Where Luxury Meets Literature: Apple Vacations Expands 'Pages in Paradise' Literary Program to Eight Additional Dreams Resorts & Spas Properties Across Latin America and the Caribbean
In collaboration with Belletrist Book Club and Penguin Random House, Apple Vacations and Dreams Resorts & Spas elevate the all-inclusive experience, offering book lovers a curated selection of titles to enjoy during their next getaway
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa., March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Apple Vacations has announced the next chapter of Pages in Paradise, a collaboration with Belletrist Book Club and Penguin Random House, bringing the branded, on-site programming to a total of nine Dreams Resorts & Spas across Latin America and the Caribbean in March 2025.
Building on the success of its launch at Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana in 2024, Pages in Paradise will expand to eight additional Dreams Resorts & Spas, offering the following curated programming throughout each resort:
Pages in Paradise Library: Guests have access to a curated library with a selection of books from the experts at Belletrist Book Club and Penguin Random House with dozens of titles available in both English and Spanish to check-out and enjoy during their stay.
Pages Pour: Each month, participating resorts feature the Pages Pour, a themed cocktail or mocktail inspired by the Pages in Paradise Book of the Month, selected by Belletrist. For example, guests can sip on The Untold Promise, a drink inspired by Lisa Ko's novel Memory Piece, or they can enjoy a refreshing twist on the classic Long Island Iced Tea, inspired by Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner.
Poolside Pages Happy Hour: For even more literary-inspired fun, guests can join the Poolside Pages Happy Hour at select resorts, where they can enjoy the Pages Pour at the resort's Preferred Club pool, accompanied by a curated book cart offering select reads right by the water, creating the perfect blend of relaxation, reading, and refreshing cocktails and mocktails.
"We are thrilled to see the Pages in Paradise program become a fan favorite following the success of the first library at Dreams Macao Beach Punta Cana," said Dana Studebaker, Vice President of Marketing, Consumer Brands, Apple Vacations. "Apple Vacations has a 55-year history of creating unforgettable memories, and the expansion of Pages in Paradise marks an exciting new chapter in our legacy, offering even more ways for guests to immerse themselves in relaxation and literary escape."
Pages in Paradise will introduce new libraries at Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa, Dreams Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort, Dreams Sands Cancun Resort & Spa, Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica, Dreams Aventuras Riviera Maya, Dreams Sapphire Resort & Spa, Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa, and Dreams Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa. These libraries will offer guests a curated selection of beach reads in both English and Spanish, handpicked by Belletrist co-founders and best friends, Emma Roberts and Karah Preiss. Guests can easily browse the full collection through the Hyatt Inclusive Collection app, where books can be reserved and delivered to their room—just like room service.
"We're pleased to collaborate with Apple Vacations and Belletrist to bring the Pages in Paradise experience to life at additional Dreams Resorts & Spas," said Ana Tomicevic, Vice President of Global Brands, Hyatt's Inclusive Collection. "This unique collaboration adds an exciting literary dimension to our all-inclusive offerings, giving guests the opportunity to relax with a great book in breathtaking settings, creating unforgettable moments."
As part of the expansion of Pages in Paradise, Belletrist co-founders Emma Roberts and Karah Preiss have curated a brand-new selection of books from renowned authors such as Colleen Oakley, Coco Mellors, and Holly Gramazio. These resort libraries are a book lover's paradise, offering an inspiring collection of captivating reads set against the backdrop of stunning tropical landscapes. Guests can unwind in the library or take a book to their room for the ultimate escape. Each month, the Pages in Paradise Book of the Month, selected by Belletrist will be spotlighted and accompanied by a signature cocktail and mocktail at select bars in each resort, making for the perfect pairing of literature and leisure.
"There's nothing more transformative than the power of a great story, and Pages in Paradise creates the perfect escape for readers to dive into their favorite books while enjoying the tranquility of a stunning destination," said Karah Preiss, Co-Founder of Belletrist. "It's a celebration of the joy and connection reading brings. Collaborating with Apple Vacations and our friends at Penguin Random House has been an incredible experience, and we're thrilled to continue blending our love for travel with our passion for literature."
To learn more about Pages in Paradise and Apple Vacations, please visit applevacations.com/pages-in-paradise.
About Apple VacationsOnline travel agency, Apple Vacations, connects travelers with worldwide vacations and experiences, including resorts, flights, excursions, and transfers. Part of the leading North American tour operator, ALG Vacations, Apple Vacations offers both all-inclusive and curated experiences spanning an extensive list of over 70 destinations worldwide. Apple Vacations is the nation's largest provider of Nonstop Exclusive Vacation Flights with a robust product line including popular vacation destinations throughout Mexico, the Caribbean, the Hawaiian Islands, Central America and South America, as well as ski resorts throughout North and South America. To learn more about Apple Vacations visit the website at applevacations.com or follow the brand on social media on Facebook (@applevacations) and Instagram (@AppleVacations).
About Belletrist
Since 2017, Belletrist has chosen over 75 books for the book club and dozens more for myriad content features across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and our newsletter The Belletrist Brief. In 2019, Emma and Karah spun out Belletrist Book Club into a production company called Belletrist Productions. To date, Belletrist Productions has produced two popular television series: FIRST KILL (Netflix) & TELL ME LIES (Hulu) and has many other film and TV projects in development.
About Penguin Random House
Penguin Random House creates books for everyone. We believe books change us, connect us, and carry us toward a better future. As the world's largest trade publisher, we reach readers in more than 175 countries with stories and ideas across the spectrum of viewpoints and experiences. Each year, we publish more than 18,000 new titles spanning fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages and in all print, digital, and audio formats. Penguin Random House is a proud home to the world's most influential voices, thinkers, and storytellers, including more than 80 Nobel Prize laureates, 140 U.S. Pulitzer Prizes, 20 National Book Awards, and 24 UK Booker Award winners. As fierce champions for free expression and expanding access to books, we celebrate the right to read, think, and learn. Every day we strive to build a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable world. With businesses in more than 20 countries, Penguin Random House was formed in 2013 and has been solely owned by Bertelsmann since 2020.
About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. As of December 31, 2024, the Company's portfolio included more than 1,400 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 79 countries across six continents. The Company's offering includes brands in the Luxury Portfolio, including Park Hyatt®, Alila®, Miraval®, Impression by Secrets, and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®; the Lifestyle Portfolio, including Andaz®, Thompson Hotels®, The Standard®, Dream® Hotels, The StandardX, Breathless Resorts & Spas®, JdV by Hyatt®, Bunkhouse® Hotels, and Me and All Hotels; the Inclusive Collection, including Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Hyatt Ziva®, Hyatt Zilara®, Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts, Sunscape® Resorts & Spas, and Alua Hotels & Resorts®; the Classics Portfolio, including Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Destination by Hyatt®, Hyatt Centric®, Hyatt Vacation Club®, and Hyatt®; and the Essentials Portfolio, including Caption by Hyatt®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Studios, and UrCove. Subsidiaries of the Company operate the World of Hyatt® loyalty program, ALG Vacations®, Mr & Mrs Smith, Unlimited Vacation Club®, Amstar® DMC destination management services, and Trisept Solutions® technology services. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
About Dreams Resorts & SpasDreams® Resorts & Spas offer luxury all-inclusive vacations for couples and families in ideal beachfront settings. Spacious, well-appointed rooms and suites are complemented by Unlimited-Luxury® inclusions such as gourmet à la carte dining, bars and lounges serving premium spirits, 24-hour room service, and endless activities and entertainment. The Explorer's Club for Kids and Core Zone Teens Club provide fully supervised programs for kids and teens. The resorts boast a full-service spa and salon and impressive event venues ideal for social gatherings, wedding celebrations and meetings and incentive business.
For more information on Dreams Resorts & Spas visit DreamsResorts.com. Follow @dreamsresorts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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