IMPORTANT COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: It is our great honor and pleasure to inform all competitors that Thursday, June 26th marks the 2025 Vacation® Island Invitational at Playa Esmeralda, Dominican Republic. A whispered legend among only the most esteemed hot tub circles, the Vacation® Island Invitational has long been a competition so exclusive — so elusive — that some have questioned its very existence. But today, we dispel the uncertainty with a grand proclamation: The Vacation® Island Invitational is indeed real. And it has been officially called for 2025 at the prestigious Club Med Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort. An event of unparalleled exclusivity, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Playa Esmeralda, this is more than a course of leisure trials — it is a legacy steeped in honor, tradition, and Vacation® lineage. From its inception by the visionary Vacation® Executive President to the Chairman of the Board, Marty Bell Junior, the Invitational has remained a beacon of prestige — where only one will triumph and don the most coveted prize in leisure history: The Oversized Bell Family Crest Champion’s Jacket. To don such a garment is to be recognized as an elite among elites. And with its iconic “I BEIR THE BELL” insignia emblazoned upon its fabric, the wearer joins a lineage of leisure legends who have passed this recreational relic for generations. With that said, we eagerly anticipate the arrival of all competitors at Playa Esmeralda to rise to the occasion, compete, and celebrate this cherished tradition and its profound impact on Vacation® company history.