FROM THE DESK OF THE PRESIDENT Happy Holidays to our wonderful owners, members and valued guests! I hope you have a safe and pleasant holiday season and a happy New Year with your loved ones. We’re ready to kick off 2020, but first, let’s look back on all we achieved in 2019. I’m blown away by how far we’ve come since last year with the countless upgrades and enhancements we’ve made to so many of our resorts. Hearing all of your wonderful comments, helpful suggestions and overwhelmingly positive feedback when visiting the islands, and on TripAdvisor and social media has been so rewarding and it’s definitely the best holiday gift of all! Most notably, one of our biggest changes toward the end of 2019 was beginning renovations on our studio units at Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino on Bonaire. We’re completely gutting and remodeling these popular rooms from top to bottom with new appliances, furnishings, electronics, bathrooms and so much more! We’ve also updated the outside of our studio buildings with a more modern look. Along with our continued renovations on Bonaire, we are also making great progress toward reopening Divi Carina Bay All-Inclusive Beach Resort & Casino on St. Croix in 2020. Ever since Hurricane Maria took its toll, Divi Carina Bay has been under construction, getting a complete resort-wide renovation with new restaurants and bars, fun activities, fresh room fixtures and furnishings, an upgraded pool deck with new pool and beach furniture and more. For an idea of what’s to come, check out a sneak peek on page 8. I’m often asked about how our guests stay fit while on vacation at Divi Resorts and I’m always proud to share that we offer a plethora of wellness activities, including yoga, water aerobics, beach walks and more, as well as relaxing spa treatments and fitness centers with the latest gym equipment so you can maintain your health goals and
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have fun while doing it. On page 10, you’ll find some great activities to help you stay fit the Divi way! For the most upto-date activities schedule, please stop by the Concierge or Front Desk. In addition to the many activities we offer to keep you fit, I’m also proud to share that we provide a wide variety of delicious options for all diets at our resorts. We know that fresh and healthy alternatives on vacation, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are a top priority for many of you, and we’re happy to accommodate your cravings and dietary needs. For a few healthy-living ideas and tasty recipes that you can make at home from our top chefs, turn to pages 11-13. In late 2019, we had to say goodbye to our beloved Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort General Manager, Mr. Gerrit Griffith, who retired after 43 amazing years with Divi Resorts. It was truly a milestone event in our history, and to honor his legacy, we’re sharing photos from his retirement party with our loyal owners, members and guests who cherished him most. Flip to page 14 to see the best shots. As always, we hope you’ll tell us about your vacation experience. We love reading your reviews on TripAdvisor, Google, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, so please keep them coming! And don’t forget to follow us on social media at @DiviResorts for the latest Divi news. Lastly, I’d like to thank you, our owners, members and guests for your continued loyalty to Divi Resorts and the Divi Vacation Club, and of course, our hardworking staff for their ongoing commitment to excellence throughout the year. Our goal is and always will be to exceed your vacation expectations, no matter the season! Sincerely,
Marco Galaverna President & COO, Divi Resorts
