THE “SANDALS WEDDING BY MARTHA STEWART™”

SANDALS RESORTS AND MARTHA STEWART ANNOUNCE CONTEST ON THE NOVEMBER 20^TH EDITION OF ‘THE MARTHA STEWART SHOW’

One Lucky Couple to Be Awarded The Destination Wedding Of A Lifetime At Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas

New York, November 20, 2009 – On Friday’s special destination wedding-themed episode of ‘The Martha Stewart Show,’ daytime host Martha Stewart and editorial director of Martha Stewart Weddings, Darcy Miller, announced the “Sandals Wedding by Martha Stewart^TM” contest.

The grand prize winner, who will be announced on ‘The Martha Stewart Show’ on February 11, will be awarded a customized destination dream wedding created by Martha Stewart’s team at Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas.  The package also includes a 6 day/5 night Luxury Included® stay for the bride and groom at Sandals Emerald Bay; a 4 day/3 night Luxury Included® stay for 10 guests at Sandals Emerald Bay; plus, roundtrip airfare for the bride and groom, as well as all 10 guests. The wedding will be filmed and featured on ‘The Martha Stewart Show’ and in Martha Stewart Weddings magazine.

Couples who wish to enter the contest, which runs through January 20, 2010, can go to marthastewartweddings.com where they’ll be invited to submit a 90-second video explaining why they should win a customized Sandals Wedding by Martha Stewart™.

Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts recently paired up with Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. to offer six new and exclusive wedding themes at any of the 18 Luxury Included® Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts across the Caribbean. Sandals Weddings by Martha Stewart™ feature coordinated color palettes, beautifully designed wedding décor, complementary bouquets, invitations, cakes and favors, along with à la carte items, creating a memorable experience to suit every couple’s unique preferences.

The Sandals Weddings by Martha Stewart™ program is now accepting reservations for all six exquisite wedding themes, which include Vision in White, Flutter of Romance, Seaside Serenade, Chic & Natural, Island Paradise and Beautiful Beginnings.  In addition to the six themes, couples have the option to enhance their destination wedding with à la carte “finishing touches” for the ceremony and reception.  To learn more about the Sandals Weddings by Martha Stewart™ visit sandals.com or call 1-877-SANDALS to speak with a wedding consultant or request a brochure.

About ‘The Martha Stewart Show’:

Celebrating its fifth anniversary in September 2009, “The Martha Stewart Show" is an Emmy-winning, nationally-syndicated, "how-to" series anchored by entertaining segments that both inform and inspire. Shot in front of a studio audience, the hour-long program features visionaries, creatives and everyday people who've accomplished extraordinary things, and sheds new light on subjects from cooking and entertaining to crafting and gardening.  "The Martha Stewart Show" allows audience members, home viewers and special guests including renowned chefs, seasoned artisans and designers, authors, collectors, entertainers and experts from all walks of life to participate with host Martha Stewart in an interactive format that celebrates Martha's sense of fun and love of teaching.  Martha Stewart and Mark Burnett are executive producers. Bernie Young is co-executive producer. The program is produced by MSLO Productions, Inc. in association with Mark Burnett Productions and is currently distributed by NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution to more than 95% of the country.

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.:

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (NYSE: MSO) is a diversified media and merchandising company, inspiring and engaging consumers with unique lifestyle content and distinctive products. The Publishing segment encompasses four magazines, including the company's flagship publication, Martha Stewart Living, periodic special issues and books. The marthastewart.com website provides consumers with instant access to MSLO's multimedia library, search and find capabilities, recipes, online workshops, community and personalization, as well as wedding-planning tools powered by WeddingWire and digital invitations with pingg.com. The Broadcasting segment produces such programming as the Emmy-winning daily, nationally syndicated television series, "The Martha Stewart Show," and Martha Stewart Living Radio on SIRIUS channel 112 and XM Radio 157. In addition to its media properties, MSLO offers high-quality Martha Stewart products through licensing agreements with carefully selected companies, including the Martha Stewart Collection exclusively at Macy's, Martha Stewart Everyday at Kmart, Martha Stewart Crafts with EK Success at Wal-Mart, Michaels and independent retailers, Martha Stewart for 1-800-FLOWERS.COM and more. In 2008, Emeril Lagasse joined the Martha Stewart family of brands; MSLO acquired the assets related to Lagasse's media and merchandising business, including television programming, cookbooks, and emerils.com website and his licensed kitchen and food products. For additional information about MSLO, visit www.marthastewart.com.

Sandals Resorts:

Sandals Resorts has earned a worldwide reputation for providing two people in love with the most romantic vacation experience in the Caribbean. Currently, there are 14 Luxury Included® Sandals Resorts located in Jamaica, Antigua, St. Lucia and The Bahamas. Each offers stunning beachfront locations; a choice of à la carte restaurants, from white-glove dining to barefoot elegance; all premium brand wine and spirits, including an exclusive partnership with California's legendary Beringer Vineyards; luxurious accommodations in a range of categories; unrivaled watersports including the Caribbean's largest PADI certification program; Butler Service for truly indulgent pampering; Sandals Weddings by Martha Stewart^TM; and signature Red Lane® Spas, with services and treatments inspired by the region.  In January 2010, the all suite Sandals Emerald Bay, Great Exuma, Bahamas will debut, offering 183 all-butler service rooms and suites,
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