Bavaro, March 15, 2012-- Ocean by H10 Hotels continues its commitment to sustainable tourism  in the Dominican Republic with its ongoing programs for recycling and environmental preservation.   Recently, the Ocean Blue & Sand  located in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic was recognized for its "work for the comprehensive recycling and care of the environment for responsible tourism" by Ecoservices Dominicana & Bavaro Limpio.

Ocean Blue & Sand is aware of the importance of preservation of the environment and maintains an ongoing commitment to protecting the natural surroundings  as an essential element of a sustainable hotel offer.

Its program of Responsible Tourism also includes social support for underprivileged communities that receive aid from the hotels from the sale of recyclables. Projects such as “Nazareth College” in Friusa and “Haiti Chiquito Community” also receive environmental awareness training.

Such efforts at sustainable tourism are an example of Ocean by H10 Hotels'  proactive management committed to preserving the environment.

Ocean by H10 Hotels now offers additional help online for brides-to-be, with new, in-depth information on hosting an island destination wedding and honeymooning at any of its popular Caribbean beachfront resorts.  

The new web pages make it easy for brides and grooms to view and compare features of all-inclusive wedding packages offered at Ocean Blue & Sand in Punta Cana; Ocean Coral l& Turquesa in Puerto Morelos; and Ocean Maya Royale in Playa del Carmen.

New four-color weddings brochures are also available for download at www.oceanhotels.net.  East to use charts highlighting each all-inclusive wedding package also make it easy to compare packages offered at each hotel. 

Testimonials from brides and grooms are now available for review, and new comments are encouraged, making this new online wedding planning forum a great planning resource.

To help couples accomplish their dream wedding goals, Oceanhgotels.net has partnered with Honeymoonwishes.com to provide a seamless honeymoon gift registry program.  The service is available directly from the hotels' site, and offers couples the opportunity to showcase their destination wedding plans to family and friends, while providing gift suggestions to help them fulfill their destination wedding and honeymoon dreams.  

Providing breathaking backdrops for a romantic dream wedding, Ocean by H10 Hotels are located on the finest beaches of Punta Cana and the Riviera Maya.  Punta Cana is an explosive new area of the Dominican Republic, with long stretches of beach, exciting nightlife and cultural experiences to share.  Riviera Maya in Mexico is known for its beautiful beaches and tropical foliage, as well as for a plethora of experiences, from climbing ancient Mayan ruins, to shopping for authentic local art and jewelry. 

New brides and grooms may request additional information and customized rate quotes by completing and submitting a simple online form at www.oceanhotels.net. 

Ocean by H10 Hotels has renewed its commitment to guest satisfaction with the renovation of Ocean Blue & Sand's 708 guest rooms and public areas, offering vacationers the best of the Caribbean, combined with a modern, avant grade style.  The Extensive multi-million dollar renovation, to be completed by later this summer, includes all guest rooms, new facilities for Privilege category guests, and a popular theme restaurant. 

This substantial investment has made it possible to offer comprehensive, all-inclusive luxury in a more relaxed setting in the Dominican Republic's most fashionable vacation district, Punta Cana.  Each of the new luxuriously appointed, modern and stylish guest rooms are outfitted with all the comforts and amenities that guests expect during their stay. 

A summary of improvements include:

• 580 new Junior Suites with new color palates to match the Ocean Blue theme, along with matching bedspreads, new furniture featuring a pull-out sofa bed, modern 32" flat-screen LCD TV, and tropical ceiling fan.  Junior Suites feature a king or two double beds; spacious living areas; marble baths with Jacuzzi; and furnished balconies facing tropical gardens or pools. 

• 116 new Junior Suite Privilege rooms with similar Ocean Blue colors, upgraded furnishings with seating area, marble bathrooms featuring Jacuzzi tubs and upgraded bath and room amenities such as robes and slippers, free Wi-Fi, and an iPod docking station. 

• Twelve romantic two-story Honeymoon Suites, complete with private outdoor terrace with Jacuzzi and Privilege services. 

• New Privilege beach area, featuring exotic Balinese sun beds and butler service.

• Ocean view Privilege Lounge serving exclusive a la carte breakfast, bar and snack service daily, and offering computers, Wi-Fi and personalized concierge services.

• New Steak House Restaurant featuring top-grade beef cuts, chef specialties and quality wines.

All Ocean Blue & Sand rooms are equipped with mini-bars that are replenished daily with coffee, tea, water, beer and soda; safety deposit box; alarm clock; satellite TV service; iron and ironing board. 

Those staying in Privilege Junior Suites will also enjoy our Privilege services, available at all Ocean by H10 Hotels. Privilege services include more spacious and well-appointed accommodations with upgraded amenities, private Privilege beach with Balinese beds and waiter service, private Privilege breakfast and top-shelf liquor service as part of their all-inclusive package.

In addition to 24-hour all-inclusive amenities, all guests enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi in the lobby. 

Since opening in 2005 on a beautiful stretch of Bavaro Beach, Ocean Blue & Sand has become one of Punta Cana's most popular all-inclusive resorts.  Two separate guest pods, Ocean Blue and Ocean Sand, face each other across tropical garden courtyards and pools.  The "Boulevard" is the resort's hotspot, where seven different theme restaurants, a bowling alley and game room, casino, and disco offer an array of around-the-clock activities and services.  Two buffet restaurants complete the resort's gastronomical choices.

Dedicated "Animation" staff provides guests entertaining options throughout the day and night, from sporting activities like yoga, rock climbing and water polo, to merengue dance lessons and national folkloric shows.  Guests may choose to participate in as many of these free activities as desired throughout their stay. 

Parents will love the planned diversions for children ages 4 to 12 offered at MiniClub Daisy, designed to allow some free time for adults and maximum fun for the kids.  Older children love hanging out at the Teen's Club, equipped with the latest video gaming stations, foosball, billiards, ping pong, a disco, movies and home theater. 

Ocean Blue & Sand also offers a variety of treatments and services at Despacio Spa and Fitness Centre, where guests enjoy modern spa facilities along with optional services from hydro therapy to couples' massages.

The Ocean Coral&Turquesa hotel received the Condé Nast Traveler 2009 award for the best international resort. The readers of the Spanish edition of this prestigious travel magazine voted the Ocean Coral&Turquesa hotel the best international resort from a list of finalists that featured a selection of the finest hotels from all over the world. 

Gemma Espelt, H10 Hotels Marketing Director, picked up the award last Monday at the ceremony held in the Cecilio Rodríguez Gardens in Madrid's Retiro Park. The gala was attended by numerous representatives from the tourist sector and by well-known faces such as the actress Aitana Sánchez Gijón, the television personalities Ana García Siñeriz, Mercedes Milá and Paula Vázquez, the model Martina Klein or the singer Alaska.

The director of the magazine, Sandra del Río, highlighted the fact that it is very important that these awards are decided by the actual readers. "We can regard them as the Oscars of the travel business, and the category of the winners is proof that the readers are well aware of who they are voting for", she said. 

The Ocean Coral&Turquesa, officially opened in December 2007, is a five-star sea-front resort in Puerto Morelos, on the Riviera Maya. The resort stands in an unbeatable location along the beach, which means that all its rooms have spectacular sea views. Moreover, it boasts an outstanding contemporary interior design, topped off by local details, and its spacious and well-lit rooms decorated with modern furniture, four exclusive à la carte restaurants, a beach restaurant, terraces, a chill-out lounge bar facing the sea and fully-equipped spa have made the hotel one of the reference spots for travellers to the Riviera Maya.