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Santo Domingo.– Sol Melia Vacation Club (The CLUB) announced the opening of its latest CLUB resort, The Reserve at Paradisus Punta in the Dominican Republic, which features 192 luxury oversized one-bedroom suites and one-bedroom master suites with lavish amenities such as plasma TVs in the living room and bathroom, hydro massage showers, private balconies, Jacuzzi for two, fully-equipped kitchenettes, lagoon style swimming pool, children's pool and children's recreation area, and world class spa.

CLUB members have access to all services and amenities of the 550-suite Paradisus Punta Cana resort complex, including its 10 restaurants, seven bars, casino, golf course and 24-hour room service. This is the third CLUB location in the Dominican Republic for the Orlando-based company, which is part of Spain-based Sol Melia Hotels & Resorts.

"By adding more member resorts in Punta Cana, we are responding to the increased demand for a luxury lifestyle product in the area," said Alain Grange, Chief Executive of Sol Melia Vacation Club. "And with increased airlift into the destination, Punta Cana continues to be a very strong destination for us."

In 2008, Sol Melia Vacation Club will also open new projects in the Canary Islands, Spain, Dominican Republic and the second phase of Sol Melia Vacation Club at Gran Melia Puerto Rico.

Sol Melia Vacation Club is an internationally-branded membership club that focuses on providing leisure lifestyle experiences that include exotic destinations, designer-appointed luxury accommodations, exclusive services and unforgettable amenities.


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Written by: gouletcolonial This user is banned, 7 Jun 2008 10:26 AM
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
"By adding more member resorts in Punta Cana, we are responding to the increased demand for a luxury lifestyle product in the area," said Alain Grange, Chief Executive of Sol Melia Vacation Club." .....very good ...and shows which direction tourism is going UPMARKET ...even though Sol Melia is not first tier luxury they to see the need to upgrade in this market.....these employees make higher wages than the rubber chicken hotels as well
Written by: PuntaCanaMike, 7 Jun 2008 11:07 AM
From: Dominican Republic
Sorry goulet....I'm here right now....wages stay the same.....expectations rise.
Written by: gouletcolonial This user is banned, 7 Jun 2008 11:44 AM
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
then just as i thought Melia is a cheeseball outfit but then again thats why they are in Cuba where the wages go to the government..... the lowest form of exploitation by capitalist swine...Hotel chains like Ritz and Four Seasons and Wyndam and Banyan Tree will steal all the best employees...with higher wages
Written by: jeffreyb, 7 Jun 2008 12:11 PM
From: United States
Yeah wages will remain the same and the peso and US dollar will be worth less value. The trick is to come up with additional revenue streams that are creative and attractive to the tourist and get him off the property and spend $$ in the local economy...
Written by: gouletcolonial This user is banned, 7 Jun 2008 12:22 PM
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
jeffery they will be paying 600 bucks a day at the resorts I named.... they will do what ever they want
Written by: PuntaCanaMike, 7 Jun 2008 12:31 PM
From: Dominican Republic
The market is...what the market is.. here. One of the reasons for rapid growth in the region is the pool of cheap and quiet labour. it will be some time before Punta Cana has an infastructure in place that wiil have tourists spending more money. Most high end items that would appeal to the jet set, can be bought at 25% less at home...why buy here????

This area also seems to be growing without regulation, nor care for the environment...mangroves filled....mixed debris for landfill...no parks or public areas...just walls...walls and more walls.
Nothing like visiting another country and feeling like you never left home...whats the sense in that...I ask!
Written by: gouletcolonial This user is banned, 7 Jun 2008 12:46 PM
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
these guys have not even arrived yet Ritz is a brand new game ...market forces require a higher standard than in the past mike/..... the ultras pay more so they get the best...mike you may be there but like Jolson said "You aint seen nothin yet "...Punta Cana all inclusive is different game or even Punta Cana Beach Club will be competing for same skilled people only the best need apply ...the rest return to rubber chicken buffet joints which you have plenty
Written by: gouletcolonial This user is banned, 7 Jun 2008 12:51 PM
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
hey Mike sorry but those type of chains that are coming here waited 20 years before coming to the DR....I have done business with them all over the Caribbean ...they are not fly by night
Written by: PuntaCanaMike, 7 Jun 2008 2:13 PM
From: Dominican Republic
Gollet....you seem to lash out without knowing who you lash out at...thus your credability becomes in question...paint everyone with the same brush...depending on what group they represent. Have you any idea what I do here??? Thought not.

Somedays you gain points based on your opinion...today you've lost more than the stock market on Friday.

Best be informed than assume...
Written by: gouletcolonial This user is banned, 7 Jun 2008 3:00 PM
From: Cuba, it is a secret the censors are looking for me
My apologies Mike
Written by: PuntaCanaMike, 9 Jun 2008 10:18 AM
From: Dominican Republic
Accepted my friend!
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