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Sol Meliá announced the construction of a hotel in Papagayo Bay,
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Spain. Paradisus Resorts, the luxury hotel brand all-inclusive Sol Meliá announced the construction of a hotel in Papagayo Bay, Guanacaste (Costa Rica), with opening scheduled for July 2013. Bay Papagayo Paradisus is incorporated under the management contract and is part of the expansion of the brand, which includes the opening of two resorts in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, in November 2011 and seeks to consolidate leadership in Paradisus Resorts this market segment.
The new addition allows capitalizing on the extraordinary Sol Meliá brand recognition it has in this region, mainly due to 15 years of experience in the destination through the old Paradisus Playa Conchal, managed by the Company until April this year.
"The introduction of Papagayo Paradisus Bay in the market for Costa Rica is the perfect opportunity to continue to increase the portfolio of Sol Meliá, while reaffirming the vision of our brand as a leader in hospitality sector all-inclusive luxury "said Alvaro Tejeda Schroeder, director of Operations and Premium Hotel Sol Melia in America.
"We had great success as a pioneer in the destination with the Paradisus Playa Conchal and Papagayo Paradisus superior product that brings the Bay region will help to continue the successful development of Guanacaste as a luxury destination," he added.
Located in the northern province of Guanacaste, Papagayo Paradisus Bay is being built on 21 acres of stunning landscape that meets the specifications of all the five star resorts.
The design of this luxury resort of 381 rooms in a cascade down to the beach one of the world's most stunning bays. With incredible views from virtually anywhere in the hotel, five restaurants and five bars offer customers a multitude of environments in which they enjoy a sophisticated cuisine while admiring the natural beauty of the region.
The resort offers many attractions of the Paradisus brand including a YHI Spa and Health Club, the renowned standard of accommodation for adults only "Royal Service" and the "Family Concierge". In addition to details and services aimed at leisure travelers, Paradisus Papagayo Bay have more than 1,700 m2 of meeting facilities targeted to segment groups and incentives.
The operation was conducted in partnership with SunVesta Holding AG, a Swiss consulting and development, private equity, represented by its subsidiary Richland Investments Ltd. and its partner Rican Day SA
In addition to the five Paradisus resorts now operating in the Caribbean, plans brand expansion include the opening of two resorts in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, and another in Brazil, Salvador de Bahia in the next three years. The brand plans to double its portfolio Paradisus resorts in the next three years.
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Costa Rica tops list of 'happiest' nations
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• Costa Rica beats out Dominican Republic as "happiest" place in world
• Independent British group claims Costa Ricans have world's highest life satisfaction
• Central American nation also praised for its environmental efforts
(CNN) -- Forget Disneyland! Costa Rica is the happiest place in the world, according to an independent research group in Britain with the goal of building a new economy, "centered on people and the environment."
 In a report released Saturday, the group ranks nations using the "Happy Planet Index," which seeks countries with the most content people. In addition to happiness, the index by the New Economics Foundation considers the ecological footprint and life expectancy of countries. "Costa Ricans report the highest life satisfaction in the world and have the second-highest average life expectancy of the new world (second to Canada)," the organization said in a statement. They "also have an ecological footprint that means that the country only narrowly fails to achieve the goal of ... consuming its fair share of the Earth's natural resources."
The Central American country, tucked between Nicaragua and Panama, touts its lush rain forests and pristine beaches. Its president, Oscar Arias Sanchez, won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1987 for trying to help end civil wars in several Central American countries. This year's survey, which looked at 143 countries, featured Latin American nations in nine of the Top 10 spots. The runner-up was the Dominican Republic, followed by Jamaica, Guatemala and Vietnam. Most developed nations lagged in the study. While Britain ranked 74th, the United States snagged the 114th spot, because of its hefty consumption and massive ecological footprint. The United States was greener and happier 20 years ago than it is today, the report said. Other populous nations, such as China and India, had a lower index brought on by their vigorous pursuit of growth-based models, the survey suggested.
"As the world faces the triple crunch of deep financial crisis, accelerating climate change and the looming peak in oil production, we desperately need a new compass to guide us," said Nic Marks, founder of the foundation's center for well-being. Marks urged nations to make a collective global change before "our high-consuming lifestyles plunge us into the chaos of irreversible climate change."
JetBlue Opens Second Destination In Costa Rica: Liberia!
–Four weekly nonstop flights between New York’s JFK and Costa Rica’s Pacific coast set to begin November 17, 2011-
– Start date to coincide with opening of new terminal at Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport-
– One-way sale fares as low as $139 each way available for bookings today through July 15 at www.jetblue.com/new for travel between November 17, 2011 and February 14, 2012 (a) -
NEW YORK, July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:JBLU) today is pleased to announce plans to add four weekly nonstop flights between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Liberia, Costa Rica’s Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) effective November 17, 2011, subject to government approval. Liberia, on the Pacific coast, will be JetBlue’s second destination in Costa Rica, in addition to San Jose’s Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), which is served daily from Orlando International (MCO). To celebrate the launch of its 70th destination, JetBlue is offering special fares as low as $139 available for bookings through July 15 at www.jetblue.com/new for travel between November 17, 2011 and February 14, 2012.
The President of Costa Rica, Laura Chinchilla, the nation’s Presidential Minister, Carlos Benavides, and the Minister of Tourism, Allan Flores, joined JetBlue officials in making this announcement earlier today at the presidential palace in San Jose.
In addition to the introductory fare, three lucky contest winners who guessed the airline’s 70th destination correctly in JetBlue’s Guess Where We’re Going promotion on Facebook won a four-day, three-night JetBlue Getaways vacation package for two, including flights and hotel accommodations to Liberia. Customers are encouraged to follow JetBlue on facebook.com/jetblue for more exciting promotions to come.
“We’re delighted to be adding Liberia to our growing list of destinations and giving our customers access to the breathtaking Guanacaste beaches and natural parks,” said Chad Meyerson, director of global sales for JetBlue Airways. “Costa Rica and its people have much to offer and have been a great partner since we started flying to San Jose more than two years ago. We’re happy to be able to strengthen that relationship today while expanding our footprint in Central America.”
“We are overjoyed that JetBlue has added Liberia to its list of destinations giving U.S. travelers even greater access to Costa Rica,” said Allan Flores, Costa Rica Minister of Tourism. “This new route will allow U.S. travelers to have unprecedented access to Costa Rica’s Northwestern region rich with so many tourist offerings, particularly during the high season months.”
In addition to this new nonstop service to Liberia from New York, customers in Boston, Buffalo, Rochester, or Burlington, among other cities, can enjoy easy connecting service via JFK. JetBlue also flies to Bogota, Colombia in South America.
JetBlue’s proposed schedule between New York and Liberia:
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New York (JFK) to Liberia (LIR):
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Liberia (LIR) to New York (JFK):
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Depart – Arrive
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9:40 a.m. – 2:05 p.m.
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3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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- Flights will operate Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday only effective November 17, 2011 –
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JetBlue’s flights between New York and Liberia will be operated with its comfortable Airbus A320 fleet and award-winning service featuring convenient, assigned seating; a first-checked bag free (b); complementary and unlimited name brand snacks and drinks; comfy leather seats; free first-run movies on seatback televisions (c); and more legroom than any other carrier in coach (d).
About JetBlue Airways
JetBlue is New York’s Hometown Airline™ with other focus cities in Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, and Orlando. Known for its award-winning service and free TV as much as its low fares, JetBlue offers the most legroom in coach of any U.S. airline as well as super-spacious Even More Space seats. JetBlue is also America’s first and only airline to offer its own Customer Bill of Rights, with meaningful and specific compensation for customers inconvenienced by service disruptions within JetBlue’s control. Visit www.jetblue.com/promise for details. JetBlue serves 66 cities with 700 daily flights and later this year plans to introduce service to St. Croix and St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands as well as La Romana in the Dominican Republic, subject to government approval. With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all fares are one-way, and an overnight stay is never required. For information or reservations call 1-800-JET-BLUE begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-JET-BLUE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (1-800-538-2583 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-538-2583 end_of_the_skype_highlighting), TTY/TDD 1-800-336-5530 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-336-5530 end_of_the_skype_highlighting, 0800-012-1666 from Costa Rica, or visit www.jetblue.com.
(a) Offer valid New York City (JFK) to/from Liberia (LIR): Offer ends July 15, 2011, the earlier of 11:59 PM ET or local. Travel Nov. 17, 2011 – Feb. 14, 2012. Blackout dates are Nov. 22 – Nov. 28, 2011 and Dec. 16, 2011 – Jan. 4, 2012. 14-day advance purchase required. Offer subject to availability; may change without notice; nonrefundable, nontransferable; one-way. $15 fee applies for fares (not Award flights) purchased by phone or JetBlue ticket office. Offer do not include Passenger Facility Charges up to $9 each way; September 11th Security Fees up to $5 each way; Federal Segment Tax of $3.70 per domestic segment. International offers do not include government fees and taxes up to $140.00 each way. Taxes/fees must be paid at time of purchase. Cancellations/changes must be made prior to scheduled departure (otherwise all money for fare is forfeited), for $100 fee p/p and applicable fare adjustment, at jetblue.com, or 1-800-JETBLUE begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-JETBLUE end_of_the_skype_highlighting (1-800-538-2583 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-538-2583 end_of_the_skype_highlighting), TTY/TDD 1-800-336-5530 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-800-336-5530 end_of_the_skype_highlighting, or 0800-012-1666 (Costa Rica). Cancellations receive JetBlue travel credit, valid for one year. Proper documentation required for boarding. Second bag fee $35. Other restrictions apply; see jetblue.com/about/legal/legal.asp.
(b) Baggage weight and size limits apply.
(c) On flights outside the contiguous 48 states where live satellite TV and radio programming is not available, complimentary movies are offered for free.
(d) JetBlue offers the most legroom in coach, based on average fleet-wide seat pitch for U.S. airlines.
SOURCE JetBlue Airways
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