Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort (LHVR), located in Puerto Plata on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, received a series of four awards during the recent Caribbean Gold Coast Awards, hosted annually by Puerto Plata journalist Leonardo Medrano. 

The resort, home to Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club (LHVC),  was presented with the North Coast’s Most Comprehensive Resort award, while Director of Sales and Marketing, Yohani Casilla; Tropical Assistant Director, Denise Burgos; and Head of Security, Candido Hernandez; were honored for displaying excellence in job performance.

“We truly feel honored for the recognition that our resort and our employees continue to receive,” said Hans Larcher, Managing Director, Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club.  “It’s a validation of our goal to provide the best vacation experience for our members and guests.”

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Just a year after first offering its new Presidential Suites product in Puerto Plata on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, in parternship with Spain-based Globalia Corporation, Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club has completed Phase II with the addition of four new buildings and 24 two-bedroom suites. 

The suites feature ultra-modern, one and two bedrooms, full kitchen, dining area plus living room with pull down Murphy bed to accommodate eight people.  Property amenities include the JAZZ French Fusion Restaurant and BLUES Las Vegas style buffet eatery, Bourbon Street Bar situated in front of a large swimming pool with waterfall, hot tub, three professionally tennis courts, Wireless Internet, private beach and access to all Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort facilities and amenities.

“We are delighted over the success and demand for this product,” says Hans Larcher, Managing Director, Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club.  “Our goal was to offer an upscale new concept to provide our members and guests with a totally new experience.  Phase II of the Presidential Suites will allow us to continue delivering on that promise.”

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Newly-flagged resort is first vacation club in Punta Cana for Lifestyle Holidays

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club (LHVC), with corporate offices in Puerto Plata on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, announces its third property launch as part of a strategic alliance with Spain-based Globalia Corporation, opening sales at Grand Oasis Punta Cana. The new joint product will be called Dream Suites by Lifestyle at Grand Oasis Resort Punta Cana, and will feature 46 studios and standard rooms.

The Dream Suites by Lifestyle Punta Cana property is located next to Cabeza de Toro Beach and includes six restaurants, six bars, adult and children’s swimming pools, fitness center and spa, casino, daily activities, nightly shows and nearby golf at the 18-hole Catalonia Caribe Golf Club.

“We are thrilled about our growing partnership with Globalia, which brings us our first product offering in Punta Cana,” said Hans Larcher, Managing Director of Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club.  “Not only are we continuing to diversify in the types of accommodations we provide but now in different locations within the Dominican Republic, building from the success of our core location in Puerto Plata.”

Globalia Corporation is a leading travel and leisure conglomerate in Spain, owning and operating leading travel companies such as Air Europa, Oasis Hotels & Resorts, Travelplan, Iberrail, and call centers, technology and graphic art businesses.

At the end of 2009, LHVC launched its strategic alliance with Globalia Corporation for The Presidential Suites at Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort in Puerto Plata.  In February this year, the company also announced its partnership with Globalia for the new Dream Suites by Lifestyle at Grand Oasis Marien in Costa Dorada, Puerto Plata. Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club also encompasses: The Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort in Puerto Plata with four distinct developments; The Tropical, The Crown Suites, The Crown Villas, and The Residence Suites; as well as Executive Spa Suites by Lifestyle in Puerto Plata; and the upcoming Costa Esmeralda by Lifestyle, Center Court by Lifestyle and The Level by Lifestyle resorts in Puerto Plata.

From hotel accommodations to stand alone villas, LHVC provides all members with a unique V.I.P concept with access to “members only” facilities such as restaurants, bars, swimming pools, exclusive beach areas and entertainment, as well as golf carts, limousine transfers and helicopter tours.

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club members, guests and families have a wide variety of activities available in the Dominican Republic.  In the North Coast, adjacent to its properties in Puerto Plata is the Ocean World Adventure Park with daily animal and aquatic shows and casino.  Other Puerto Plata activities include a cable car ride to the peak of Mount Isabel de Torres, white water rafting, horseback riding, deep sea fishing, boating, snorkeling, monster truck safaris and city tours of Puerto Plata, named one of the 53 best destinations in the world by The New York Times.  In Punta Cana, LHVC have access to some of the most beautiful beaches and golf courses in the country.  For more Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club info, go to www.lifestyleholidaysvc.com or call (809) 970-7777.

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club (LHVC), located in Puerto Plata on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, welcomed RCI Chief Executive Officer, Geoff Ballotti, in his first visit to the Dominican Republic.  Ballotti toured Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club to become familiar with its complete offering of rooms, suites, villas and distinct V.I.P. services and amenities for members and guests.

“It has been an honor and privilege to have Mr. Ballotti with us for him to personally experience our unique offering for our members and RCI guests,” said Hans Larcher, Managing Director of Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club.  “We value our close and very successful relationship with Group RCI and the many Diamond, Gold Crown® Resort and Top Seller Awards they have bestowed upon us.”

RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN) has 3.8 million members worldwide.

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club V.I.P Members have access to “members only” facilities such as restaurants, bars, swimming pools, exclusive beach areas, as well as golf carts, limousine transfers and helicopter tours.

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club members, guests and their families have a wide variety of activities available to them in the Dominican Republic’s North Coast.  Next door is the Ocean World Adventure Park with its daily animal and aquatic and casino. Other activities in the area include a cable car ride to the peak of Mount Isabel de Torres, white water rafting, horseback riding, deep sea fishing, boating, snorkeling, monster truck safaris and city tours of Puerto Plata, named in 2008 as one of the 53 best destinations in the world by The New York Times.  For more Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club information, go to www.lifestyleholidaysvc.com or call (809) 970-7777.

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club (LHVC), located in Puerto Plata on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, has received RCI’s 2010 Diamond Award and six Top Seller Awards for outstanding performance by individuals.  RCI, a worldwide leader in timeshare and vacation exchanges with more than 3.5 million members globally, presents the awards annually to employees at its top resort affiliates.

Honored at Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club this year with the prestigious Diamond Award is Yohani Casilla, Director of Sales and Marketing.  Top Seller Award recipients include Daniel Castillo de Cena, Ysidro Comas Gerónimo, Kelvin Alexander Henríquez, Jacinto Sims Martínez, Rodolfo Candelario Clase and Anny Ramírez García.

2010 Diamond Award, from left to right: Eugenio Macouzet, RCI SVP & Managing Director, Caribbean; Yohani Casilla, Director of Sales & Marketing, Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort; and Carolina Zapata, RCI Senior Account Executive, Caribbean.

“We consider it a great accomplishment to continue receiving such significant recognitions from RCI,” said Hans Larcher, Managing Director of Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club.  “Excellence in employee performance is a key ingredient to our success and commitment to our members.”

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club VIP Members have access to “members only” facilities such as restaurants, bars, swimming pools, exclusive beach areas, as well as golf carts, limousine transfers and helicopter tours.

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club members, guests and their families have a wide variety of activities available to them in the Dominican Republic’s North Coast.  Next door is the Ocean World Adventure Park with its daily animal and aquatic and casino. Other activities in the area include a cable car ride to the peak of Mount Isabella de Torres, white water rafting, horseback riding, deep sea fishing, boating, snorkeling, monster truck safaris and city tours of Puerto Plata, named in 2008 as one of the 53 best destinations in the world by The New York Times.  For more Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club information, go to www.lifestyleholidaysvc.com or call (809) 970-7777.

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club (LHVC), located in Puerto Plata on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, has received Group RCI’s prestigious Top Producer Award for the second year in a row for outstanding sales performance.  RCI, a worldwide leader in timeshare and vacation exchanges with more than 3.5 million members globally, presents the award annually to resorts reporting a higher number of new enrollments per region.

“We are honored that Group RCI selected us once again to receive this special designation,” said Markus Wischenbart, President of Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club, after personally receiving the award from Eugenio Macouzet, Senior Vice President for RCI Caribbean.  “We consider it a tremendous achievement to remain among the Top 5 top producers in the region.”

The Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club Resort encompasses five distinct products:  The Tropical, The Crown Suites, The Crown Villas, The Residence Suites and the new Presidential Suites.  From hotel accommodations to stand alone villas, all guests have access to five swimming pools, nightly entertainment, spa, beach, tennis and more. Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club VIP Members have access to “members only” facilities such as restaurants, bars, swimming pools, exclusive beach areas, as well as golf carts, limousine transfers and helicopter tours.

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club members, guests and their families have a wide variety of activities available to them in the Dominican Republic’s North Coast.  Next door is the Ocean World Adventure Park with its daily animal and aquatic and casino. Other activities in the area include a cable car ride to the peak of Mount Isabella de Torres, white water rafting, horseback riding, deep sea fishing, boating, snorkeling, monster truck safaris and city tours of Puerto Plata, named in 2008 as one of the 53 best destinations in the world by The New York Times.  For more Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club information, go to www.lifestyleholidaysvc.com or call (809) 970-7777.

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club (LHVC), located in Puerto Plata on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, has announced the opening of Jazz, a French Fusion restaurant and Bourbon Street, an outdoor café and bar, exclusively for members and guests staying in the Presidential Suites by Lifestyle and Executive Spa Suites by Lifestyle, located adjacent to Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort.  The restaurant serves upscale French cuisine with an authentic Cajun and Creole flair, making for some fine down home flavor. This totally new concept, called French Fusion, was created by the combined creative talent of LHVC’s Food & Beverage director and Executive Chef, Manny Slomovits. The restaurant provides the charm and ambiance of Old New Orleans for guests to enjoy along with the food.

“Our goal is to make dining at Jazz at unforgettable experience,” says Fadi Hamad, Director of Food and Beverage at Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort.  “We ensure the highest quality of seafood by flying in products from around the globe at their seasonal peak.  That commitment to freshness and our quest for unique variety are two of many reasons we carefully hand select our products.”

Featured entrees at Jazz include fresh imported Louisiana seafood and steak and signature dishes such as Cajun Dusted Caribbean Sea Bass with southern slaw, white rice and topped with Creole butter, and NOLA Seafood Étouffée with bok choy and saffron infused rice.  The restaurant’s Bourbon Street Café and Bar serves signature Bourbon drinks, of course, and New Orleans inspired drinks with names from Jazz singers and songs.

“At Jazz, we define glamour with ease,” added Hamad.  “The simple, yet stunning art deco surroundings are soft and sublime, punctuated with elegant service and soul food.”

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club encompasses the following resorts: The Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort with four distinct developments; The Tropical, The Crown Suites, The Crown Villas, and The Residence Suites; as well as Dream Suites by Lifestyle; The Presidential Suites by Lifestyle, Executive Spa Suites by Lifestyle, Costa Esmeralda by Lifestyle, The Level by Lifestyle, and Lifestyle Samana.

From hotel accommodations to stand alone villas, all guests have access to five swimming pools, multiple restaurants, nightly entertainment, spa, fitness center, beaches, tennis courts and more, plus the exclusive Lifestyle Caribissmo Night festivities.  Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club V.I.P. Members have access to “members only” facilities such as restaurants, bars, swimming pools, exclusive beach areas, as well as golf carts, limousine transfers and helicopter tours.

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club members, guests and families have a wide variety of activities available in the Dominican Republic’s North Coast such as a cable car ride to the peak of Mount Isabella de Torres, white water rafting, horseback riding, deep sea fishing, boating, snorkeling, monster truck safaris and city tours of Puerto Plata, named one of the 53 best destinations in the world by The New York Times.  For more Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club info., go to www.lifestyleholidaysvc.com or call (809) 970-7777.

Newly-flagged property is former Oasis Marien Vacation Club, Puerto Plata

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club (LHVC), located in Puerto Plata on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, announces its second property launch as part of its strategic alliance with Spain-based Globalia Corporation taking over sales of the former Oasis Marien Vacation Club, which was part of the Grand Oasis Marien Resort located on Costa Dorada, Puerto Plata.  The new joint product will be called Dream Suites by Lifestyle, and will feature 21 two bedroom lock-offs.

The Dream Suites by Lifestyle property includes five restaurants, three bars, two adult swimming pools, one children’s pool, a children’s Mini Club, fitness center and spa, nightly entertainment and nearby championship golf, as well as enjoying a beautiful ocean beach., and LHVC members will have access to this  resort ‘s accommodations and amenities.

“We are excited about our growing relationship with Globalia and the opportunity to expand our product offering and vacation experiences for our Members and guests,” said Markus Wischenbart, President of Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club.  “We know that, together with Globalia, this newest addition to our Resort Collection by Lifestyle will be an overwhelming success.”

Globalia Corporation is a leading travel and leisure conglomerate in Spain, owning and operating leading travel companies such as Air Europa, Oasis Hotels & Resorts, Travelplan, Iberrail, and call centers, technology and graphic art businesses.

In addition to Dream Suites by Lifestyle, the Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club encompasses the following resorts: The Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort with four distinct developments; The Tropical, The Crown Suites, The Crown Villas, and The Residence Suites; as well as Executive Spa Suites by Lifestyle; The Presidential Suites by Lifestyle, Costa Esmeralda by Lifestyle, The Level by Lifestyle, and Lifestyle Samana.

From hotel accommodations to stand alone villas, LHVC provides all members with a unique V.I.P concept with access to “members only” facilities such as restaurants, bars, swimming pools, exclusive beach areas, as well as golf carts, limousine transfers and helicopter tours.

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club members, guests and families have a wide variety of activities available in the Dominican Republic’s North Coast.  Next door is the Ocean World Adventure Park with daily animal and aquatic shows plus its signature night-time Las Vegas style show, Bravissimo and Casino.  Other area activities include a cable car ride to the peak of Mount Isabella de Torres, white water rafting, horseback riding, deep sea fishing, boating, snorkeling, monster truck safaris and city tours of Puerto Plata, named one of the 53 best destinations in the world by The New York Times.  For more Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club info., go to www.lifestyleholidaysvc.com or call (809) 970-7777.

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club (LHVC), located in Puerto Plata on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, has introduced its new Executive Spa Suites by Lifestyle, located adjacent to Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort with access to all resort amenities.  The new adult-only property includes 18 one-bedroom poolside studios that are directly across from The Spa, a luxury retreat dedicated to relaxation and rejuvenation of body and mind, with a state-of-the-art cardio room, hot and steam saunas, sea salt healing pool and an array of indulgent treatments and massages.  The new Jazz Restaurant and Bourbon Street Bar are also exclusively for the use of members and guests of the Executive Spa Suites and the Presidential Suites.

The studios, providing accommodations for up to four people, feature Caribbean design in rattan, natural wicker and exotic bamboo, choice of king size bed or double beds, air conditioning, ceiling fan, cable television, private bathroom with shower and sitting area, mini-fridge and desk, and terrace overlooking the pool and The Spa.

“We are excited to offer this brand new concept for our members and guests,” said Hans Larcher, Managing Director of Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club.  “It’s a perfect way to relax, unwind and immerse oneself in pampering services and amenities.”

In addition to Executive Spa Suites by Lifestyle, the Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club encompasses the following resorts: The Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort with four distinct developments; The Tropical, The Crown Suites, The Crown Villas, and The Residence Suites; as well as Dream Suites by Lifestyle; The Presidential Suites by Lifestyle, Costa Esmeralda by Lifestyle, The Level by Lifestyle, and Lifestyle Samana.

From hotel accommodations to stand alone villas, all guests have access to five swimming pools, nightly entertainment, multiple restaurants, spa, fitness center, beaches, tennis courts and more.  Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club V.I.P. Members have access to “members only” facilities such as restaurants, bars, swimming pools, exclusive beach areas, as well as golf carts, limousine transfers and helicopter tours.

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club members, guests and families have a wide variety of activities available in the Dominican Republic’s North Coast.  Next door is the Ocean World Adventure Park with daily animal and aquatic shows plus its signature night-time Las Vegas style show, Bravissimo and Casino.  Other area activities include a cable car ride to the peak of Mount Isabella de Torres, white water rafting, horseback riding, deep sea fishing, boating, snorkeling, monster truck safaris and city tours of Puerto Plata, named one of the 53 best destinations in the world by The New York Times.  For more Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club info., go to www.lifestyleholidaysvc.com or call (809) 970-7777.

2009 Growth and Development Sets Pace For Successful 2010

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club (LHVC), located in Puerto Plata on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic, is ramping up for 2010 to be another successful year where affordable luxury is still in vogue. The company experienced steady growth in membership numbers, occupancies and kept on track with new construction, new services and amenities in 2009. LHVC will continue growth and development in 2010 with the opening of another gourmet restaurant, a unique new suite product and a growing partnership agreement with Spain-based Globalia Corporation, a leading travel and leisure conglomerate.

“We are excited about another year ahead with new services and amenities, and several new accommodations products for our members.”

“We had a very healthy and exciting 2009 and accomplished a lot on behalf of our members,” said Hans Larcher, Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club Managing Director. “We are excited about another year ahead with new services and amenities, and several new accommodations products for our members.”

In 2009, LHVC broke ground for Phase I of its Costa Esmeralda by Lifestyle product in the peninsula area of Confresi Beach to feature 130 penthouse suites; announced The Level by Lifestyle, a new one, two and three story stand alone villas development with 39 five, six and seven bedrooms on the East side of the resort; announced the new Contemporary Suites & Villas by Lifestyle to feature 55 two-bedroom suites and two and three-bedroom villas; and opened the new Presidential Suites by Lifestyle, which opened in December 2009, in partnership with Globalia Corporation, featuring 36 luxury one and two bedroom suites with their own restaurant, spa, swimming pool with waterfall, tennis courts and access to all resort amenities and services.

Also in 2009, LHVC launched its Real Estate Division for full ownership, and deeded homes and opened The Lifestyle Tower, four-story member services and sales building, encompassing offices for 185 employees, an exclusive V.I.P. services area, new gourmet restaurant and lounge, and a heliport used to shuttle high level members back and forth to the airport in comfort. In 2010, LHVC will be announcing a French Fusion concept restaurant for the Presidential Suites area of the resort, a new suites concept called Executive Spa Suites, another private V.I.P. beach area for members only and several new member resort sites in the Dominican Republic, in partnership with Globalia Corporation.

“These endeavors strengthen our mission to become the provider of the largest and most diverse array of products and experiences in the Dominican Republic. We truly have a member product to fit the needs of all travelers,” added Larcher.

“LHVC concentrates on creating a high-quality product with outstanding service, making it an affordable luxury for our members. Service is the cornerstone of the Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club, and it is infused in every aspect of the resort from dining, accommodations and service to transportation and amenities.”

The Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Resort encompasses five distinct products: The Tropical, The Crown Suites, The Crown Villas, The Residence Suites and the new Presidential Suites. From hotel accommodations to stand alone villas, all guests have access to five swimming pools, nightly entertainment, spa, beach, tennis and more. Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club V.I.P. Members have access to “members only” facilities such as restaurants, bars, swimming pools, exclusive beach areas, as well as golf carts, limousine transfers and helicopter tours.

Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club members, guests and their families have a wide variety of activities available to them in the Dominican Republic’s North Coast. Next door is the Ocean World Adventure Park with its daily animal and aquatic shows plus its signature night-time Las Vegas style show, Bravissimo. Other area activities include a cable car ride to the peak of Mount Isabella de Torres, white water rafting, horseback riding, deep sea fishing, boating, snorkeling, monster truck safaris and city tours of Puerto Plata, named as one of the 53 best destinations in the world by The New York Times. For more Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club information, go to www.lifestyleholidaysvc.com or call (809) 970-7777.