Harlequin to open hotel on St Vincent

Harlequin Hotels and Resorts has announced plans to open the first five-star resort on the Caribbean island of St Vincent.Named Buccament Bay, the resort will cater for relaxation and action-packed style holidays with facilities including the Pat Cash Tennis Academy, Liverpool Football Club Soccer School, the Alaia Spa and Harlequin Performing Arts Academy. The diving and watersports centre and marina will offer underwater experiences for visitors.Opening in July 2010, the resort is situated on the west coast of the island, just 15 minutes from the existing and proposed airports. Harlequin will be creating resorts in Barbados, St Lucia, Dominican Republic and Brazil in the future.