Beach View Opens Its Doors in Barbados

The brand new property offers comfortable, affordable, beach-front living to guests seeking a fashionable St James address

                    

Book by February 14th for travel by April 30th, 2009 and enjoy 7 nights for the prices of 5 plus complimentary breakfast and welcome gift. Lead in rate on special start at $275.00 per night based on double occupancy.

NEW YORK, NY. January 27, 2008 – The 36 suite Beach View in Barbados’ affluent St James region is now fully open for business. A brand new all-suite condo hotel, the property is set amid three acres of beautifully landscaped gardens overlooking Barbados’ famed West Coast. Spacious, fully equipped two and three bedroom suites, all in excess of 1,300 sq ft, feature tropical furnishings, air conditioned bedrooms, water-views, full kitchens and open plan living areas that lead onto large balconies, offering the perfect setting for dramatic champagne-sunsets. A large centrally located pool area with separate children’s pool, spacious sun decks and a “beach” access adult swimming pool forms the heart of the new resort. Rates lead in at $215.00 for a One Bedroom room in Summer season, based on double occupancy. The same room costs $301.00 in shoulder season and $414.00 during winter, inclusive of VAT. Reservations: 246-432-2300 or e-mail reservations@beachviewbarbados.com.

Guests can recline and enjoy the bistro style cafe and pool side snack and drink service at their fingertips. Additionally, guest room facilities include fully equipped kitchen suites in each room with top-of-the-range U.S. kitchen equipment, a microwave, fridge freezer plus a washing machine & dryer for the ultimate in home-comfort.

Under the attentive guidance of Beach View’s General Manager, Patricia Affonso-Dass, Beach View’s helpful staff can arrange nearby spa treatments, golf tee times and visits to some of Barbados’s many historic and cultural attractions for guests.

Just a few minutes away from Beach View is vibrant Holetown, Barbados’ second largest town with a wonderful choice of Zagat-rated restaurants, duty-free boutique shopping, water sports and home to the legendary annual Holetown Festival, which takes place during February 15-22, 2009. The event marks the arrival of the first settlers at the site on February 17, 1627. The festival provides visitors with an introduction to Barbadian culture and traditions through a varied program including concerts, live music, street parades, beauty pageants, craft fairs, historical exhibitions, sporting competitions and food & drink events. For more information visit www.beachviewbarbados.com

The island of Barbados offers the most authentic Caribbean experience with its exceptionally rich culture and history rooted in remarkable landscapes, including The Crane beach, St. Philips, voted one of the world’s sexiest beaches for 2008 by Concierge.com. Barbados is the first and only Zagat-rated Caribbean island with numerous internationally renowned chefs who masterfully put signature spins on local delicacies and traditions. Barbados is also an ideal stage for world-class events and has hosted numerous athletic championships, including the ICC Cricket World Cup Final 2007 and the 2006 PGA World Golf Championship-The Barbados World Cup. Accommodations range from picturesque plantation houses and villas to quaint bed and breakfasts to award-winning five-star resorts. The newly renovated Grantley Adams International Airport offers non-stop and direct service from a growing number of U.S. cities via Air Jamaica, American Airlines, Delta and US Airways, making Barbados the true gateway to the Eastern Caribbean. The Barbados Tourism Authority has provided excellent service for 50 years and is a proud member of the Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association and Bridgetown, Barbados was voted #8 in the World by Trip Advisor’s ‘2008 Travelers Choice Destination Awards’ in its Top 100 Destinations category. For more information on travel to Barbados, visit www.visitbarbados.org, or contact the Barbados Tourism Authority at 1.800.221.9831.

Media Contacts:

Stephanie Borris/ Emily Venuogopal, The Brandman Agency; (212) 683-2442; firstname@brandmanpr.com

Patricia Affonso-Dass, General Manager, Beach View, Paynes Bay,St. James, Telephone: 246-432-2300, Fax: 246-432-0946, email: pdass@beachviewbarbados.com