The Leading Hotels of the World is the renowned luxury hospitality organization representing more than 430 of the world's finest hotels, resorts and spas. Since 1928, the company's reputation for excellence derives from the exacting levels of quality it demands of its members, each of which must pass a rigorous, anonymous inspection covering 1,500 separate criteria.

Susanna Mander, Director of Brand Management for Paradisus Resorts said "Achieving the coveted status of The Leading Hotels of the World so early in our tenure is a great honor, ensuring Paradisus Palma Real Resort's position as one of the finest hotels in the world, we are pleased to be included in a group that shares our standards of service and excellence."

The Paradisus Palma Real is the third Paradisus Resort to be recognised as one of The Leading Hotels of the World, joining the Paradisus Riviera Cancun for its Royal Service and the Paradisus Playa Conchal.

Located on the white-sand beach of famous Bavaro Beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, Paradisus Palma Real Resort offers a superlative, real-life fantasy experience with its all-suite accommodations, Royal Service with personal butlers and private beach and pool areas; seven international gourmet dining options, including Bana, an a la carte Asian bistro offering Tepanyaki, Sushi Bar and Asian Fusion cuisine and Gabi Beach, a beach lounge exclusively for guests staying in Royal Service and Family Concierge suites.

Each of Paradisus Palma Real Resort's 554 oversized luxury suites with garden or ocean views are equipped with elegant mahogany furniture, Jacuzzi for two, plasma television, CD player and a private terrace.

Adults-only Royal Service guests enjoy exclusive check-in and check-out, indulgent butlers who cater to every whim, pillow menu selections, private Royal Service lounge, and preferential reservations for specialty restaurants, spa, activities and excursions.

Rounding out Paradisus Palma Real Resorts' guest offerings are sophisticated life-enriching activities such as cooking, wine tasting, tango lessons, kite surfing and photography classes; non-motorized water sports; scuba diving; snorkeling; horseback riding; four tennis courts; three swimming pools – including one of the largest in the Caribbean at 37,600 square feet; nightly entertainment and casino action.

The resort also offers exclusive golf privileges with unlimited greens fees at the 27-hole, championship Cocotal Golf & Country Club.

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