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service standards, guests will be delighted by a truly tropical island paradise vacation.” Situated on a 1,000-ft. stretch of Nassau’s most spectacular white sand beach, the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort is set on seven exquisite acres of stunning waterscape, including three freshwater pools with flowing waterfalls, a swim-up bar and oversized whirpools nestled among lush tropical landscaping. “The Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort is a beautiful resort and STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS INVITES PLANNERS AND VACATIONERS ALIKE TO THE SPECTACULAR SHERATON NASSAU BEACH RESORT IN THE BAHAMAS Nassau Property Offers a Distinctive,Bahamian-Inspired Travel Experience with an Array of Amenities and Dining Options,State-of-the-Art Meetings Facilities,and a Relaxed Island Atmosphere within a Sleek Contemporary Design Approaching its three-year anniversary, the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort in Nassau, The Bahamas features an array of outstanding amenities and dining options, as well as more than 25,000 sq. ft. of meetings facilities, offering a fresh and inviting guest experience to the island as one of Nassau’s newest hotel. Owned by Baha Mar Resorts Ltd., and managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts, the warm, inviting resort sports a contemporary “beach chic” design throughout, and offers a unique and expansive set of guest offerings and amenities shared with those of the neigh- boring Cable Beach Resorts properties, including 15 restau- rants and lounges, ten- nis courts, the 35,000- sq. ft. Las Vegas-style Crystal Palace Casino, and a wide range of water sports, including snorkeling, kayaking and sailing. “We look forward to welcoming guests to the all-new Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort,” said Don Robinson, President of Baha Mar Resorts, Ltd., when to property opened in January of 2008. “The resort naturally exudes a warm, Bahamian atmosphere. And with its expansive set of activities and amenities, together with Starwood’s signature 30 a perfect fit for everyone from leisure guests to groups seeking a superior island retreat,” said Hoyt Harper, senior vice president, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts. “We are pleased to bring the Sheraton experience to this amazing destination, and look for- ward to providing our guests with a sense of belonging and relax- ation from the moment they arrive to our hotel.” Decorated in soothing tones, the hotel’s 694 guestrooms and suites offer a large private balcony or patio with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, lush gardens or the spectacular poolside waterscape. Rooms come equipped with high-speed Internet access, LCD flat-screen televisions and the signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ Bed – a multi-layered creation adorned with voluptuous down pillows, sensuous cotton sheets and a signature blanket and duvet. Serving a variety of island specialties and international cui- sine, the resort offers guests a choice of six restaurants and lounges including Amici A Trattoria, Bimini Market, and Dolphin Grill. Caribe Café will offer snacks for on-the-go and a delightful assortment of desserts, while Edgewater Bar and Telegraph Bar provide an ideal venue for an afternoon or evening cocktail. There are also plenty of well-appointed lounge areas to chill-out and enjoy the panoramic views of the beach throughout the expan- sive two-story lobby. Among the resort’s newest features are the meetings facilities, which consist of 25,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor function space that can accommodate meetings or events of up to 1,200 attendees. The largest facility – a 12,500-sq. ft. ballroom – is comple- mented by four addition- al breakout rooms for meetings and banquets, as well as pre-function areas for group registration, cocktail receptions, and meeting breaks. All meeting facilities are equipped with the latest audiovisual equipment and high-speed Internet access. A full-service business center is also available to all guests. For more information visit www.sheratonnassau.com. Black Meetings & Tourism July/August 2010: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com