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Beaches Resorts Offers Home Field Advantage to EA SPORTS Madden Challenge(TM) Finals

The Madden Challenge Tour is the country's largest video game tournament and is expected to attract tens of thousands of players whose aim is earning a chance to compete in the January finals. As the official resort sponsor, Beaches Turks & Caicos is offering guests a Beaches Resorts' 'Madden Challenge Come-A-Long Package.' Starting at $314 per person, per night, the package features exclusive access to the finals, a Red Stripe Beer Bash for guests 21 and over and a VIP autograph signing session with some of today's top pro-athletes. As part of Beaches Resorts' Luxury Included(R) Family vacation, guests will also enjoy gourmet meals, premium brand wines and spirits, luxurious accommodations, nightly entertainment, and a variety of land and water sports.

Guests inspired by the championship finals can satiate their own gaming needs at Beaches Turks & Caicos' sleek and newly revamped Xbox 360(R) Game Garage. Outfitted with plush lime green suede and black vinyl couches, the Xbox 360(R) Game Garage is the perfect venue for visiting guests who are ready to get their 'game on.' The month of January also marks the official 'kick off' for the grand opening of the resort's Italian Village, providing the perfect backdrop to an exhilarating event. A $125 million expansion, the new Italian Village will unveil 162 two-bedroom family suites; an expanded Pirate's Island Waterpark with theCaribbean's only surfing simulator; five gourmet restaurants; and unrivaled teen programming.

"Beaches Resorts is thrilled to have the excitement of the Madden Challenge with us again, especially as we unveil our new, 162-family all-suite Italian Village and enhanced Pirate's Island Waterpark," said Adam Stewart, CEO of Beaches Resorts. "As the official host, we have the opportunity to not only offer this unique gaming experience to guests but also showcase what promises to be theCaribbean's most comprehensive Beaches resort for families."

Guests ready to get off the sidelines and into the action can call 1-800-Beaches or visit www.beaches.com/madden for more information.

SOURCE Beaches Resorts