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Our Lucaya, Formerly The Lucayan, Completing a $400 million Development on Grand Bahama Island

GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND -- September 2000 - The largest and most expensive Caribbean property in development at more than $400 million, Our Lucaya*, today introduced its new name and edgy new attitude.  The newest resort in the Bahamas, Our Lucaya, on Grand Bahama Island, celebrates its grand opening in December.

Visitors play at the vibrant, new island playground, sprawling along a 
seven-and-a-half acre ribbon of sun-drenched white sand beaches which will feature 1,350 rooms, two acclaimed 18-hole golf courses, sensual spa, 14 cuisine collections and watering holes, imaginative children�s center and eclectic marketplace upon completion. A casino debuts late spring 2001.

The transformation to Our Lucaya embraces guests with a fresh Caribbean experience that engages the senses through its charismatic people, intuitive activities and spicy services -- leaving all island-goers feeling refreshed and energized. From lyrical greetings by hostesses like �morning, morning� to beach attendants who serenade and waiters who cannot help but dance with diners, Our Lucaya comes alive.

The resort lies just 55 miles east of Miami, a mere 35 minutes via air from Florida and less than two-and-a-half hours from New York. The resort spearheads the resurgence of Grand Bahama Island, one of the largest in the archipelago of 
700 Bahamian Islands. In hindsight, the island was fortunate to stand still in time as other Caribbean destinations developed, perhaps too aggressively. The time warp preserved the island�s sweeping mangroves and breathtaking beaches. 
 

The enticements and distractions at Our Lucaya are endless as resort �experience managers� direct guest dreams, whether it�s in search of solitude or a wild ride. When a guest wishes to throw a beach barbecue for new-found friends, discover �low-as-you-go� limbo and fire eaters poolside, cook with a chef, or jam with an all-guest band, Our Lucaya makes it happen. 

The senses are tantalized at the 14 dining and spirit venues, while the 

Sugar Mill Pool
Our Lucaya
13,000 sq. ft. SENSES SPA rejuvenates the mind, body and spirit with Bahamian-inspired signature treatments such as �peace,� �relief� and �joy.�  The spa touts a 12,000 sq. ft. fitness center providing every popular form of physical punishment available and trainers who tailor take-home tone-up programs. 

Our Lucaya features the Caribbean�s finest links -- OUR LUCAYA LUCAYAN COURSE, a legendary Dick Wilson design, and the heralded OUR LUCAYA REEF COURSE, the newest challenge from Robert Trent Jones, Jr. As the first Bahamian course to open since 1969, the Reef Course boasts 6,920 yards of links-style grounds with water coming into play on 13 of 18 holes. It will play host to the SENIOR PGA TOUR�S new OUR LUCAYA SENIOR SLAM tournament between champions Tom Kite, Raymond Floyd, Hale Irwin and Doug Tewell this Dec. 2-3 and for the next two years. The exclusive Butch Harmon School of Golf, one of only two in the world, teaches Tiger Woods wannabes the techniques Harmon currently coaches to the most prolific golfer today.

Our Lucaya is easily accessible via Grand Bahama International Airport with flights from the United States, United Kingdom and Canada.

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Contact:
ERIN MIGLIORE/CARRIE ZIMMERMAN
OUR LUCAYA PUBLIC RELATIONS COUNSEL
The Zimmerman Agency � (850) 668-2222
[email protected]
www.ourlucaya.com


 
Also See 12 Story Atlantic Beach Hotel Imploded on Grand Bahama Island / July 1998 
Vistana and Sun International Form Joint Venture to Develop Harborside Resort at Atlantis Paradise Island / April 2000 


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