Nevertheless, there will be a degree of irony if banks, which have just been begging for capital from sovereign-wealth funds, have to instantly turn from damsels in distress to knights in shining armour.

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For the damsels in distress, slower-paced fun can be had with a stroll around the grounds, which contain tropical gardens, cascading waterfalls, serene lakes, and pristine pools, or a leisurely day on the sands with a good beach read.

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