Press Release
September 27, 2000
GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND, Bahamas -- 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 with a rate of $145 per night, Dec. 1-23,
2000, reviving the rhythm and the spirit of the Caribbean.
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 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.
Kids love the three beachside swimming pools, especially the one with the giant sugar mill waterslide. Camp Lucaya,
the Bahamas' first free-standing center for children includes coconut bowling, a just-for-kids garden and tykes-only
gecko pool.
Our Lucaya is easily accessible via Grand Bahama International Airport with flights from the United States, United
Kingdom and Canada.
To discover the refreshing, energizing escape experience of Our Lucaya, call (877) OUR-LUCAYA (687-5822), outside
the U.S. (242) 373-1333 and visit www.ourlucaya.com .
*The Lucayan, the former name of Our Lucaya, has had 550 rooms opened since April 1999.
Contact:
Erin Migliore, emigliore@zimmerman.com, or Carrie Zimmerman, both of The Zimmerman Agency, 850-668-2222, for Our Lucaya Public Relations Counsel