Posted by: Editor on Nov 04, 2004 – 12:25 PM
lodging This December Riu Hotels & Resorts, a European resort group, will open Riu Paradise Island, a 379-room resort, located on the beach of Paradise Island, Bahamas. Just 328-feet from the casino, this all-inclusive resort offers three conference rooms, specialty restaurants, a swimming pool, gym, sauna and more. Riu Paradise Island is the first Riu resort in the Bahamas.
The Bahamas are known for their hospitality, so it is natural that Riu, a leader in the hospitality industry, should offer travelers a welcoming resort in this top destination, said Miguel Violan, Communications Director of the Riu Hotels & Resorts, Riu Paradise Island is in the perfect location; directly on the beach, walking distance to Atlantis and less than 2 miles from all the shopping in Nassau.
Located in the heart of the Bahamas, a chain of more than 700 islands just south of Florida, Riu Paradise Island offers 379 rooms in a 14-story resort. The majority of the rooms offer balconies and ocean views while other rooms offer scenic views of Paradise Island and Nassau. The resorts all-inclusive program includes accommodations, taxes, gratuities, all meals and snacks, and domestic and imported beverages. Complimentary tennis, ping-pong, volleyball, windsurfing, kayaks, and snorkeling gear as well as access to the gym and one introductory SCUBA lesson are also included. For an additional charge, guests can indulge in spa treatments, salon services, as well as golf and scuba diving excursions. Room amenities include air-conditioning, satellite and local TV, direct dial phones, minibar and liquor dispenser, in-room safe and hairdryers.
Riu Hotels & Resorts, a family owned business, was founded in 1953 in Mallorca, Spain. The international chain expanded to stunning beachfront locations in Europe and in 1991, Riu Hotels & Resorts opened its first hotel in the Americas region. Today, Riu operates more than 110 hotels worldwide with 23 hotels in the Americas region. The all-inclusive resort chain offers affordable vacations with elegant accommodations and friendly service. For more information about Riu Hotels & Resorts visit www.Riu.com or contact your travel professional.