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IBEROSTAR HOTELS & RESORTS AND APPLE VACATIONS

PARTNER WITH THE CHICAGO CUBS

Fans can Book Travel Package for a Trip with Select Members of the Team to the

Upscale IBEROSTAR Hacienda Dominicus

Palma de Mallorca, Spain – IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts and Apple Vacations have partnered with the Chicago Cubs for the2nd yearto promote a Caribbean vacation trip to the upscale IBEROSTAR Hacienda Dominicus in La Romana, Dominican Republic. The “Vacation with the Cubs” getaway will take place November 12 – 19, 2011 with five of the team’s players, while guests enjoying accommodations at the IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts property.

The package will include a visit to the team’s training center in Boca Chica and the opportunity to help local families in need. Throughout the seven-night stay at the upscale all-inclusive IBEROSTAR Hacienda Dominicus, guests will enjoy elegantly-appointed accommodations as well as time to relax at the property’s expansive pools, white-sand beaches, and vibrant entertainment and fine dining venues. During the trip, Cubs fans will also have the opportunity to spend time with five of the team’s most valued players that include pitcher Carlos Marmol. Additionally, fans will enjoy a private welcome reception and autograph party.

Chicago Cubs fans who would like to take part of this unique vacation can book by visiting At $1,299.99* per person, the package includes roundtrip nonstop airfare from Chicago O'Hare to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, all meals, snacks, alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks, and on non-motorized sports and activities.

About IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts

IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts is a family-owned Spanish hospitality company with more than 50 years experience in the travel industry. IBEROSTAR provides unique vacation experiences, rooted in superior customer service and quality, in the world’s most popular vacation destinations. With more than 100 hotels in 16 countries, IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts is committed to offering excellence in quality and service and providing personal attention to each guest.

About Apple Vacations

For more than 40 years, Apple Vacations, America’s Favorite Vacation Company, has provided vacation packages from all major U.S. cities to the world’s most popular sun destinations. Apple Vacations has provided a complete vacation experience to more travelers to the Dominican Republic and Mexico than any other US tour operator, and is continually honored by readers of the leading travel trade magazines in the Best Tour Operator categories.

*some additional taxes may apply

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