Miami, FL, October 14, 2008 – Palace Resorts, the company that set the standard in five-star, all-inclusive resort accommodations throughout Cancún, the Riviera Maya, Isla Mujeres, Riviera Nayarit, Cozumel and soon Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, is pleased to announce several exciting developments throughout the entire line of properties as they move forward into 2009.

“This is a very exciting time for us,” said Maira Briceno, Marketing Director for Palace Resorts. “With a new resort property, added amenities at all of the resorts and our new initiatives, guests of the resorts are sure to benefit from all the transformations taking place.”

New Resort:
Palace Resorts is pleased to introduce Moon Palace Casino, Golf & Spa Resort, its first all-inclusive luxury property in the Dominican Republic. This magnificent oceanfront resort, which is slated to open in January, rests on Macao Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches on the easternmost tip of the Dominican Republic. 

When complete, Moon Palace Casino, Golf & Spa Resort will be the largest resort in Punta Cana.  The resort will feature 1,791 luxurious accommodations complete with double-Jacuzzis, balconies overlooking either the ocean or the resort’s secluded lagoon, premium bath amenities, a fully stocked, in-room liquor dispenser that offers premium night caps, LCD satellite televisions, wireless Internet access and the exclusive Palace Bed®, to name just a few. 

Concierge Level:
New for the 2009 season, Palace Resorts is pleased to announce the addition of a concierge level. For an additional charge, guests that take advantage of this special offer will receive rooms with a signature view, 24-hour room service with select fare from the resort’s restaurants, two 25 minute massages, nightly turn down service and petit-fours, espresso/American coffee machine, in-room DVD player/CD player, Ipod dock/radio/alarm clock, pillow menu, aromatherapy kit, L’occitane en provence bath amenities, exclusive concierge phone service, private dinner at select locations (once per stay and only available at Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort, Aventura Spa Palace & Sun Palace), upgrade brand of liquors in room dispenser (Bacardi White Rum, Jose Cuervo Tequila, J&B Whisky & Absolut Vodka), private beach lounge chair area with waiter service (only available at Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort, Aventura Spa Palace & Sun Palace), an exclusive beach bag, private check-in & out and late checkout & early check-in (subject to availability).

Xpu-Ha Palace is Pet Friendly:
Xpu-Ha Palace, Palace Resorts’ eco-centered property located in the Riviera Maya region of Mexico, is pleased to add the family pet to the guest list. Starting in 2009, guests are welcome to bring a maximum of two pets (first pet is free of charge and the second pet is $50 per stay), at least five months old and less than 40 pounds, to the resort. While at Xpu-Ha Palace, our furry friends will receive a welcome treat and water upon arrival, special bedding and personal water/food bowls, access to the Pet Club where they will be able to play and exercise in an intimate and secure area under the supervision of expert personnel, and a relaxing grooming session that will be provided once at the end of the pet’s stay. For the safety of the animals, guests and staff, certain restrictions apply.

Top-of-the-line Cuisine:
New for the 2009 season, Palace Resorts is pleased to announce the expansion of their wine cellar to include wines that carry the Wine Spectator rating of 85 and higher to their entire line of properties. Additionally, in the effort to further distinguish all of the Palace properties as leading five-star, all-inclusive resorts, Palace Resorts has upgraded the beef they serve at all of their restaurants to Certified Angus Beef. The resorts have also upgraded their coffee and tea line and will now serve Café Britt, gourmet Costa Rican coffees, and Bigelow teas.  New premium liquors, such as Chivas Regal, Tanqueray, Absolut, Johnnie Walker and Jack Daniels, will now be served at all of the resorts. 

Palace Resorts Goes “Green”:
In an effort to preserve our natural resources and provide more green areas throughout all of our resorts, Palace Resorts has created an environmental committee, “Comité Ambiental Palace Resorts,” whose mission is to prevent and control pollution and degradation of the environment through the efficient use of the resources with the objective of sustainable development.

To that end, the newly formed committee will work with all the resorts to educate personnel on caring for the environment, reduce the amount of waste and trash generated, promote the purchase of environmentally friendly products, implement a recycling and trash sorting program to reduce waste, regulate emissions from all the resorts to reduce their carbon output, administer a series of “green areas” at all the properties, implement the use of “green signs,” which include the original names and descriptions of the flora currently planted, and much, much more.

Based on the success of this program, Xpu-Ha Palace has already been awarded Certificado de Calidad Ambiental Turística, (certificate for environmental quality in tourism) from Mexico’s protection environmental agency - PROFEPA (Procuraduría Federal de Protección al Ambiente) for complying with the environmental regulations audit. It is the goal of Palace Resorts to have nine resorts receive this certification by the end of this year.

Palace Resorts Supports the Opening of a New Golf Course:
Palace Resorts is pleased to support the opening of the newest golf course in the Cancun and Riviera Maya region. Riviera Cancun Golf & Resorts will be home to a beautiful and challenging Jack Nicklaus Signature course that will feature strategic bunkers, immaculate greens, stunning ocean views and spectacular fairways, as well as a Mexican-Contemporary Club House. Slated to open in November 2008, the new course will be available to guests of Palace Resorts, as well as those of other area properties.

For more information on Palace Resorts and their initiatives for 2009, please call (800) 635-1836 or visit www.palaceresorts.com. 

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Palace Resorts, the company that set the standard in five-star, all-inclusive resort accommodations, offers ten all-inclusive properties throughout Cancún, the Riviera Maya, Isla Mujeres, Riviera Nayarit, Cozumel and soon Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. At each of the Palace Resorts, guests are provided with luxurious, yet affordable accommodations, fine cuisine, 24-hour room service, top shelf drinks, sensational entertainment, wireless Internet, non-motorized water sports and unlimited select tours. Palace Resorts’ unparalleled level of service and comfort found at each property makes them a leader in providing world-class resort vacations in Mexico.

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