JADE Condo Hotel Residences & Beach Club Breaks Ground in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

JADE Condo Hotel Residences & Beach Club Breaks Ground in Manuel Antonio,
Costa Rica

Developers Move Forward with Construction on Unique Investment and World Class
Destination Resort Near Manuel Antonio National Park

MANUEL ANTONIO, Costa Rica, March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- JADE Condo Hotel
Residences & Beach Club at Manuel Antonio on the Central Pacific Coast of
Costa Rica has announced its official groundbreaking, moving forward with the
construction of what is anticipated to be one of the region's most sought
after condo hotel/ resort destinations.

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The property is situated one mile from Manuel Antonio National Park - the most
visited park in Costa Rica - and approximately five miles from Quepos,
considered the sport fishing capital of the world.

JADE Condo Hotel Residences & Beach Club will feature 240 designer residences
within a four-star hotel setting complete with world-class hospitality
services and resident and guest amenities. JADE is a branded Wyndham Hotels
and Resorts property and is affiliated with The Registry Collection(R)
Exchange Program, the world's largest luxury exchange program offered by Group
RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and the European leader in
vacation rentals, and one of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE:
WYN).

Among plans for JADE Condo Hotel Residences & Beach Club are: a private beach
club featuring an oceanfront cafe and bar with lagoon pool, cabanas and a lazy
river (the only one in Costa Rica); a luxurious resort pool with 180-degree
Pacific Ocean views, cabanas and poolside services; a lobby featuring a
magnificent nine-story atrium and a 40-foot cascading waterfall; a
2,000-square-foot health, fitness and aerobics center; "Tico," an upscale
Latin fusion restaurant; a wellness spa; a 6,000-square-foot meeting facility;
and an array of concierge and guest services. Area activities include golf,
white water rafting, kayaking, treetop zip-lining, mountain biking, horseback
riding, water sports and other beachside recreation.

Costa Rica, acclaimed for its progressive policies on the environment and
sustainable tourism, is one of the most bio-diverse regions. Its natural
beauty and location make it a popular destination for international travelers,
including those from North America.

Dan Dykgraaf, lead developer for JADE Condo Hotel Residences & Beach Club
said, "Our vision was to create a place of peaceful discovery and adventure,
where people can connect with nature and themselves. In creating this, we were
inspired by the stunning backdrop and rainforest of Manuel Antonio National
Park and the pristine beachfront. JADE is situated beautifully in the center,
combining a modern design approach with natural and cultural influences."

Buyers in JADE can choose from four distinct floor plans: El Bosque - one
bedroom/ one bathroom residences with 532 square feet of living space; Miramar
- two bedroom and two bathroom residences with 1,077 square feet of living
space; Pacifico Azul - two bedroom and two bathroom residences with 1,203
square feet of living space; Buena Vista - one bedroom one bathroom residences
with 731 square feet of living space. Each of the four condominium options are
designer-furnished and lavishly decorated with stone flooring throughout and
large private terraces offering vista views. Pre-construction prices range
$250,000 to $750,000.

Added Dykgraaf: "Our team wants to recognize the wonderful support of the
local authorities and governing agencies, as well as the local community for
working very closely with us to ensure that we meet and exceed all
conservation and sustainability expectations in our development of JADE at
Manuel Antonio. The result is a project that is complementary to the local
environment while promising to be a sophisticated lifestyle and hospitality
experience, one in which we and our buyers can be proud. The buyer response to
the project, including our most current commitments, is testament to this."

Dykgraaf concluded, "The beauty of this region extends to the people of Manuel
Antonio and Quepos so it's been important for us to involve them in the
project and, in doing so, also provide opportunities for infrastructure/
quality of life enhancements, employment, educational scholarships and
training."

To date, JADE through its development team has invested over $200,000 in water
improvements within Manuel Antonio. Local student scholarships and training
programs have also been introduced.

Construction is now underway on JADE with condominiums/ hotel rooms and
amenities scheduled for completion in December 2010. More information is
available at www.jademanuelantonio.com.

About JADE Condo Hotel Residences & Beach Club
JADE Condo Hotel Residences & Beach Club is a residential and resort
development underway in Manuel Antonio on the Central Pacific Coast of Costa
Rica. Situated adjacent to renowned Manuel Antonio National Park, JADE Condo
Hotel Residences & Beach Club will include: 190 one- and two-bedroom designer
residences ranging from 532 square feet to 1,203 square feet; four-star hotel
and concierge services; a private oceanfront Beach Club with a 180-degree-view
pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean; a nine-story atrium with 40-foot cascading
waterfall; an upscale Latin fusion restaurant; a wellness spa; 6,000 square
feet of meeting space; on-site nature trails; a 2,000-square-foot health and
fitness center; and, various other recreational activities inspired by the
natural landscape and regional culture. For more information, visit
www.jademanuelantonio.com.

About Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, a subsidiary of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation
(NYSE: WYN), offers upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the
United States, Europe, Canada, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. All
hotels are either franchised or managed by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts or an
affiliate. For more information, visit www.wyndham.com.

About The Registry Collection
The Registry Collection program is a global network comprising over 30,000
members and more than 130 affiliates on five continents. As the world's
largest luxury exchange program, the Registry Collection program provides
members with access to an elite global network of the very finest vacation
properties at some of the world's premier destinations, as well as personal
concierge services that are available 24 hours a day. From condo hotels and
high-end fractional resorts to private residence clubs and fractional yachts,
The Registry Collection program facilitates exchanges around the world and
redefines the vacation experience for owners and developers. The Registry
Collection program is offered by Group RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation
exchange and the European leader in vacation rentals and one of the Wyndham
Worldwide family of companies (NYSE: WYN). For additional information, visit
the media center at www.grouprci.com.

Media Contacts

Della Sweetman/ Natalia Angelo/ Megan Verardi at Fleishman-Hillard:
619.237.7700

SOURCE JADE Condo Hotel Residences & Beach Club

Della Sweetman, Natalia Angelo or Megan Verardi, all of Fleishman-Hillard,
+1-619-237-7700, for JADE Condo Hotel Residences & Beach Club