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The all-suite Breezes Grand Resort & Spa Negril is an idyllic escape for couples with two miles of private white sand beach and 22 acres of manicured grounds. Formerly Grand Lido Negril, the Jamaican resort’s doting staff will continue to pamper guests with their renowned service, and those staying in the one-bedroom, luxury and Presidential accommodations can indulge on complimentary 24-hour room service. Guests can also still enjoy the resort’s au naturel side as well as the full service à la carte Blue Mahoe spa, which will now offer its signature manicures and pedicures for an additional fee.

Breezes Resort & Spa Rio Bueno, formerly Grand Lido Braco, will continue to be a perennial favorite with its traditional Jamaican village style, complete with gingerbread-cut buildings and cobblestone streets. New to the hotel is the launch of Braco Village at Rio Bueno, a transformation of the resort’s au naturel side into a private hideaway featuring 52 beachfront suites and a clubhouse open 24 hours serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with a full-service bar. Breezes guests not staying in the “hotel within a hotel” who would like to make use of the Village’s beach or clubhouse can do so for an additional fee. All guests enjoy Rio Bueno’s Super-Inclusive amenities including complimentary rounds on the resort’s Executive golf course, a selection of fine dining options including French standout Piacere, room service in suite accommodations, cooking classes with the award-winning culinary team and access to the sauna as well as the fitness center with floor-to-ceiling views of the beach.

With the re-branding November 1, has come the changeover of Starfish Trelawny to Breezes Resort & Spa Trelawny, SuperClubs’ newest Super-Inclusive Jamaican resort. Now offering all guests a host of complimentary amenities, including airport transfers, motorized watersports and Kids Club activities, the vacation playground is a sports enthusiast’s heaven. Breezes Trelawny beckons guests of all ages with its four pools, rock climbing wall, four tennis courts lit for night play, trapeze lessons, kayaking and windsurfing. After a long day of frolicking, guests can unwind at one of five bars or with a massage at the à la carte Blue Mahoe Spa.

On October 1, Breezes Panama, located on the southern Pacific coast of the Coclé province in the beach resort community of Santa Clara, opened its doors with 274 rooms and 20 suites. The new property, which is nestled between the beach and tropical gardens, is an ideal getaway for couples and families seeking sun, sand, and rainforest adventures. In easy driving distance to some of the country’s renowned sites, the resort’s tour desk can arrange day trips to Panama City, the Panama Canal and Anton Valley/El Valle. Also for vacationers who love to explore as well as take in some sun Breezes Costa do Sauipe offers singles, couples and families a taste of Brazil through optional excursions, including a visit to Project TAMAR’s sea turtle conservation beaches, horseback riding in the jungle, and day trips to Salvador.

The three resorts that put the Breezes brand name on the map have all undergone recent refurbishments. Located on beautiful Cable Beach, Breezes Bahamas completed a US$10 million upgrade outfitting rooms with plasma TV’s, new mahogany furnishings, renovated bathrooms and soundproof balcony doors last year. Breezes Curaçao, the only Super-Inclusive property on the island, also underwent a US$2 million renovation including building an outdoor playground for its 12,000 sq. ft. Kids Club; revamping guestrooms with 32-inch LCD TV’s and reappointed bathrooms; refurbishing its swimming pools and expanding its beach grill. And Breezes’ flag-ship property, Breezes Runaway Bay completed a US$20 million renovation two years ago, which added verandah suites with private plunge pools, two new freshwater swimming pools and misting pool, as well as a wedding chapel on the beach with carved pews to accommodate up to 40 guests.