SMALL LUXURY RESORTS OF THE WORLD SELECTS OLD BAHAMA BAY TO JOIN ITS COLLECTION
OF EXCLUSIVE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED HOTELS & RESORTS

Old Bahama Bay becomes the first and only marina,
resort and residential community to invited to join exclusive collection

WEST END, GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND, August 19, 2004 - Small Luxury Hotels of the world has accepted Old Bahama Bay, the upscale residential, resort and marina community into its exclusive collection of over 300 independently owned hotels, as announced by Al Ten Broek, president of West End Resort, Ltd.

The 49-room property situated on the western tip of Grand Bahama Island just 60 miles due east of Palm Beach, Florida, was accepted to the group of luxury independent hotels, resorts, spas, country houses, golf resorts, island retreats, city sanctuaries and game and wilderness lodges in more than 50 countries. As a member of the Small Luxury Hotels collection, Old Bahama Bay will enjoy all of the benefits of being members of a luxury chain such as: worldwide awareness, marketing and reservations support. “We’re privileged to be selected by the Small Luxury Hotels of the World chain of exclusive properties,” said Jennifer L. Ehrman, vice president of marketing for Old Bahama Bay. “The company’s prestigious portfolio of leading hospitality products and tremendous support systems will enable us to reach an even greater audience of discerning travelers.”

“As we continue to expand our product and add more services for our guests, we felt it necessary to become members of a hospitality group designed to accommodate the needs of an independent and exclusive property such as Old Bahama Bay. Small Luxury Hotels of the World is well suited to support our goals and objectives,” said Al Ten Broek.

A gated community within the tranquil confines of an unadulterated island, Old Bahama Bay features 25 luxury beachfront suites, 19 deluxe rooms and 6 two-bedroom suites for a total of 49 guestrooms. Guestrooms and suites are spacious and offer full kitchens, terraces or lanais and Bahamian colonial-styled décor in a palate of Caribbean-inspired colors.

In addition to luxurious accommodations, the resort offers casual and fine dining options that include Aqua, Bonefish Folley's and the Straw Bar.

Located at the epicenter of the resort, Aqua offers extraordinary views of the ocean and marina. Its relaxed décor is a modern take on a British West Indies theme. Open nightly for dinner, the restaurant accommodates 75 guests and features a friendly Old World bar. Inspired by British Colonial design elements, Aqua brings a sophisticated and romantic feel to Old Bahama Bay. Exquisite wood finishes and a soothing color palette of sands, beiges, and creams, surround guests in classic elegance as they gaze out at spectacular views of the marina and Atlantic Ocean. Bonefish Folley's offers a more casual atmosphere with spectacular views of the marina and ocean while the Straw Bar features a Bahamian and grill menu along with tropical refreshments and unadulterated views of the ocean.

For guests’ leisure and enjoyment, the resort’s heated pool overlooking the ocean provides countless hours of relaxation, as well as a driving range, fitness facilities and array of guest activities and events.

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Old Bahama Bay was founded by the principals of Holding Capital Group, Main Street Resources (formerly Colt Capital Group), Allen & Company and Cavalier Construction, (the leading Bahamian construction firm). Old Bahama Bay’s management and advisory team has been involved in the development and operation of such world-class resort communities as South Seas Plantation, Parrot Cay, The Guanahani Hotel, The K Club, Little Palm Island, and many others.

Today Old Bahama Bay is one of the most naturally spectacular and elegant oceanfront residential,
Resort and Marina communities in the Caribbean.
For more information on Old Bahama Bay
contact us at 1-800-444-9469