter.

Hikes will be held at 1 p.m. on January 9 and 23. Both will start at the Englewood trailhead. February hikes will be held at 1 p.m. on the 6 and 27 with the location to be determined. Please call the Black Hills Trails Office at (605) 584-3896 for more information and for the location of the hikes.

Staff will teach basic snowshoeing skills while leading a nature walk along the trail. “We have a limited number of snowshoes available for participants to use,” said Dana Garry, Mickelson Trail manager. “We have had great turn-outs for the snowshoe hikes in the past, so it is important to sign up early to make sure you get a pair.”

“We’d also like to remind people that snowshoes are available for check-out anytime, not just during guided hikes,” said Garry. Snowshoes can be reserved by calling the Black Hills Trails Office.

There is no cost to participate in the program, although a trail pass is required. Both day and annual trail passes will be available for purchase before the program. Participants are reminded to dress appropriately for the weather.

The Walk in the Park programs are a series of educational, guided hikes held throughout the year in South Dakota state parks and recreation areas.

For more information on the Walk in the Park programs and for a full listing of events for 2010, visit the state parks website or call (605) 773-3391.

From All-Inclusive, Family Friendly Resorts to Stylish, Boutique Hotels, Los Cabos Offers a Plethora of Options for Travelers

Los Cabos, one of Mexico’s premier resort destinations, welcomed several new hotels and resorts to the impressive collection of existing properties in 2009.

From a family-friendly, all-inclusive property in sleepy San Jose del Cabo to a stunning, upscale property built into the dramatic mountainside in Cabo San Lucas, these new hotel options further solidify Los Cabos’ position as one of the world’s most diverse and sought after vacation destinations.

Located just 10 minutes from the picturesque town of San Jose del Cabo, the magnificent Barcelo Los Cabos Palace Deluxe features 626 luxurious guestrooms and suites from 1,125 to 2,168 sq. ft.

The all-inclusive, all-suite resort opened in December 2009 and features 34 unique swim-up suites, the first and only ones of its kind in the destination.

Designed in the California hacienda style, the Barcelo Los Cabos stylishly blends classic Mexican charm with modern, luxurious amenities, including three pools totaling more than 50,000 sq. ft, a children-only water park and world class, 18,000 sq. ft. spa with 16 private treatment cabins and a hydrotherapy room.

At the opposite end of the spectrum is the stunning 32-suite hacienda-style, beachfront boutique hotel, Zoëtry Casa del Mar.

This exquisite resort was designed perfectly to provide guests with stunning sunset views unlike any other property in the area. Zoëtry Casa del Mar, officially opened on December 1, 2009, features exceptionally large oceanfront suites with Jacuzzis, Rivolta bedding and private balconies, gourmet dining, multiple tennis courts, and access to the championship 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Jr., Cabo Real Golf Course.

In July 2009, “Land’s End” welcomed the stunning Capella Pedregal, a 66-room top-tier hotel and residence resort located along the Cabo San Lucas Marina with breath-taking views of the Sea of Cortes and the Pacific Ocean alike.

As one of Los Cabos’ premiere resorts, Capella Pedregal encompasses 24 acres of dramatic mountainside and oceanfront property, offering guests an impressive view of the very point where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortes.

This stunning property serves as the flagship luxury beach resort of the newly unveiled Capella brand and is comprised additional of 31 shared-ownership Capella Residences and 20 private, full-ownership Capella Casonas.

The resort additionally features an Auriga spa, the compelling new spa brand from world-renowned spa designer Sylvia Sepielli.

In 2010, a new property will join the Los Cabos Hotel Association. Sierna del Mar Los Cabos, a Welk Resort, is a luxurious 7-acre resort perched on the cliffs above Cabos San Lucas, offering a spectacular view of El Arco. Each villa has a direct ocean front view and from December through March, whales can be seen from villas, the pool and the beach of Sierna del Mar Los Cabos. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Cabo San Lucas, the resort offers guests an exclusive hideaway only minutes away from incredible restaurants and a lively nightlife.

Coming to Los Cabos in 2011 is the newest venture from Solmar Hotels & Resorts, the Grand Solmar Land’s End Resort & Spa.

This resort aims to set a new standard of luxury in Cabo San Lucas and will feature old world architecture carefully crafted with a modern style and grace.

With non-stop flights or convenient connections available from Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Missouri; Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York/Newark, Oakland, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, California, Seattle and more, Los Cabos is both accessible and exciting.

For more information, images and videos from Los Cabos, please visit www.visitloscabos.travel, follow us on Twitter @LOSCABOSCVB and visit our Facebook and YouTube accounts.

Say Hello to the All-new, All-inclusive Barceló Bavaro Family Deluxe Barceló Debuts New Caribbean Resort, Designed Exclusively for Family Gathering Getaways Fairfax, VA; Punta Cana, Dominican Republic -

This winter travel season, many families will experience the unique difficulties of traveling and gathering together under one roof.

Designed exclusively to accommodate the distinct needs of family getaways, the all-new, all-inclusive Barceló Bavaro Family Deluxe, part of the four-in-one Barceló Bavaro Beach Resort complex in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, opened its doors in December, welcoming families with spacious, luxuriously appointed accommodations as well as a variety of activities and dining choices to satisfy every family member’s tastes.

Located just steps away from one of the world’s best beaches, according to National Geographic, the resort offers 1.2 miles of pristine, white sands and tranquil waters, which are protected by a coral reef and serve as a natural swimming pool.

As the self-proclaimed “most family-friendly resort in the entire Caribbean,” Barceló Bavaro Family Deluxe features 180 deluxe family rooms, offering the technology and comforts to be expected of a Barceló signature B-room:

the latest in in-room entertainment, including a 32-inch LCD television with USB port, incorporated DVD and video on demand, high-speed WiFi access and iPod/MP3 connections;

luxurious in-room amenities, such as raindance-style showers and plush bathrobes with slippers; and Barcelo’s signature bedding, guaranteeing one of the best night’s sleep in the Caribbean.

What is perhaps most notable of the resort’s unique offerings is its family-friendly design:

separate spaces for adults seeking privacy and children seeking freedom, all under the security of one roof.

The adult area features a king-sized bed, a sofa bed and a private room with outdoor terrace and private Jacuzzi, while the children’s area offers two beds and a terrace, satisfying kids’ need for freedom while ensuring peace of mind for their nearby parents.

Guests staying in one of the 180 deluxe family rooms receive full access to the other facilities and activities at the four-in-one resort complex, including thirteen individual restaurants, the adult-supervised Barcy Kids’ Club and playground, regulation-size baseball and soccer fields, a kids-only water park and a Broadway-style theater with live nightly entertainment.

Parents can have their own fun too with an adults-only pool and a 24-hour casino.

The resort additionally boasts an 18-hole green that is on its way to become a signature P.B. Dye golf course.

Nine holes recently completed their re-design, but all 18 holes are currently available for play.

The remaining nine will be renovated following peak season this year.

For additional information and reservations on Barceló Bavaro Family Deluxe, please call 1-800-BARCELÓ or visit http://www.barcelobavarofamilydeluxe.com