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Upscale yet informal, the Coral Reef Club offers beautiful suites, an inviting atmosphere, and a chance to unplug (most rooms don’t have TVs). Increasing investment also translates to growing interest from airlines, financial institutions and other relevant businesses, all of which creates a positive spiral of growth and opportunity. The world's largest hotel after being completed in 2014 for the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi as it had more than 8,500 rooms. In Jamaica, 71-year-old Couples Tower Isle (No. These guests know the destination and the hotel, so they feel comfortable booking directly. Our distribution channels send close to 2 million passengers to the Caribbean and Mexico annually, which is a major advantage for an independent hotelier joining our portfolio. That helps explain why the resort sees so many repeat visitors, who are drawn by staying on the prettiest beach in Turks and Caicos as well as the lack of phones and TVs here. Jamaica’s hotel development boom is set to continue with plans for 3,000 new rooms in the parish of St Ann. One big trend to note when it comes to Caribbean resorts: small is beautiful. Each country has their own specific set of incentives that hoteliers should become familiar with, whether they are looking to open a new property or rebrand.

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Off the property there’s a 2.5-mile-long deserted stretch of beach to enjoy, in addition to nature trails that can be explored by bike or on foot. Moreover, the integration of Apple Vacations seemed natural and beneficial given that it carries more vacationers to Mexico and the Dominican Republic than any tour operator worldwide. PLAN YOUR TRIP: Visit Fodor's Dominican Republic Travel Guide.

Breakfast and cocktails are great on the poolside patio, but one of the property’s nicest features is the Sunset Bar, which is built directly into the rock separating the two coves and offers great views. We are comprised of six subsidiaries: Apple Vacations®, the world’s largest tour operator to Mexico and the Dominican Republic; Travel Impressions®, a prominent  U.S. wholesaler possessing an extensive global portfolio; CheapCaribbean.com®, a popular online travel agency specializing in luxury vacation packages and resort accommodations in Mexico and the Caribbean; AMResorts®, provider of marketing and brand management services to six luxury resort brands; Amstar DMC®, a destination management company offering premium airport transfers, tours and excursions; and Unlimited Vacation Club®, AMResorts’ popular guest loyalty program for discerning travelers who expect the very best in a vacation experience.