2018 Fountaine Pajot Helia 44 Sail Boat For Sale

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Price is landed in the USA , Duty paid! This boat is already on reserve! The Helia 44 is designed by naval architects Berret Racoupeau and the Fountaine Pajot design office, to Fountaine Pajot Catamarans shipyard's exacting standards for beauty, comfort and performance. Her majestic lines, sleek horizontal styling and flush twin solar panels deliver top performances under sail with innovative living areas including her new lounge deck connected directly to the steering station. The Helia 44 meaning 'sunshine' in Greek is the ultimate light-filled and spacious catamaran built and is the epitome of liveaboard luxury. Welcome on board the new flagship for cruising catamarans of its size.

Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:

Specs
Designer: Berret Racoupeau
Keel: Fin
Hull Shape: Catamaran

Dimensions
LOA: 43 ft 5 in
Beam: 24 ft 3 in
Maximum Draft: 3 ft 8 in
Dry Weight: 10800 kgs

Engines
Total Power: 80 HP

Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Volvo
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Location: Port
Drive Type: Sail drive
Engine Power: 40 HP
Engine 2:
Engine Brand: Volvo
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Location: Starboard
Drive Type: Sail drive
Engine Power: 40 HP

Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: 2 (375 Liters)
Fuel Tanks: (470 Liters)

Electronics
GPS
Plotter
Compass
Repeater(s)
Wind speed and direction
Navigation center
Depthsounder
VHF
Autopilot
Radar
Log-speedometer

Sails
Fully battened mainsail
Furling genoa

Rigging
Steering wheel
Electric winch

Inside Equipment
Oven
Electric head
Manual bilge pump
Battery charger
Electric bilge pump
Fresh water maker
Microwave oven
Refrigerator
Deep freezer
Air conditioning

Electrical Equipment
Shore power inlet
Generator
Inverter

Outside Equipment/Extras
Solar panel
Cockpit shower

Covers
Lazyjacks
Spray hood
Bimini Top

Interior General

• Saloon / cabin flooring : parquet
• Lining on rotproof glass felt
• Sofa coshions leather style
• Polyeter foam mattresses

Saloon

• Saloon accessed through a sliding door – 1 leaf with entrance carpet
• Panoramic view through picture windows
• Natural lighting by 2 roof bay
• 1 wooden table
• 6 places bench seat
• Large cupboards under bench
• Ventilation via  large front-opening hatches
• Principal lighting by spot LED + environment lighting by orientable spots LED

Kitchen

• Open kitchen to the outside by sliding bay
• Ventilation via 1 hull porthole
• Large worktop
• 2 sinks
• 1 dustbin with vertical access,evacuation bags by independent door
• Drinking water, hot and cold, pressurized by mixer
• 1 stainless hob with 3 gaz fire equipped with clamp pan
• 1 stainless oven gaz
• 3 large cupboards under sinks acomodating dishwasher (option)
• 2 storage cupboards. One of them can receive one fridge (option)
• 1 cutlery drawer
• 190L cold storage volume
• 1large cupboard in starboard side of the entry door
• LED spotlighting

Chart Table

• Wooden chart table and storage with flap
• Hight navigation instruments console
• Electric panel 12V
• One 12V electric outlet
• Chart table lighting by reading light

Interior Layout QUATUOR VERSION

4 double cabins and 4 bathrooms

Starboard hull: 2 double cabins & 2 Bathrooms

Aft Cabin :

• Access through wooden door in passageway
• Double bed (1,60x2,00 m approximately.) with lateral access (island bed)
• 1 Drawer under bed with frontal access
• Shelving on side of bed
• 1 Hanging closet
• 1 Console with internal shelves
• Ventilation though1 deck hatch + via 1 porthole overlooking rear deck
• Rear panoramic bay
• Large non-opening outward-facing picture window
• Curtains on all openings
• Main lighting via spotlights LED and 2 bedside reading lights
• Coat hook
• Cupboards storage under bed

Aft and forward bathrooms :

• Access through wooden door
• Worktop with sink
• Mirror + shelves
• Hot and cold water by mixer
• Separate shower with mixer tap with built-in showerhead
• Shower with electrical drainage pump
• Large manuel marine toilet
• Cupboard storage with internal shelves under worktop
• Coat hook
• Ventilation through 1 deck hatch
• 2 spotlights

Passageway :

• 1 cupboard

Fore cabin :

• Access through wooden door in passageway
• Double bed (1,60/1,3x 2m approximately.) with lateral access (island bed)
• 1 Drawer under bed with frontal access
• 1 hanging closet
• 1 console with internal shelves
• 1 shelve above bed
• Ventilation through 1 deck hatch and 1 hull hatch
• 1 escape hatch opening
• Large non-opening outward-facing picture window
• Curtains on all openings
• Main lighting via spotlights LED and 2 bedside reading lights
• Coat hook
• Cupboards storage under bed

Fore peak :

• Access via a wooden door in for cabin
• Fully-painted, gel-coat finish
• Buoyancy reserve under half-height shelf

Port Hull: 2 double cabins & 2 bathrooms

Aft Cabin :

• Access through wooden door in passageway
• Double bed (1,60x2,00 m approximately.) with lateral access (island bed)
• 1 Drawer under bed with frontal access
• Shelving on side of bed
• 1 Hanging closet
• 1 Console with internal shelves
• Ventilation though1 deck hatch + via1 porthole overlooking rear deck
• Rear panoramic bay
• Large non-opening outward-facing picture window
• Curtains on all openings
• Main lighting via spotlights LED and 2 bedside reading lights
• Coat hook
• Cupboards storage under bed

Aft and forward bathrooms :

• Access through wooden door
• Worktop with sink
• Mirror + shelves
• Hot and cold water by mixer
• Separate shower with mixer tap with built-in showerhead
• Shower with electrical drainage pump
• Large manuel marine toilet
• Cupboard storage with internal shelves under worktop
• Coat hook
• Ventilation through 1 deck hatch
• 2 spotlights

Passageway :

•  1 cupboard

Fore cabin :

• Access through wooden door in passageway
• Double bed (1,60/1,10 x 2m approximately.) with lateral access (island bed)
• 1 Drawer under bed with frontal access
• 1 hanging closet
• 1 console with internal shelves
• 1 shelve above bed
• Ventilation through 1 deck hatch and 1hull hatch
• 1 escape hatch opening
• Large non-opening outward-facing picture window
• Curtains on all openings
• Main lighting via spotlights LED ans 2 bedside reading lights
• Coat hook
• Cupboards storage under bed

Fore peak :

• Access via a wooden door in for cabin
• Fully-painted, gel-coat finish
• Buoyancy reserve under half-height shelf

Interior Layout MAESTRO VERSION

1 owner’s suite to starboard and 2 double cabins to port

Starbord hull: 1 owner's suite
Access to owner‘s suite starbord through wodden door at the bottom of the companionway.

Sleeping space :

• Double bed (1,60x2,00 m approx.) lateral access (island bed) and slatted base à lattes
• 1 Drawer under bed with frontal access
• Shelving on sides of bed
• Ventilation via 1 deck hatch + 1 porthole overlooking on the rear deck
• Rear panoramic bay
• Large non-opening outward-facing picture window
• Curtains on all openings
• Main lighting by spotlights LED and 2 reading lights
• Coat Hook
• Cupboards storage under bed.

Desk area :

• Wooden writing desk with tray on flap
• 1 Bench
• Upper arrangement
• Large consoles storage : hanging closet and cupboard
• Library area
• Main lighting by spotlights LED and 1 reading light on desk
• Ventilation via 1 desk hach

Storage and laundry area :

• Access via wooden door from passageway
• 2 Large storage consoles with shelves and hanging closet accomodating one wash machine (5kg) in option
• Lining
• Ventilation via 1 desk hach

Bathroom area :

• Resin worktop with sink
• Large storage cupboard winth internal shelves under worktop
• Arrangement above worktop
• Mirror
• Hot and cold water by mixer tap
• Manuel marine toilet
• Bathroom accessories (Toilet tissue holder + towel rail)
• Separate shower via Altuglas door
• Hot and cold water shower by mixer tap with built-in showerhead
• Shower with electric drainage pump
• 1 non-opening outward-facing picture window
• Lighting with 2 spotlights

Fore peak :

• Access through wooden door via storage and laundry area
• Fully-painted, gel-coat finish
• Buoyancy reserve under half-height shelf 

Port hull: 2 double cabins & 2 bathrooms

Aft Cabin :

• Access through wooden door in passageway
• Double bed (1,60x2,00 m approximately.) with lateral access (island bed)
• 1 Drawer under bed with frontal access
• Shelving on side of bed
• 1 Hanging closet
• 1 Console with internal shelves
• Ventilation though1 deck hatch + via1 porthole overlooking rear deck
• Rear panoramic bay
• Large non-opening outward-facing picture window
• Curtains on all openings
• Main lighting via spotlights LED and 2 bedside reading lights
• Coat hook
• Cupboards storage under bed
• Aft and forward bathrooms :
• Access through wooden door
• Worktop with sink
• Mirror + shelves
• Hot and cold water by mixer
• Separate shower with mixer tap with built-in showerhead
• Shower with electrical drainage pump
• Large manuel marine toilet
• Cupboard storage with internal shelves under worktop
• Coat hook
• Ventilation through 1 deck hatch
• 2 spotlights

Passageway :

• 1 cupboard

Fore cabin :

• Access through wooden door in passageway
• Double bed (1,60/1,10 x 2m approximately.) with lateral access (island bed)
• 1 Drawer under bed with frontal access
• 1 hanging closet
• 1 console with internal shelves
• 1 shelve above bed
• Ventilation through 1 deck hatch and 1 hull hatch
• 1 escape hatch opening
• Large non-opening outward-facing picture window
• Curtains on all openings
• Main lighting via spotlights LED ans 2 bedside reading lights
• Coat hook
• Cupboards storage under bed

Fore peak :

• Access s via a wooden door in for cabin
• Fully-painted, gel-coat finish
• Buoyancy reserve under half-height shelf

Deck Layout

Helm station :

• Accessed via stairs from cockpit
• Triple helmsman seat
• Instrument control panel
• 360° visibility
• Stairs to access of lounge deck

Lounge deck:

• Access via stairs through helm station
• Area available for solarium and mattresses

Cockpit:

• Large single storey cockpit
• Cockpit rigid Bimini top
• 1 x 6 persons bench seat around the table
• 1 Teck cockpit table
• Passe plat to the kitchen by sliding bay
• 1 fainting sofa
• 1 Large storage area on the bench
• 1 Large storage area on the fainting sofa
• 1 Gaz chest for 2 bottles
• Natural lighting and ventilation via deck haches
• Lighting by waterproof spotlights

Fore deck :

• 1 Large chest for anchorage and halyard tail storage at bottom of mast
• 1 large chest accomodating on Electric group (option)

2 SEngine holds:

• Accessed via polyester deck hatch in cockpit
• Sound proofing
• Neon lighting

Motorization

Engines and Equipments :

• 2 motors 40CV
• 2 Fixes blades propeller
• Salt water filter
• Engine cooling by heat exchanger
• Complete engine panel and dual controls at helm station
• Hour meter

Fuel system :

• 1 Fuel tank with filling by plug-hole on bridge equipped with an anti-overflow
• Electric fuel gauge (indicator on chart table)
• 1 fuel pre-filter / water separator + 1 engine fuel filter/engine
• Fuel shutoff valves

Plumbing

• Freshwater tanks with electric gauge
• 1 electric pump and pressure accumulator
• 1 water heater 40 l
• 1 electrical bilge pump (2 m3/h) in each engine hold
• 1 electric bilge pump (2m3/h) in each hull
• 1 manual exterior bilge pump

Electronics

Circuit de puissance :

• 2 x 115A/12V engine alternators
• 1 set starboard onboard/engine batteries of 600A/h
• 1 port engine batterie of 100A/h/ 800CCA
• 1 Manual back-up link et 1 Automatic back-up link

12V electrical distribution panel :

• General 12V distribution panel at chart table protected by circuit breakers
• Voltmeter for onboard batteries
• Spare sockets for extra equipment

Electronic :

• 1 V.H.F.mast head antenna

Rigging and Sails

Mast and boom:

• Mast and boom in anodized aluminum
• Complete standing rigging
• Ball bearing mainsail luff cars
• 1 tackle on mainsail halyard
• 1 topping lift
• 3 reef pennants
• 1 genoa halyard
• 1 spinnaker halyard
• lazy-jack
• clutches on all halyards for genoa, spinnaker and topping lift
• clutches on reef pennants at boom exit
• 2 flag halyards
• Navigation, running and mooring lights
• Deck lighting

Voiles :

• Full batten mainsail
• Roller genoa furler
• Genoa with anti UV band

Fittings

G.V. et génois :

• 1 mainsheet tackle led aft to coachroof
• 1 clutch for mainsail sheet
• 2 x 50-size winches for genoa and mainsail sheets
• 1 Ball bearing mainsheet traveler
• 2 x tackle on mainsheet traveler clutches with back on roof
• 2 x genoa tracks with load block
• 2 genoa sheets
• 1 winch taille 46 pour drisses de G.V. et prise de ris

Other equipment: 

• “Push pull” steering system with leather covered steering wheel helm
• 2 rudders linked mechanically by stock arm + transversal tube
• Emergency tiller
• 1 steering compass
• 3 winch handles and 3 pockets
• Pulpit and pushpit, stanchions with upper and lower guardrails
• Pulpits with seatings
• Access to transom
• 1 swim ladder
• 1 cold water shower in port transom
• 2 x tender davit kayak carrier with 1 x winch 40
• 7 mooring cleats ( 2 foredeck + 2 middle + 2 astern  1 in anchor well)
• Protection for both transom
• 6 fenders
• 2 x 50 ft long mooring lines
• 1 x 1000W electric windlass with circuit breaker protection
• Anchor fairlead under bridgedeck with built-in bridle
• 1 roller on forward beam
• Net on forward beam
• 1 kit of spare parts

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

5 bedroom villa for sale in Strathaven Road, East Kilbride, Glasgow, G75, G75

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For Information on Incentives available on remaining plots please speak to our Sales Advisors
0845 345 2154

Calderglen Meadow

In the latter half of the 20th century East Kilbride grew from a rural Lanarkshire village to become Scotland’s sixth largest town. Today, East Kilbride is a vibrant and active community. Fresh air and countryside combine with shopping centres and sports and recreation facilities, so it is hardly surprising that it is widely considered to be Scotland’s most successful new town.

Situated off Strathaven Road, Calderglen Meadow is beautifully placed between the magnificent Crutherland House Hotel and Torrance House Golf Course in a highly sought-after area of East Kilbride. Crutherland House dates back to 1700 and is situated in 37 acres of peaceful gardens and woodland, while Torrance House Golf Course is said to be one of Scotland’s best parkland courses.

Part of Calderglen Country Park, with its historic buildings, nature trails and children’s zoo, the course is just one of the ways you can enjoy a relaxing day out in the best of the East Kilbride countryside. For your everyday conveniences, local amenities include a choice of excellent restaurants, medical centres, dentists, churches and libraries. Calderglen Meadow is within the catchment area of the best schools within the new town.

At Calderglen Meadow you’re free to enjoy a relaxed style of country living. Indeed, it’s the ideal place to raise a family or simply enjoy a little more space for yourself.

With large gardens, a communal play area and no through road, you’ll find yourself living in a safe, quiet pocket, tucked away from the worries of the world.

With their innovative layouts, this exclusive selection of properties has been cleverly designed to maximise space, giving them a light and open feel. Here, the practical is balanced sympathetically with the aesthetic, offering homes that are both comfortable and elegant while the large gardens provide the luxury of additional space and the freedom to fully enjoy your country surrounds. Should you need to travel further afield, an excellent network of roads means Glasgow is just 10 miles away, while Edinburgh is approximately 50 miles away.

Glasgow, the 1999 City of Architecture and Design and the 1990 European City of Culture, has a rich heritage of art and culture. There are theatres, art galleries, The Royal Concert Hall, the world-famous Burrell Collection, museums, restaurants and bars. The shopping is arguably the best in Britain outside of London’s West End, with the biggest retailers, famous designers and small boutiques housed in some of the most spectacular shopping centres in the UK.

Calderglen Meadow is an exciting new development from CALA Homes where the best of city life meets the best of country living.

Specification

CALA use only carefully selected, high quality materials. The specification at Calderglen Meadow includes attractive reconstituted stone features and co-ordinating roughcast to the external walls. Maintenance-friendly windows and doors in white uPVC provide high security and peace of mind. Due to the variety of external elevation treatments at Calderglen Meadow, please consult our Sales Advisor for specific details relating to each individual property.

General

Each housetype has its own features. The specification of the home you choose will be from the Gold, Diamond or Platinum ranges. Our Sales Advisor will be pleased to discuss the details of a particular housetype with you.

Kitchens

Each kitchen has been individually designed to maximise workspace and storage. Siemens integrated appliances are fitted throughout the development as detailed.

Platinum Specification

The Naismith, Peploe and Scott housetypes will feature:

Chimney-style cooker hood (size to suit design)
Stainless steel single multi-function oven
Stainless steel combination microwave oven
Stainless steel 5-burner gas hob
Stainless steel American-style fridge/freezer
Integrated dishwasher

Bathrooms and En Suites

Sanitaryware will be provided from the Ideal Standard range in white and complemented by Ideal Standard taps and fittings with quality fitted bathroom furniture. Shower enclosures and shower trays will be by Matki, and Grohe showers will be fitted. Wall tiling from Porcelanosa will be fitted to dado height in bathrooms and en suites and to full height in shower enclosures.

Garages

Garages have sectional-style roller doors which are easy to operate whilst stylish and secure. Power and light are provided.

Decoration

Walls will be finished in magnolia emulsion with internal pass doors, half-glazed doors, skirtings and facings in white gloss finish.

Diamond and Platinum Specification

Decorative cornice will be provided to Lauriston range homes, in the lower hall, drawing room and dining room. Coving is fitted in the upper hall and all ground floor and upper floor habitable rooms not fitted with cornicing. The floor to ceiling height on the ground floor is approximately 2.7 metres in this level of specification.

Electrical

Ample power, lighting, telephone and TV points are incorporated throughout. Please consult your Sales Advisor for specific details on each housetype.

Switchable welcome sensor light
Downlighters to bathroom and en suites
Downlighters to kitchens
Downlighters to halls (not in Gold specification)
Multi-grid switching of kitchen appliances (minimising switchplates at worktop level)
Shaver sockets to bathroom and en suites
Door bell and chimes
Security alarm system
Mains-wired smoke detectors will be fitted

Plumbing and Heating

The central heating and hot water are supplied via a Megaflow designed, unvented system which allows balanced mains water pressure to hot and cold taps including fresh drinking water. The boiler will be gas-fired and individual thermostatic controls will be fitted to all radiators except one which is usually located in the hall.

External

Front gardens will be landscaped in accordance with our approved landscape design. A 1.8 metre high palisade fence will be erected between the rear gardens of each property. A rotary clothes drier will also be provided. Rear gardens will be graded, rough raked and rotovated. Your Sales Advisor will be able to assist you with information on plot-specific boundary fences, service strips, walls and factoring. A factoring company will be appointed to maintain all the common areas within the overall development, i.e. landscaped areas, open areas and car parking areas etc. An annual fee will be payable by all residents at Calderglen Meadow. In order to satisfy building regulations, barrier-free access will be provided to either front or rear entrance.

Note

Whilst these particulars are prepared with all due care for the convenience of intending purchasers, the information is intended as a preliminary guide only. As with the photographs/illustrations in this brochure, the display material in our Customer Reception area is provided purely as a guide, indicating the typical style of a property. The photographs/illustrations do not necessarily represent the actual finishings/elevational treatments, furnishings and fittings at this development. Room measurements are approximate only. Floor plans and dimensions are correct at time of going to print, however, due to the nature of the building these may vary. The illustrated location map is a general guide only. For specific details, please speak to the Sales Advisor for the most up to date information. Nothing contained in this brochure shall constitute or form part of any contract.

6 Kid-friendly Craft Ideas To Fill Rainy Vacation Days

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August 22, 2017 // Franchising.com // MCLEAN, Va. - You've picked the perfect location, booked your hotel suite, lined up attraction tickets and done everything you could to make sure your last vacation before the official end-of-summer will be a success for kids and parents alike. However, what will you do if the weather doesn't cooperate?

One of the top travel mistakes is relying on the weather forecast to dictate your plans, which is why it is essential to have a back-up plan. Unfortunately, rain is a distinct possibility in many destinations during late summer. A little creativity and planning can help parents keep kids entertained on rainy vacation days.

Simply pack a few simple craft supplies, and try these six ideas inspired by DIY mommy experts and the All Suites brands by Hilton (Embassy Suites, Homewood Suites and Home 2 Suites) for fun, kid-friendly crafts you can easily do in your hotel suite:

1. Fun with felt finger puppets
   Add several small squares of felt in multiple bright colors, glue, scissors and a variety of trimmings like sequins to your vacation packing. When it rains, break out your craft supplies and make felt finger puppets, just like Joy Cho from Oh Joy! All-suite hotels like Embassy Suites, Homewood Suites and Home 2 Suites, all by Hilton, provide plenty of work space for simple crafts. Once the project is complete, kids and parents can stage their own puppet show. The All Suites brands by Hilton not only provide plenty of room for these projects, but plenty of different "sets" to perform the show.
2. Suite, suite spa day
   When rain postpones outdoor activities, get creative like Oh Happy Day! and try some indoor enjoyment instead. Packing bathrobes, nail polish, bath bombs, scented lotions and plush flip-flops sets the stage for an in-suite spa day. Fill up the tub, add a bath bomb, soak kids' feet, and pamper them with kid-friendly manicures and pedicures.
3. Funneling some fun
   If your hotel suite comes with a fully equipped kitchen, like at Homewood Suites, take advantage to recreate a vacation food favorite as shown in another example by Oh Joy! Use the complimentary grocery shopping service available at select properties to order simple ingredients like flour, sugar and cooking oil that you'll need to whip up a batch of easy, yummy funnel cakes.
4. Sweet and sticky
   Need a spur-of-the-moment idea with supplies that are easy to find? Drop by any grocery or convenience store, grab a bag of marshmallows and a box of toothpicks. Let kids use these simple ingredients to build whatever sparks their imagination by poking the ends of the toothpicks into the marshmallows. It's a yummy, convenient alternative to carrying traditional building toys in your luggage!
5. Unbottling their energy
   Turn an empty water bottle into a treasured souvenir. Simply use a kitchen funnel to pour dry rice or sand into a plastic water bottle, and add tiny memorabilia, such as shells collected from the beach, and other vacation-related bits. Kids will have fun turning the bottle to discover what's inside - just make sure that lid is on tight!
6. Roadmap to fun
   Hotels often have colorful and helpful vacation maps of the destination. Another example by Oh Happy Day can spark inspiration to make your own map. Unfold a destination map, gather accumulated ticket stubs, brochures, admission stickers and wristbands - and tape them to their corresponding points on the map. Glue sequins or attach stickers to the remaining spots to visit when the rain stops.

Rain doesn't have to ruin your last vacation of the summer. When you stay at any All Suites brands by Hilton, you'll have all the room you need to fill rainy days with fun crafts. Visit www.hiltonbringit.com to learn more and book your suite.

About Embassy Suites Hotels

Embassy Suites by Hilton, one of Hilton's 14 market-leading brands, is dedicated to delivering what matters most to travelers. The full service, upscale brand offers two-room suites, free made-to-order breakfast and a nightly two-hour reception with complimentary drinks and snacks. Both leisure and business travelers looking for a relaxed, yet sophisticated experience will feel right at home with brand-standard amenities like inviting atriums and complimentary 24-hour business and fitness centers. Embassy Suites by Hilton has 235 hotels with 50 in the pipeline. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount that can't be found anywhere else, free standard Wi-Fi and digital amenities like digital check-in with room selection and Digital Key (select locations) available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app.. For more information, visit embassysuites.com or news.embassysuites.com. Connect online with Embassy Suites by Hilton at Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Homewood Suites by Hilton

Homewood Suites by Hilton, Hilton's upscale, all-suite, extended-stay hotel brand with more than 430 locations in the United States, Mexico and Canada, is an award-winning leader. The first choice for guests seeking comfortable accommodations when traveling for an extended or quick overnight stay, Homewood Suites offers inviting, generous suites, featuring separate living and sleeping areas, and fully-equipped kitchens with full-size refrigerators. Additional value-driven essentials include: complimentary Internet, a daily full-hot breakfast and complimentary evening social every Monday-Thursday. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount that can't be found anywhere else, free standard Wi-Fi and digital amenities like digital check-in with room selection and Digital Key (select locations) available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Homewood Suites is focused on guest satisfaction and stands behind each stay with its 100% Suite Assurance® guarantee.For more information on the extended-stay advantage, visit www.homewoodsuites.com or news.homewoodsuites.com.

About Home2 Suites by Hilton

Home2 Suites by Hilton, one of the fastest-growing brands in the history of Hilton, is a mid-tier, all-suite award-winning extended-stay hotel concept designed to offer stylish accommodations with flexible guest room configurations and inspired amenities for the cost-conscious guest. With a commitment to environmentally friendly products and hotel operations, Home2 Suites offers complimentary breakfast selections with hundreds of combinations; innovative and customizable guest room design; laundry and fitness area; complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access; multiple outdoor spaces; 24-hour business center; expansive community spaces; and a pet-friendly environment. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount that can't be found anywhere else, free standard Wi-Fi and digital amenities like digital check-in with room selection and Digital Key (select locations), available exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app.Visit http://www.home2suites.com for additional information or www.home2franchise.com for franchising opportunities.

About Hilton

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company, with a portfolio of 14 world-class brands comprising more than 5,000 properties with more than 825,000 rooms in 103 countries and territories. Hilton is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to be the world's most hospitable company by delivering exceptional experiences - every hotel, every guest, every time. The company's portfolio includes Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio Collection by HiltonTM, DoubleTree by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by HiltonTM, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton Honors. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose exactly how many Points to combine with money, an exclusive member discount that can't be found anywhere else and free standard Wi-Fi.Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

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Motor Yacht RM ELEGANT – ‘THE PARTY BOAT’ available for Cannes Film Festival & Monaco Grand Prix yacht charter

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Known as ‘ The Party Boat’,  motor yacht RM ELEGANT is the best choice if you are in search of a superyacht to host a large party or a corporate event. This extremely large and spacious luxury vessel is available for €65,000 per day plus expenses during the Cannes Film Festival as well as Monaco Grand Prix. Mega Yacht RM Elegant was built by Lamda Shipyard according to naval architecture by Nafpigiki Hellas and design by L.Poulias. She is one of the few private luxury yachts based in the Western Mediterranean (French Riviera, Italy, Sicily, Sardinia, Corsica, Spain etc.) able to accommodate up to 30 guests overnight in 15 staterooms. RM Elegant is extremely well suited for hosting  parties, birthdays, special events, charity events or anniversaries, with a capacity of 100 guests at anchor and 150 guests when berthed.

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Luxury mega yacht RM ELEGANT

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Charter yacht RM ELEGANT at night

Known as one of the most elite charter yachts, her dynamic and futuristic profile ensures that the RM Elegant yacht is the most unmistakable mega yacht in the world. At 72 m and with accommodation for 30 guests she is indubitably a world leader. This yacht has been created for those who appreciate truly luxurious living and are ready for the sheer joy of life aboard a design masterpiece. Together with her highly trained crew of 31, RM ELEGANT can guarantee that you will be provided with an outstanding level of service ensuring the perfect charter.

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Motor yacht RM ELEGANT - Sundeck

It is impossible not to awestruck by the yacht’s vast open deck space. 250 sq m provide an enormous area for both sunbathing and partying. The 12-person spa-pool is serviced from the double sided bar where, alternatively you can sit and enjoy the spectacular panoramic views sipping a glass of champagne. The Sun Deck is accessed by a lift from all the guest decks and there are two shower-rooms on either side of the superstructure.

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The aft saloon deck - Mega Yacht RM ELEGANT

Mega Yacht RM Elegant‘s  covered outdoor dining area has four round tables convertible into two large oval tables for a total of 30 guests. Should your party be but  a handful we do not want you to feel lost, therefore the ability to have this flexible seating arrangement allows for intimate dining. The area is serves by a fully equipped bar and has direct access to the galley from where, our four first class chefs, produce the most delectable menus.

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Motor yacht RM ELEGANT - MAIN SALOON

Effortlessly elegant, the Main Saloon exudes a sense of luxury, while simultaneously giving an informal atmosphere. The room is finished in light colour, thus emphasising the triptych painted by the renowned artist Katerina Georgantas that adorns one entire wall. Equipped with a boudoir grand piano, a games tables and a 55 inch plasma-screen television, it is indeed the ideal place to relax and perhaps indulge in an after-dinner aperitif.

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Mega yacht RM ELEGANT - INTERIOR DINNING

For more formal dining aboard RM ELEGANT superyacht  it is definitely worth experiencing a meal in these superb surroundings while you indulge in an exceptional culinary experience. The style here is modern and clean with an art deco ambience. The innovative kidney shaped dining tables each seat 15 guests and there is a cozy corner where a further 5 guests cab enjoy an intimate meal. Cleverly separated from the rest of the room by curved wall and deep sofas is a fully equipped bar where our crew are ready to serve you the drink of your choice.

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Motor yacht RM ELEGANT - Owner's Saloon

The Owner’s saloon is an extremely attractive room with a library atmosphere, leather sofas and a fireplace. Although classic in looks, the entertainment system is right up to date with another large plasma screen television and full cinema surround system.  The yacht’s extensive DVD and CD library are housed here. As this room backs on to the Diamond Suite it cab be closed off for exclusive use.

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Motor yacht RM ELEGANT - MASTER DIAMOND CABIN

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Motor yacht RM ELEGANT - MASTER Diamond Bathroom

Diamond Suite is the Owner’s Stateroom and is located on the Bridge Deck just aft of the Bridge and occupies the full width of the superstructure, thus providing ample space for searing area, desk and vanity table. It is extremely appointed in copper tones with oak panelled marquetry and sand blasted glass with copper leaf inlay. The adjoining immense bathroom is equipped with both a circular shower and full-sized spa bath overhead Swarovski crystal fibre optics setting the scene for a very romantic bath time.

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Motor yacht RM ELEGANT - VIP RUBY CABIN

The VIP suite on board luxury charter yacht RM ELEGANT is called the Ruby Suite and is made up of a main bedroom, a small sitting room and a large bathroom with full-sized spa bath and shower. Like all areas of the yacht everything cab be regulated by Creston remote control. This includes the adjustable lighting with which you can set the mood in your stateroom. Both the Diamond Suite and Ruby Suite have their own lap top computers.

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Motor yacht RM ELEGANT - Cabin

The staterooms aboard the charter yacht RM ELEGANT are all similar in size but vary in colour schemes. Designed with oak panelled marquetry and mirrored walls, they each incorporate a seating area, have a small desk, a full entertainment systems including an LCD screen and a safe. Each room has direct dial telephone and internet access. All the beds convert from king sized to twin. The most interesting aspect of these staterooms is the curved glass panels decorated with silver leaf that separate the main bedroom from the marble finished en-suite bathroom.

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Motor yacht RM ELEGANT - BUSINESS

There is also a Business Centre set up in order to facilitate the business man. The computers, fax machine and printer are all for the guests’ use. Video conferencing is also available and an LCD screen can constantly transmit the news or stock markets via satellite TV. Internet is accessible from this centre but also from all areas of the yacht.

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Motor yacht RM ELEGANT - MASSAGE

The fitness centre on the main deck of RM ELEGANT is equipped with professional CYBEX equipment televisions and music system. The sauna is there for your use and the yacht’s on-board beauty therapist will be happy to give you a relaxing massage. Also available to guests is RM ELEGANT’s professional hairdressing saloon.

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Water sports - Luxury yacht RM ELEGANT

When it comes to the water sports, there is a direct access to the sea from the extendable aft swimming platform. From here boarding tenders is made easy. The three jet skis and the mass of toys are all at the guests’ disposal.

RM ELEGANT is only one of many luxury yachts available for charter during the upcoming Cannes Film Festival as well as the Monaco Grand Prix. Our team at CharterWorld will help you to choose the best yacht to suite your needs and expectations. We have a large list of  charter yachts available in Cannes or the Mediterranean in general, within several price ranges in different size groups, being it for a small private charter or large corporate functions.

The 23 Most Romantic Hotels in the Caribbean

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With infinity pools overlooking the water, canopied beds ideal for cuddling, and elegant spas for couples' massages, many Caribbean hotels were designed for romantic escapes. But of course, some are better than others for vacationing with a significant other, so we set out to find the best of the best. After visiting hundreds (and hundreds) of hotels throughout St. Lucia, Aruba, Barbados, Jamaica, the Bahamas, and dozens more Caribbean destinations, we compared and evaluated each breathtaking property. Take a look at the most romantic hotels in the Caribbean, and get inspired!

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   Romantic? Undoubtedly. Unique? Absolutely. Expensive? For sure. Through an innovative, open fourth wall, each of Jade's 29 enormous suites overlooks the sea from its canopied bed, raised whirlpool tub, and (in all but the entry-level category) private infinity pool. Getting to Jade Mountain can be tedious, even nauseating, but its organic cuisine, doting service, unwavering silence (no TVs, radios, or children), and extraordinary design make the long journey worthwhile.

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   Interiors here are designed by fashion icon Oscar de la Renta, and the 30 rooms feature comfortable four-poster beds with crisp, white Frette linens and unique wicker canopies. Bathrooms have coral floors, deep hot tubs, large stand-up glass showers, and toiletries from L'Occitane -- about as good as it gets in the D.R. The best part: the nightly turndown includes a drawn bath with floating red flower petals and tea lights. Tortuga Bay's luxury Six Senses Spa is one of the D.R.'s best.

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   This unique luxury resort in St. Lucia is made up of 32 one- and two-bedroom villas, each carefully carved into the surrounding hillside overlooking the island’s iconic twin Pitons. The treehouse-style villas -- which have missing fourth walls, and in most cases, private plunge pools -- are a main draw, as are the spectacular views and lush grounds. The resort also features some fabulous amenities, such as an infinity lagoon pool, a gorgeous open-air restaurant and bar, a (tiny) open-air fitness center, and a lovely spa with a multi-level series of small outdoor mineral pools. All of this comes at a price, but Ladera is still significantly cheaper than the ultra-glam Jade Mountain (rates are often around half as much). Ladera is within close range of several of the island’s best tourist destinations -- notable cocoa plantations are within walking distance, the pristine white sands of Jalousie beach are a short drive away, and tourist hot spots like the volcano and Tet-Paul nature trails are both nearby.

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   This 23-room luxury boutique hotel is a Balinese-inspired paradise in Curacao where the details make the difference -- hand-carved teakwood pieces, gift bags left on the beds, and candles lit all around the property are just a few examples. The highlights of the resort are the elegant rooms and villas, some with private pools, the excellent fine-dining restaurant, and a lovely (though man-made) stretch of tranquil beach. This is the top luxury resort on Curacao, without contest.

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   One of Jamaica's most romantic escape (for adults only), the Caves' 11 unique, private cottages and suites are tucked along lush garden paths and dramatic seaside cliffs (there's no beach) carved with steep stairways down to the water and into incredible grottos.. A top-shelf bar, an Aveda spa, free cooking classes, and intimate, incredibly attentive service make it Jamaica's best all-inclusive. High-quality food celebrates local ingredients, and the scene is laid-back and bohemian -- suited to travelers who appreciate outdoor showers and artful decor in favor of conventional luxury.

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   This luxury all-inclusive resort is one of the most elegant and well-regarded hotels on the island, with 64 posh suites dotting a quarter mile of beachfront. Spice Island is a serene oasis amidst the bustling Grand Anse beach area, with clean lines, and a polished, upscale vibe that still maintains the laid-back charm of the Caribbean. The resort includes two restaurants, a beautiful spa, and a variety of activities, but peace and relaxation are also easy to find. The nice pool area is quiet and private, yet the beach -- though beautiful and clean -- is shared by locals and guests of nearby resorts.

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   Accessed via a 30-minute boat ride from Providenciales, this 1,000-acre resort on a private island is the definition of tranquility. With an incredible infinity-edge pool, world-renowned COMO Shambhala Spa, waterfront Balinese-style villas, doting service, and more than three miles of pristine beaches, it's easily one of the most luxurious and romantic options in the Caribbean. But hefty price tags put it out of reach for many, and the rare level of privacy comes as the cost of convenience -- a boat commute is required to reach any nightlife or shopping.

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   This luxurious Viceroy is truly a stunner. It has arguably the best location on St. Lucia, right in between the Pitons, St. Lucia's famous volcanic spires, and on a beautiful white-sand beach. Its 79 rooms are minimalistic, chic, and mostly white, and all come with private plunge pools, butlers, and 24-hour room service; the larger villas and cottages offer living rooms and huge bathrooms (some with outdoor showers and hot tubs). Features include a family-friendly pool, fitness center, tennis courts, and free water sports. The romantic tree-house spa is one of the island's best. The resort's restaurants and bars are pricey, but all-inclusive rates are available to help guests keep costs in check. Unlike Ladera and Jade Mountain, the other two St. Lucia properties on this list, Sugar Beach does allows children, but it tries to ensure peace and quiet for couples, as well, and opened an adult-only beach in spring 2016. 

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   The Geejam is made up of only five private, high-tech cottages on the lush (rainy) foothills of Port Antonio. The setting is gorgeous, the service is extraordinary, and one of the Caribbean's most beautiful beaches is only 10 minutes away. Quiet seclusion it has; a pool, spa facilities, and direct beach access it does not.

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    This adults-only luxury resort offers just two room types: deluxe rooms on the second floor, and slightly larger junior suites on the lower level with access to the beach. Sprawling across 11 acres on the west coast of Barbados, the property is situated closer to the waterfront than others in the area, due to it being built before legislation forced future resorts to build further inland. The pink Colonial-style property is romantic, and offers two restaurants and bars, as well as free afternoon tea on the terrace. Because there are only 72 rooms, the beach never feels crowded. Excellent amenities include an outdoor pool, tennis courts, and free non-motorized water sports. But all this comes at a price -- room and restaurant prices are some of the steepest in Barbados.

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    One of Barbados' most exclusive resorts, The House is the definition of luxury. Located on the ritzy west coast, the adult-only property doesn’t even have a sign out front on the road. The property is secluded and private, with manicured gardens, koi ponds, and a chic lounge area. The rooms are spacious and contemporary with upscale amenities including a massage jet shower and a free bottle of rum punch. Thoughtful freebies include welcome drinks, champagne breakfast, and jet lag revival massages. There is no spa on-site -- surprising for a hotel of this caliber.

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    This is called One&Only for good reason -- there’s nothing quite like it on Paradise Island, or anywhere in the Bahamas for that matter. The 106 rooms and suites, split into two sections, are luxurious, though those in the newer Crescent Wing are a bit more modern and stylish. Guests have access to the amenities at the Atlantis but the advantage of being removed from the crowds. Expansive manicured grounds have two outdoor pools, a romantic garden and statuary modeled after Versailles (a dream for weddings), and the endless stretch of white-sand beach and turquoise waves. Health and wellness nuts are spoilt for choice with daily yoga, an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, an indoor/outdoorfitness center, and a Balinese-style spa with private villas. After a day in the sun, guests return to the room to find champagne and strawberries waiting, and many choose to begin their evening with sunset drinks at Jean-Georges' Dune restaurant.

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    Rosewood Tucker's Point's obvious lures aside -- four pools, a private beach, a championship golf club, a tranquil spa, four restaurants, and spacious rooms featuring million-dollar views -- it’s the fine-tuned details that make this 200-acre property truly spectacular. For example, in the library just behind the lobby, old photos of Bermudian cricket matches, cabinets filled with china, and an antique Oriental rug feel like a swanky 1920s living room frozen in time. Rosewood is easily one of Bermuda’s top luxury resorts, but the rates are also higher here than anywhere else on the island. But perfection (or near-perfection) has its price, and at Tucker’s Point, it’s well worth it.

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    Crowded beaches are unheard of on this private island resort where a maximum of 28 guests at a time have free range of 50 acres and three beaches. Personal boats for daily excursions, on-call service, spacious villas with fully stocked kitchens and wet bars, and a host of all-inclusive activities make Fowl Cay a standout gem in the Exumas. However, some of the villas feature outdated decor and worn furnishings that seem inconsistent with the resort's high nightly rates.

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    If you ever wondered where the stars might go for R&R, look no further than the minimalist Le Sereno, a chic five-pearl boutique hotel reserved for travelers seeking all-around luxury. The simple, elegant interiors by famed designer Christian Liaigre are matched by top-notch amenities and lovely views of the ocean, and the option of in-room (or oceanfront) spa treatments as well as 24-hour room service makes for a truly pampering experience. The hotel’s restaurant, while tasty, is quite pricey -- even for fancy St. Barth's -- and the semi-private beach is not as pretty or wide as the island’s numerous other strips of sand. The hotel is best for couples who don’t mind paying a little extra and renting a car to reach the secluded romance of this hillside hotel.

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    This luxury boutique is heavy on style and refinement, with British Colonial design and 28 huge multi-room suites (they start at 1,080 square feet) featuring kitchens, terraces, and high-end bathrooms. Property highlights include a lovely, tranquil pool, personal beachfront service, a small but spectacular spa, and one of the Providenciales’ most romantic dinner spots. However, its remote location on the point of the beautiful, 12-mile Grace Bay beach -- while peaceful and quiet -- makes it necessary for guests to rely on expensive taxis or car rentals to explore the island.

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    The Caribbean Club is a luxury boutique hotel located on Grand Cayman’s famous Seven Mile Beach. The 37 spacious suites and villas are individually owned and exquisitely decorated, and all have full kitchens, balconies with ocean views, and marble bathrooms with separate whirlpool tubs and rainfall showers. The Club has one of the nicest stretches of beach along the Seven Mile coast with white sand, turquoise water, and calm waves. The beach and pool areas are not crowded, allowing for a quiet and serene tropical getaway. The restaurant here is one of the best on the island, but note that there is no spa.

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    Easily the most luxurious resort in St. Martin, the 55-acre La Samanna resort brings tranquility to an otherwise tourist-filled island. Featuring two beautiful pools, an extensive wine cellar, a yoga and Pilates studio, a European-style spa, and the island's most pristine beach, this 81-room, eight-villa retreat is hard to beat. The vibe is about as fancy as it gets for St. Martin, so of course everything -- from the nightly rates to the dinners and spa treatments -- comes at a sky-high cost.

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    Decked out in signature pink, the 112-room Sandy Lane is the creme de la creme of Barbados -- indeed, it's one of the most luxurious resorts in the world -- known for unparalleled service and distinct touches. Guest amenities run rampant; perhaps the most noteworthy is access to the super exclusive Green Monkey golf course with a separate apparel line that can only be purchased after completion. A Rolls Royce Phantom, top-notch spa, outstanding restaurants, and celebrity sightings are just a few aspects that set the elegant Palladian-style hotel apart from the rest. This is a very special place, for those who can afford it.

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    Sandals is the epitome of a couples-only Caribbean mega-resort. With 11 restaurants, 373 luxurious rooms, and six pools, it's expansive, if not a bit overwhelming. You could easily get lost in the 27 acres of meticulously groomed gardens and along the pathwayswinding between buildings. The Sandals brand is evident at every turn, and the experience can feel generic, pre-packaged, and lacking in authenticity. However, this popular upscale all-inclusive with elegant rooms is definitely dedicated to creating memorable, romantic getaways. (Just be prepared to share yours with a few hundred other couples.)

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    The relaxed, tranquil environment of this adults-only boutique resort is a major part of its appeal. This isn't Antigua's fanciest property, but it doesn't need to be: Simple Caribbean style (think: thatched roofs, stone, and rattan), a truly gorgeous beach, and all-inclusive food that's better than average for the island make for a winning combo. Water sports are also included in the rate, but the ocean here can get a bit rough so guests shouldn't count on being able to swim in it every day.

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    The Bucuti is a romantic, adults-only resort at the southern end of Eagle Beach. This intimate, 104-room property has 14 acres of beach, and the main activity here involves lingering on the sand under shaded palapas; there's also a chic infinity edge pool. Rooms are stylish and have higher-end amenities such as iHome systems, charging docks, and built-in TVs in the bathroom mirrors. A free breakfast buffet is served daily, and dining is a highlight -- including five-course menus at the intimate gourmet spot, Carte Blanche -- and plenty more restaurants are within walking distance. The resort sees a high percentage of repeat visitors, so book early.

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    This charming all-inclusive boutique resort, situated on a bluff overlooking the sea, features 57 separate cottage-style rooms painted in Caribbean pinks and blues. The rooms have a rustic style featuring exposed wood beams, and some have private plunge pools. It is a posh adults-only property catering to couples, wedding parties, and honeymooners -- but it offers a much more intimate atmosphere than massive couples-only resorts like Sandals.