In case you've been missing the Caribbean over the winter, we thought we should let you know what we've been up to and whet your appetite with some tempting offers for 2008.
 
Blue Heron - Antigua
A stunning new beachfront restaurant has opened at Blue Heron, a hotel which has also become adult-only. This has been a very popular move, allowing guests to take advantage of the tranquil environment and beautiful, peaceful, white-sand beach!
 
Hawksbill - Antigua
We're delighted to announce that our head chef, Brian Joseph, at Hawksbill has been named Antigua Hotel & Tourist Association's Chef of the Year; his cuisine guarantees guests an exceptional
dining experience. Hawksbill is also the first rex resort to trial our new “Experience Inclusive” holiday - this is essentially the all-inclusive package that everyone knows and loves but with additional Caribbean experiences on offer for free. ‘Experience Inclusive’ guests can now try their hand at cocktail mixing, see a cooking demonstration, learn about the island's history and heritage or find out about the healing benefits and stories behind each of the plants and trees.
 
Halcyon Cove - Antigua
Warri Pier, the stunning a la carte restaurant jetting out from the picturesque Dickenson Bay over the water, is now included in the all-inclusive plan and also opens for an optional continental breakfast. This move has ensured that more guests are able to take advantage of the exceptional location and romantic dining opportunity.
 
St Lucian - St Lucia
We've been busy with extensive improvements which include a huge new swimming pool with swim-up bar in a fantastic new location right on the edge of the beach, modification of the restaurants and bars as well as
refurbishment and redecoration of all the bedrooms at the property.
 
Turtle Beach - Tobago
Work is about to commence on a brand new beachfront restaurant allowing guests to further enjoy the incomparable situation on the island's best beach. Added to that, the bedroom and bathroom refurbishment is now underway.
 
Discovery Bay - Barbados
Discovery Bay is set to join Blue Heron as an adult-only hotel from January 2008 enabling guests to make the most of the outstanding location on the island's fashionable West Coast by day and enjoy peaceful, relaxed evenings
in the newly renovated restaurant. With new appliances in every redecorated room, the experience has been enhanced throughout.
 
Grenadian - Grenada
The sensational Deluxe Suites are coming along well with walk-in rainfall showers and wet rooms as just some of the added extras which have been added to these fantastically located suites. What's more, we're adding new bathrooms and have introduced cable TV to all other rooms.
 
And there's more to come
The improvements won't stop in 2008 either as we continue to look at more ways to enhance these brilliantly located (and priced!) Caribbean
beachfront hotels. Changes are already underway to our Kids' Clubs at Halcyon Cove, St Lucian, Grenadian and Turtle Beach for the summer of 2008. Keep an eye out for the announcements coming soon!
 
 
To celebrate the launch of our first eNewsletter we are offering you, our loyal customers, the chance to win a stay for two at your favourite rex resorts property! This competition has now closed
 
The winner will be drawn at random on 7th March 2008 and notified by email. Prize includes 7 nights, room only accommodation, for 2 adults, at any rex resort. The prize is to be taken between 1st April and 15th December 2008, subject to availability at time of booking.
Come and see us in Britain in 2008
If you'd like to come and meet us in person, we'll be out and about around the country in 2008. We'll be at a number of exhibitions and travel shows and look forward to seeing you.
 

Totally Weddings Show
Brands Hatch, Kent, 20 January

Holiday World
Dublin, 24-27 January

Destinations Show
Earls Court, London, 31 January-03 February

Your Surrey Wedding Fayre
Oatlands Park, Weybridge, 17 February

National Weddings Show
Earls Court, London, 22-24 February

Visit us online
We are in the process of revitalising the rex resorts website, www.rexresorts.com. Not only will the latest hotel information and 2008/9 pricing be available to help you plan your next stay, we will also post special package offers from our tour operator partners, hopefully saving you some time when looking for the best deals to rex resorts!
Listen out and win a holiday on Magic FM!
During the month of January, rex resorts will be promoted on Magic Fm, with a competition to win a holiday every Friday afternoon on the Drive Time show. For more details, tune in to FM 105.4 or go to www.magic.co.uk - don't forget to tune in for your chance to win!
 
In this issue
> special offers
> hotel update
> win a week in the caribbean
> island events
> come and see us
> magic fm promotion
 
Special Offers
Discounted prices from Jan - March
7 nights for the price of 6
at St Lucian & Discovery Bay

Click here for more information on these great offers.
 
25% off 'Chic' Restaurant
A great place for that ultimate Valentine's dinner. Dine during December - February 2008 and two or more diners will receive 25% off plus a free bottle of wine.
 
Exclusive Wedding
packages in 2009

For anyone considering getting married in the Caribbean or renewing their vows, we are enhancing our packages and making them even more affordable. Keep an eye on the website for the latest news and if you can't wait, please email Jenna at res.mriuk@rexresorts.com
 
Island Events

St. Lucia Jazz Festival

May 2008: One of the most anticipated events on St. Lucia. During the month of May, the island dances when music fills the air. St Lucia's exquisite natural beauty provides a great backdrop for the event.

Barbados Royal Horticultural Society's Annual Show
March 2008: This annual show offers up a wealth of exotic flowers and plants and two days of family entertainment. Keen horticulturalists and the general public flock in, ready to be amazed by the vivid colours and strongly scented flowers on display as well as the wide variety of plants and hand-crafted items to decorate the garden.

Barbados Sports Club
5 - 29 August 2008: This camp will offer children aged between 9 and 17 FREE coaching in football, netball and cricket by world famous sports icons such as Jeremy Guscott, Mark Bright and Gordon Greenidge. Discovery Bay by rex resorts is near to the Sports Camp on Barbados. Usually only available to adults, the hotel opens up for the whole family during the summer. Parents can sign their kids up for the camp through www.barbados-sports-camp.com

Grenada's Annual
Sailing Festival

January 2008: A blend of ideal sailing grounds, steady off-shore breezes and colourful sails make this relaxed local atmosphere a key event for sailors. The race is also great to watch, popular with both locals and holidaymakers.

Antigua Classic
Yacht Regatta

April 2008: The sight of classic wooden sailing ships that dominated the seas in earlier centuries attracts visitors to Antigua for this annual Regatta. Look back fondly to the era when ships were objects of beauty and craftsmanship was highly regarded.

Tobago Jazz Festival
25 - 27 April 2008: Music lovers will enjoy the fourth annual Tobago Jazz Festival, headlined last year by music legend Elton John. The festival promises a weekend packed full of live music, unforgettable performances and some of the tastiest food in the world. Why not stay at Turtle Beach by rex resorts located close by and make a week of it? The festival takes place at Fort James Recreational field in the village of Plymouth on the south west coast of the island - a five minute drive from the resort or a 15 minute walk. This year's acts will be announced shortly, keep an eye on www.tobagojazzfest.com for more info.
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