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September 9, 2010

LOST IGUANA RESORT & SPA ANNOUNCES A “TWO FOR TWO” SPECIAL WITH 50% OFF ROOMS THROUGH NOVEMBER

Filed under: Costa Rica, Central America, Places to Travel — ABUTTCLUTTGIZ @ 9:21 pm

LOST IGUANA RESORT & SPA ANNOUNCES A “TWO FOR TWO” SPECIAL WITH 50% OFF ROOMS THROUGH NOVEMBER

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Buy Two Nights, Get Two Free; Rooms From $93 Per Night

ARENAL, COSTA RICA, September 7, 2010 – Here’s something to really fall for this fall: travelers to Costa Rica who stay two nights at the upscale Lost Iguana Resort & Spa through November 15 will get two bonus nights free, including breakfast daily.  What’s more, those who book the “Two for Two” special – reaping an incredible 50% off regular rates – will also receive a complimentary couples massage at the resort’s beautiful Golden Gecko Spa, if they mention the publication where they read about the offer a time of booking. 

Nestled on 120 acres of pristine rainforest, the Lost Iguana’s 42 well-appointed standard deluxe rooms, luxury suites, celebrity villas and casitas are uniquely designed to give guests the most impressive views of the lava-flowing side of Arenal Volcano, one of the 10 most active in the world.  The resort also offers a host of amenities guests would expect from a larger resort, like its full-service spa, but with the warmth and comfort of a privately owned inn.

Sitting in the middle of a lush jungle in North Central Costa Rica, the resort offers guests exclusive use of its private walking paths, which feature babbling brooks, large and small waterfalls and excellent bird watching.  Guests are free to enjoy self-guided healthful wanders, or tap the resort’s onsite wildlife guide who is available to answer questions and lead individualized tours. 

Following a day exploring the rainforest, guests can enjoy authentic Costa Rican cuisine at the open-air Blue Hibiscus Restaurant, sip a cocktail at the sit-down/swim-up thatched tropical bar or take a soak in the hot and cool freshwater pools.

For pure indulgence, guests can unwind at the new Balinese-themed Golden Gecko Spa with a host of relaxing treatments including the Costa Rican Facial with volcanic clay or the Mango Lily Body Polish, which nourishes and exfoliates the skin.  They can find solace in the open-air massage bungalows or during a Cocoon Steam Therapy session that improves circulation and detoxifies the body.  The spa also offers all guests full use of its complimentary gym and saunas.

Conveniently located near many of the area’s popular attractions, guests of Lost Iguana can walk the famous Hanging Bridges, enjoy white-water rafting adventures, rappel alongside cascading waterfalls into stunning canyons, or take dips in the local thermal hot springs.

Lost Iguana Resort & Spa’s “Two for Two Special” saves guests 50 percent off regular rates.  Four-night stays start at $370 per room, based on double occupancy, including two free nights and daily breakfast.  Guests who mention the publication in which they read about this deal at time of booking will also receive a complimentary couples massage.  This package is available for travel through November 15, 2010.

For more information or to book, visit Lost Iguana Resort & Spa’s website at www.lostiguanaresort.com, or call the hotel directly at 011(506) 2267-6148, or e-mail maritzalostiguana@mac.com.

The Lost Iguana Resort & Spa is a boutique hotel with 42 uniquely appointed rooms on 120 acres in a primal rainforest. All rooms have perfect views of the lava-facing side of Arenal Volcano. The resort boasts trails through the jungle, two pools, swim-up bar, open-air restaurant and serene Golden Gecko spa with saunas, gymnasium and massage bungalows.  For more information about Lost Iguana Resort & Spa, visit www.lostiguanaresort.com.

Early Booking Bonus at Breezes Resorts for 2011

Filed under: Panama, Central America, Events, Bahamas, Curacao, Caribbean, Jamaica, Places to Travel — ABUTTCLUTTGIZ @ 9:06 pm

PLAN NOW, SAVE LATER: EARLY BOOKING BONUS AT BREEZES RESORTS

Book by October 31; Save Up to $880 Per Couple on 2011 Vacations

HOLLYWOOD, FL, September 09, 2010 – Responding to travelers’ continued interest in value-driven offers, Breezes Resorts launches the “Early Booking Bonus.”  Book by October 31, 2010 for travel between January 1 and December 23, 2011, and save up to $880 per couple on a seven-night getaway.  Available at seven Super-Inclusive Breezes properties in Jamaica, Panama, Curaçao and the Bahamas, rates start at $79 per person, per night, based on double-occupancy.

Breezes Grand Negril receives high praise from first-time and repeat guests, which garnered the all-suite property a coveted spot on Travel + Leisure’s “Top 25 Hotels in the Caribbean, Bermuda and the Bahamas” survey in 2008.  Welcoming guests of all ages, Breezes Trelawny meets high expectations with a rock-climbing wall and a circus workshop featuring flying trapeze lessons.  From Jamaica’s first golf school to a PADI 5-star Gold Palm dive center, Breezes Runaway Bay is an idyllic choice for adventures both above and beneath the pristine Caribbean waters.  The neighboring Breezes Rio Bueno has a distinct local feel with its quaint Jamaican village-style architecture. The resort is popular for its nine-hole executive golf course and its full-service à la carte Blue Mahoe Spa where the signature treatment is a relaxing seaside massage.

The “Early Booking Bonus” is also available beyond Jamaica.  Breezes Panama’s convenient location and budget-friendly rates leave time and money for off-property explorations at the only country in the world where the sun rises on the Pacific and sets on the Atlantic.  Breezes Curaçao, the island’s only Super-Inclusive resort, beckons world-class divers and water sports enthusiasts alike to explore its 1,500-foot white sand beach whose pristine waters burst with vibrant marine life.  Only a few minutes from the airport and just a short stroll from the vibrant town of Nassau, Breezes Bahamas is renowned for its priceless location on Cable Beach. 

To take advantage of the early booking bonus savings, guests must book their vacations by October 31, 2010 for travel between January 1 and December 23, 2011.  A minimum three-night stay is required; discounts vary by resort.  Blackout dates apply. 

For 30 years, Breezes Resorts’ “Super-Inclusive” concept has offered the best vacation value.  Make a single payment for accommodations; all meals and multiple dining options including Japanese, Italian and authentic regional cuisine; unlimited premium brand drinks; myriad land and water sports including equipment rental and instruction; entertainment; weddings; recreational activities; and hotel taxes. Tipping is not allowed.

To book your “Early Booking Bonus” or to learn more about Breezes Resorts, visit www.breezes.com, call 1 (877)-Breezes, or contact a local travel agent.

SuperClubs, the world’s only Super-Inclusive resort group, includes properties in two SuperClubs brand categories: Breezes Resorts Breezes Grand Resort & Spa Negril, Breezes Rio Bueno Resort & Spa, Breezes Runaway Bay Resort & Golf Club and Breezes Resort & Spa Trelawny in Jamaica; Breezes Bahamas; Breezes Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino; Breezes Costa Do Sauipe and Breezes Buzios in Brazil; Breezes Panama; and Hedonism Resorts - Hedonism II in Negril and Hedonism III in Runaway Bay, both in Jamaica. 


Every SuperClubs holiday is Super-Inclusive - accommodations; all meals, SuperSnacks and premium brand cocktails; unlimited use of all sports facilities, including equipment rental and instruction; entertainment; weddings; recreational activities; and hotel taxes. Tipping is not allowed.  SuperClubs operates and independently markets affiliate Starfish and ROOMS resorts, and Jamaica’s Negril Beach Villa.  For more information or reservations, contact SuperClubs at (800) GO-SUPER (467-8737) or visit their website at www.superclubs.com.

August 25, 2010

New Buzios Resort & Spa, by Superclubs in Brazil, Aug 2010

Filed under: Brazil, Central America, Places to Travel — ABUTTCLUTTGIZ @ 12:55 pm

SUPERCLUBS LAUNCHES BREEZES BÚZIOS RESORT & SPA,

FIRST INTERNATIONAL STANDARD HOTEL IN BRAZIL’S LAKES REGION

HOLLYWOOD, FL, August 25, 2010 – Breezes Búzios Resort & Spa, the newest addition to SuperClubs’ international family of Super-Inclusive resorts, is now open for business.  Located in Brazil’s popular beach resort town of Búzios in the famous state of Rio de Janeiro, the new hotel boasts a spectacular beach, elegant accommodations, one of Latin America’s largest swimming pools and countless activities for singles, couples and families of all ages.

Búzios, a peninsula in Southeastern Brazil two and a half hours north of Rio, is best known for its 20 naturally protected beaches.  Once a small fishing village, the town was put on the map in the mid-1960’s by a visit from Brigitte Bardot, when the world-renowned actress and model traveled there with her Brazilian boyfriend.  

“After 10 successful years with Breezes Costa do Sauipe in Northeastern Brazil, we decided to offer travelers a second SuperClubs experience with the opening of Breezes Búzios, the first international standard hotel in the charming Região Dos Lagos (Lakes Region),” said Xavier Veciana, Brazil SuperClubs CEO.  “The exquisite location of the new resort, coupled with our Super-Inclusive amenities and activities provides guests endless opportunities to renew their energy, relax and have fun.”

Breezes Búzios’ architecture features rustic and modern elements in its ocean- and garden-view bungalow, guestroom and suite designs.  Many of the 329 finely appointed accommodations boast exclusive comforts such as private pool access, balconies and Jacuzzi wet decks overlooking the sea.

From thrill-seeking teens to relaxed sun worshippers, guests of all ages and lifestyles will enjoy Breezes Búzios.  Located on the 155-mile long Tucuns Beach, the resort offers a vast array of water sports including surfing, body boarding, sea fishing, snorkeling, water polo, water volleyball and aqua aerobics.  Land sports also abound, with a three-lane bowling alley, archery center, climbing wall, aquatic pool cinema, circus trapeze, treetop walk, and roller-skating park designed by three-time world champion Sandro Dias.

The resort also features a stage for concerts, Kid’s Club, Teen’s Club, music bar, nightclub, game center, eight-hole mini-golf course, fitness center with Reebok equipment, outdoor gym, beach volleyball court, paddleball court and soccer field.

After breaking a sweat during yoga, or celebrating a victorious tennis match, guests seeking some downtime can reward themselves at the resort’s Hara Spa, a branch of the acclaimed São Paulo spa.  The facility offers a wealth of relaxing massage and body treatments along with two hot tubs, a heated swimming pool, and wet and dry saunas.

The center of all the action is along the resort’s very own Stone Street, inspired by one of Búzios’ local architectural icons.  Shopping, beauty services and international restaurants line the boulevard.  Dining options include Munasan (Japanese), Martino’s (Italian), Jimmy’s (international buffet), Market Place, (Mediterranean), and Tropical (snack bar), all part of Breezes’ Super-Inclusive package.

Travelers looking to get off property and explore some local sites can sign up for a number of optional excursions (extra charges apply) including catamaran trips, 4×4 dunes adventures, river rafting, city tours and scuba diving expeditions.

For those with business to do, the resort has a 5,511 square foot convention center, with a capacity of up to 550 people.  The space can be divided into four 1,378 square foot rooms, and another three smaller meetings rooms are available for groups up to 20.  A business center with six computers is available, and all rooms have wireless Internet access.

Breezes Búzios takes environmental preservation very seriously.  Beach, forest and sand dune recovery took place during the building process.  A small garden was set up to grow seedlings for replanting native vegetation, which will be an ongoing effort at the hotel.  Some sustainable materials were used in the resort’s construction (eucalyptus wood, bamboo), and water will be reclaimed and used in landscape irrigation.  The resort, which will only do business with environmentally friendly suppliers, will also recycle organic waste and train employees on how to save energy and preserve the environment.

For more information or to book a Breezes Búzios vacation, call 1-877-BREEZES (273-3937), visit www.breezes.com or contact your travel agent.

SuperClubs, the world’s only Super-Inclusive resort group, includes properties in two SuperClubs brand categories: Breezes Resorts Breezes Grand Resort & Spa Negril, Breezes Rio Bueno Resort & Spa, Breezes Runaway Bay Resort & Golf Club and Breezes Resort & Spa Trelawny in Jamaica; Breezes Bahamas; Breezes Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino; Breezes Costa Do Sauipe and Breezes Búzios in Brazil; Breezes Panama; and Hedonism Resorts - Hedonism II in Negril, Jamaica. 

Every SuperClubs holiday is Super-Inclusive - accommodations; all meals, SuperSnacks and premium brand cocktails; unlimited use of all sports facilities, including equipment rental and instruction; entertainment; weddings; recreational activities; and hotel taxes. Tipping is not allowed.  SuperClubs operates and independently markets affiliate Starfish and ROOMS resorts, and Jamaica’s Negril Beach Villa.  For more information or reservations, contact SuperClubs at (800) GO-SUPER (467-8737) or visit their website at www.superclubs.com.

March 19, 2010

Breezes Resorts takes a load off your wallet with new “Baggage fee included” promotion. Spring 2010

Filed under: Central America, Events, Bahamas, Curacao, Caribbean, Jamaica, Places to Travel — aherioslio @ 8:26 am

Up to $100 Spa Credit Per Room on Seven-Night Getaways

for Travel May 1 through October 31

HOLLYWOOD, FL, March 18, 2010 – Though checked-baggage fees may be soaring, Breezes Resorts guests can have an overweight or second bag and check it in too – without breaking the bank.  The innovators of the Super-Inclusive concept just elevated their encompassing offerings with the announcement of the “Baggage Fee Included” promotion.  With every seven-night minimum stay May 1 through October 31, travelers can trade-in their checked-baggage fee receipt for up to $100 spa credit per room.  Available at eight Breezes Resorts in Jamaica, Panama, Curaçao, Brazil and the Bahamas, Super-Inclusive rates start at $120 per person, per night, based on double-occupancy. 

Upon arrival at the hotel, the burden of the airline surcharge to take an overweight or second bag with extra shoes and outfits, golf clubs or scuba equipment needed on a weeklong stay, is converted into bliss.  The spa credit ensures a rejuvenating vacation where each Blue Mahoe Spa at Breezes Resorts, as well as the Miraflores Spa (only available at Breezes Panama), uses an exotic combination of island ingredients to relax and pamper.  Treatments range from the Caribbean Peppermint Scrub, which features island mints drawn and blended with essential oils and sea salts used to invigorate the circulatory system while exfoliating the skin; to Island Treasures, a seaweed body treatment that rids the body of impurities while restoring the skin’s natural glow; to the Sun-Kissed Aloe Wrap, perfect for sun lovers as the treatment helps calm and re-moisturize overexposed skin. 

Breezes Resorts’ all-star line up in Jamaica includes the all-suite Breezes Grand Negril, named one of Travel + Leisure’s “Top 25 Hotels in the Caribbean, Bermuda and the Bahamas” in 2008 and Breezes Trelawny, a favorite for all ages with four swimming pools, a rock-climbing wall and a circus workshop featuring flying trapeze lessons.  Adventure buffs enjoy the thrill of Breezes Runaway Bay’s plentiful land and water activities including a golf school and scuba diving lessons, while neighboring Breezes Rio Bueno boasts quaint Jamaican village-style architecture, festive street parties and a nine-hole executive golf course.

The “Baggage Fee Included” promotion is also available at Breezes Resorts beyond Jamaica.  Discover Central America’s southernmost country with accommodations at the brand new Breezes Panama, which opened on October 1, 2009 as Breezes’ first Panamanian property.  Breezes Curaçao, the island’s only Super-Inclusive resort, beckons world-class divers and water sports enthusiasts alike to explore its pristine waters teeming with vibrant marine life.  Breezes Bahamas’ beachfront accommodations are a perennial close-to-home favorite on legendary Cable Beach in Nassau, while those seeking an extra exotic escapade in the southern hemisphere enjoy Breezes Costa Do Sauípe in Bahia, the perfect spot from which to delve deep into the region’s natural wonders with tours to the Amazon and the incredible Iguazú Falls.

For more than 30 years, Breezes Resorts’ “Super-Inclusive” concept has offered the best vacation value.  A single payment covers accommodations; all meals and multiple dining options including Japanese, Italian and authentic regional cuisine; unlimited premium brand drinks; myriad land and water sports including equipment rental and instruction; entertainment; weddings; recreational activities; and hotel taxes.  Tipping is not allowed. 

The “Baggage Fee Included” offer is valid for travel to any Breezes Resort May 1 through October 31, 2010.  At hotel check-in, guests must show their original checked-baggage fee receipt from the day of arrival to receive up to $50 per person spa credit to be used during their stay. 

To learn more about Breezes Resorts or to book your next vacation to a Breezes destination, visithttp://www.breezes.com www.breezes.com, call 1-877-BREEZES (273-3937), or contact a local travel agent.

        SuperClubs, the world’s only Super-Inclusive resort group, includes properties in two SuperClubs brand categories: Breezes Resorts Breezes Grand Resort & Spa Negril, Breezes Rio Bueno Resort & Spa, Breezes Runaway Bay Resort & Golf Club and Breezes Resort & Spa Trelawny in Jamaica; Breezes Bahamas; Breezes Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino; Breezes Costa Do Sauipe in Brazil; Breezes Panama; and Hedonism Resorts - Hedonism II in Negril and Hedonism III in Runaway Bay, both in Jamaica. 

Every SuperClubs holiday is Super-Inclusive - accommodations; all meals, SuperSnacks and premium brand cocktails; unlimited use of all sports facilities, including equipment rental and instruction; entertainment; weddings; recreational activities; and hotel taxes. Tipping is not allowed.  SuperClubs operates and independently markets affiliate Starfish and ROOMS resorts, and Jamaica’s Negril Beach Villa.  For more information or reservations, contact SuperClubs at (800) GO-SUPER (467-8737) or visit their website at www.superclubs.com.

February 28, 2010

The 2010 OTS Online Auction!

Filed under: Costa Rica, Events, Central America, Caribbean — aherioslio @ 5:44 pm

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The 2010 OTS Online Auction
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We are pleased to announce that the 2nd OTS Online Auction is now open for bidding. We have received a number of unique items for our community to bid on. We have eco-friendly travel opportunities, artwork and specialized tours in the US and Costa Rica.

The proceeds of this auction will benefit the students and researchers of OTS. We hope you will enjoy bidding and shopping on behalf of these individuals.

Enjoy the auction!
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Bird Watching in
Golden Gate Park,
San Francisco
Anna's Hummingbird
Gather together five friends and join Allan Ridley & Helen McKenna Ridley on a spring bird walk through Golden Gate Park followed by lunch at the Beach Chalet Restaurant overlooking the Pacific at Ocean Beach. 

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Estimated Value: $400
Opening Bid: $200

Autographed Richard Thompson 4-CD Boxed Set “Walking on a Wire”

Richard Thompson Box Set
Declared by Rolling Stone as one of the Top 20 Guitarists of all time, the iconic British folk-rock legend is one of the world’s most critically acclaimed and prolific songwriters. Thompson’s songs, of which he’s written more than 400, have been covered by R.E.M., Elvis Costello, the Pointer Sisters, Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt, Los Lobos, and many more. Thompson has been received by rock royalty, such as Bruce Springsteen, and Elvis Costello, as well as by real royalty, Queen Elizabeth II. Thompson is also the recipient of an Ivor Novello Award for Songwriting, the Orville Gibson Award for guitarists, and the 2006 BBC Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Estimated Value: $75
Opening Bid: $40
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La Selva
Photography Tour
Greg Basco
A group of 4-6 people will join Greg Basco, owner of Foto Verde Tours, at La Selva for a 4 hour photography tour and lunch.
Greg will help you to improve the images that you capture at La Selva and for years to come! This tour can be tailored to all levels, including beginning photographers, casual amateurs, serious hobbyists, and aspiring professionals. Whether you are a beginner and want to improve your vacation photos or you are aiming to become a professional photographer, Greg Basco can provide you with the guidance you need.

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Estimated Value: $250
Opening Bid: $125

February 18, 2010

Organization for Tropical Studies Newsletter. Feb 2010

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Las Cruces Symposium
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Inquiry in Rainforests: an in-service program for teachers
July 14 - July 29, 2010

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Scholarship Applications Due March 1, 2001

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OTS Memberships

OTS Auction Opens on Monday!

 

The OTS online auction will open at 8:00 EST, February 22, 2010!

We will continue to accept items until February 18, 2010. The auction will coincide with our Annual Meeting in Costa Rica.
StarFeatured ItemWhale Watching & Sunset Cruise For 10

Whale WatchingBring nine of your closest friends for a 4 hour cruise along the South Pacific of Costa Rica observing whales and dolphins as they jump and play in their natural environment. Pacific Quest, a 110′ catamaran based in Dominical, allows you to sit back and relax on the open, upper observation deck with a tropical drink from the bar as the on-board naturalist answers your questions.
 
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More information about our tour is available at http://costaricawhalewatching.com/ Advance reservation is required for groups of 10 or more. Maximum capacity is 100 passengers, plus crew.
Humpback Whales are in Costa Rican waters from January through March and July through December. Other species of cetations are seen year round. Pacific Quest is a member of the Responsible Whale Watch Operators Association.

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Tropical Biology Applications Due March 1

Program in Costa Rica (BIO 134L), Summer
Summer 2010: June 14 - July 13


Biology 134L Field Tropical Biology
Tropical Biology Studentsoffers students the exciting
opportunity to study first-hand the evolutionary ecology of important plant and animal taxa in tropical ecosystems. Course design emphasizes intensive field work and visits all three OTS field stations as well as other sites. Students are thus introduced to a great diversity of tropical habitats, each possessing distinctive biotas that in turn demonstrate unique evolutionary histories and ecological dynamics. As part of the course, students work closely with resident professors in the design, implementation, and interpretation of their own independent research project in field ecology. Independent projects allow students to learn science by doing science in a beautiful and challenging tropical setting. Results are presented orally following the protocol of a scientific meeting. Students also submit a formal research report which becomes part of the permanent records of OTS field stations.

The course concludes with a short unit on conservation biology, including the application of island biogeography to reserve design and management, as well as the impact of deforestation and fragmentation.

 

Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive one course credit from Duke University.

Instructors:
Silvana Marten Ph.D.
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Oscar Laverde M.Sc.

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Graduate Course Deadlines

Tropical Butterfly Ecology May 14 - 28, 2010
Application Deadline: February 16, 2010 for priority admission, followed by rolling admission until fully enrolled.
Butterfly
A two-week immersion course for graduate students engaged in or planning field research on tropical Lepidoptera. The course draws upon the coordinator’s expertise and 30+ years of work on butterfly ecology and evolution in Central and South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, Madagascar, China, Borneo and Australia. Based at La Selva in Costa Rica, topics will include field methods, ecology and evolution of butterfly-ant symbioses, behavioral ecology, mimicry, ecological physiology, quantitative natural history and future directions in this field.

Coordinators:
Phil DeVries, University of New Orleans,
Bruce Walsh, University of Arizona,
Isidro Chacón, Museo Nacional de Costa Rica & INBIO

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Tropical Plant Systematics June 10 - July 13, 2010
Application Deadline: February 15, 2010 for priority admission, followed by rolling admission until fully enrolled.
Tropical Plants
Offered in even-numbered years, this course emphasizes a strong conceptual foundation in phylogenetic systematics in an intensive field setting. The course travels to diverse habitats around Costa Rica, from cloud forest and paramo to tropical dry forest and Atlantic lowland rain forest. This course is next offered in 2010 followed by another edition in 2012 as it alternates with OTS-18, the Spanish language version of the
course which is offered in odd years. OTS member students have
priority for admission; however students from non-member institutions
are welcome to apply.
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Biodiversity of True Bugs (Heteroptera)August 8-22 2010
Application Deadline:March 10, 2010 for priority admission, followed by rolling admission until fully enrolled.
True Bugs
This two week course is oriented towards graduate students and post doctoral fellows interested in intense field training in the collection, identification and inquiry-based research on the Heteroptera or True Bugs, which are well represented in the highly diverse tropics. Field collection, lab identification, and hands-on research experience on Heteroptera will be complemented by a lecture series on their natural history and classification. This program will enhance participants’ abilities to work on the ecology and systematics of this megadiverse group that includes important disease vectors, crop pests, and natural enemies. The course will take place in wet forest habitat at the La Selva Biological Station, including if possible sections of the Barva transect, as well as in the dry forest habitat and wetlands surrounding the Palo Verde Biological Station.

Coordinators:
Dr. Christiane Weirauch, University of California, Riverside,
Dr. Randall t. Schuh, American Museum of Natural History, New York
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Expanding the Frontier in Tropical Ecology through Embedded Sensors August 16-31, 2010
Application deadline March 15, 2010

OTS PASIWith funding from the National Science Foundation, the Organization for Tropical Studies will conduct a conduct a Pan-American Advanced Studies Institute (PASI) to introduce tropical ecologists from the Americas to recent developments in embedded sensor networks.

Embedded Sensor Networks offer a powerful combination of distributed sensing capacity and open possibilities for countless applications in ecological research. The frontiers of ecology expand as biologists think of new applications and engineers develop the necessary tools to increase our understanding of how ecological systems work.

Coordinators:
Carolina Murcia
Phil Rundel

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Attention Birders!

Upcoming BioCursos Trip: Panamá-Chiriquí Highlands and
Barro Colorado Island in the Panamá Canal

March 1 - 5, 2010
 

Panama

OTS is offering an exclusive tour for birding enthusiasts into Western Panama and the Smithsonian’s Barrio Colorado Island research station on the Panama Canal.  Organized through the OTS BioCursos program, which provide adult education packages in Costa Costa, this one-week trip starts shortly after the OTS annual meetings to be held this year in southern Costa Rica at Las Cruces and the Wilson Botanical Garden. 

Birding will be the theme of the day Photo by Merris Mosdaleas the group travels across the border and down into Panama.   Bird enthusiasts, plant lovers, hummingbird and butterfly aficionados — whether you are a part of the OTS boards or part of the friends, alumni or research community — are welcome to join us. Everyone will be thrilled to discover the spectacular biodiversity of the region!  Please see our link for additional information.  Do know, we will be happy to work with you in making your travel arrangements to Costa Rica and Panama. 

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Cost per person: $1299
 
Contact Jonathan Giles at  919-684-6188  919-684-6188 or jgiles@duke.edu.

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Knee-deep in Research at Palo Verde


The Palo Verde Station is currently in its third year of a grant for International Research Experiences for Students, sponsored by NSF. Graduate students in the early stages of their careers have been selected on a competitive basis from educational institutions throughout the United States. Once selected, they spend 10 weeks working with OTS scientists on research projects in tropical biology, such as wetlands restoration, flood control, water usage, and reducing negative agricultural impacts on the region.

Jennifer Bufford Jennifer Bufford (University of Hawai’i Mānoa, top), an IRES (International Research Experiences for Students) participant, and assistant Poling Chan (Knox College, bottom) are measuring the species richness of three different aquatic plant communities, which correspond to different management (fangueo) regimes in the Palo Verde marsh. Jennifer is also monitoring bird use of these habitats and will examine the seed bank and regeneration in the field. The IRES program provides a unique opportunity for graduate students to develop research at Palo Verde.  Poling Chan So far, 12 young researchers have participated in this program.

This IRES project allows OTS to offer an international, collaborative research opportunity to U.S. students at a point in their education when such international mentorship and professional relationships can have the greatest impact on the selection of research questions, research design, study systems, and study locations. The work with local farmers, technicians, and extension agents has a dramatic impact on the entire local community as well as on a wider audience.

For more information, please contact Mahmood Sasa, Palo Verde Station Director at mahmood.sasa@ots.ac.cr.

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February 8, 2010

February 25th to March 5th Cartagena de Indias -International Film festival

Filed under: Colombia, Events, Central America, Places to Travel — aherioslio @ 2:07 pm

Cartagena de Indias - International Film Festival

It is America’s oldest festival, the most important film event that the country hosts and the most prominent cultural event in the city of Cartagena. Likewise, it is developed in an extraordinary setting that contributes to the development of Latin American cinema.

“Our ultimate goal is nothing
but achieving integration
of Latin American cinema. It’s
simple, and thus unreasonable. ”
Gabriel García Márquez

The International Film Festival of Cartagena makes a sample of Colombian and Latin American cinema with the ultimate goal of strengthening the national and Latin American film industry and promotes awareness, diversity and national cultural identity. The festival audiovisual displays include: feature films and international films and videos with the specific objective of promoting and developing the film industry and to enable these important demonstrations of film production to be broadcasted as a contribution to the brotherhood between peoples and the recognition of cultural and audiovisual diversity. Also within the framework of the Festival, the Board and its Director looking to highlight the effort, quality and talent of the national television productions created the TV contest COLOMBIANA - TELEVISION AWARDS INDIA CATALINA, designed to reward the India Catalina statuette for outstanding achievements in domestic production.
The festival will take place from February 25th to March 5th and will present different films from different countries such as:
Brasil:
Verónica, Director: Mauricio Farias
Chega de saudade, Director: Laís Bodanzky
Argentina:
Amorosa Soledad, Director: Martin Carranza y Victoria Galardi
Acné, Director: Federico Veiroj
Una Semana Solos, Director: Celina Murga

Colombia:
El arriero, Director: Guillermo Calle

For more information please contact: April Beauchamp-               (416) 341-2474         (416) 341-2474 ( ext 268)

November 16, 2009

Winter Holiday News 2009-2010

Winter Holiday News 2009-2010
November 16, 2009 — Wanderlusts who are yearning to get away during the upcoming
holidays should look no further and book a trip to one of the many sun or ski destinations
below to ring in the festive season. With special holiday deals and offerings from
Saint Lucia to Switzerland to Jackson Hole and Salt Lake City, travelers have enough
reasons to get away this winter and create lasting memories with family and loved
ones into the New Year.
Saint Lucia

* Cap Maison [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn1JZRbWM0A9_UUp3WVem9LhK-oLBi0HtvuUrnTK1-wRx5T68E4izMcycckROEEpYahkQflzkHYIhYHdryJIcCadHK1e7raUTs_uWjyreqlWWQ==]
is offering festive Christmas and New Year’s Eve prix fixe menus at Cliff  [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn0lOmSsMeKJq-6ktJFNy8ni7tl5Ylk4dLBdh7CxpWShMdNt8L-FlPMIMazxniDpQncf0Jg-pxVzPMAjjbET8BXL-qtnprf1DjHVmPgEaGIFwA==]Cliff
at Cap [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn0lOmSsMeKJq-6ktJFNy8ni7tl5Ylk4dLBdh7CxpWShMdNt8L-FlPMIMazxniDpQncf0Jg-pxVzPMAjjbET8BXL-qtnprf1DjHVmPgEaGIFwA==]at
Cap, the resort’s signature restaurant featuring breathtaking panoramic views of
 the Caribbean Sea. Both available at $135, the Christmas and New Year’s Eve menus
feature an elegant 8-course French West-Indian meal with classic staple dishes including
braised short rib of beef and slow-roasted turkey with herb and onion stuffing,
while giving a St. Lucian twist with its rich pudding dessert topped with island
 rum anglaise. Holiday rates (from December 20, 2009 to January 2, 2010) start at
$565 in a Gardenview Room. Rates are based on double occupancy, per room per night
and include full breakfast. www.capmaison.com [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn1JZRbWM0A9_UUp3WVem9LhK-oLBi0HtvuUrnTK1-wRx5T68E4izMcycckROEEpYahkQflzkHYIhYHdryJIcCadHK1e7raUTs_uWjyreqlWWQ==]

* East Winds Inn [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn2RAEyqZ3aYlTd2KpodQ989DGpERxrtxYF02_FdAg9xap0os3DfunV7gAci6eW-Nh7RMlx4zM516d_J5clRByXfK2CNfqkw3NqeAmeytCI4-g==]
is offering guests who stay a minimum of seven nights, a free stay on EW Deluxe
[http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn1w1dps0o-zPbK8W17Zn3NHEUwbA5TzvrZh2b5YtRYMe9wNdh8iqmtZn5QkMNJbJJk_QW42cLV8_gPy4-Xii549swXyAQ7wBvGOSRLNWS2vyg==]Christmas
Day on an all-inclusive basis (7 nights for the price of 6). This is valid for all
new bookings and for arrivals at the hotel between December 19 and 24, 2009. Nestled
between Castries and Rodney Bay on the northwest side of Saint Lucia, East Winds
 is an all-inclusive resort located on the waterfront of LaBrelotte Bay, one of
the most pristine, golden sand beaches on the island. The resort recently debuted
a new Open-Air 3,000 square foot Yoga and Fitness Pavilion this winter. All-inclusive
rates are based per room, per night and start at $950 in a Superior Double (from
 December 21, 2009 to January 3, 2010), and include all meals, wine, bottomless
flutes of champagne and beach activities. www.eastwinds.com [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn2RAEyqZ3aYlTd2KpodQ989DGpERxrtxYF02_FdAg9xap0os3DfunV7gAci6eW-Nh7RMlx4zM516d_J5clRByXfK2CNfqkw3NqeAmeytCI4-g==]

* Ladera  [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn3gyvq8rvnlI1xZAH3Pu_kqQo-L-emuNnUgYIX-IzveZPCXiiur2MciMqtePZjPifRY8QSxSpaGIixAhMFFIi_PqmjfjZW6HqU=]is
offering a Christmas and New Year’s Eve Program this year, Dasheene [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn3JTbc-lw1a99bZq0vKQ9brV7bWR9XTJ4fDKpUnvP0doaJTr8twEdtZINQK3FMPOarlTLCHAgoDBL1jm0pyVigeHg-nHXlmHgDfA9v3Jg4USA==]complete
with a classic Christmas Dinner at the acclaimed Dasheene Restaurant, evening entertainment
performances including local carolers and live bands, the option to attend Christmas
Day Mass at Fond St. Jacques Catholic Church, a cocktail reception with General
Manager Waddy Francis, and festive libations and meals at one of the Caribbean’s
 best restaurants. There’s also a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner available at $135 per
person where revelers can enjoy a live band, dancers, party favors and celebratory
midnight countdown to ring in the New Year. Reservations are required in advance
 for the New Years Eve Gala. Dress code is smart casual. Holiday winter rates begin
at $680 in a Petit Piton Suite with a plunge pool (from December 21, 2009 to January
4, 2010). Rates include breakfast, afternoon tea, and full use of resort facilities
including warm volcanic mineral water bath, gym, beach shuttles, snorkeling equipment
and WiFi access throughout the resort. www.ladera.com [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn3gyvq8rvnlI1xZAH3Pu_kqQo-L-emuNnUgYIX-IzveZPCXiiur2MciMqtePZjPifRY8QSxSpaGIixAhMFFIi_PqmjfjZW6HqU=]
Virgin Gorda

* Aquamare  [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn25LZ_FI-hts2w3gj682yfPbSeC3VJ9WTv-0HypvgddrXJekAVNEyHuC-SDxawsl82Y0i7K8vjhKalb-Z1UPvswxxx8vzdUJ8dp8BLdXcwzPw==]offers
the setting for the perfect family beach holiday vacation. Now is the AQ Living
Rm [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn3N-Mf8NHB01ltFoKW_crLwusPezKx5-LBY_l747OKI2ONFH5NkolC-hz7K5uijAjZlaArvud2gkYUJMTDGhuvrUgWJ7VXtgGSfv7Te_7SVmg==]time
to think about the holidays in 2010, since the 2009 holiday season is already booked
due to high demand. From the clear, calm, shallow waters that are made for young
 swimmers to its safe and sandy beach just steps that’s perfect for sand castles,
the three villas that overlook the Sir Francis Drake Channel offer comfort, adventure
and luxury. With 8,000 square feet of private living space, five guest rooms, including
three Master Suites each with its own expansive marble bath area, the villas are
 purposely built for large, multi-generational gatherings and comfortably sleep
up to 12 guests. www.villaaquamare.com [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn25LZ_FI-hts2w3gj682yfPbSeC3VJ9WTv-0HypvgddrXJekAVNEyHuC-SDxawsl82Y0i7K8vjhKalb-Z1UPvswxxx8vzdUJ8dp8BLdXcwzPw==]
Switzerland

* Lake Geneva Region of Switzerland [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn246HoDWo0cmvteh9AR13vZQNUXysUOtpM2WYz-tNRL-6tLhvrT1br_uF9Kdt8BgaZETaG0-nhXhIsUEnvLyk1C8L_ZnVSqklYKvUXPzxZpuw3-543rNKuHpqNcqAIurq0=],
located on the shore of Lac Léman (Lake Montreux Xmas [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn33zC7D-a40lkIGHq_bK8tiD3UeaV_ypCuk89ro3EHcOEfQkbpsu5EUH6E3-qfZ11lLDQzuTaFGO3sWHU9Z8T-icS_v407TIgUN_yb-d-wfJA==]Geneva)
in the French-speaking part of Western Switzerland, will feature their annual Christmas
Markets in Montreux and Lausanne from November 25 to December 24, 2009. Both cities
will be transformed into an enchanting holiday fair with over 100 richly decorated
stands resembling small chalets. In addition to the wide selection of holiday crafts
and gifts, the Markets feature classic Swiss cuisine, including roasted chestnuts
and light white wines from the Lavaux vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage site. www.montreux-vevey.com
[http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn0ShU6zTgSktDFHPD9GYulCNJIztPMm78GWQns9YZ9r4-3SJNhrPRqfrvhd-kB8ILx4eB_ZCrPmBBV0TGhrmwLVtALZwz7XcSJhjQ1iOM6SAg==]
Jackson Hole, Wyoming

* Hotel Terra [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn0zxPnh0Q8A7UZOdWH41pffvAL56xFZSkRPasNPfUsHjzfQatGz8JeBxnoEJ0bhvlALcnhyQz_TWRu16BrW1TG5XxD2ABaOgqmUG6XlcqsQozSTtwTZQvHn],
Jackson Hole’s AAA Four-Diamond LEED Certified hotel, is offering a Ski & Stay Free
Special [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn3tZs5UT_ahBXnKeibD1wvCHIoXIe5Q0gGtvKm_6mRZtiAGvs2Sfcx0MoKri9rQgONUdKuZoeYIJMMz0RoVRO0xT5E3L–TBGPFzFutLZdL55GEppOC3_34xd2PS3o4FynIp0F3jnilwpnP0f3VY7uku8FqPJRcZghX2_MYtCJG3g==]
for the holiday season. Available at only $99 per person, per night, the offer provides
a complimentary lift ticket and a stay at Hotel Terra. There is a four night minimum
stay. Full, non-refundable pre-payment is required. Hotel Terra opened in February
2008, landing a spot on Condé Nast Traveler’s “Hot List” and Travel + Leisure’s
“It List” shortly thereafter. The hotel was also named one of the Top Ten Eco-Hotels
by TripAdvisor’s customer reviews. Located slope side to the Jackson Hole Mountain
Resort, just a mile from Grand Teton National Park and just an hour from Yellowstone,
Hotel Terra is ideally situated to bring something new to the luxury mountain lodge
category. Holiday winter rates start at $289 at double occupancy, depending on dates.
www.hotelterrajacksonhole.com [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn1vuw_uQqcI6ssMtj0v81k4BAKjVffjzda3ER8KX53MCXFwzxyPGjDiXDwW8NG7xM1S9Y4_OkG0d7LP6c4dWP31i9ztK5v5ZUKKwXZ9WaCsl9P5F7_WcBZj]

* Teton Mountain Lodge [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn38kCwrk4Ylgh9rek-9u3P-J3Rbk3sz5FqVRQF7mEE5hHGR8x-f96r7M2gejl8cGuzymlpo9t7TKOV3gOT8tzkBOSMrW3DLlQ-Wkmy37yJk4w==],
Jackson Hole’s AAA Four-Diamond hotel located at the TML Winter [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn3AJ00exxHuUrvMHsWlOfWpKyYMy9NoTCaxailyxwVrIH7CW7s8qINjCCfrGDCSureZp03t1xDQxWMV1whep7uZWvo11n8PoYPni198m2bPgA==]entrance
to Grand Teton National Park, is offering a Ski & Stay Free Special [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn0GHheECJveUJ09NeIPNkMNFexuMkl_u2v4gykqY5NSNhiZLZfJNLvtK-GwK4mFWndlp3uTO6Ean6l07Nl719xw1I5kZKv6lw5YPnPtfvIoqUhIkBh6WKThyBGxwwcJIUfO4i1ZI2TKyp54EfB_5Wz-]
for the holiday season. Available at only $99 per person, per night, the offer provides
a complimentary lift ticket and a stay at Teton Mountain Lodge. Couples or families
can capture the true spirit of the festive holidays with the luxury lodge, located
only steps from legendary Jackson Hole skiing. There is a four night minimum stay.
Full, non-refundable pre-payment is required. Holiday winter rates start at $289
 at double occupancy, depending on dates. www.tetonlodge.com [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn38kCwrk4Ylgh9rek-9u3P-J3Rbk3sz5FqVRQF7mEE5hHGR8x-f96r7M2gejl8cGuzymlpo9t7TKOV3gOT8tzkBOSMrW3DLlQ-Wkmy37yJk4w==]
Salt Lake City

* Salt Lake City [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn1G_i16EGoOW8aFInC1h6mpqzGHWzgyo9KsePmLJi_0wC3pm5Xl4EaM-vcNEUxbrG4eE58wyGOEDOOS69qbA7OZRFbVdbr3Z5yHJ5P77gNpyQ==]will
host the 16th Annual New Year’s EVE [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn2LvNsOhvJmhnZFQJ7G87hS8f8TUVEhQJlc0rqcoCq7eRZQSXLaROqXakgCVKdy6Lb0VbMWmKZ3h0W47gFJw6-2rz1tgQYeDNbNzckg2IP_-Q==]celebration
from December Ice skating [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn38X7uUTCjCYNhPxhTM1SKh4py6KZsHdtHnuDoysPvNexi6Rh8fRh_scu5XnT73zSUHhJxT7S6uBGroepqankYP4a5TM4qE2WN06B_XRzP5p4ivZgZegU68]29
to 31, 2009. Presented by the Downtown Alliance
and hosted in venues throughout downtown Salt
Lake City, tens of thousands of visitors and locals
will gather for EVE, an indoor/outdoor urban extravaganza, complete with live
entertainment and performing arts, winter sports, activities for kids and
families and a festive midnight fireworks show. Over half of Utah’s out-of-state
 visitors opt for staying in Salt Lake, and with good reason. Located just 30 minutes
from SLC International Airport with over 750 daily flights from most major domestic
gateways, the downtown area provides guests with the best of all worlds. Using Salt
Lake as their “base camp,” visitors are less than an hour drive from 11 of Utah’s
14 world-class ski resorts. www.eveslc.com [http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102825395981&s=8349&e=001vDD7XRlqsn2LvNsOhvJmhnZFQJ7G87hS8f8TUVEhQJlc0rqcoCq7eRZQSXLaROqXakgCVKdy6Lb0VbMWmKZ3h0W47gFJw6-2rz1tgQYeDNbNzckg2IP_-Q==]

October 10, 2009

Hotel Westfalenhaus - Paraguay

Filed under: Central America, Paraguay, Places to Travel — aherioslio @ 4:14 am

October 8, 2009

Fourth Night is Free in NEW Breezes Panama

FIRST Breezes RESORT IN PANAMA OPENED ITS DOORS ON OCTOBER 1

Fourth Night Free and 25 Percent Off Celebratory Consumer Savings

HOLLYWOOD, FL, October 5, 2009 – Breezes Panama, the newest addition to the popular Super-Inclusive resort chain opened its doors on October 1, 2009.  The resort marks the first Panamanian development by SuperClubs, and welcomes guests of all ages.   In celebration of its launch, Breezes Panama is offering travelers savings throughout the month, including 25 percent off when booking a Deluxe Oceanview or a higher room category by October 25, 2009.  Grand Opening Sale rates start at $109 per person, per night, based on double-occupancy for travel through October 31, 2009.  Those who prefer November 1 through December 22 travel dates will receive their fourth night free when booking four nights or more by October 21.  

Nestled between lush, tropical vegetation and the pristine Pacific Ocean, Breezes Panama is situated in the southern coastal resort community of Santa Clara in the Coclé province.  Singles, couples and families can soak up the sun on the long stretch of beach, dive into five swimming pools or dine at four restaurants boasting Japanese, Italian and local fare.  After a day of complimentary tennis or snorkeling, guests can retreat to one of 294 guestrooms and suites, or indulge in a rejuvenating treatment at the full-service, à la carte Miraflores Spa. 

Located just 1 hour and 30 minutes from Panama City, with its world-renowned canal and thriving shopping centers, and less than 45 minutes from Anton Valley/El Valle, a mountainous region with a fertile volcanic valley, those itching to explore Panama’s natural wonders and historic sites can turn to the resort’s tour desk to book an excursion. 

The Grand Opening Sale is good for travel through October 31, 2009 and must be booked by October 25.  Black out dates apply, and include October 25 – 29.  The Fourth Night Free promotion is available for travel November 1 – December 22, 2009 and must be booked by October 21.

For more information or to book a Breezes Panama vacation, call 1-877-BREEZES (273-3937), visit www.breezes.com or contact your travel agent.

SuperClubs, the world’s only Super-Inclusive resort group, includes properties in three SuperClubs brand categories: Grand Lido Resorts - Grand Lido Negril Resort & Spa and Grand Lido Braco Resort & Spa, both in Jamaica; Breezes Resorts - Breezes Runaway Bay Resort & Golf Club in Jamaica; Breezes Bahamas; Breezes Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino; Breezes Costa Do Sauipe in Brazil; and Hedonism Resorts - Hedonism II in Negril and Hedonism III in Runaway Bay, both in Jamaica. 

Every SuperClubs holiday is Super-Inclusive - accommodations; all meals, SuperSnacks and premium brand cocktails; unlimited use of all sports facilities, including equipment rental and instruction; entertainment; weddings; recreational activities; and hotel taxes - with absolutely no tipping allowed.  SuperClubs operates and independently markets affiliate Starfish and ROOMS resorts, and Jamaica’s Negril Beach villa.  For more information or reservations, contact SuperClubs at (800) GO-SUPER (467-8737) or visit their website at www.superclubs.com.

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