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Raffles Resort Canouan Island lands on cover as backdrop for model Bar Refaeli in 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

10 Feb 2009

Take a model vacation at Raffles Canouan with the “Canouan Island Un-Covered” package

Canouan Island, home to the luxurious Raffles Canouan resort, is the featured location on the cover of the highly anticipated 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, on newsstands today. Inside the magazine, a multi-page spread highlights top models sporting the latest high fashion swimwear shot around the island resort by renowned photographer, Raphael Mazzucco.

Five of Sports Illustrated’s top models traveled to Canouan Island including Bar Refaeli, Brooklyn Decker, Jessica White, Jarah Mariano and Hilary Rhoda. Raffles Canouan provided an idyllic setting for Raphael Mazzucco, as the cover shot of Bar Refaeli was taken on the beach.

Gilbert Madhavan, general manager for Raffles Canouan stated, “We are thrilled that the influential and expert names in the Sports Illustrated organization selected Raffles Canouan for the cover location of the issue.”

In addition to the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shoot, famous sports radio and television personality Dan Patrick also took his XM satellite program, The Dan Patrick Show, on the road and broadcasted live from Raffles’ Jambu’s Bar. During the sports talk show, Patrick conducted a live interview with model, Brooklyn Decker – who also phoned in her fiancé, tennis pro Andy Roddick, during an impromptu moment.

To celebrate the 2009 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, Raffles is offering a special “Canouan Island

Un-Covered” package for guests to experience all that the resort and island have to offer.

The “Canouan Island Un-Covered” package at Raffles includes:

● Five nights accommodation for two

● Round trip flight concierge air transfer from Barbados to Canouan Island for two

● One round of golf or one spa treatment per person per stay

● Two dinners for two at Jambu’s or Godahl’s restaurant

● $100/per room per day resort credit (for travel before April 30, 2009)

● Property tour of Raffles Canouan highlighting specific Sports Illustrated Swimsuit photo shoot locations

● Full buffet breakfast daily

● Non-motorized water sports

● Non-alcoholic beverages in mini bar

● Round trip ground airport transfer and luggage handling

● Upgrade to ocean view accommodation upon availability on arrival

Rates start at $3,335 per room for five nights, based on double occupancy. Package is valid through December 18, 2009 based on availability. Subject to all applicable tax and service charges. Five-night minimum. Additional nights available at published rates. Package cannot be combined with any other packages. Blackout dates: November 22-28, 2009.

Visit http://www.raffles.com/canouan/sportsillustrated for more information and see additional Sports Illustrated behind the scene photos of the models at Raffles Canouan at www.si.com

Raffles Canouan is located on Canouan Island in the heart of the Grenadines in the southeastern Caribbean. The resort is situated on 300 acres of a 1,200-acre private estate featuring 156 suites, a RafflesAmrita Spa, the 18-hole Trump International Golf Club, and the Trump Club Privee Casino. Canouan Island is accessed through Barbados International Airport. Raffles Canouan offers its guests the Flight Concierge program, a shared private charter flight from Barbados with daily flights directly to/from Canouan Island arranged though travel services at Raffles Canouan. Singapore-based Raffles International is world renowned for its commitment to luxury and the highest standards of service. Raffles Canouan is a member of Leading Hotels of the World and Virtuoso. For more information on or transportation to Raffles Canouan, please call 1-866-589-2450 or visit www.raffles.com/canouan. Visit www.canouan.com for more information on Canouan Island.