Dorado Beach Member Newsletter Dec 2013 - Jan 2014

December 2013-January 2014

Holidays at Dorado Beach:

Seasons Greetings in warm tropical style.

Tropical Holidays are here!

Dear Members I have some wonderful news to share with you; this year’s Members holiday party will be held at the Encanto/Surf Room complex! Dorado Beach Resort & Club staff members and managers will be putting on the event as we celebrate the First Anniversary of the New Members Beach Club and the Ritz Carlton Reserve. We are going to have so much fun with this year’s theme which is the “Great Gatsby” and roaring 20’s attire is encouraged, but not required. Let’s all have a fabulous time kicking off the festive season. You may find more details about the event further in this newsletter.

I want to thank everyone that participated with the member survey. Your feedback is critical in assisting us to better serve your needs in the future. We will share the results with you in our upcoming annual report.

Inside Lifetime News • New Members Welcome • Spotlight • The Food Truck by José Andrés • Big Break NFL Premiere • 3rd Basketball Tournament • Fitness and Health • Mercado Dorado + Jazz • Dorado Beach Turns Pink • Pumpkin Carving & Spooktacular Halloween Bash at Barlovento • Golf News • Talking About Tennis • Foreign Arts At The Watermill • Upcoming Events

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With the holiday season upon us, the resort will be buzzing with activities, members and guests. Safety is our number one priority so please remember the new Golf Cart Policy that children under the age of 16 without a valid driver’s license are not permitted to operate a golf cart. Children between the ages of 12 and 16 may operate a cart as long as the parents are present in the cart. Please operate your vehicle with caution and at the established speed as many of our members and guests will be walking or riding their bikes on our trails.

Only battery operated carts are permitted on the resort cart paths including all of the Rockefeller trails. If you have not registered your cart with the club’s administrative office and do not have a NEW WHITE Dorado Beach Resort sticker you will not be permitted to operate your cart on the resort property. Security and management will ask you to leave the resort property until you obtain your permit.

I wish everyone a very Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

Warm Regards, David R. Tyson Dorado Beach Resort & Club General Manager/COO

New Members Welcome • Javier Bou and Mariela Levis • Dr. Edgardo A. Negron and Mariedelis Rios • Juan Carlos Bou • Jorge Jimenez Maldonado • Geoffrey Gordon and Felice Gordon

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Spotlight

Tracy Jackson & Sandra Carrasco Pro Shop Attendant

How long have you been working in Dorado Beach?

T: I have been working in Dorado Beach for the past 16 years S: I have been working in Dorado Beach for the past 8 years What is your most memorable experience here at Dorado Beach?

T: On one occasion, I was out due to an accident and I will never forget the calls, cards, visits and best wishes I received from the members. It really showed me how much I was appreciated for my dedication over the years.

S: I remember one day a member wanted a white belt but we did not sell them at the shop. I went out and bought him a white belt. This member was so happy and pleased by what I had done, he wrote a letter to my manager about how I went the extra mile for a member.

What is the most rewarding part of working here?

T: The most rewarding aspect of my job is definitely being part of the Dorado Beach Lifestyle. It’s a place where everyone knows your name and no matter where you are on the island you always run into a member.

S: When a returning guest comes back year after year and we both remember each other.

Why do you love Dorado Beach?

T: The property is paradise for me. We have so much flora and fauna. Every day I stop and take a moment to admire how beautiful Dorado Beach is.

S: The people are so friendly and caring.

What is your vision of a perfect day at the Resort?

T: It would be having lunch at Barlovento watching the sea waves and after playing 18 holes on the East Course while the sun sets. Priceless!

S: Spending the day at the Wind and Waves Center and then having lunch at Barlovento.

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The Food Truck

by José Andrés arrives at Dorado Beach Resort and Club The food truck craze is invading Puerto Rico, and with José Andrés’ culinary talent, the most delicious and innovative of all will be rolling into the golf course of the Dorado Beach Resort and Club. This exciting culinary venture marks the first ever golf course food truck as a 19th hole, presented as a collaborative effort between Dorado Beach Resort & Club and Chef José Andrés.

Chef José Andrés’ expertise as food and beverage curator has been an enhancement to the Dorado Beach member’s eating experience at “Mi Casa”, and now they will enjoy his creative approach at the golf course.

The 19th hole experience will never be the same when golfers taste the original creations of this world renowned chef. Chef José Andrés also teamed with the Dorado Beach staff, headed by Chef José Shamil Cedeño, to ensure the success of this project.

“Today’s golfers have come to expect innovative and elevated dining experience and the golf course should be no exception. The days of a peanut butter cracker, bag of chips or pretzels or simple tuna sandwich are

over. Golfers want and deserve more. Eating has to be fun, especially in the golf course,” said Chef José Andrés. The Food Truck will offer a selection of food and beverage items and will also serve as a roving catering venue for residents throughout the golf community. Future plans for this concept include an enhanced hole-by-hole food cart offering and specially designed cocktails.

The menu will feature American and Caribbean inspired classics such as burger, hot dog, BLT sandwich and cubano sandwich, done José’s way.

Other favorites, but unexpected for the golf course and with an innovative approach, are lobster roll, crabcake sandwich, gazpacho, and shrimp, crab, stone crab or oyster cocktail or fried oysters, among other items. The menu also includes a breakfast selection such as tortilla flautas, ‘Bikini’ of jamon Serrano and manchego cheese and fruit salads.

Club members and hotel guests will have the opportunity to savor Chef José Andrés new creations.

Big Break Premiere On Tuesday, October 8th we celebrated the much anticipated premiere of Big Break NFL Puerto Rico.

Early in the afternoon members were able to take part in a series of golf challenges as the players did through the show. Break the Glass and Flop Wall were some of the challenges available for play. Later in the night the Clubhouse Terrace was transformed into an upscale sports bar complete with its big screen LED TV; members enjoyed complimentary appetizers and cocktails. General Manager David Tyson, Jay Kossoff, VP for NBC’s Original Productions and PR Tourism Company Executive Director Ingrid Rivera gave the official welcome to members and guests. A special mention to Chichi Rodriguez for his lifetime achievements in the sport of golf was also awarded. The premiere started at 9pm and everyone present witnessed the great exposure our club received in the national spotlight.

Real Estate

As we embark upon the upcoming Winter Season, demand for the Dorado Beach Lifestyle has kicked into high gear! In addition to our featured residences at West Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve and the popular Plantation Village Condominiums, the Villas at Dorado Beach East are an excellent alternative for effortless, turn-key living.

Improvements on two new Villa Carbia homes will begin in December - complete with landscaping, pool, kitchen appliances, furniture, and golf cart. These 3,600 sf 4-bedroom, 4.5 bath residences are the ideal homes for those who seek a move-in ready detached home - Just bring your clothes and your toothbrush! Ready for occupancy in just 6 short months.

For more information about life time at Dorado Beach, visit our website at www.doradobeach.com or call our sales office at (787) 796-5620. 2014 is going to be an incredible year and hope you can be part of this legacy community.

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Quick Workout Quick full-body workout @home for the holiday season:

Keep fit this holiday season with this quick workout! You can target all your muscles and burn calories with this “quickie holiday routine”.

50 of all: • Leg raises 1 set 50 reps

Dorado Beach 3rd Basketball Tournament: On November 11, 2013 we celebrated the championship game of our basketball tournament!

The matchup was between team white (Alberto Aldrich, Francisco " Paco-Pepe" Cintrón, Joaquín "Payo" Martinez, Josue Pantojas, Luis Bou, Pedro Casanova & Pedro Colón) and team black, both teams were the best of the best in this tournament. Team white came in to the matchup as the top seeded team with a record of 6-2 and a breathtaking semifinals win over the yellow team and a lot of momentum to capture the crown. Standing in their way was team black with a record of 4-4 and the services of the tournament leading scorer. This would set up a matchup between the white team's unselfish team play

and the black team's one man wrecking crew. In the end a great all around game by the white team proved to be enough to hold on to a 42-37 victory and bragging rights until our next edition of the tournament set to begin in February! The success of this tournament purely relies on our members and their love for the game of basketball, so if you want to be part of the next edition of our tournament feel free to contact us at the Fitness Center 787-626-1019 or via e-mail at fitness@doradobeach.com and the inquire about participating in this exciting, fun and challenging event that truly brings out the team atmosphere and that competitive edge that we all have inside of us.

• Sit ups 1 set 50 reps

• Squats 1 set 50 reps

Healthy Eating Recipes:

Ingredients: · Kosher salt · 12 ounces linguine · 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil · 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced · 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes · 2 tablespoons capers, drained · 1/2 cup roughly chopped kalamata olives · 1 28-ounce can San Marzano plum tomatoes · 4 basil leaves, torn, plus more for garnish · 1 5-ounce can albacore tuna, packed in olive oil · Freshly ground pepper

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"The Key to a successful & effective fitness plan is creating a balance between rest, exercise and healthy eating habits" – Ronnie Amy Directions: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook until al dente.

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until slightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.

Add the capers and olives and fry 2 more minutes.

Crush the tomatoes into the skillet with your hands and reserve the juices. Cook until the tomatoes are slightly dry, about 2 minutes. Add the reserved tomato juices, the basil, and salt to taste and cook until the sauce thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tuna with its oil, breaking it up with a fork, and season with salt.

Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water, and return it to the pot. Add the sauce and the reserved cooking water and toss. Season with pepper and garnish with more basil.

Per serving: Calories 524; Fat 16 g (Saturated 2 g); Cholesterol 6 mg; Sodium 641 mg; Carbohydrate 73 g; Fiber 7 g; Protein 24 g

• Push-ups 1 set 50 reps

• Lunges 1 set 25reps each leg

Pumpkin Carving & Spooktacula

Best Costume Winners!

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ar Halloween Bash at Barlovento

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Mercado Dorado + Jazz Saturday, November 9th saw our most recent Mercado Dorado get a live music upgrade. Presented

by Mercedes-Benz, starting at 11am members and guests were able to enjoy the various exhibitors’ offerings at Mercado Dorado including jewelry, artisan sweets, veggies, boutique clothing, aromatic candles and soaps, artisan creations and much more. Nano Box, Sangria Ververena, Taco Boss and Donde Sea food trucks were present to feed the hungry with their great varieties of delicious fixings. Mercedes-Benz offered test drives on their 2014: C, ML, GLK series and a Smart. At 4pm the “+Jazz” portion of the event started with some great Blues and Jazz music provided

by Simply Blue. To close off the night under the stars we had the iconic music of Amuni Nacer and her All Star Latin Jazz Trio.

Save the Date for the next Mercado Dorado Holiday Edition on December 14th!

Dorado Beach Turns Pink During the week of October 6-13 Dorado Beach turned Pink for cancer awareness month. The Senos Mobile Unit was present during Mercado Dorado where ladies present could get their mammography performed conveniently. The Dorado Beach Team was also present walking and running the Susan G. Komen 5k Race for the Cure on October 6th . We want to thank everyone who contributed by participating in the race, purchasing a tshirt, visor or simply putting in a donation.

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Golf News

We had a wonderful Championship season. Over the two events we had over 130 members competing for the coveted titles of Men’s and Women’s Match and Stroke Play Champions. The Match Play Championship was contested over one weekend.

The players had to win two 18 hole matches on Saturday to qualify for the Championship Match on Sunday. Congratulations to Elsa Abreu for successfully defending her title as well as Tico Carrero who is now the oldest winner of the Match Play Championship. Tico has also won the event in now 4 different decades!

at the Pavilion. Rebekah Alfond won her first Major Title by 21 strokes. The men’s side had seven players with in 6 strokes of the leader going into Sunday, it was the most competitive championship we have had in the last five years. Congratulations to Fernando Diaz for pulling out his second consecutive Stroke Play Championship with a score of 225.

Thank you to all the Members who supported the events and we look forward to another great championship season in 2014.

Dorado Beach Us Kids Tour Events: December 1, 2013 – Sugarcane Course December 15, 2013- East Course

Winter Golf Clinics

December 24, 26, 27 from 9 am – 11 am December 31, Jan 2 & 3 from 9:00 am -11:00 am Member Price $75 per week or $30 per day For more information on the Dorado Beach Junior Golf Program please Contact Robert Birtel at Rbirtel@Doradobeach.com

Upcoming Event

The Stroke Play Championship was a 54 hole tournament, where members played one round on each of the three courses. The final round was held on the East Course, with the awards reception held

Come join us for a day of competition and traditional Puerto Rican celebration! There will be breakfast, on-course food and beverages, awards ceremony with raffle prizes for the participants, artisan exhibition, live music by Candido Reyes and a traditional dance exhibition by Guamanique dance group. Teams are formed by one member and one guest. Cost for the event is $250 per team.

Tournament will be held in the East Course at 9:00 am. Prizes are as follow: Men flight 3 gross & 3 net.

Women flight one gross & one net. We expect to see you at this one day member and guest tournament.

Carts 4 You now open in Dorado Beach Resort!

Enjoy the freedom of being able to explore all Dorado Beach Resort has to offer with a golf cart rental from Carts4you. Our services include daily, weekly or monthly golf cart rentals. We will deliver and pick up the golf cart within the Dorado Beach Resort property so you do not have to leave the comfort of your property or resort unit. Let us make the most out of your stay when you visit Dorado Beach Resort.

Please contact us for quote and reservations. (787)349-0975 carts4you@gmail.com | www.carts4you.com

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Talking About Tennis We have recently completed the process of resurfacing the tennis courts. We now have 4 regulation tennis courts, and soon will be installing lights on a second court for night play. Along with the resurfacing, we have also installed new drainage ditches along the sides of the courts to allow the water to drain better from the courts and surrounding landscape.

I want to send out special congratulations to several of our junior players for recent success in the Puerto Rico Open Tournament at Palmas del Mar: Champions: Guillermo Torres Boys (12s singles/ 14 Doubles) Fernando Torres (Boys 14s Doubles) Chantal Martinez Blanco (Girls 18s singles/18s Doubles) Runner-Up: Guillermo Jimenez (Boys 14s singles) Quarter-Finalists: Angel Villez-Villamel (Boys 12s singles) Fernando Torres (Boys 14s singles) Luis Jimenez (Boys 12s singles) Also congratulations to Chantal Martinez Blanco on her successful run (semi-finalist) at the Copa Coqui Tournament. By making the semi-finals of this International (ITF) tennis tournament, she raised her world ranking into the top 1100 junior players in the world.

Now with the completion of the tennis court refurbishment, be on the lookout for exciting announcements concerning tennis programming at the tennis center.

I hope you all have a great holiday season.

Upcoming Member Events December 2013 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA & GINGERBREAD HOUSE WORKSHOP | Sunday, December 8

Have breakfast with Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus as they visit Dorado Beach and build your own gingerbread house. Fun for the whole family! Breakfast $38 Adults. $19 children under 21.

Gingerbread Workshop $36 per house.

ZAFRA RESTAURANT & PAVILION | 9AM

2013 MEMBERS’ HOLIDAY PARTY | Thursday, December 12

Save the Date for the most awaited party of the year!

Strictly by invitation.

ENCANTO | 7:00PM

Important Details:

Due to limited availability at Encanto, complimentary Valet Parking and transportation will be provided from Plantation Village.

Only Golf Cart Parking will be available at Encanto.

The Ritz-Carlton Reserve is offering a special rate of $499 for the night of the event for any member attending the event. Reserve by calling 787-626-1100.

*Limited Spaces Available, Reservations Required for both events.

MERCADO DORADO HOLIDAY EDITION | Saturday, December 14

Enjoy Mercado Dorado with a holiday theme. Come and savor lechon a la vara, morcilla and coquito while enjoying traditional holiday music.

WATERMILL | 11:00AM TO 8:00PM

PRIME RIB NIGHT | Friday December 27

Enjoy a juicy Prime Rib prepared to perfection. $22 Pony Cut, $39 Cowboy, $49 Rustler.

ZAFRA | 6:00PM

LOBSTER OFF THE GRILL | Saturday December 28 Savor fresh-caught Lobster off the Grill. $78 Members, $89 Non-Member BARLOVENTO | 6:00PM

PARRANDEO NAVIDEÑO INVITATIONAL | Saturday, December 21

It’s a Member & Guest but in Christmas! Enjoy a day of golf and Christmas fun! Two Player Best Ball Gross/Net. Sign up at the Pro Shop today!

EAST COURSE | 9:00AM

NEW YEARS EVE | Tuesday, December 31

Welcome the New Year at Encanto! Live DJ, Live Band, welcome champagne. $85 per person.

MEMBERS ONLY | ENCANTO 9PM

NEW YEARS EVE DINNER AT ZAFRA

Enjoy an exquisite 5-course dinner before welcoming the New Year. $125 Members, $160 Non-Members ZAFRA | 6:00PM

*Limited Spaces Available, Reservations Required for both events.

January 2014

MERCADO DORADO + JAZZ! | Saturday, January 4 Enjoy a traditional Mercado Dorado with Live Jazz music. Bring your beach chair or blanket, sit back and enjoy an afternoon of great jazz.

WATERMILL | 11:00AM TO 8:00PM | JAZZ starting at 4:00PM

RESOLUTION 5K | Sunday, January 19

Start your fitness New Year’s Resolution off right by participating in our 5K Race! Refuel after the race with a hearty breakfast at Barlovento.

FITNESS & WELLNESS CENTER | Race starts at 8:00AM

BEACH VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT | Saturday, January 11

Show off your volleyball skills and enjoy a good time at our 3 on 3 beach volleyball tournament. Youth tournament every Saturday.

Adults tournament every Sunday. Single elimination format. Free entry. Sign up today at the Fitness & Wellness Center!

FITNESS & WELLNESS CENTER| 3PM

FOREIGN ARTS AT THE WATERMILL | Saturday, January 25

Cocktails, Popcorn and a Foreign Movie night awaits, gather your friends and join us.

THE WATERMILL SLIDES| 7PM

For more information contact Francisco Figueroa, Member Relations Manager: 787-626-1009 or ffigueroa@doradobeach.com

A LITTLE PARTY NEVER HURT NOBODY As a distinguished member of

You are cordially invited to an extravagant holiday party reliving the roaring 20’s.

This magnificent soirée will take place at Encanto Beach Club & Surf Room on Thursday, December twelve, two thousand thirteen at seven o’clock.

Elegant, 1920's inspired attire.

Event is strictly by invitation. Two tickets per membership must be obtained at the members office by Sunday, December 8, 2013.

No tickets available at entrance. Information 787-626-1030

Spooktacular Halloween Party 50 of the cutest kids, members of Dorado Beach, got together with their most adorable costumes at The Surf Room in Encanto Beach Club to celebrate the “Spooktacular Fiesta de Espanto.”

There, they enjoyed Halloween storytelling, goofy games with skeletons, mummys and pumpkins and participated of a Halloween fashion show where the best and most creative costumes received fun prizes. They also enjoyed the candy bar, cookies, cakes and many more Halloween snacks. It was spooktacular!

Chef José Andrés visits Puerto Rico

Select group of guests enjoyed a live presentation by the World known Chef Responsible for the boom of Spanish food in the US, Chef José Andrés visited his restaurant, Mi Casa by José Andrés in Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. An exclusive group of guests were fortunate to enjoy the gastronomic knowledge, wit and creativity of Chef José Andrés during the presentation he made in his restaurant at the luxurious hotel.

Just as if he was in his well-known television show Made in Spain or in his collaboration with Bobby Flay in Iron Chef America, he made all of his guests laugh with his humor while he made a spectacular Gazpacho de Tomate y Cangrejo, his delicious Asopao de Langosta and the unforgettable Gambas al Ajillo. They also enjoyed a demonstration by his Beverage Manager, Juan Coronado who made the special drink, a Spanish Collins.

After the presentation and sharing his secrets with the audience, the guests stepped into the dining room at Mi Casa to enjoy the dishes Chef José Andrés made and more. During the afternoon the Chef shared cocktails with another group of guests.

Positive Sand Bar is exposed to a magical night Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve had the pleasure to receive a select group of guests to taste the new cocktails and menu of Positivo Sand Bar. Outdoors, but with a stylish and unique architectural design, the present enjoyed a cozy, casual and magical atmosphere.

Mario X. Cabezas, Food and Beverage Director of the majestic hotel, was the host of the night where the guests were able to enjoy a broad menu of oriental and puertorrican influence. They also enjoyed, both before and during the dinner, a whole variety of cocktails confectioned with St-Germain, a versatile flower liquor with French origin, considered by The New York Times as “one of the most influential components in cocktails during last decade.”

As a gift, the ladies received a pearl bracelet with the distinctive Dorado Beach logo from the hotel’s exclusive designer, Michelle Farmer. With the opening of Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Puerto Rico, the only hotel of Reserve category in the Americas, the island is positioned in a world of high-class tourism like never before.

For this restaurant, the Chef, chosen by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of the world, reinvented the classic elements of the island along with the kitchen of this native Spain. His avant-garde flavors, the artful presentation and the modern decoration promise an unforgettable gastronomic experience.

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Members Fitness & Wellness Center

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Barlovento Beach Bar & Water Sports

You deserve the spaciousness of a new office.

The Watermill

And detailed attention.

54 holes designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.

While you enjoy life.

In the perfect setting.

1,100 acres of private and protected nature.

Time to become a member at Dorado Beach.

Discover Dorado Beach Resort while you stay at Plantation Resort Residences.

To schedule a tour of our facilities and exclusive club member benefits please call 787-626-1038.

You may also request more information by email at dbreservations@doradobeach.com or by phone at 787-626-1001/5179 500 Plantation Dr. Suite 1 Dorado, PR 00646 | T. 787-626-1001 | F. 787-626-1011 | www.doradobeach.com