ZOËTRY WELLNESS & SPA RESORTS AND
SECRETS & DREAMS RESORTS & SPAS
RECEIVE MORE AWARDS, INDUSTRY RECOGNITION
AMResorts Continues Award-Winning Tradition with its Three Luxury Brands

PHILADELPHIA (January 28, 2009) -AMResorts, provider of sales, marketing and brand management services for Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts, Secrets Resorts & Spas and Dreams Resorts & Spas, has led all three of its luxury brands to successful award-winning traditions, earning some of the travel industry's most coveted distinctions. Below is a list of the most recent accolades:

Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya
Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts' namesake property, Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya, has been included on Condeé Nast Traveler's Gold List 2009. The ultimate guide to the world's finest properties, Gold List properties are selected by more than 32,000 of Condé Nast Traveler's readers. Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita was also recently named one of the Top 25 Mexico Resorts at the Condé Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Awards and rated in the Top 4 Luxury Coastal Resorts in the World according to World Luxury Hotel Awards. The resorts were judged based on activities/facilities, food/dining, location, overall design, rooms and service.

Zoëtry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Maya is a five-time winner of the prestigious AAA Five-Diamond Award and member of the Leading Small Hotels of the World. Situated on 14-acres of private beach and lush gardens, the ultra-luxury boutique beachfront resort fuses authentic Mexican architecture with exquisite designs from around the world, creating a beautiful, peaceful yet vibrant atmosphere. Each of the 90 lavish oceanfront suites is uniquely decorated with hand-picked treasures. The resort is also home to the only certified Thalassotherapy Spa in North America, and three restaurants including La Canoa, a AAA 4 Diamond Award winning gourmet restaurant that offers food connoisseurs the resort's unique "Cuisine de los Soles" - a fusion of styles based on spices and chilies traditionally used in warm-weather countries.

Since opening as Paraiso de la Bonita in 2001, this resort has been a crowned jewel on the Riviera Maya. More recent awards include: One of the 50 Hottest Resorts in the World by Forbes in 2006; One of the 50 Sexiest Hotels by Brides magazine in 2008.

Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun
Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun, the first adults-only Unlimited-Luxury® resort under the Secrets Resorts & Spas brand, was included on Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List 2009 and was also named one of the Top 25 Mexico Resorts at the Condé Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Awards. The unprecedented success of this resort since its inception was the impetus for the brand's recent expansion.

A AAA Four Diamond Award recipient and member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun, offers adults, couples and honeymooners an extra measure of romance and sensuality in exquisite luxury settings. Designed to reflect the charm of a Mexican hacienda with a splash of Mediterranean flavor, the resort recently re-launched as a complete Preferred Club Resort, offering enhanced personalized services to every guest. Luxury amenities, dedicated concierge services, 24-hour room service menus and private check-in and check-out are some of the new offerings available to delight guests beyond their expectations. In late 2008, a $2 million Secrets Spa by Pevonia was also unveiled at the property.

Since launching five year ago, Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun has earned some of the most distinctive awards in the travel industry, including: 2008 TripAdvisor.com Traveler's Choice Award - voted Best Luxury (World) and Best For Romance (World and Latin America/Caribbean); ranked as Mexico's number two resort by Condé Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Award in 2007; named one of the top 10 resorts in the world by Expedia.com's Insider's Select List; ranked as the number one hotel in Playa del Carmen on TripAdvisor.com in 2007.

Dreams Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa
The lush, tropical paradise of Dreams Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa is the recent recipient of the coveted AAA Four Diamond Award, a distinction bestowed upon hotels that reflect an enhanced level of quality. According to AAA, the fundamentals include 'an extensive array of amenities combined with a high degree of hospitality, service and attention to detail.'

In December 2008, renovations were completed which added an all Preferred Club guest area to the resort. Dreams Puerto Vallarta Resorts & Spa is an Unlimited-Luxury® oasis catering to couples and couples with children in a secluded, private beach cove. Located on the Banderas Bay area of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, this resort is surrounded by lush jungle and mountains, and all rooms and suites have magnificent views of the blue-green waters of the Pacific. Multiple gourmet restaurants, lounges serving premium beverages, 24-hour room service and daily refreshed mini bars are some of Dreams Puerto Vallarta Resorts & Spa's staples.

About Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts
Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts represent the highest level of luxury, characterized by unequaled romantic and holistic experiences. The name Zoëtry, a combination of the Greek word meaning 'life' and 'art form,' conforms the evocative qualities inherent to the brand, The art of life™. Offering the utmost attention to detail, Zo‘try Wellness & Spa Resorts boast unmatched luxury beachfront suite accommodations filled with unique design elements and exceptional views, award-winning fine dining and wine collections. Combined with socially responsible practices, expressive architecture and exceptional service in natural and enriching environments, Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts provide a luxurious indulgence without the guilt.™ For additional information on Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts, please visit www.zoetryresorts.com or call toll free at 1.888.4Zoëtry.

About Secrets Resorts & Spas
Providing Unlimited-Luxury®, Secrets Resorts & Spas offer adults an extra measure of romance and sensuality in beautiful settings where everything is included: elegantly-appointed rooms and suites with 24-hour concierge and room services; multiple gourmet restaurants and lounges serving premium beverages; and endless day and evening activities in spectacular settings. A member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, more information about Secrets Resorts & Spas can be accessed by calling 1-866-GO-SECRETS or visiting www.secretsresorts.com.

About Dreams Resorts & Spas
Dreams Resorts & Spas provide a high level of luxury and ambiance for couples and couples with children in unparalleled tropical settings. Surround yourself with Unlimited-Luxury® where everything is included: Sumptuous suites with stunning views, 24-hour room service and daily refreshed mini-bars, countless daytime activities and nighttime entertainment to amuse you; an array of gourmet dining options and exquisite bars serving premium brands. For additional information about these properties please visit or call: www.dreamsresorts.com; 866-2 DREAMS.

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