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Grand Lido Braco

(May 1, 2004)

Sprawled over 85 lush, beachside acres Grand Lido Braco is a lavish presence along Jamaica 's northern coast. The hotel's drive is flanked by emerald green golf courses and when you come upon the resort's Georgian gingerbread architecture you feel as if you have stepped back in time into a world fire-walled against stress and urgency.

The resort is styled to mimic an old-fashioned Jamaican village, the highlight being an authentic town square complete with fountains, cobblestone streets, boutiques, art galleries, and open-air cafes. A stately Town Hall serves as the resort's reception area where upon check-in guests are treated to refreshing drinks and cold towels. Looking beyond the town square the resort opens up to a beautiful swimming pool, complete with picturesque ocean views. Drinks in hand, guests soon find themselves swaying to mellow reggae tunes and ultimately anticipating days of relaxation, recreation, dining and entertainment included in one, up-front price.

Suites

When guests retire to their suites, they are enveloped in soothing comfort and island charm. Nestled among perfumed gardens each suite offers a private patio or balcony for enjoying the ocean or garden views. Add to that a spacious living area, private bath, music systems, and 24-hour room service these accommodations are true havens of escape, so much so, that you may not want to leave your room.

The resort also offers a separate au natural section with private nude beach, clubhouse, pool and hot tubs. The area is very secluded and is separated by an ocean wall.

Dining

Dining at the resort is a sumptuous experience with varieties to suit every appetite -ranging from haute French cuisine to sushi to traditional Jamaican delicacies and more. Breakfast and lunch are served al fresco in the buffet-style Victoria Market. Also for lunch, Nanny's Jerk Pit offers an authentic taste of Jamaica.

For a romantic dinner, guests will find the elegant French venue Piacere "manifique." For a more lively dining experience, Japanese cuisine and sushi are served at Munahana where the table front cooking is a show in itself. Other choices for dining include the delightful La Pasta, a casual sidewalk café that serves Italian favorites late into the evening. A special treat on Friday evenings is the Grand Gala Jamaican Street Dance that fills the town center. The abundant yet beautifully presented buffets are spectacular and chefs are on hand making fresh salad, fresh grilled lobster and jerk chicken.

The smell of Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee is everywhere and can be served anywhere and anytime be it in your room or on the beach. Be on the lookout for the 'Sugar Cane Man' and the 'Tropical Fruit Lady' as they circulate throughout the resort serving their fresh delicacies to guests.

Activities & Entertainment

Tranquility can be found along the resort's 2000 feet of unspoiled white sand beach. Two free-form Olympic-size pools complete with swim up bar and three outdoor Jacuzzis add to the relaxing water attractions. Those looking for more active pursuits can enjoy a multitude of recreational activities such as windsurfing, water skiing, sunfish sailing, kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, soccer, tennis on 3 courts (lit for night play), and more. There's a state-of-the-art fitness center that has great views of the ocean and offers professional instructors to demonstrate equipment usage along with offering various fitness classes. In addition, guests can hike, cycle, and jog along the resort's 85 acres of trails.
Golfers will find paradise just footsteps away on the resort's nine-hole course. For a more challenging round of golf, guests at Grand Lido Braco are afforded PGA-quality golf at SuperClubs' private 18-hole course at Runaway Bay, only 25 minutes away. Green fees, transportation, and professional instruction are all included. For a change of pace there are daily planned activities and classes that range from Reggae dancing to Jamaican cooking lessons. Whatever you choose to do, the activities are planned for enjoyment as well as some cultural education. Still have some energy after a long day? You won't be disappointed as the resort's nightlife is unlimited offering a wide selection of entertainment and special events featuring Jamaican bands and entertainers, piano bar sing-a-longs, karaoke, and disco. Lastly, if you wish to partake in some Jamaican sightseeing the resort can arrange for excursions to Dunn's River Falls, Ocho Rios, and other areas of interest.

Spa Experience

After a day filled with golf, tennis, scuba diving, water skiing, hiking, cycling, jogging, soccer, volleyball and basketball, guests can soothe tired muscles at the resort's spa.

Set among tropical gardens it is the perfect oasis for pampering. Complimentary treatments include manicure and pedicure, plus use of steam and sauna rooms. For an additional fee, guests can dabble in the ultimate delight: a massage in a private beach cabana. Other massage treatments incorporate the Swedish, Shiatsu and Reflexology techniques, as well as body scrub and polish. To cleanse, tone and nourish skin, the body wrap encases the body in a blend of mud and moisturizers. Then the body is wrapped in blankets to encourage absorption of vitamins and minerals while eliminating impurities. Facials and paraffin treatments for hands and feet are also offered. Additional services offered include make-up application along with hairstyling.

Special Touches

You can get married free of charge at all Grand Lido Resorts. They arrange everything from the documents to the cake. All you have to do is show up with the rings!

AnitaVacation Thoughts

If you are about to get married, honeymooning or celebrating an anniversary this resort offers tremendous value. And, on top of that it's one of the most gorgeous spots in the Caribbean. Avid golfers and scuba divers can indulge in the complimentary green fees and dive excursions -- it simply cannot be beat. This is truly one resort where you'll never have to pull out your wallet. It's no wonder that Grand Lido Braco continually surpasses guest's expectations and proves to be one of the most-lavish all-inclusive resorts at a price you can't refuse.

If You Go:

For more information and pricing, visit Grand Lido Negril's website at http://www.grandlidoresorts.com.

What you get at Grand Lido Braco Super All-Inclusive Resort:

Hotel Accommodations including taxes.
Round trip transfers between Montego Bay Airport and Grand Lido Braco.
All meals, snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
All sports activities including golf fees, and scuba diving twice daily if you are a certified diver.
Free weddings.
Complimentary laundry and dry cleaning service.
Special Promotions:

For Couples:
Every couple marrying, honeymooning, celebrating an anniversary or renewing their vows while staying at the resort for a minimum of six nights will receive a seventh night free. For couples who marry at Grand Lido Resorts and want to celebrate their five-year anniversary where it all began, SuperClubs offers a "50 percent off" anniversary package (minimum seven-night booking).

For Cruise Ship Passengers:
SuperClubs has extended its cruise boarding pass promotion through the end of 2004. Under the program, cruise-ship passengers can cash in a boarding pass for a free night's stay when booking a SuperClubs holiday. Promotion participants can choose from 11 Grand Lido, Breezes and Hedonism resorts in the Bahamas, Brazil, Curacao, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. Travel must be completed by Dec. 31, 2004, and within 12 months of the cruise for which the boarding pass was issued. A minimum stay of four paid nights is required to redeem the free night, and SuperClubs requires copies of the boarding pass (or a receipt from a recent cruise) to confirm.

Jamaica Sunshine Guarantee:
Every day is SUN day at Jamaican SuperClubs! Its simple. For each and every day the sun doesn't show its face during your stay in Jamaica, SuperClubs will issue a credit voucher equal to that day's Super-Inclusive Room value, good for one year towards another SuperClubs vacation.

No Hurricane Guarantee - Jamaica, Bahamas, Dominican Republic & Brazil:
Should a hurricane happen to strike the resort, guests will receive a reimbursement for the total value of disrupted nights. In addition, a voucher for a future stay will be issued for the same number of disrupted nights for use during the same month the following year, excluding airfare.

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