OCHO RIOS, JAMAICA (January 5, 2005) – Sans Souci Resort & Spa, the oceanfront, all-suites, All-Inclusive resort, here, has been named again to Conde Nast Traveler Magazine’s 2005 Gold List of “best places to stay” as revealed in the publication’s January issue.

Gold List resorts were selected by more than 20,000 subscribers of the popular international magazine and rated on their excellence in rooms, service, food, location and activities. Sans Souci Resort & Spa earned the highest rating among Jamaica’s resorts and hotels for its cuisine and was also among the very best in service, rooms and activities.

Pierre Battaglia, the resort’s general manager, said “we are once again extremely gratified by this honor. Our staff sets high standards for itself, and therefore I am especially pleased to learn of such high ratings given to the level of attention we provide to our guests in such important areas as cuisine and service.

Sans Souci received an overall rating of 85.1, second to Couples Swept Away with an 85.3. Sandals Dunn’s River Resort & Spa finished third at 84.3 followed by Grand Lido Negril at 83.2, Ritz-Carlton Rose Hall at 81.9, Sandals Negril 80.0 and Royal Plantation, Ocho Rios at 77.1

Sans Souci has received several hospitality industry honors in the past few months including Conde Nast’s ratings as “Top 10 in the Caribbean”, a 4-Diamond designation, a Gold Apple from Apple Vacations by Spa Finder Magazine as having one of the best resort spas in The Caribbean/Atlantic Region.

Built in the 1970s, Sans Souci has long been known for its physical beauty and romantic setting, with two pristine beaches set into a private, 27-acre hillside garden. Nicknamed “the Jewel of Jamaica”, the resort has hosted numerous celebrities over the years and is a favorite among honeymooners. It is also a tremendously popular destination among Americans for small weddings and renewal of vows ceremonies.

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