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THE DESTINATION SALES RESOURCE FOR TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS A Special Supplement to the October 2006 Issue of Canadian Traveller

Super-InclusiveFun For Everyone

Heavenly HedonismStarfish For FamiliesWorry-Free Breezes

Grand Lido, Grand Times

Super-InclusiveFun For Everyone

Heavenly HedonismStarfish For FamiliesWorry-Free Breezes

Grand Lido, Grand Times

This year enjoy a truly laid-back vacation at the Breezes Runaway Bay Resort & Golf Club

by SuperClubs, a hotel reserved for clients 14 and up that is set to reopen in December 2006

after undergoing extensive renovations. With a full range of activities, 2 new à la carte restaurants,

a new spa and an 18-hole golf course, this superior resort is ideal for couples and friends looking

for a relaxing time in the sun. Please refer to the Transat Holidays Sun 2006-2007 brochure for

more information on this hotel and to discover our other great SuperClubs properties in Jamaica.

Breezes Runaway Bay Resort & Golf Club by SuperClubs ++++� I Runaway Bay, Jamaica

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. . . . . . . SuperClubs, Super-InclusivesAll You Expect And More

. . . . . . . BreezesNine Choices for Worry-Free Vacations

. . . . . . . HedonismYour Passport To Pleasure

. . . . . . . Grand LidoWhere Dreams Become Memories

. . . . . . . StarfishFamilies – This Resort Is For You

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SuperClubs celebrates its 30th anniversarythis year. The company that pioneered theall-inclusive resort concept has evolved

over the decades and now offers vacationers astunning array of Super-Inclusive resorts in theCaribbean and Brazil.

SuperClubs are individually tailored to deliverunforgettable vacations for a range of differenttravellers. The world’s onlySuper-Inclusive resortgroup features properties in three categories.SuperClubs Grand Lido Resorts & Spas offerunparalleled luxury and elegance. SuperClubsHedonism Resorts, the world’s most notoriousresorts, are geared toward singles and couples over18, while SuperClubs Breezes Resorts are per-fect for singles, couples and families – all offeringall the Super-Inclusive amenities at affordablerates and others where children under 16 are notonly welcome but also celebrated with daily,supervised activities just for them. SuperClubs hasalso licensed its brands in Cuba where two hotelsnow operate under the Breezes banner. The com-panyoperates and independentlymarkets an affil-iate all-inclusive hotel, Starfish Trelawny inJamaica and is now affiliated with Rooms on theBeach, Jamaica’s newest Continental Plan hotel.

Super-InclusiveEvery SuperClubs holiday is Super-Inclusive.No money worries on this vacation and no

surprises. Super-Inclusive means just that: • Deluxe accommodations from cozy cabins to

luxurious suites and views ranging from lush,tropical gardens to mountain vistas and spec-tacular ocean panoramas.

• Meals, from endless breakfast buffets to sump-tuous dinner feasts. Even late night snacks. Allyou can eat, all the time.

• Drinks, from soft drinks to top-shelf pre-mium brands.

• Land and water sports including scuba at mostresorts, all with professional instruction andtop-of-the-line equipment.

• Many SuperClubs resorts even include golf –45 holes over three courses.

• SuperClubs offers the best in tennis with 44courts and exclusive relationships that bring thebest local and visiting pros to the resorts.SuperClubs supplies the equipment and there arenever any charges for courts or to play the pro.

• State of the art fitness facilities. •All entertainment. • Free weddings.•Picture perfect, romantic settings for honeymoons.•Airport transfers (except in the Dominican

Republic and Brazil). •All hotel taxes.

Just about everything you can eat, drink anddo is included in one simple upfront price. Andtipping is simply not permitted.

Weddings in ParadiseWhat could be more special than a dream desti-nation wedding and honeymoon? At SuperClubs

resorts, weddings are a specialty – and they’refree with your minimum three-night stay. In addi-tion to arranging all the details and performingthe ceremony, SuperClubs provides, free ofcharge, the marriage licence, minister (includingfee except in DR), witnesses, complimentaryguest passes, tropical flower bouquet and bou-tonnière, live music, decorated wedding area,champagne, wedding cake, a candlelit dinner forthe bride and groom, and a honeymoon break-fast in bed with mimosas.

SuperClubs has also created a vast selectionof wedding upgrades, available at the GrandLido Resorts for a nominal charge, to allow youto tailor your dream wedding to your exactdesires. And as a special wedding gift, newly-weds receive one complimentary night’s stay atthe resort – when you return to celebrate yourfirst wedding anniversary.

Special for ChildrenFor families that enjoy vacationing together,SuperClubs has created special programs in sev-eral of its Breezes resorts: Costa do Sauipe inBrazil, Breezes Curacao; Breezes Puerto Plataand Breezes Punta Cana in the DominicanRepublic. Camp Breezes offers daily age-spe-cific programs for infants, toddlers andteenagers. Programs and facilities include thekid’s centre for young children with an arts andcrafts centre and playground, and teens’ centrewith a video arcade and games room. Childrenalso enjoy their own swimming pool or a sepa-rate area in the main pool, plus nightly enter-tainment in Breezes’ family-friendly disco.

A l l Yo u E x p e c t A n d M o r e

SuperClubs Super-InclusivesAt SuperClubsresorts, weddingsare a specialty, andthey’re free withyour minimumthree-night stay.


Professional nannies supervise the nursery andafter hours SuperNannies baby-sitting servicesare available for an additional fee.

Perfect PackagesSuperClubs creates a variety of exciting pack-ages such as A Vacation Spree Before BabyMakes Three. This fall, the AAA Four DiamondGrand Lido Resorts & Spas in Jamaica arelaunching “Babymoon” packages, designed topamper and spoil parents-to-be with unique cus-tomized amenities. The four-night/five-dayBabymoons feature accommodations in gra-cious suites, thoughtfully supplied with extra pil-lows for the comfort of expectant moms.Additional amenities include: in-room fridgesstocked daily with a jar of pickles and a choco-late bar; a 30-minute personal training sessionfor dads; a candlelit dinner at the elegant Piacererestaurant; and a reserved hammock on thebeach for cuddling at sunset. Plus, Babymooncouples can look forward to a 10 per cent dis-count at four family-friendly affiliated proper-ties, when they bring their expanded family intow on their next getaway.

Great for GroupsParticipants remember the event and feel trulyrewarded when you choose a SuperClubs resort.In addition to the tranquil sapphire waters, shim-mering private beaches and an unparalleledselection of sporting activities and entertainmentvenues these resorts offer state-of-the-art equip-ment which make SuperClubs resorts ideal forincentives and group meetings. A wide range of

group facilities, including customized meetingand conference programs are at your disposal.Exclusive amenities include a variety of gour-met dining options, luxurious spa and fitnessfacilities, unlimited PGA-quality golf, Internetcafé, nightly entertainment, breathtaking oceanpanoramas and so much more. SuperClubs takesthe work out of planning group trips because theresorts are all Super-Inclusive. Accommo-dations, meals, beverages and activities – every-thing at the resort is included in one simple,up-front price and tipping is not allowed.

To learn more about SuperClub vacations,visit www.superclubs.com, then contact yourtravel agent to make reservations.

Super-Inclusives

Ranging from unparalleled luxury toaffordable comfort, SuperClubs propertiesoffer unforgettable vacations for a rangeof different travellers.

S p a s , G r o u p s , K i d s & We d d i n g s Rooms on the BeachRooms is the newest Continental Plan hotel for vacationers

and business travellers to Jamaica.Centrally located in the

heart of Ocho Rios,the hotel boasts fully appointed accom-

modations, Internet access,and modern meeting facilities

–all at affordable rates. Singles, couples and families are

welcome at Rooms.Continental breakfast included.

Accommodations: A total of 97 rooms on three

floors, include junior suites, oceanview rooms, balcony

rooms and large family rooms featuring three double

beds.All rooms are equipped with air conditioning,satel-

lite TV, direct dial telephone, safety deposit box, CD/cas-

sette/ radio and tea/coffee making facilities.

Action Adventures:Windsurfing,kayaking,sailing,

water skiing, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing and para-

sailing are all available and can be booked directly with

operators on the beach.Green fees are included for golf-

ing privileges at SuperClubs Golf Club at Runaway Bay.

Carts, caddies and transportation are extra. The fitness

centre is open daily.An on-site tour desk can help book-

ing island excursions.

Amenities: A convenience store is located on-site

and guests have use of the coin operated laundry facil-

ity.The on-site Internet café provides guests with online

access at competitive rates plus wireless connection is

also available in rooms for an additional charge.

Dining: The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and

dinner while the pool bar is open from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Vending machines offer soft drinks, juices and water.

Meeting Facilities:Two meeting rooms can accom-

modate 70 people classroom-style,90 people banquet-

style,120 people theatre-style or a reception of up to 150

people.Audio/visual equipment is available and wireless

Internet access,LCD projector and cordless microphones

are available at an additional cost.

For more information visit www.roomsresorts.com,

then contact your travel agent.

Breezes Super-Inclusive vacations areworry-free. Virtually everything youcan eat, drink and do is included in

one simple upfront price. You never have tothink about cash. All your land and watersports; every meal, from lavish buffets to fineinternational dining; even free flowing, unlim-ited premium brand cocktails and hot, liveentertainment is included.

Breezes Runaway BayAn active, sports-oriented resort with a hint ofromance, Breezes flagship Runaway Bay appealsto couples, singles and adult families 14 years andolder. Now, a major renovation and expansionscheduled for completion bymid-December 2006will make it more spectacular than ever.

Accommodations: Breezes Runaway Bay willnow offer 266 rooms and suites including 40verandah suites with private plunge pools. Theaccommodations will feature new mahogany fur-niture, air conditioning, CD players, coffee mak-ers, direct-dial telephone and LCD TV withsatellite and wireless Internet access. The resort’scurrent meeting rooms are being upgraded andtwo new meeting rooms will be added along withtwo new idyllic wedding gazebos.

Active Adventure: Active vacation-seekers cantake in a round of golf at SuperClubs GolfClub at Runaway Bay, or sign up for a lessonwith a golf pro at the island’s first and only golfschool. Green fees and transfers are compli-mentary. Sun-lovers will enjoy three freshwa-ter swimming pools. Dives through the

five-star PADI facility (certification US $70);windsurfing, with Mistral school; sunfish sail-ing; snorkeling; kayaking; catamaran andglass-bottom boat cruising; and availabledeep-sea fishing trips (additional cost) roundout the water sports.

Landlubbers have plenty of choice withfour tennis courts; Nautilus gymnasium andfree weights room; cycling with a guide; circusworkshop plus horse-and-carriage rides.

Arevamped full-service spa at SuperClubs Resortswill feature a signature three-hour “Spa Package” atUS $380 per person.

Dining: Munasan is casually elegant with asushi bar and teppanyaki stations. The beach-front Reggae Café serves Caribbean fare allday and evening. Breezes’other dining optionsinclude Pastafari Italian fine dining; BeachTerrace continental buffet restaurant; theBeach Grill’s tasty snacks and Asian-fusioncuisine at the Starlight Grill.

Entertainment: Choose from a disco withstate-of-the-art sound and lighting; a nightclubwith live music featuring cabaret and tradi-tional Jamaican floor shows or beach terraceshows; the Steinway Piano Bar facing the gar-dens; and the Beach Bar.

Breezes Montego Bay One of SuperClubs’new line of moderately pricedresorts and the first Super-Inclusive property inMontego Bay, Breezes Montego Bay is a fun,active, romantic vacation for singles, couples andadult families 14 years and older.

Accommodations: The complex offers 124 air-conditioned rooms and suites, including: 22oceanfront one-bedroom suites with living rooms,mini-fridges and private balconies; 45 oceanfrontdeluxe rooms with private balconies; 26 deluxerooms with twin beds; and 31 standard roomswith queen-size beds. All rooms and suites havedirect dial telephones, satellite TV/VCRs, CDcassette players and safety deposit boxes.

Active Adventure: Try windsurfing, sailing,kayaking, snorkeling and water-skiing, withinstruction; and glass-bottom boat rides. Divingcertification, diving excursions, deep-sea fish-ing and cruises are all available at an extra cost.

Other activities include tennis; volleyball;professional Circus Workshops on the beach;complete fitness centre; slot machines; and golfat your choice of two nearby golf clubs.

Dining: Jimmy’s Buffet offers casual buffet din-ing for breakfast, lunch and dinner; MartinosItalian restaurant with active pasta bar is open fordinner and the Snack Bar & Grill servesSuperSnacks and refreshments poolside.

Entertainment: Nights are lively in four barsplus theme nights including Breezes RomanRazzmatazz and Carnival Night and JamaicanDay showcasing local talent, crafts and tastytreats to sample or buy.


BreezesR u n a w a y B a y a n d M o n t e g o B a y

Water fun at Breezesresorts revolves around thepools. Adults-only, kids-only, Jacuzzis, beachside,the options are endless.

Breezes Puerto PlataLocated on El Canal Beach, Breezes PuertoPlata is surrounded by 25 hectares of lush tropi-cal gardens and boasts the largest spa in theDominican Republic, fully equipped for mas-sages, body treatments, facials, balneotherapy,manicures and pedicures.

Accommodations: Breezes Puerto Plata offers466 rooms and suites, including garden view,ocean view and pool view, with 22 junior suitesand eight two-bedroom suites. All rooms fea-ture air-conditioning and satellite TV; direct-dial telephones; CD players; tea/coffeefacilities; safety deposit boxes; mini fridges andbalconies or terraces.

Action Adventures: Water sports facilitiesinclude a beach; swimming pool, complete witha separate children’s zone; aqua patio with seamineral Jacuzzis, vertical showers and steamrooms; scuba diving initiation courses; and snor-keling, kayaking and boogie boarding (equip-ment included). PADI certification courses areavailable for a fee.

And there’s lots more action in the fitnesscentre; circus workshop; and 24-hour indoorgames room. Breezes also features a rock-climb-ing wall. In addition, golfers can enjoy an onsitenine-hole pitch & putt (included) or purchasegolf packages at the nearby 18-hole PlayaDorada Golf Course.

Special for Children: The resort offers a Mini-club for four- to 12-year-olds and a separateswimming area for children within the main

pool. Kid-friendly entertainment plays nightlyat Breezes’ disco. After-hours babysitting serv-ices are available for a nominal fee.

Dining: Along with the casual breakfast, lunchand dinner buffet at Jimmy’s Buffet, you canmake dinner reservations at Martino’s (Italian),Munasan (Japanese) and Paris (French) restau-rants. El Coco offers casual Mexican dining forsnacks and dinner.

Entertainment: At night the spotlight shines onthe resort’s dance group. Breezes Puerto Plataalso features five bars, including a piano bar,nightclub and an on-site international casino.

Breezes Costa do SauipeSuperClubs’first Brazilian resort, Breezes CostaDo Sauipe, is part of the 200-hectare Costa DoSauipe mega resort complex, the newesttourism, leisure and entertainment resort inSouth America and offers the perfect vacationsite for singles, couples and families.

Accommodations: The 324 rooms include sixone-bedroom deluxe suites, nine one-bedroompremium suites and one Presidential suite, andfeature air-conditioning; safety deposit boxes;direct-dial telephones; satellite TV; CD players;and mini fridge. Conference facilities seat up to400 theatre-style or can be divided into four indi-vidual meeting rooms.

Action Adventures: The resort offers eightkilometres of virgin tropical beach; a Jacuzzi;adults swimming pool and a children’s pool;boogie boards and surfboards plus equipment

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Three tenniscourts are lit fornight play and theresort also hosts afitness centre; à lacarte spa facilities;bicycle tours; eco-logical trails; andprofessional circusworkshop. Mas-sages, beauty treat-ments and daytours to Salvadorare available atadditional costs.

The greater Costa Do Sauípe resort complexalso offers an 18-hole PGA standard golf course;15 tennis courts; soccer field; equestrian centre;and a turtle reserve/conservation centre all atadditional cost.

Dining: Restaurnts include Jimmy’s Buffet forbreakfast, lunch and dinner; the casual BahianTropical Restaurant and the Mezzanine Café.

Make reservations at Munasan Japanese restau-rant; Pastafari Italian restaurant; and TheMarketplace continental restaurant.

Entertainment: Daily activities and nightlyentertainment feature resident band perform-ances with well-known local entertainers forboth children and adults. The resort also offersfive bars, Hurricanes disco, and the Pelicanpiano bar.


BreezesP u e r t o P l a t a a n d C o s t a d o S a u i p e

Breezes offers a widerange of accommodationthat ranges from luxurioussuites to comfortablestandard rooms.

Breezes BahamasBreezes Bahamas is the first Super-Inclusive prop-erty in Nassau. Set on 300 metres of Nassau’s mag-nificent 3.2-kilometre, sugar-white Cable Beach,this resort appeals to singles, couples and adultfamilies 16 years and older.

Accommodations: The eight-storey west wingand four-storey east wing total 391 air-conditionedrooms, including five suites and 35 oceanfrontdeluxerooms. Room amenities include direct-dialtelephones, cable TV, CD players, clock radios andsafety deposit boxes. Meeting and conferencespace can accommodate groups of up to 500.

Active Adventure: With five freshwater pools inlush surroundings including the main pool, mistingpool, Jacuzzi, reflecting pool and Sip & Dip Pool;plus windsurfing; sailing; kayaking; water-skiing;there’s plenty of water-fun at Breezes Bahamas.

Three lighted tennis courts; professional circusworkshop on the beach; rock climbing wall; fitnesscentre; golf at a nearby private course (additionalcost); are just some of the shore side activities.

Dining: Jimmy’s Buffet is air-conditioned andcasual offering buffet dining for breakfast, lunchand dinner while the Beach Grill serves goodiesoutside. Reservations are required for romanticdining in The Garden of Eden and the casu-ally elegant Pastafari. For à la carte Caribbeandelights the adjoining Reggae Café serves lunchand dinner (not included in package).

Entertainment: Enjoy nightly entertainmentin the breezy open-air lobby and four bars,

including the hot Hurricanes disco anddreamy piano bar. And there’s more fun witha casino within strolling distance.

Breezes CuraçaoCuraçao’s largest resort, Breezes Curaçao, isSuperClubs first venture into the Dutch Caribbeanand the island’s only Super-Inclusive resort. Set on450 metres of beautiful white sand beach, localattractions like Curaçao Seaquarium are withineasy walking distance.

Accommodations: The 339 fully appointedguest rooms and suites, include a penthousesuite, two two-bedroom oceanfront suites,three one-bedroom suites and 48 juniorsuites. All rooms are air-conditioned andamenities include satellite TV, direct-dialtelephones, AM/FM radios with CD players,tea/coffee facilities and safety deposit boxes.Conference facilities seat up to 350 theatre-style. An open-air terrace is ideal for out-door receptions.

Active Adventures: The private beach is com-plemented by three swimming pools, includ-ing a misting pool, children’s pool with waterslide and an adult’s pool with swim-up bar;scuba diving (resort certification with poolclasses and shore dives are included); wind-surfing; sailing and kayaking.

Breezes Curacao offers two tennis courts;complete fitness centre; à la carte spa facili-ties; basketball; and bicycle tours; professionalcircus workshop; Curaçao’s only ice-skatingrink and a nine-metre rock-climbing wall. You

can golf and play squash at the nearby CuraçaoGolf & Squash Club for additional cost.

Special for Children:Camp Breezes offers dailyage-specific programs for infants, toddlers andteenagers; the kid’s centre for young childrenwith an arts and crafts centre and playground,plus a teen’s centre with a video arcade andgames room. Children also enjoy their ownswimming pool. Professional nannies supervisethe nursery and after hours SuperNannies baby-sitting services are available for an additional fee.

Dining: Breezes Curacao presents dining forevery age and taste: casual breakfast, lunch anddinner at Jimmy’s Buffet; light snacks andrefreshments for kids at SuperKids Snack Bar;casually elegant dinners (reservations required)at Pastafari, which serves up Italian with activepasta bar, and Munasan with sushi bar and table-top grills. The Beach Grill serves burgers, hotdogs and barbecue delights daily.

Entertainment: Headliners include well-known local entertainers for both children andadults and performances by the resident band.The resort also offers four bars, nightclub,lounge, theme parties and a Las Vegas-stylecasino featuring black jack, poker and roulettetables, plus slot machines.


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BreezesMost Breezes resorts boast a wide rangeof dining options. Munasan, one of theonsite a la carte restaurants offers sushiand teppanyaki.

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BreezesBreezes VaraderoSuperClubs Breezes Varadero enjoys a lush10.5-hectare tropical setting enhanced by lavishgardens, where trees alternate with exotic flow-ers and shrubs. The first Super-Inclusive resortin Cuba is designed for couples and adults andfamilies 14 years and older.

Accommodations: Breezes Varadero offers 270comfortable suites, junior suites and tropicalsuites in 11 two-storey buildings and a three-storey building. All rooms come with air condi-tioning; safety deposit box; telephone; CD player;cable and national TV; private balcony or terrace;and tea/coffee facilities. Tropical suites alsoinclude a mini-fridge and enjoy a sea view. Theair-conditioned conference room handles 60 peo-ple theatre-style and features an upper area forreception and coffee breaks. A smaller meetingroom is also available for up to 25 people

Action Adventures: Located right on the whitepowdery sand of Varadero beach is a large swim-ming pool with easy access to the pool bar andthree Jacuzzis (by the pool, at the garden bar andby the beach). All the water toys include HobieCats, windsurfing, kayaks, snorkelling, water-skiing, water polo and volleyball at the pool;scuba diving classes are conducted in the poolfor beginners with trips for qualified divers.

On land, you can join in bicycle tours, basket-ball, tennis with coaches, sports competitions andtable tennis, or hit the fully equipped gym.

At the adjacent Varadero Golf Course,demanding water features and the natural forcesof sea breezes make each round unique.

Dining: The buffet restaurant, convenientlylocated next to the pool and near the beach,offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wines areserved during lunch and dinner. Make reserva-tions for à la carte dining in the Italian restau-rant; El Mojito, the relaxed Cuban restaurant thatspotlights local dishes, wines and musicians andLos Bohios beach grill, which serves snacksfrom late morning to early evening then convertsto a restaurant overlooking the beach.

Entertainment: Dance classes, Olympic games,Spanish-language lessons, Cuban Day and manyother activities arranged by the entertainmentstaff fill the day. Nightly shows include themes,karaoke and a Gala night. Breezes Varaderoboasts seven bars with the Lobby/Piano bar open24 hours offering a small selection of snacks.

Breezes JibacoaLocated on the white sands of Arroyo BermejoBeach on Cuba's north coast, one hour fromHavana, Breezes Jibacoa is surrounded by moun-tains and close to one of Havana Club's largestrum factories. The resort is ideal for singles, cou-ples and families with children 14 and older.

Accommodations: Jibacoa’s 250 rooms arespread among 18 two-storey blocks. Standardgarden view, pool view and ocean view roomsfeature balconies plus air-conditioning; cableTV; CD player; clock radio; telephone; tea/cof-fee facilities; and safety deposit boxes. Theresort also offers a popular wedding gazebo.

Action Adventures: Breezes Jibacoa boasts alarge swimming pool with separate Jacuzzi. Water

sports include Hobie Cats; windsurfing; kayaks;snorkelling; intro scuba dive; scuba diving for cer-tified guests. Tennis and bicycle tours are alsoavailable and the gym is open 24 hours. You canarrange for golf at the nearby Melia Las Americas.

Dining: The Los Girasoles buffet serves inter-national cuisine in casual style for breakfast andlunch with a dress code for dinner. TraditionalCuban dishes line the Taberna buffet for casualdinners and you’ll need reservations to dine atthe à la carte Italian restaurant, Martino's. TheBeach Grill is open for snacks from late morningto early evening.

Entertainment:Theme parties, dance classes andSpanish lessons, mini-Olympics and games head-line the daytime entertainment. After sundown,enjoy the Piano bar and shows every night plusCuban night and gala nights during the week.

With Breezes Super-Inclusive vacations,virtually everything you can eat, drink anddo is included, like non-motorized water-sports and land activities like tennis.

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The most notorious resorts in the world.Hedonism vacations are designed for cou-ples and singles over 18. Completely unin-

hibited, SuperClubs Hedonism II and HedonismIII are your Jamaican Gardens of Eden – brim-fullof guilty pleasures, without the guilt. Whateverhappens at Hedonism stays at Hedonism. That’sthe liberating, non-judgmental attitude that freesyou to release your inner self. But be prepared. Itseems that everyone at Hedonism develops moreenthusiasm for all things romantic.

And vacationers looking for that spicy edgewill find nothing sexier than the new HedonisticDelights Menu. Hedonism Resorts has revved itup a notch with this new amenity that spoils,pampers and teases with naughty and nice treats– ranging from US $40 to US $350 – you pickthe level of decadence.

The Hedonistic Delights Menu offers indul-gences for every reveller from languid days cud-dling up in that hammock with better company thanyour book to intimate, aromatic Jacuzzi bubblebaths and surprise picnics for two. You can sum-mon a Bed of Roses and return to a delicate trail ofpetals leading from the door to the bed, along withchampagne and chocolate covered tropical fruitsfor nibbling. Or choose to frolic indoors with theTantralizing Kit for Two that includes scented mas-sage oils, chocolate-flavoured body paint, whippedcream and other surefire aphrodisiacs. Head-to-toepampering is even available for the hedonismpurist, with the Wash My Hair! Scrub My Feet!amenity, complete with head massage, shampoo,pedicure and foot massage.

When you stay at Hedonism Resorts, you haveyour pick of private refuges, including the newly built

Jacuzzi suites at Hedonism II and the “swim-upcourtyard” rooms at Hedonism III; both guaranteedto ignite sparks.

Your Hedonism vacation is Super-Inclusivewith accommodations; all meals, SuperSnacksand unlimited premium brand drinks; all land andwater sports with instruction and equipment(excluding jet skiing and parasailing at HedonismIII); SuperClubs exclusive circus workshop, recre-ational activities and entertainment; weddings; air-port transfers and hotel taxes. At SuperClubsthere’s no tipping allowed.

Hedonism IIA lush garden of pure pleasure, Hedonism II is forsingles and couples (over 18 years only) who want tofeed the mind, body, spirit and soul with freedom andworld-class fun. Set on nine hectares of beautifullylandscaped gardens on the northern end of Negril’s11-kilometre beach, Hedonism II features expansiveocean views from a wide white sand beach.

Accommodations: Renovated in the summer of2005, the 280 air-conditioned rooms, all beach orgarden view, are outfitted with king-sized show-ers for two with adjustable massaging shower-heads and four jets, direct-dial telephones, clockradios, safety deposit boxes, hairdryers, coffeemakers, iron and ironing boards, CD players and27-inch TV. Twelve new suites with privateJacuzzis on their terrace were also added duringthe renovation. Rooms have either two twin bedsor one king-sized bed and are on a “shared” basis;clients travelling alone share with a guest of thesame sex or opt to pay a single supplement.

Active Adventures: Water babies love HedonismII with three freshwater pools including a main poolarea featuring a water theme park including a fabu-lous water slide and underwater windows lookinginto the disco; an au natural pool complete withswim-up bar and grill and a prude pool equippedwith in-water pool table and swim-up bar; fiveJacuzzis, including one nude. Hedonism II boaststwo separate beaches (one for nude sunbathing);windsurfing school; Sunfish and Hobie Cat sailing;waterskiing; snorkelling; kayaking; glass bottomboat cruising; scuba diving (free with certification),resort certification is available for US $70 with fullPADI certification for an additional cost.

Shore side, daily clinics are offered on the sixlighted courts and the two air-conditioned squashcourts. There’s badminton; basketball; volleyball;miniature golf course and nine-metre rock-climb-ing wall. The exclusive beachfront circus work-shop features flying and swinging trapeze,trampoline clinics, juggling, tightrope walking,unicycle and bicycle balancing acts.


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Hedonism II

Rooms at Hedonism II and III have eithertwo twin beds or one king-sized bed and

are on a “shared” basis.


Dining: The large open-air Terrace Roomserves creative Caribbean surprises and tradi-tional favourites for breakfast, lunch and din-ner plus midnight snacks, buffet-style. Makereservations for dinner at Pastafari, a uniqueItalian restaurant with a Jamaican accent, amagic touch with pasta and an extensive à lacarte menu, open five nights a week; MunasanJapanese Restaurant, featuring outdoor teppa-nyaki-style dining in a beautiful garden settingnext to the main dining room; and the ReggaeCafé, a casual, yet elegant open-air Jamaicanrestaurant, serving jerk chicken and pork, roastfish and other local delicacies. The two BeachGrills serve up hamburgers and SuperSnackssizzle from late morning to early evening.

Entertainment: Hedonism II offers five bars,including the Beach Bar, Pool Bar and the PianoBar, which features a relaxing one-hour ClassicalInterlude each evening, as well as laser karaoke.Live bands, performers and floorshows light up theopen-air entertainment area of the Main Terrace andthe late night disco stays open until the last personleaves. The resort also provides a gaming loungewith casino-style slot machines and table games.

Hedonism IIIA wild waterscape of splashingly good fun,Hedonism III is for singles and couples (over 18years only). Set on six hectares of waterfrontproperty featuring artfully crafted pools on thenorthern end of Runaway Bay just 64 kilome-tres from Montego Bay Airport, Hedonism IIIoffers expansive ocean views and total escapefor a truly active vacation.

Accommodations: Hedonism III introducesJamaica’s first-ever block of “swim-up” roomsin its selection of 225 air-conditioned doublerooms – ocean-, pool-front or view. All featurelarge marble bathrooms with Roman Jacuzzibathtubs, mirrored ceilings, direct-dial tele-phones, TV, CD players, clock radios, safetydeposit boxes, hairdryers, coffee makers, iron andironing boards. Rooms have either two twin bedsor one king-sized bed and are on a “shared” basis;clients travelling alone share with a guest of thesame sex or opt to pay a single supplement.

Active Adventures: Hedonism III features threelarge freshwater pools: main pool with swim-up barand nude pool with grill, plus a fabulous four-storeywaterslide, which cuts through the disco; a “quad-rangle” pool, with in-pool sundeck, and an au nat-ural pool. There is also a windsurfing school;Sunfish and Hobie Cat sailing, waterskiing,snorkelling, kayaking, and scuba diving with resortcertification US $70; and glass bottom boat cruis-ing. One of the two beaches is au natural and thethree Jacuzzis include one see-through.

Land-based facilities include two lighted ten-nis courts, clinics with pros twice daily; basketballand volleyball. The exclusive beachfront circusworkshop features flying and swinging trapeze,trampoline clinics and juggling. Golf at the nearbyBreezes Runaway Bay’s 18-hole PGA-qualitycourse is also available at an additional cost. Dining: Hedonism III guests have four restau-rants to choose from featuring Japanese, Italian,Jamaican and Continental cuisine, as well as apool grill, and “Snack Attack” packs availableafter 3 a.m. at the front desk.

Entertainment:Late night, the disco stays openuntil the last person leaves. Hedonism III offerssix bars, including the Beach Bar, Pool Bar andPiano Bar, with its relaxing one-hour “ClassicalInterlude” each evening, as well as laser karaoke.In the open-air entertainment area of the MainTerrace, live bands, performers and floorshowsare staged every night.

Hedonism III features three largefreshwater pools some au naturel.

Hedonism III

Thinking about a luxurious, stress-free,sunny holiday, but aren’t sure where togo? Look no further than Super Clubs’

Grand Lido Resorts & Spas in beautiful Jamaica. SuperClubs’Grand Lido Resorts & Spas are

AAA Four Diamond Resorts offering vacationsofunparalleled elegance and luxury for adults andchildren aged 16 and up. Tucked into a protectedcove of Negril’s white-sugar sand beach, the all-suite, Grand Lido Negril is the flagship ofSuperClubs fleet of Super-Inclusive resorts.Grand Lido Braco, in Trelawny, is SuperClubs’first Super-Inclusive “village” that recreates aVictorian seaside village on Jamaica’s north coast,with fretwork and gingerbread-trimmed colonial-style buildings on cobblestone streets that per-sonifies the charm of old Jamaica.

What does “Super-Inclusive” mean, exactly?It’s simple: a worry-free, hassle-free, truly all-inclusive Jamaican holiday with the best ofeverything and no hidden costs. Included in theprice of your Grand Lido Resort holiday areultra-luxurious accommodations; exceptionalcuisine and premium brand cocktails; land andwater sports, including instruction and equip-ment; recreational activities; a manicure andpedicure; entertainment; hotel taxes; airporttransfers and friendly, efficient, round-the-clockservice – with absolutely no tipping allowed.

Say “I do” to a Grand Lido Wedding: Anytimeis a good time for a Super-Inclusive Grand Lidovacation. But what could be more special than adream destination wedding and honeymoon? AtGrand Lido Resorts & Spas weddings are free andthe memories are priceless. In addition to arrang-

ing all details and performing the ceremony,SuperClubs provides, free of charge, the marriagelicence, minister, witnesses, complimentary guestpasses, tropical flower bouquet and boutonnière,live music, champagne, wedding cake, a candlelitdinner for the bride and groom, and a honeymoonbreakfast in bed with mimosas. All you and yourintended have to do is choose the setting – agazebo overlooking the Caribbean; a lush fragrantgarden; a powder-white sand beach or one ofmany other exquisite backdrops.

SuperClubs also provides a wedding gift:newlyweds receive one complimentary night’sstay at the resort – when you return to celebrateyour first wedding anniversary.

New this year are Grand Lido Resorts’“Wedding Bliss Collection”: four new themedadd-ons, at an additional cost, that allow couples tohave the wedding of their dreams: Sun and Sea,Coastal Irie, Where Dreams Become Memoriesand Essence of Romance: The Ultimate GrandLido Wedding.Each theme offers unique additionsto the wedding, and all include private round-tripairport transfers, a musical serenade, one-hour ofprofessional photography services and reserva-tions for the bride, groom and four of their guestsat the resorts’fine dining restaurant.

Also new: the Oceans of Love wedding pack-age, designed by renowned wedding plannerSasha Souza. This top-of-the-line option starts atUS $50,000 and includes a honeymoon suite withprivate Jacuzzi and all-suite accommodations for20 guests (10 double-occupancy suites) for fivenights/six days; rehearsal dinner; wedding cere-mony and reception; floral arrangements and fes-tive décor; live music; welcome pool party;

services of wedding planner, personal concierge,private chef for the reception appetizers and din-ner; and non-denominational minister; VIP spapackages for the wedding couple; monogrammedhis-and-hers bathrobes; and all legal requirements.

Spa Spectacular: It’s not just the weddings thatare new and improved at SuperClubs. The GrandLido Resorts are the first of the fleet to unveil thenewly upgraded spas.

Complimentary treatments include manicureand pedicure plus use of the steam and saunarooms. Certified therapists offer a range of à lacarte spa services, including body massage incor-porating Swedish and Shiatsu techniques, backand neck massage, reflexology, body scrub andbody polish. The ultimate in bliss is a beach-sidemassage from one of the resort’s skilled therapists.

Read on to learn more about SuperClubs’GrandLido Resorts, visit www.grandlido.com, then visityour travel agent to book your dream holiday.


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SuperClubs spas offer certified therapistsand a range of à la carte spa services.

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Set on a three-kilometre crescent of whitesand beach and nine hectares of elegantlymanicured tropical grounds, the all-suite

AAA Four Diamond Grand Lido Negril Resort& Spa offers the ultimate luxury vacation withsuperb accommodations and personalized serv-ice. The flagship of the SuperClubs’ fleet ofSuper-Inclusive resorts is the winner of the pres-tigious Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers Award for“Best Resort”, Caribbean and Latin America,and it’s easy to see why.

Accommodations: From your first step into theelegant, Mediterranean-style tiled and stonelobby, you will be impressed by Grand LidoNegril. The resort offers 210 suites, includingtwo presidential suites and eight luxury beach-front Jacuzzi suites. Most suites are beachfrontsplit-level junior suites, featuring a private patioor balcony, large living room areas, king-sizeor twin-beds, air-conditioning, Jacuzzi bathtubor multi-head Euro-flux shower, satellite colourtelevision, iron and ironing board, in-roomrefrigerator, stocked daily; hair dryer, AM/FMcassette entertainment system, in-room safetyand direct dial telephone. The resort also offersmeeting and conference facilities for up to 300(theatre-style).

Active Adventures: Grand Lido Negril boastsplenty of options to satisfy even the most activevacationer. Golfers can enjoy the challenging18-hole Negril Hills course, with complimen-tary green fees and transportation (clubs, cartsand mandatory caddies not included). The resortalso offers four tennis courts (two lit for night

play), with lessons and tournaments arranged byresident pros; a new 24-hour Cybex gym; powerwalks, aquacise, aerobics, reggae and soca danceclasses; beach volleyball; and cycling tours.

Water sports enthusiasts will of course findlots to keep them busy, including scuba divingwith resort certification (a US $70-charge);snorkelling, water-skiing; glass bottom boatrides; windsurfing; Sunfish sailing; and kayak-ing, as well as two pools, one near the mainbeach area, one on the au naturel beach; andfive Jacuzzis.

Inside is a well-stocked indoor games room,slot machines, video theatre with big-screensatellite television and VCR.

Dining: Grand Lido Negril Resort & Spa hasreceived more culinary awards than any otherCaribbean resort, so it’s a safe bet that even themost discriminating foodies will be more thanpleased with their meals.

The Gran Terrazza features casual, open-airdining, with lavish and beautifully presentedbreakfast and lunch buffets served daily, aswell as daily afternoon tea. Café Lido offerscontinental dining in a casually elegant atmos-phere, while La Pasta serves up Italian fare ina casual setting. For a taste of true Jamaicandelicacies, guests and locals alike head to theReggae Café.

The resort’s famous lamb chops are one ofthe international specialties of the TimberHouse, while Munasan offers up sushi and tep-penyaki stations in a casually elegant style. Andfor a truly memorable meal, Piacere serves fineFrench cuisine in a luxurious, candlelit setting.

Entertainment: The fun doesn’t stop when thesun goes down at Grand Lido Negril. Nightlylive entertainment and themed parties are heldat Gran Terrazza, as well as the Amici PianoLounge and Atlantis Disco.

Particularly special are the Caribbean BeachCarnival, held on the main beach everyMonday night and featuring live entertainmentand an extravagant buffet; and the GeneralManager’s Grand Gala, a truly elegant party inthe tropical tradition held every Friday on theGran Terrazza.


Munasan teppenyaki restaurant GrandLido Negril.

Grand Lido NegrilResort & Spa

Looking for a taste of authentic Jamaica?Look no further than Grand Lido BracoResort & Spa. Located on 600 metres of

white sand beach, on Jamaica’s northern coast inTrelawny, the AAA Four Diamond all-inclusiveproperty is SuperClubs’ first Super-Inclusive“village,” designed in the style of Jamaicantowns, complete with traditional Caribbeanarchitecture, a Town Square, art galleries, bou-tiques, restaurants and cafes.

Accommodations:Grand Lido Braco’s 226 lux-urious rooms and suites each feature a balconyor patio facing the ocean or garden; king-size ordouble beds; private bath; direct-dial telephones;safety deposit boxes; AM/FM radio/CD player;satellite television; iron and ironing board; hairdryer; air-conditioning; and ceiling fans. In-room coffee service is available, all rooms havefully-stocked refrigerators and the 52 suites onthe au naturel side also feature wet bars. Theresort also offers conference facilities, with morethan 150 square metres of meeting space in theindoor meeting room and two open-air veran-dahs at the Jamaican-style courthouse.

Active Adventures: If you’re looking for a relax-ing holiday lazing on a gorgeous beach, you willlove the Grand Lido Braco. And for those look-ing for a little more action, the resort boasts awide range of all-inclusive/inclusive options tokeep the most active guest busy.

Golfers find paradise on the resort’s own nine-hole Executive course. For something a bit morechallenging, you can also try the PGA-rated golfat SuperClubs’ private, 18-hole, golf course at

Breezes Runaway Bay, only 25 minutes away.Green fees, transportation and professionalinstruction are all included. Another option:SuperClubs Ironshore Golf & Country Club,Montego Bay just 45 minutes away, with freetransfers and green fees.

Water sports are an obvious choice in Jamaica,and spectacular scuba diving, windsurfing, sun-fish sailing, snorkelling and kayaking are all avail-able at Grand Lido Braco. Two large free-formpools, one in the main area with swim-up pool barand twooutdoor Jacuzzis, and one at the clothing-optional beach with two Jacuzzis and swim-up bar.

Landlubbers can enjoy three tennis courts(two lit for night play); 34 hectares of hiking andjogging trails; cycling trail (bicycles available);soccer field; beach volleyball; basketball; and afitness centre gym. An indoor games room withpool tables and table tennis; and cooking, art andreggae classes are also available.

And for a truly relaxing activity, don’t forgetthe resort’s spa, where guests can enjoy a varietyof pampering treatments at a reasonable addi-tional cost.

Dining:Your taste buds are spoiled for choice atGrand Lido Braco. From exquisite Continental

cuisine in a formal setting to a casual feast ofauthentic Jamaican delicacies, the resort’saward-winning chefs offer up an impressivevariety of globally inspired fare.

Buffet-style breakfasts and lunches areserved al fresco at Victoria Market, which fea-tures traditional Continental favourites as wellas some tropical surprises. For more formaldining, opt for Piacere, where seasonal ingre-dients are featured in the Asian-inspired nou-velle cuisine. Italian dishes are served alfresco style at La Pasta, a sidewalk café. Foran authentic taste of Jamaica, head to theReggae Café, where island specialties areserved up in a casual, fun atmosphere thatattracts locals as well as guests. And theresort’s newest restaurant, Munasan, offersJapanese cuisine in a casually elegant setting,with sushi bars and teppenyaki tables mannedby chefs cooking to order.

Grand Lido Braco also offers two clubhouseswith food and drinks available 24 hours. And fora truly intimate meal, you can order room serv-ice at any time.

Entertainment: Nighttime is a special time atGrand Lido Braco. The streets glow with thelights from the Town Square and restaurants. Thedisco pulsates with hot island rhythms. Premiumliquor flows from seven bars scattered through-out the village. The Piano Bar comes alive withgroup sing-alongs. Famous Jamaican entertain-ers perform at the sizzling theme parties andgalas held throughout the week, including thespectacular Friday night Grand Gala JamaicanStreet Dance.


Junior suite Grand Lido Braco.

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Settled in mature gardens on a longstretch of white sand beach betweenlush green mountains and the

turquoise Caribbean Sea, Starfish Trelawnyis just a 35-minute drive from Montego Bayairport. This all-inclusive resort is tailor-made for families with comfortable, well-equipped accommodations, a wide range ofamenities and topping the list of kid-friendlyactivities – circus workshops.

Accommodations: Starfish Trelawny offers atotal of 350 rooms with 40 spacious groundlevel cottage rooms. Each room features pri-vate balcony or terrace, plus king, double ortwin beds, air conditioning, cable TV, direct-dial telephone, coffee maker, in-room bar,CD/radio/clock, iron, ironing board andhairdryer. Banquet and conference facilities atthe Great Hall can accommodate up to 1,000people theatre-style, while the board room issuitable for small groups up to 25.

Active Adventures: Morning to night, StarfishTrelawny offers activities for every member ofthe family. Sunfish sailing, windsurfing andkayaking, all with complimentary equipmentand instruction, are waiting on the private beach.Available at an additional cost (payable locally)are scuba diving and learn-to-dive courses forall levels, water skiing, parasailing, bananaboats, snorkelling trips and jet skiing. Alongwith the resort’s four swimming pools, two cold-water Jacuzzis and four hot tubs, the beach vol-leyball, four tennis courts, nature walks, aerobicsclasses, basketball, mini golf, sumo wrestling

and bouncy-boxing are all free. Starfish Trelawny boasts a new

workout centre with an on-site fit-ness instructor. Professionalinstruction is also provided for therock climbing wall and circusworkshop, featuring lessons onflying trapeze, trampoline clinicsand juggling. And for anybodywho’s feeling a little homesick for winter,there’s the SuperIce skating rink.

The spa provides body massages, facials,manicures, pedicures and other beauty treat-ments at an additional cost.

Special for Children: The Kid’s Club, for chil-dren aged six months to 12 years, features super-vised activities, including Jungle GymPlayground, trampoline lessons, arts and craftsand a separate kiddie pool – all free of charge.After hours baby-sitting services are available atan hourly rate.

Dining: The Starfish Buffet is open for break-fast, lunch and dinner in a casual setting whilethe Seashell Bar & Grill serves snacks by thepool. Three specialty restaurants are open fordinner six nights a week. Reservations arerequired and supplements or surcharges on somemenu items apply. The Casablanca Restaurantserves four-course gourmet dinners for adultsand children 10 and older. For casual à la carteItalian fare featuring pasta and pizza, the choiceis Giuseppe Restaurant while MunasanRestaurant offers à la carte sushi, teppanyaki andother Japanese specialties.

Entertainment: When the sun goes down thefun keeps going. Guests have a choice of six bars– the Starfish Bar in the lobby and the swim-upOcean Bar, plus the Casablanca, Seashell Barand Siren Piano Bar.The resident band performswith well-known Jamaica entertainers or youcan get into the act with sing along music,karaoke and reggae dancing classes. BubblesDisco featuring Reggae Rain is open every nightwith special times for children and teens.

Weddings: Starfish Trelawny is a special place tostart a life together or renew your vows.Packages are available for a supplemental fee ofUS $350 for weddings or US $300 for couplesrenewing their vows. All ceremonies include theservices of a resident wedding coordinator, min-ister’s fees, marriage licence, wedding cake,wine and flowers plus a manicure and pedicurefor the bride and a body massage for the groom.A maid of honour, best man and witnesses canbe arranged if necessary.

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