Breezes

Super-Inclusive
Fun For Everyone
Heavenly Hedonism
Starfish For Families
Worry-Free Breezes
Grand Lido, Grand Times
THE DESTINATION SALES RESOURCE FOR TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS
A Special Supplement to the October 2006 Issue of Canadian Traveller
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
4 . . . . . . . SuperClubs, Super-Inclusives
All You Expect And More
6 . . . . . . . Breezes
Nine Choices for Worry-Free Vacations
12 . . . . . . . Hedonism
Your Passport To Pleasure
14 . . . . . . . Grand Lido
Where Dreams Become Memories
18 . . . . . . . Starfish
Families – This Resort Is For You
SUPER CLUBS – A SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE OCTOBER 2006 ISSUE OF CANADIAN TRAVELLER
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SuperClubs
At SuperClubs
resorts, weddings
are a specialty, and
they’re free with
your minimum
three-night stay.
uperClubs celebrates its 30th anniversary
this year. The company that pioneered the
all-inclusive resort concept has evolved
over the decades and now offers vacationers a
stunning array of Super-Inclusive resorts in the
Caribbean and Brazil.
SuperClubs are individually tailored to deliver
unforgettable vacations for a range of different
travellers. The world’s only Super-Inclusive resort
group features properties in three categories.
SuperClubs Grand Lido Resorts & Spas offer
unparalleled luxury and elegance. SuperClubs
Hedonism Resorts, the world’s most notorious
resorts, are geared toward singles and couples over
18, while SuperClubs Breezes Resorts are perfect for singles, couples and families – all offering
all the Super-Inclusive amenities at affordable
rates and others where children under 16 are not
only welcome but also celebrated with daily,
supervised activities just for them. SuperClubs has
also licensed its brands in Cuba where two hotels
now operate under the Breezes banner. The company operates and independently markets an affiliate all-inclusive hotel, Starfish Trelawny in
Jamaica and is now affiliated with Rooms on the
Beach, Jamaica’s newest Continental Plan hotel.
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Super-Inclusive
Every SuperClubs holiday is Super-Inclusive.
No money worries on this vacation and no
A l l Yo u E x p e c t A n d M o r e
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 spectacular ocean panoramas.
• Meals, from endless breakfast buffets to sumptuous dinner feasts. Even late night snacks. All
you can eat, all the time.
• Drinks, from soft drinks to top-shelf premium brands.
• Land and water sports including scuba at most
resorts, all with professional instruction and
top-of-the-line equipment.
• Many SuperClubs resorts even include golf –
45 holes over three courses.
• SuperClubs offers the best in tennis with 44
courts and exclusive relationships that bring the
best local and visiting pros to the resorts.
SuperClubs supplies the equipment and there are
never 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 and
do is included in one simple upfront price. And
tipping is simply not permitted.
Weddings in Paradise
What could be more special than a dream destination wedding and honeymoon? At SuperClubs
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resorts, weddings are a specialty – and they’re
free with your minimum three-night stay. In addition to arranging all the details and performing
the ceremony, SuperClubs provides, free of
charge, the marriage licence, minister (including
fee except in DR), witnesses, complimentary
guest passes, tropical flower bouquet and boutonnière, live music, decorated wedding area,
champagne, wedding cake, a candlelit dinner for
the bride and groom, and a honeymoon breakfast in bed with mimosas.
SuperClubs has also created a vast selection
of wedding upgrades, available at the Grand
Lido Resorts for a nominal charge, to allow you
to tailor your dream wedding to your exact
desires. And as a special wedding gift, newlyweds receive one complimentary night’s stay at
the resort – when you return to celebrate your
first wedding anniversary.
Special for Children
For families that enjoy vacationing together,
SuperClubs has created special programs in several of its Breezes resorts: Costa do Sauipe in
Brazil, Breezes Curacao; Breezes Puerto Plata
and Breezes Punta Cana in the Dominican
Republic. Camp Breezes offers daily age-specific programs for infants, toddlers and
teenagers. Programs and facilities include the
kid’s centre for young children with an arts and
crafts centre and playground, and teens’ centre
with a video arcade and games room. Children
also enjoy their own swimming pool or a separate area in the main pool, plus nightly entertainment in Breezes’ family-friendly disco.
Super-Inclusives
S p a s , G r o u p s , K i d s & We d d i n g s
Rooms on the Beach
Professional nannies supervise the nursery and
after hours SuperNannies baby-sitting services
are available for an additional fee.
Perfect Packages
SuperClubs creates a variety of exciting packages such as A Vacation Spree Before Baby
Makes Three. This fall, the AAA Four Diamond
Grand Lido Resorts & Spas in Jamaica are
launching “Babymoon” packages, designed to
pamper and spoil parents-to-be with unique customized amenities. The four-night/five-day
Babymoons feature accommodations in gracious suites, thoughtfully supplied with extra pillows for the comfort of expectant moms.
Additional amenities include: in-room fridges
stocked daily with a jar of pickles and a chocolate bar; a 30-minute personal training session
for dads; a candlelit dinner at the elegant Piacere
restaurant; and a reserved hammock on the
beach for cuddling at sunset. Plus, Babymoon
couples can look forward to a 10 per cent discount at four family-friendly affiliated properties, when they bring their expanded family in
tow on their next getaway.
Great for Groups
Participants remember the event and feel truly
rewarded when you choose a SuperClubs resort.
In addition to the tranquil sapphire waters, shimmering private beaches and an unparalleled
selection of sporting activities and entertainment
venues these resorts offer state-of-the-art equipment which make SuperClubs resorts ideal for
incentives and group meetings. A wide range of
Ranging from unparalleled luxury to
affordable comfort, SuperClubs properties
offer unforgettable vacations for a range
of different travellers.
group facilities, including customized meeting
and conference programs are at your disposal.
Exclusive amenities include a variety of gourmet dining options, luxurious spa and fitness
facilities, unlimited PGA-quality golf, Internet
café, nightly entertainment, breathtaking ocean
panoramas and so much more. SuperClubs takes
the work out of planning group trips because the
resorts are all Super-Inclusive. Accommodations, meals, beverages and activities – everything 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 your
travel agent to make reservations.
Rooms 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 accommodations,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, satellite TV, direct dial telephone, safety deposit box, CD/cassette/ radio and tea/coffee making facilities.
Action Adventures:Windsurfing,kayaking,sailing,
water skiing, scuba diving, deep-sea fishing and parasailing are all available and can be booked directly with
operators on the beach.Green fees are included for golfing 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 booking island excursions.
Amenities: A convenience store is located on-site
and guests have use of the coin operated laundry facility.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 accommodate 70 people classroom-style, 90 people banquetstyle,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.
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Breezes
Runaway Bay and Montego Bay
reezes Super-Inclusive vacations are
worry-free. Virtually everything you
can eat, drink and do is included in
one simple upfront price. You never have to
think about cash. All your land and water
sports; every meal, from lavish buffets to fine
international dining; even free flowing, unlimited premium brand cocktails and hot, live
entertainment is included.
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Breezes Runaway Bay
An active, sports-oriented resort with a hint of
romance, Breezes flagship Runaway Bay appeals
to couples, singles and adult families 14 years and
older. Now, a major renovation and expansion
scheduled for completion by mid-December 2006
will make it more spectacular than ever.
Accommodations: Breezes Runaway Bay will
now offer 266 rooms and suites including 40
verandah suites with private plunge pools. The
accommodations will feature new mahogany furniture, air conditioning, CD players, coffee makers, direct-dial telephone and LCD TV with
satellite and wireless Internet access. The resort’s
current meeting rooms are being upgraded and
two new meeting rooms will be added along with
two new idyllic wedding gazebos.
Active Adventure: Active vacation-seekers can
take in a round of golf at SuperClubs Golf
Club at Runaway Bay, or sign up for a lesson
with a golf pro at the island’s first and only golf
school. Green fees and transfers are complimentary. Sun-lovers will enjoy three freshwater swimming pools. Dives through the
five-star PADI facility (certification US $70);
windsurfing, with Mistral school; sunfish sailing; snorkeling; kayaking; catamaran and
glass-bottom boat cruising; and available
deep-sea fishing trips (additional cost) round
out the water sports.
Landlubbers have plenty of choice with
four tennis courts; Nautilus gymnasium and
free weights room; cycling with a guide; circus
workshop plus horse-and-carriage rides.
Arevamped full-service spa at SuperClubs Resorts
will feature a signature three-hour “Spa Package” at
US $380 per person.
Dining: Munasan is casually elegant with a
sushi bar and teppanyaki stations. The beachfront Reggae Café serves Caribbean fare all
day and evening. Breezes’other dining options
include Pastafari Italian fine dining; Beach
Terrace continental buffet restaurant; the
Beach Grill’s tasty snacks and Asian-fusion
cuisine at the Starlight Grill.
Entertainment: Choose from a disco with
state-of-the-art sound and lighting; a nightclub
with live music featuring cabaret and traditional Jamaican floor shows or beach terrace
shows; the Steinway Piano Bar facing the gardens; and the Beach Bar.
Breezes Montego Bay
One of SuperClubs’new line of moderately priced
resorts and the first Super-Inclusive property in
Montego Bay, Breezes Montego Bay is a fun,
active, romantic vacation for singles, couples and
adult families 14 years and older.
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Water fun at Breezes
resorts revolves around the
pools. Adults-only, kidsonly, Jacuzzis, beachside,
the options are endless.
Accommodations: The complex offers 124 airconditioned rooms and suites, including: 22
oceanfront one-bedroom suites with living rooms,
mini-fridges and private balconies; 45 oceanfront
deluxe rooms with private balconies; 26 deluxe
rooms with twin beds; and 31 standard rooms
with queen-size beds. All rooms and suites have
direct dial telephones, satellite TV/VCRs, CD
cassette players and safety deposit boxes.
Active Adventure: Try windsurfing, sailing,
kayaking, snorkeling and water-skiing, with
instruction; and glass-bottom boat rides. Diving
certification, diving excursions, deep-sea fishing 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 golf
at your choice of two nearby golf clubs.
Dining: Jimmy’s Buffet offers casual buffet dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner; Martinos
Italian restaurant with active pasta bar is open for
dinner and the Snack Bar & Grill serves
SuperSnacks and refreshments poolside.
Entertainment: Nights are lively in four bars
plus theme nights including Breezes Roman
Razzmatazz and Carnival Night and Jamaican
Day showcasing local talent, crafts and tasty
treats to sample or buy.
Breezes
Puerto Plata and Costa do Sauipe
Breezes Puerto Plata
Located on El Canal Beach, Breezes Puerto
Plata is surrounded by 25 hectares of lush tropical gardens and boasts the largest spa in the
Dominican Republic, fully equipped for massages, body treatments, facials, balneotherapy,
manicures and pedicures.
Accommodations: Breezes Puerto Plata offers
466 rooms and suites, including garden view,
ocean view and pool view, with 22 junior suites
and eight two-bedroom suites. All rooms feature air-conditioning and satellite TV; directdial telephones; CD players; tea/coffee
facilities; safety deposit boxes; mini fridges and
balconies or terraces.
Action Adventures: Water sports facilities
include a beach; swimming pool, complete with
a separate children’s zone; aqua patio with sea
mineral Jacuzzis, vertical showers and steam
rooms; scuba diving initiation courses; and snorkeling, kayaking and boogie boarding (equipment included). PADI certification courses are
available for a fee.
And there’s lots more action in the fitness
centre; circus workshop; and 24-hour indoor
games room. Breezes also features a rock-climbing wall. In addition, golfers can enjoy an onsite
nine-hole pitch & putt (included) or purchase
golf packages at the nearby 18-hole Playa
Dorada Golf Course.
Special for Children: The resort offers a Miniclub for four- to 12-year-olds and a separate
swimming area for children within the main
pool. Kid-friendly entertainment plays nightly
at Breezes’ disco. After-hours babysitting services are available for a nominal fee.
Dining: Along with the casual breakfast, lunch
and dinner buffet at Jimmy’s Buffet, you can
make dinner reservations at Martino’s (Italian),
Munasan (Japanese) and Paris (French) restaurants. El Coco offers casual Mexican dining for
snacks and dinner.
Entertainment: At night the spotlight shines on
the resort’s dance group. Breezes Puerto Plata
also features five bars, including a piano bar,
nightclub and an on-site international casino.
Breezes Costa do Sauipe
SuperClubs’first Brazilian resort, Breezes Costa
Do Sauipe, is part of the 200-hectare Costa Do
Sauipe mega resort complex, the newest
tourism, leisure and entertainment resort in
South America and offers the perfect vacation
site for singles, couples and families.
Accommodations: The 324 rooms include six
one-bedroom deluxe suites, nine one-bedroom
premium suites and one Presidential suite, and
feature air-conditioning; safety deposit boxes;
direct-dial telephones; satellite TV; CD players;
and mini fridge. Conference facilities seat up to
400 theatre-style or can be divided into four individual meeting rooms.
Action Adventures: The resort offers eight
kilometres of virgin tropical beach; a Jacuzzi;
adults swimming pool and a children’s pool;
boogie boards and surfboards plus equipment
for windsurf ing
and kayaking. jj
Three tennis
courts are lit for
night play and the
resort also hosts a
fitness centre; à la
carte spa facilities;
bicycle tours; ecological trails; and
professional circus
workshop. Mas- Breezes offers a wide
sages, beauty treat- range of accommodation
ments and day that ranges from luxurious
tours to Salvador suites to comfortable
are available at standard rooms.
additional costs.
The greater Costa Do Sauípe resort complex
also offers an 18-hole PGA standard golf course;
15 tennis courts; soccer field; equestrian centre;
and a turtle reserve/conservation centre all at
additional cost.
Dining: Restaurnts include Jimmy’s Buffet for
breakfast, lunch and dinner; the casual Bahian
Tropical Restaurant and the Mezzanine Café.
Make reservations at Munasan Japanese restaurant; Pastafari Italian restaurant; and The
Marketplace continental restaurant.
Entertainment: Daily activities and nightly
entertainment feature resident band performances with well-known local entertainers for
both children and adults. The resort also offers
five bars, Hurricanes disco, and the Pelican
piano bar.
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Breezes
Bahamas and Curaçao
Breezes Bahamas
Breezes Bahamas is the first Super-Inclusive property in Nassau. Set on 300 metres of Nassau’s magnificent 3.2-kilometre, sugar-white Cable Beach,
this resort appeals to singles, couples and adult
families 16 years and older.
Accommodations: The eight-storey west wing
and four-storey east wing total 391 air-conditioned
rooms, including five suites and 35 oceanfront
deluxe rooms. Room amenities include direct-dial
telephones, cable TV, CD players, clock radios and
safety deposit boxes. Meeting and conference
space can accommodate groups of up to 500.
Active Adventure: With five freshwater pools in
lush surroundings including the main pool, misting
pool, 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 circus
workshop on the beach; rock climbing wall; fitness
centre; golf at a nearby private course (additional
cost); are just some of the shore side activities.
Dining: Jimmy’s Buffet is air-conditioned and
casual offering buffet dining for breakfast, lunch
and dinner while the Beach Grill serves goodies
outside. Reservations are required for romantic
dining in The Garden of Eden and the casually elegant Pastafari. For à la carte Caribbean
delights the adjoining Reggae Café serves lunch
and dinner (not included in package).
Entertainment: Enjoy nightly entertainment
in the breezy open-air lobby and four bars,
including the hot Hurricanes disco and
dreamy piano bar. And there’s more fun with
a casino within strolling distance.
Breezes Curaçao
Curaçao’s largest resort, Breezes Curaçao, is
SuperClubs first venture into the Dutch Caribbean
and the island’s only Super-Inclusive resort. Set on
450 metres of beautiful white sand beach, local
attractions like Curaçao Seaquarium are within
easy walking distance.
Accommodations: The 339 fully appointed
guest rooms and suites, include a penthouse
suite, two two-bedroom oceanfront suites,
three one-bedroom suites and 48 junior
suites. All rooms are air-conditioned and
amenities include satellite TV, direct-dial
telephones, AM/FM radios with CD players,
tea/coffee facilities and safety deposit boxes.
Conference facilities seat up to 350 theatrestyle. An open-air terrace is ideal for outdoor receptions.
Active Adventures: The private beach is complemented by three swimming pools, including a misting pool, children’s pool with water
slide and an adult’s pool with swim-up bar;
scuba diving (resort certification with pool
classes and shore dives are included); windsurfing; sailing and kayaking.
Breezes Curacao offers two tennis courts;
complete fitness centre; à la carte spa facilities; basketball; and bicycle tours; professional
circus workshop; Curaçao’s only ice-skating
rink and a nine-metre rock-climbing wall. You
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Most Breezes resorts boast a wide range
of dining options. Munasan, one of the
onsite a la carte restaurants offers sushi
and teppanyaki.
can golf and play squash at the nearby Curaçao
Golf & Squash Club for additional cost.
Special for Children: Camp Breezes offers daily
age-specific programs for infants, toddlers and
teenagers; the kid’s centre for young children
with an arts and crafts centre and playground,
plus a teen’s centre with a video arcade and
games room. Children also enjoy their own
swimming pool. Professional nannies supervise
the nursery and after hours SuperNannies babysitting services are available for an additional fee.
Dining: Breezes Curacao presents dining for
every age and taste: casual breakfast, lunch and
dinner at Jimmy’s Buffet; light snacks and
refreshments for kids at SuperKids Snack Bar;
casually elegant dinners (reservations required)
at Pastafari, which serves up Italian with active
pasta bar, and Munasan with sushi bar and tabletop grills. The Beach Grill serves burgers, hot
dogs and barbecue delights daily.
Entertainment: Headliners include wellknown local entertainers for both children and
adults and performances by the resident band.
The resort also offers four bars, nightclub,
lounge, theme parties and a Las Vegas-style
casino featuring black jack, poker and roulette
tables, plus slot machines.
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Breezes
Va r a d e r o a n d J i b a c o a
Breezes Varadero
SuperClubs Breezes Varadero enjoys a lush
10.5-hectare tropical setting enhanced by lavish
gardens, where trees alternate with exotic flowers and shrubs. The first Super-Inclusive resort
in Cuba is designed for couples and adults and
families 14 years and older.
Accommodations: Breezes Varadero offers 270
comfortable suites, junior suites and tropical
suites in 11 two-storey buildings and a threestorey building. All rooms come with air conditioning; safety deposit box; telephone; CD player;
cable and national TV; private balcony or terrace;
and tea/coffee facilities. Tropical suites also
include a mini-fridge and enjoy a sea view. The
air-conditioned conference room handles 60 people theatre-style and features an upper area for
reception and coffee breaks. A smaller meeting
room is also available for up to 25 people
Action Adventures: Located right on the white
powdery sand of Varadero beach is a large swimming pool with easy access to the pool bar and
three Jacuzzis (by the pool, at the garden bar and
by the beach). All the water toys include Hobie
Cats, windsurfing, kayaks, snorkelling, waterskiing, water polo and volleyball at the pool;
scuba diving classes are conducted in the pool
for beginners with trips for qualified divers.
On land, you can join in bicycle tours, basketball, tennis with coaches, sports competitions and
table tennis, or hit the fully equipped gym.
At the adjacent Varadero Golf Course,
demanding water features and the natural forces
of sea breezes make each round unique.
Dining: The buffet restaurant, conveniently
located next to the pool and near the beach,
offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wines are
served during lunch and dinner. Make reservations for à la carte dining in the Italian restaurant; El Mojito, the relaxed Cuban restaurant that
spotlights local dishes, wines and musicians and
Los Bohios beach grill, which serves snacks
from late morning to early evening then converts
to a restaurant overlooking the beach.
Entertainment: Dance classes, Olympic games,
Spanish-language lessons, Cuban Day and many
other activities arranged by the entertainment
staff fill the day. Nightly shows include themes,
karaoke and a Gala night. Breezes Varadero
boasts seven bars with the Lobby/Piano bar open
24 hours offering a small selection of snacks.
Breezes Jibacoa
Located on the white sands of Arroyo Bermejo
Beach on Cuba's north coast, one hour from
Havana, Breezes Jibacoa is surrounded by mountains and close to one of Havana Club's largest
rum factories. The resort is ideal for singles, couples and families with children 14 and older.
Accommodations: Jibacoa’s 250 rooms are
spread among 18 two-storey blocks. Standard
garden view, pool view and ocean view rooms
feature balconies plus air-conditioning; cable
TV; CD player; clock radio; telephone; tea/coffee facilities; and safety deposit boxes. The
resort also offers a popular wedding gazebo.
Action Adventures: Breezes Jibacoa boasts a
large swimming pool with separate Jacuzzi. Water
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sports include Hobie Cats; windsurfing; kayaks;
snorkelling; intro scuba dive; scuba diving for certified guests. Tennis and bicycle tours are also
available and the gym is open 24 hours. You can
arrange for golf at the nearby Melia Las Americas.
With Breezes Super-Inclusive vacations,
virtually everything you can eat, drink and
do is included, like non-motorized watersports and land activities like tennis.
Dining: The Los Girasoles buffet serves international cuisine in casual style for breakfast and
lunch with a dress code for dinner. Traditional
Cuban dishes line the Taberna buffet for casual
dinners and you’ll need reservations to dine at
the à la carte Italian restaurant, Martino's. The
Beach Grill is open for snacks from late morning
to early evening.
Entertainment:Theme parties, dance classes and
Spanish lessons, mini-Olympics and games headline the daytime entertainment. After sundown,
enjoy the Piano bar and shows every night plus
Cuban night and gala nights during the week.
SuperClubs Freedom
We’re not just for couples, we’re for everyone.
Choose from SuperClubs Breezes Varadero or SuperClubs Breezes Jibacoa in Cuba,
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Hedonism II
Yo u r p a s s p o r t t o p l e a s u r e
he most notorious resorts in the world.
Hedonism vacations are designed for couples and singles over 18. Completely uninhibited, SuperClubs Hedonism II and Hedonism
III are your Jamaican Gardens of Eden – brim-full
of guilty pleasures, without the guilt. Whatever
happens at Hedonism stays at Hedonism. That’s
the liberating, non-judgmental attitude that frees
you to release your inner self. But be prepared. It
seems that everyone at Hedonism develops more
enthusiasm for all things romantic.
And vacationers looking for that spicy edge
will find nothing sexier than the new Hedonistic
Delights Menu. Hedonism Resorts has revved it
up a notch with this new amenity that spoils,
pampers and teases with naughty and nice treats
– ranging from US $40 to US $350 – you pick
the level of decadence.
The Hedonistic Delights Menu offers indulgences for every reveller from languid days cuddling up in that hammock with better company than
your book to intimate, aromatic Jacuzzi bubble
baths and surprise picnics for two. You can summon a Bed of Roses and return to a delicate trail of
petals leading from the door to the bed, along with
champagne and chocolate covered tropical fruits
for nibbling. Or choose to frolic indoors with the
Tantralizing Kit for Two that includes scented massage oils, chocolate-flavoured body paint, whipped
cream and other surefire aphrodisiacs. Head-to-toe
pampering is even available for the hedonism
purist, 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 have
your pick of private refuges, including the newly built
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Rooms at Hedonism II and III have either
two twin beds or one king-sized bed and
are on a “shared” basis.
Jacuzzi suites at Hedonism II and the “swim-up
courtyard” rooms at Hedonism III; both guaranteed
to ignite sparks.
Your Hedonism vacation is Super-Inclusive
with accommodations; all meals, SuperSnacks
and unlimited premium brand drinks; all land and
water sports with instruction and equipment
(excluding jet skiing and parasailing at Hedonism
III); SuperClubs exclusive circus workshop, recreational activities and entertainment; weddings; airport transfers and hotel taxes. At SuperClubs
there’s no tipping allowed.
Hedonism II
A lush garden of pure pleasure, Hedonism II is for
singles and couples (over 18 years only) who want to
feed the mind, body, spirit and soul with freedom and
world-class fun. Set on nine hectares of beautifully
landscaped gardens on the northern end of Negril’s
11-kilometre beach, Hedonism II features expansive
ocean views from a wide white sand beach.
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Accommodations: Renovated in the summer of
2005, the 280 air-conditioned rooms, all beach or
garden view, are outfitted with king-sized showers for two with adjustable massaging showerheads and four jets, direct-dial telephones, clock
radios, safety deposit boxes, hairdryers, coffee
makers, iron and ironing boards, CD players and
27-inch TV. Twelve new suites with private
Jacuzzis on their terrace were also added during
the renovation. Rooms have either two twin beds
or one king-sized bed and are on a “shared” basis;
clients travelling alone share with a guest of the
same sex or opt to pay a single supplement.
Active Adventures: Water babies love Hedonism
II with three freshwater pools including a main pool
area featuring a water theme park including a fabulous water slide and underwater windows looking
into the disco; an au natural pool complete with
swim-up bar and grill and a prude pool equipped
with in-water pool table and swim-up bar; five
Jacuzzis, including one nude. Hedonism II boasts
two separate beaches (one for nude sunbathing);
windsurfing school; Sunfish and Hobie Cat sailing;
waterskiing; snorkelling; kayaking; glass bottom
boat cruising; scuba diving (free with certification),
resort certification is available for US $70 with full
PADI certification for an additional cost.
Shore side, daily clinics are offered on the six
lighted courts and the two air-conditioned squash
courts. There’s badminton; basketball; volleyball;
miniature golf course and nine-metre rock-climbing wall. The exclusive beachfront circus workshop features flying and swinging trapeze,
trampoline clinics, juggling, tightrope walking,
unicycle and bicycle balancing acts.
Hedonism III
Dining: The large open-air Terrace Room
serves creative Caribbean surprises and traditional favourites for breakfast, lunch and dinner plus midnight snacks, buffet-style. Make
reservations for dinner at Pastafari, a unique
Italian restaurant with a Jamaican accent, a
magic touch with pasta and an extensive à la
carte menu, open five nights a week; Munasan
Japanese Restaurant, featuring outdoor teppanyaki-style dining in a beautiful garden setting
next to the main dining room; and the Reggae
Café, a casual, yet elegant open-air Jamaican
restaurant, serving jerk chicken and pork, roast
fish and other local delicacies. The two Beach
Grills serve up hamburgers and SuperSnacks
sizzle from late morning to early evening.
Entertainment: Hedonism II offers five bars,
including the Beach Bar, Pool Bar and the Piano
Bar, which features a relaxing one-hour Classical
Interlude each evening, as well as laser karaoke.
Live bands, performers and floorshows light up the
open-air entertainment area of the Main Terrace and
the late night disco stays open until the last person
leaves. The resort also provides a gaming lounge
with casino-style slot machines and table games.
Hedonism III
A wild waterscape of splashingly good fun,
Hedonism III is for singles and couples (over 18
years only). Set on six hectares of waterfront
property featuring artfully crafted pools on the
northern end of Runaway Bay just 64 kilometres from Montego Bay Airport, Hedonism III
offers expansive ocean views and total escape
for a truly active vacation.
Accommodations: Hedonism III introduces
Jamaica’s first-ever block of “swim-up” rooms
in its selection of 225 air-conditioned double
rooms – ocean-, pool-front or view. All feature
large marble bathrooms with Roman Jacuzzi
bathtubs, mirrored ceilings, direct-dial telephones, TV, CD players, clock radios, safety
deposit boxes, hairdryers, coffee makers, iron and
ironing boards. Rooms have either two twin beds
or one king-sized bed and are on a “shared” basis;
clients travelling alone share with a guest of the
same sex or opt to pay a single supplement.
Active Adventures: Hedonism III features three
large freshwater pools: main pool with swim-up bar
and nude pool with grill, plus a fabulous four-storey
waterslide, which cuts through the disco; a “quadrangle” pool, with in-pool sundeck, and an au natural pool. There is also a windsurfing school;
Sunfish and Hobie Cat sailing, waterskiing,
snorkelling, kayaking, and scuba diving with resort
certification US $70; and glass bottom boat cruising. One of the two beaches is au natural and the
three Jacuzzis include one see-through.
Hedonism III features three large
freshwater pools some au naturel.
Land-based facilities include two lighted tennis courts, clinics with pros twice daily; basketball
and volleyball. The exclusive beachfront circus
workshop features flying and swinging trapeze,
trampoline clinics and juggling. Golf at the nearby
Breezes Runaway Bay’s 18-hole PGA-quality
course is also available at an additional cost.
Dining: Hedonism III guests have four restaurants to choose from featuring Japanese, Italian,
Jamaican and Continental cuisine, as well as a
pool grill, and “Snack Attack” packs available
after 3 a.m. at the front desk.
Entertainment: Late night, the disco stays open
until the last person leaves. Hedonism III offers
six bars, including the Beach Bar, Pool Bar and
Piano Bar, with its relaxing one-hour “Classical
Interlude” each evening, as well as laser karaoke.
In the open-air entertainment area of the Main
Terrace, live bands, performers and floorshows
are staged every night.
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Grand Lido
Resorts
Where Dreams Become Memories
hinking about a luxurious, stress-free,
sunny holiday, but aren’t sure where to
go? Look no further than Super Clubs’
Grand Lido Resorts & Spas in beautiful Jamaica.
SuperClubs’ Grand Lido Resorts & Spas are
AAA Four Diamond Resorts offering vacations
of unparalleled elegance and luxury for adults and
children aged 16 and up. Tucked into a protected
cove of Negril’s white-sugar sand beach, the allsuite, Grand Lido Negril is the flagship of
SuperClubs fleet of Super-Inclusive resorts.
Grand Lido Braco, in Trelawny, is SuperClubs’
first Super-Inclusive “village” that recreates a
Victorian seaside village on Jamaica’s north coast,
with fretwork and gingerbread-trimmed colonialstyle buildings on cobblestone streets that personifies the charm of old Jamaica.
What does “Super-Inclusive” mean, exactly?
It’s simple: a worry-free, hassle-free, truly allinclusive Jamaican holiday with the best of
everything and no hidden costs. Included in the
price of your Grand Lido Resort holiday are
ultra-luxurious accommodations; exceptional
cuisine and premium brand cocktails; land and
water sports, including instruction and equipment; recreational activities; a manicure and
pedicure; entertainment; hotel taxes; airport
transfers and friendly, efficient, round-the-clock
service – with absolutely no tipping allowed.
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Say “I do” to a Grand Lido Wedding: Anytime
is a good time for a Super-Inclusive Grand Lido
vacation. But what could be more special than a
dream destination wedding and honeymoon? At
Grand Lido Resorts & Spas weddings are free and
the memories are priceless. In addition to arrang-
ing all details and performing the ceremony,
SuperClubs provides, free of charge, the marriage
licence, minister, witnesses, complimentary guest
passes, tropical flower bouquet and boutonnière,
live music, champagne, wedding cake, a candlelit
dinner for the bride and groom, and a honeymoon
breakfast in bed with mimosas. All you and your
intended have to do is choose the setting – a
gazebo overlooking the Caribbean; a lush fragrant
garden; a powder-white sand beach or one of
many other exquisite backdrops.
SuperClubs also provides a wedding gift:
newlyweds receive one complimentary night’s
stay at the resort – when you return to celebrate
your first wedding anniversary.
New this year are Grand Lido Resorts’
“Wedding Bliss Collection”: four new themed
add-ons, at an additional cost, that allow couples to
have the wedding of their dreams: Sun and Sea,
Coastal Irie, Where Dreams Become Memories
and Essence of Romance: The Ultimate Grand
Lido Wedding. Each theme offers unique additions
to the wedding, and all include private round-trip
airport transfers, a musical serenade, one-hour of
professional photography services and reservations for the bride, groom and four of their guests
at the resorts’fine dining restaurant.
Also new: the Oceans of Love wedding package, designed by renowned wedding planner
Sasha Souza. This top-of-the-line option starts at
US $50,000 and includes a honeymoon suite with
private Jacuzzi and all-suite accommodations for
20 guests (10 double-occupancy suites) for five
nights/six days; rehearsal dinner; wedding ceremony and reception; floral arrangements and festive décor; live music; welcome pool party;
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SuperClubs spas offer certified therapists
and a range of à la carte spa services.
services of wedding planner, personal concierge,
private chef for the reception appetizers and dinner; and non-denominational minister; VIP spa
packages for the wedding couple; monogrammed
his-and-hers bathrobes; and all legal requirements.
Spa Spectacular: It’s not just the weddings that
are new and improved at SuperClubs. The Grand
Lido Resorts are the first of the fleet to unveil the
newly upgraded spas.
Complimentary treatments include manicure
and pedicure plus use of the steam and sauna
rooms. Certified therapists offer a range of à la
carte spa services, including body massage incorporating Swedish and Shiatsu techniques, back
and neck massage, reflexology, body scrub and
body polish. The ultimate in bliss is a beach-side
massage from one of the resort’s skilled therapists.
Read on to learn more about SuperClubs’Grand
Lido Resorts, visit www.grandlido.com, then visit
your travel agent to book your dream holiday.
Grand Lido Negril
Resort & Spa
et on a three-kilometre crescent of white
sand beach and nine hectares of elegantly
manicured tropical grounds, the all-suite
AAA Four Diamond Grand Lido Negril Resort
& Spa offers the ultimate luxury vacation with
superb accommodations and personalized service. The flagship of the SuperClubs’ fleet of
Super-Inclusive resorts is the winner of the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers Award for
“Best Resort”, Caribbean and Latin America,
and it’s easy to see why.
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Accommodations: From your first step into the
elegant, Mediterranean-style tiled and stone
lobby, you will be impressed by Grand Lido
Negril. The resort offers 210 suites, including
two presidential suites and eight luxury beachfront Jacuzzi suites. Most suites are beachfront
split-level junior suites, featuring a private patio
or balcony, large living room areas, king-size
or twin-beds, air-conditioning, Jacuzzi bathtub
or multi-head Euro-flux shower, satellite colour
television, iron and ironing board, in-room
refrigerator, stocked daily; hair dryer, AM/FM
cassette entertainment system, in-room safety
and direct dial telephone. The resort also offers
meeting and conference facilities for up to 300
(theatre-style).
Active Adventures: Grand Lido Negril boasts
plenty of options to satisfy even the most active
vacationer. Golfers can enjoy the challenging
18-hole Negril Hills course, with complimentary green fees and transportation (clubs, carts
and mandatory caddies not included). The resort
also offers four tennis courts (two lit for night
play), with lessons and tournaments arranged by
resident pros; a new 24-hour Cybex gym; power
walks, aquacise, aerobics, reggae and soca dance
classes; beach volleyball; and cycling tours.
Water sports enthusiasts will of course find
lots to keep them busy, including scuba diving
with resort certification (a US $70-charge);
snorkelling, water-skiing; glass bottom boat
rides; windsurfing; Sunfish sailing; and kayaking, as well as two pools, one near the main
beach area, one on the au naturel beach; and
five Jacuzzis.
Inside is a well-stocked indoor games room,
slot machines, video theatre with big-screen
satellite television and VCR.
Dining: Grand Lido Negril Resort & Spa has
received more culinary awards than any other
Caribbean resort, so it’s a safe bet that even the
most discriminating foodies will be more than
pleased with their meals.
The Gran Terrazza features casual, open-air
dining, with lavish and beautifully presented
breakfast and lunch buffets served daily, as
well as daily afternoon tea. Café Lido offers
continental dining in a casually elegant atmosphere, while La Pasta serves up Italian fare in
a casual setting. For a taste of true Jamaican
delicacies, guests and locals alike head to the
Reggae Café.
The resort’s famous lamb chops are one of
the international specialties of the Timber
House, while Munasan offers up sushi and teppenyaki stations in a casually elegant style. And
for a truly memorable meal, Piacere serves fine
French cuisine in a luxurious, candlelit setting.
Munasan teppenyaki restaurant Grand
Lido Negril.
Entertainment: The fun doesn’t stop when the
sun goes down at Grand Lido Negril. Nightly
live entertainment and themed parties are held
at Gran Terrazza, as well as the Amici Piano
Lounge and Atlantis Disco.
Particularly special are the Caribbean Beach
Carnival, held on the main beach every
Monday night and featuring live entertainment
and an extravagant buffet; and the General
Manager’s Grand Gala, a truly elegant party in
the tropical tradition held every Friday on the
Gran Terrazza.
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Grand Lido Braco
Resort & Spa
ooking for a taste of authentic Jamaica?
Look no further than Grand Lido Braco
Resort & Spa. Located on 600 metres of
white sand beach, on Jamaica’s northern coast in
Trelawny, the AAA Four Diamond all-inclusive
property is SuperClubs’ first Super-Inclusive
“village,” designed in the style of Jamaican
towns, complete with traditional Caribbean
architecture, a Town Square, art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and cafes.
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Accommodations: Grand Lido Braco’s 226 luxurious rooms and suites each feature a balcony
or patio facing the ocean or garden; king-size or
double beds; private bath; direct-dial telephones;
safety deposit boxes; AM/FM radio/CD player;
satellite television; iron and ironing board; hair
dryer; air-conditioning; and ceiling fans. Inroom coffee service is available, all rooms have
fully-stocked refrigerators and the 52 suites on
the au naturel side also feature wet bars. The
resort also offers conference facilities, with more
than 150 square metres of meeting space in the
indoor meeting room and two open-air verandahs at the Jamaican-style courthouse.
Active Adventures: If you’re looking for a relaxing holiday lazing on a gorgeous beach, you will
love the Grand Lido Braco. And for those looking for a little more action, the resort boasts a
wide range of all-inclusive/inclusive options to
keep the most active guest busy.
Golfers find paradise on the resort’s own ninehole Executive course. For something a bit more
challenging, you can also try the PGA-rated golf
at SuperClubs’ private, 18-hole, golf course at
Junior suite Grand Lido Braco.
Breezes Runaway Bay, only 25 minutes away.
Green fees, transportation and professional
instruction are all included. Another option:
SuperClubs Ironshore Golf & Country Club,
Montego Bay just 45 minutes away, with free
transfers and green fees.
Water sports are an obvious choice in Jamaica,
and spectacular scuba diving, windsurfing, sunfish sailing, snorkelling and kayaking are all available at Grand Lido Braco. Two large free-form
pools, one in the main area with swim-up pool bar
and two outdoor Jacuzzis, and one at the clothingoptional beach with two Jacuzzis and swim-up bar.
Landlubbers can enjoy three tennis courts
(two lit for night play); 34 hectares of hiking and
jogging trails; cycling trail (bicycles available);
soccer field; beach volleyball; basketball; and a
fitness centre gym. An indoor games room with
pool tables and table tennis; and cooking, art and
reggae classes are also available.
And for a truly relaxing activity, don’t forget
the resort’s spa, where guests can enjoy a variety
of pampering treatments at a reasonable additional cost.
Dining: Your taste buds are spoiled for choice at
Grand Lido Braco. From exquisite Continental
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cuisine in a formal setting to a casual feast of
authentic Jamaican delicacies, the resort’s
award-winning chefs offer up an impressive
variety of globally inspired fare.
Buffet-style breakfasts and lunches are
served al fresco at Victoria Market, which features traditional Continental favourites as well
as some tropical surprises. For more formal
dining, opt for Piacere, where seasonal ingredients are featured in the Asian-inspired nouvelle cuisine. Italian dishes are served al
fresco style at La Pasta, a sidewalk café. For
an authentic taste of Jamaica, head to the
Reggae Café, where island specialties are
served up in a casual, fun atmosphere that
attracts locals as well as guests. And the
resort’s newest restaurant, Munasan, offers
Japanese cuisine in a casually elegant setting,
with sushi bars and teppenyaki tables manned
by chefs cooking to order.
Grand Lido Braco also offers two clubhouses
with food and drinks available 24 hours. And for
a truly intimate meal, you can order room service at any time.
Entertainment: Nighttime is a special time at
Grand Lido Braco. The streets glow with the
lights from the Town Square and restaurants. The
disco pulsates with hot island rhythms. Premium
liquor flows from seven bars scattered throughout the village. The Piano Bar comes alive with
group sing-alongs. Famous Jamaican entertainers perform at the sizzling theme parties and
galas held throughout the week, including the
spectacular Friday night Grand Gala Jamaican
Street Dance.
Starfish
Trelawny
F a m i l i e s – T h i s R e s o r t I s F o r Yo u
ettled in mature gardens on a long
stretch of white sand beach between
lush green mountains and the
turquoise Caribbean Sea, Starfish Trelawny
is just a 35-minute drive from Montego Bay
airport. This all-inclusive resort is tailormade for families with comfortable, wellequipped accommodations, a wide range of
amenities and topping the list of kid-friendly
activities – circus workshops.
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and bouncy-boxing are all free.
Starfish Trelawny boasts a new
workout centre with an on-site fitness instructor. Professional
instruction is also provided for the
rock climbing wall and circus
workshop, featuring lessons on
flying trapeze, trampoline clinics
and juggling. And for anybody
who’s feeling a little homesick for winter,
there’s the SuperIce skating rink.
The spa provides body massages, facials,
manicures, pedicures and other beauty treatments at an additional cost.
Accommodations: Starfish Trelawny offers a
total of 350 rooms with 40 spacious ground
level cottage rooms. Each room features private balcony or terrace, plus king, double or
twin beds, air conditioning, cable TV, directdial telephone, coffee maker, in-room bar,
CD/radio/clock, iron, ironing board and
hairdryer. Banquet and conference facilities at
the Great Hall can accommodate up to 1,000
people theatre-style, while the board room is
suitable for small groups up to 25.
Special for Children: The Kid’s Club, for children aged six months to 12 years, features supervised activities, including Jungle Gym
Playground, trampoline lessons, arts and crafts
and a separate kiddie pool – all free of charge.
After hours baby-sitting services are available at
an hourly rate.
Active Adventures: Morning to night, Starfish
Trelawny offers activities for every member of
the family. Sunfish sailing, windsurfing and
kayaking, all with complimentary equipment
and instruction, are waiting on the private beach.
Available at an additional cost (payable locally)
are scuba diving and learn-to-dive courses for
all levels, water skiing, parasailing, banana
boats, snorkelling trips and jet skiing. Along
with the resort’s four swimming pools, two coldwater Jacuzzis and four hot tubs, the beach volleyball, four tennis courts, nature walks, aerobics
classes, basketball, mini golf, sumo wrestling
Dining: The Starfish Buffet is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casual setting while
the Seashell Bar & Grill serves snacks by the
pool. Three specialty restaurants are open for
dinner six nights a week. Reservations are
required and supplements or surcharges on some
menu items apply. The Casablanca Restaurant
serves four-course gourmet dinners for adults
and children 10 and older. For casual à la carte
Italian fare featuring pasta and pizza, the choice
is Giuseppe Restaurant while Munasan
Restaurant offers à la carte sushi, teppanyaki and
other Japanese specialties.
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Starfish Trelawny offers the kind of
choices in style and cuisine that make
dining a pleasure.
Entertainment: When the sun goes down the
fun keeps going. Guests have a choice of six bars
– the Starfish Bar in the lobby and the swim-up
Ocean Bar, plus the Casablanca, Seashell Bar
and Siren Piano Bar.The resident band performs
with well-known Jamaica entertainers or you
can get into the act with sing along music,
karaoke and reggae dancing classes. Bubbles
Disco featuring Reggae Rain is open every night
with special times for children and teens.
Weddings: Starfish Trelawny is a special place to
start a life together or renew your vows.
Packages are available for a supplemental fee of
US $350 for weddings or US $300 for couples
renewing their vows. All ceremonies include the
services of a resident wedding coordinator, minister’s fees, marriage licence, wedding cake,
wine and flowers plus a manicure and pedicure
for the bride and a body massage for the groom.
A maid of honour, best man and witnesses can
be arranged if necessary.