SANDALS RESORTS DELIVER SPECTACULAR LUXURY INCLUDED® VACATIONS IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY WAY

MONTEGO BAY, – Pristine white-sand beaches, breezy green palm trees and lush gardens running along a deep blue sea are the signature landscapes of the – and of Sandals Resorts. Guests who stay at any one of the 12 Sandals Resorts in Jamaica, St. Lucia, Antigua and can be sure that each resort takes every measure possible to conserve the natural beauty of its surroundings.

Sandals Resorts recognizes that the travel and tourism industry has the potential to contribute significantly to environmental preservation and is fully committed to this effort. Progressive green programs, which incorporate environmental protection measures into the management of each property, are implemented at every Sandals Resort. Environmental managers at every property oversee the integrity of the programs, which reduce energy and water consumption, improve solid waste and wastewater disposal, prevent air pollution, protect marine life and foster strong bonds with local communities.

Within the resorts, Sandals combats waste management with a number of programs designed to reduce the amount of garbage that the properties send to landfills. This includes composting, paper recycling, offering drinking straws only upon request and recycling many items, including kitchen grease, cardboard boxes and bottles. Sandals Resorts also takes measures to conserve fresh water and energy by pouring and refilling water only upon request, installing water-efficient showerheads and aerators in guestrooms, and using energy-efficient light bulbs and solar water heaters.

“At Sandals Resorts, we take the environment very seriously and make sure that our operations do not disturb or negatively impact it in any way,” said Richard May, Group Director of Environmental Affairs, Sandals Resorts. “Our environmental health and safety programs are deeply embedded into our culture and daily operations, and it makes all the difference in protecting the environment, allowing our guests to enjoy the Caribbean for all of its magnificence.”

“We care very deeply about our ocean environment and its inhabitants,” said May. “That is why we make sure that every resort is represented on the board of the Marine Park Management body in order to protect the turtles, dolphins and coral reefs that make the Caribbean such a spectacular place to vacation.”

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In 1998, Sandals Beach Resort & Spa was the very first all-inclusive resort to earn the Green Globe 21 Certification, the worldwide benchmarking and certification program for sustainable travel and tourism.

The process and systems Green Globe 21 evaluates for certification require a hotel’s serious commitment to its environmental program, including establishing unwavering standards and developing a sustainable environmental management system. In December 2008, EC3 Global announced that Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa in Jamaica was the recipient of the inaugural Green Globe Platinum Certification. Green Globe, the worldwide benchmarking and certification program for sustainable travel and tourism, recognized that Sandals Negril had reached an entirely new level of achievement in its sustainable tourism practices, exceeding the organization’s existing bronze, silver and gold levels of achievement. Sandals Negril successfully modified their water systems and energy requirements, adjusted their waste management program and bolstered their already-strong social involvements within the community to earn the important certification.

Within three years of the first Green Globe 21 Certification at Sandals Negril, the remaining 11 Sandals Resorts all earned the venerable award, catapulting Sandals Resorts to a level of extraordinarily superior standards, not only in guest services, but also in environmental responsibility. To uphold certification, Green Globe 21 re- evaluates each property annually to ensure its environmental standards are up to par. Every year, a team of environmentalists will engage in a three-day audit, including detailed inspections and interviews, before issuing re-accreditation. Sandals Resorts environmental stewardship continues to excel year after year.

Additionally, several Sandals Resorts have been honored with the Green Hotel of the Year award at the American Express Caribbean Environmental Awards. In 2007 Sandals Resorts’ stellar flagship property, Sandals Montego Bay, was honored in the large hotel category for its dedication to preserving and protecting the environment and for being on the cutting edge of social and environmental responsibility. Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa was named large Green Hotel of the Year in 2003, and in 2004, Sandals Inn was awarded the coveted award in the small and large hotel categories.

As part of its environmental health and safety program, Sandals Resorts is also heavily involved in community development. All of the hotels adopt schools, and in some cases, entire communities, on the islands where they operate to ensure that the message of environmental concern is filtered throughout all levels of the community. The hotels also participate in forestry department activities such as tree planting, tree carving and nature tours for wildlife and flora preservation.

A champion of the cause, Sandals Resorts continues to be environmentally active, dedicating the necessary time and resources to create worthwhile programs. Guests can enjoy the best of an ultra all-inclusive vacation in the most breathtakingly beautiful beaches of the Caribbean, knowing that Sandals Resorts is committed to protecting and preserving the land and natural resources of each island for decades to come.

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SANDALS LOVES THE ENVIRONMENT – 3 The Sandals Foundation:

The Sandals Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was created to continue and to expand upon the philanthropic work that Sandals Resorts International has undertaken. It is the culmination of three decades of dedication to playing a meaningful role in the lives of the communities where we operate across the Caribbean. The Sandals Foundation funds projects in three core areas: education, community and the environment. One hundred percent of the monies contributed by the general public to the Sandals Foundation go directly to programs benefiting the Caribbean community.

To learn more about the Sandals Foundation, visit online at www.sandalsfoundation.org.

Sandals Resorts: Sandals Resorts has earned a worldwide reputation for providing two people in love with the most romantic vacation experience in the Caribbean. Currently, there are 14 Luxury Included Sandals Resorts located in Jamaica, Antigua, St. Lucia and The Bahamas. Each offers stunning beachfront locations; a choice of à la carte restaurants, from white-glove dining to barefoot elegance; all premium brand wine and spirits, including an exclusive partnership with California's legendary Beringer Vineyards; luxurious accommodations in a range of categories; unrivaled watersports including the Caribbean's largest PADI certification program; Butler Service for truly indulgent pampering; Sandals Weddings by Martha StewartTM; and signature Red Lane® Spas, with services and treatments inspired by the region. In January 2010, the all suite Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas made its debut, offering 183 all-butler service rooms and suites, an 18-hole championship Greg Norman-designed golf course and 150 slip marina.

Sandals Resorts has set the industry standard for the Luxury Included vacation and has been voted the Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand at the World Travel Awards for 16 years in a row, and World's Leading All-Inclusive Company for 14 years in a row. For more information, call your local travel agent or 1-800-Sandals (1-800-726-3257) or visit www.sandals.com.

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Sandals Resorts Cathy Decker/Cristina Calzadilla Lou Hammond & Associates 212-891-0213 / 212-891-0212 [email protected] [email protected]

The Sandals Foundation Heidi Clarke The Sandals Foundation 876-929-5956 [email protected]