A Star-Studded Weekend Celebrates the Grand Opening of Italian Village & Pirates Island Waterpark at Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa
Posted on: Monday, 18 May 2009, 05:01 CDT
Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli, Jenna Elfman, Cheryl Hines, Bethenny Frankel, Jason Mesnick and Molly Melaney, Debi Mazar, Robert Buckley, Joey Fatone, Lou Ferrigno, Catherine Bell and Elizabeth Rohm Among the Stars in Attendance
NEW YORK, May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Hollywood headed to the Caribbean this weekend as Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa celebrated the official Grand Opening of its new, all-suite resort expansion - the Italian Village & enhanced Pirates Island Waterpark. Beaches Resorts, voted the World's Best Family Resorts 11 years in a row, hosted a four day getaway filled with parties, special events, music, live performances and of course, lots of fun in the sun! The Grand Opening Celebration was host to Hollywood's hottest celebs, including Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli, Jenna Elfman, Cheryl Hines, Bethenny Frankel, Jason Mesnick and Molly Melaney, Debi Mazar, Robert Buckley, Joey Fatone, Lou Ferrigno, Catherine Bell, Elizabeth Rohm and more.
The four-day celebration kicked-off on Thursday with a VIP Barefoot Beach welcome party. Friday's events included a Sesame Street Character Breakfast, a cruise on Beaches Resorts' exclusive Kitty Katt catamaran, and an evening Pirate-themed Wet Fete at the Pirates Island Waterpark with mouth-watering food, exotic libations, dancing and entertainment featuring a performance by teen and tween pop sensation the Clique Girlz. The festivities continued Saturday with a Surf Simulator experience, Scratch DJ sessions with the legendary DMC of Run DMC, an evening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Masquerade Carnavale with special performances. Throughout the overall weekend, guests enjoyed all the amenities that make up Beaches Resorts' renowned Luxury Included(R) vacation including gourmet dining, a wide array of land and water sports, new teen and tween programming; tailored spa treatments at the exclusive Red Lane(R) Spa, and, of course, lots of relaxation and endless sun.
"We are thrilled to unveil this new resort expansion for our guests and their families," says Beaches Resorts chairman and founder, Gordon "Butch" Stewart. "We strived to create an environment filled with activities for guests of all ages so to ensure that their vacation experience is enhanced and memorable. We look forward to hosting our celebrity guests this weekend to help us celebrate a spectacular grand opening."
The resort's Italian Village expansion boasts 162 luxurious, brand new family suites and an enhanced Pirates Island Waterpark that features a lazy river, seven new waterslides, a surf simulator, water cannons and more! The Italian Village also introduced five new gourmet restaurants - bringing the resort's total to 16 delicious eateries - including a traditional Irish Pub and Barefoot by the Sea, a unique dining experience that allows you to bury your toes in the sand as you enjoy fresh, locally caught seafood dishes.
Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa:
Located on a pristine 12-mile stretch of the stunning white sand crystalline shores of the exotic Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages & Spa is located just 15 minutes from the Providenciales International Airport. The 453-room resort, comprised of a Caribbean Village and French Village, seamlessly blends the beauty of the Caribbean with the charm of Europe. The award-winning resort features ten specialty restaurants, six pools and three whirlpools, as well as all that forms part of a Beaches Resorts Luxury Included(R) family vacation, including Beaches Resorts Caribbean Adventure with Sesame Street and the Xbox 360(R) Game Garage.
Beaches Resorts:
When it comes to family vacations, no other resort company in the world offers more than Beaches Resorts. With four spectacular locations on the most beautiful beaches in Jamaica and Turks & Caicos, Beaches Resorts is the ultimate family getaway and the most comprehensive vacation available in the Caribbean including gourmet meals; all premium brand wine and spirits, including an exclusive partnership with California's legendary Beringer Vineyards; luxurious accommodations; and even gratuities. Fun for the whole family means outrageous waterparks; Xbox(R) Game Garages; Crayola Art Camps; and exclusive Kids Camps with a full schedule of age-appropriate activities as well as childcare provided by expertly trained Ultra Nannies. As a proud sponsor of Sesame Street, Beaches Resorts offers another exclusive for families, the Beaches Resorts Caribbean Adventure with Sesame Street, where kids can spend their vacation with their favorite friends from the Sesame Street gang with daily activities and weekly stage shows. Brand new teen and tween programming will keep coming-of-age guests on their toes, whether dancing the night away at aqua-themed nightclub, Liquid; learning how to become a DJ at the Scratch DJ Academy; lounging and mingling with new friends at Trench Town; or enjoying a tailored spa treatment at Beaches Resorts' exclusive Red Lane(R) Spa. With additional amenities including Butler Service; Red Lane(R) Spas, featuring services and treatments inspired by the region; WeddingMoons(R) and FamilyMoons(R) packages to make your wedding day just perfect; Beaches Resorts truly offers something for every member of the family.
Beaches Resorts is part of the Sandals' family, the Caribbean's largest operator of luxury included resorts, and has been voted the World's Best Family All-Inclusive Resort for 11 years in a row. For more information about Beaches Resorts, call 1-800-BEACHES (1-800-232-2437) or visit the Web site at www.beaches.com.
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