SOL Melia Opens Phase II of Puerto Rico Resort
DECEMBER 19, 2008 - Sol Meli'a Vacation Club, an international leisure vacation membership club with locations in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America and Europe, has opened Phase II of the Gran Meli'a Puerto Rico member resort at Coco Beach, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, with 63 additional suites. The 1, 2 and 3 bedroom oceanfront suites accommodate four to six people, offering private check-in and members VIP lounge.
"The Gran Meli'a Puerto Rico is one of the finest quality resorts in the Caribbean and has been a great location for us," said Denis Ebrill, Executive Vice President of Sol Meli'a Vacation Club. "It's a home-away-from-home family vacation experience in a tropical paradise. We expect to open additional phases here, as well."
Sol Meli'a Vacation Club at Gran Meli'a Puerto Rico is a place where families from around the world gather for special times together in the comfort of home-style accommodations, featuring separate dining and living areas, kitchenettes, elegant marble fixtures, indoor/outdoor Jacuzzis, satellite TV, stereo system and DVD player. In addition to the large luxury accommodations, the resort offers fine dining restaurants with international cuisine and bars, plus recreational activities and amenities that include tennis courts, basketball court, non-motorized water sports and the largest lagoon-style pool in Puerto Rico. There's also world class golf nearby at the Tom Kite designed Coco Beach Golf and Country Club, a full-service spa, a casino, kid's club, children's pool, evening entertainment and a daily program of activities.
Sol Meli'a Vacation Club at Gran Meli'a Puerto Rico is located on Puerto Rico's northeastern coast in Rio Grande, conveniently located to nearby El Yunque National Rainforest. With the recently inaugurated Route 66 Highway, the resort is just a scenic 20 minutes from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport and the Historical Old San Juan area.
Sol Meli'a Vacation Club is an internationally-branded membership club that focuses on providing leisure lifestyle experiences that include exotic destinations, designer-appointed luxury suites, exclusive services and unforgettable amenities. Each Sol Meli'a Vacation Club vacation experience is different from the other, aligned with the local culture and customized to fit Members' leisure lifestyle needs.
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