CARIBBEAN

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, will expand its significant collection of exclusive Caribbean resorts and residential projects at Cap Cana in Dominican Republic, with a 220-room resort featuring a range of luxury amenities including a lavish 16,000-square-foot spa, private beach club, five restaurants and lounges, including Cap Cana's three Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Courses. The Ritz-Carlton, Cap Cana and 194 privately owned, beachfront Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Cap Cana are scheduled to open in early 2010 and are part of a two-phase $1 billion luxury project in this oceanfront Dominican Republic enclave.

It will be the 10th Caribbean destination resort for the award-winning luxury hotel company. The mixed-use project is ideally situated on more than five miles of coastline, directly on the best two-mile stretch of Juanillo Beach, considered one of the Dominican Republic's most scenic beaches. Island materials and an abundance of natural light will enhance guest rooms, all of which are projected to have spacious balconies and ocean views. The resort will include 8,000 square feet of meeting space (including a 5,800-square-foot ballroom), offering individuals and groups a range of choices for every occasion, from corporate meetings to destination weddings and social events.