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Beverly Hills Hotel Offers a New Way to “Meet in Style” at the Legendary Hyatt Regency Century Plaza

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Renovation of Hyatt Regency Century Plaza’s, meeting and social space is underway, and on track for debut in April. The over $1 million dollar upgrade to the legendary Beverly Hills hotel’s Plaza Level will bring a new look and image to the widely popular series of Junior Ballrooms. This renovation includes the Westside Room, where actors Sonny & Cher launched their variety show together. Adding to the Beverly Hills CA hotel’s expansive portfolio of elegant event space, The Plaza Level’s distinct design provides over 12,000 square feet of meeting space with two Junior Ballrooms that can be divided into four distinct venues.

Reconfiguring the Westside Room from three tiers to two, the open floor plan of the Beverly Hills hotel’s event space will accommodate social and meeting planner’s needs. Plus, the 9,100 square foot Plaza Pavilion provides an elegant setting that is ideal for executive retreats and celebratory affairs, for up to 500 guests. Included in the Plaza Level re-design is a new 24 hour business center with high-speed Internet computer stations, printer, fax and business supplies.

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‘Follow Apolo To Hawaii’ Sweepstakes

Friday, March 12th, 2010

Alaska Airlines is inviting the public to enter for a chance to win a Hawaiian vacation for two with celebrated short-track speed skater and most decorated U.S. winter Olympian in history, Apolo Anton Ohno.

Participants can register for the “Follow Apolo to Hawaii” sweepstakes, beginning today and continuing through April 15, at http://www.followapolo.com. They can earn up to 33 additional entries by using social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook and MySpace to share the opportunity with friends who also register. They can also earn five entries by providing their Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan number, joining Mileage Plan, or signing up to receive the Mileage Plan newsletter.

Five sweepstakes winners and their guests will join Ohno in June for a Hawaiian vacation, including roundtrip tickets to Maui on Alaska Airlines, a private luau with Ohno and luxury accommodations for four nights and five days at the Grand Wailea in Maui.

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Cruise West’s Alaska

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

Cruise West, the world’s leading provider of small-ship explorations to the most fascinating destinations on earth, has enhanced its first in class Alaska experience for 2010 with more Zodiac excursions, more time in Glacier Bay National Park and more included shore excursions.

The line offers four outstanding Alaska itinerary options. Getaway cruises –The 4-night Glacier Bay Highlights aboard the 84-guest Spirit of Discovery (19 departures, round trip Juneau), and the 4-night Glaciers of Prince William Sound aboard the 78-guest Spirit of Columbia (19 departures, round trip Whittier); and two inside passage cruises – the new 7-night Alaska’s Inside Passage aboard the 102-guest Spirit of Endeavour and 138-guest Spirit of Yorktown (25 departures, round trip Juneau), and the 10-night Gold Rush Inside Passage aboard all four ships (12 departures, one-way between Seattle and Juneau).

Guests can expect more wilderness cruising and opportunities to view wildlife. Two of four Alaska itineraries offered by the line: Glacier Bay Highlights and Alaska’s Inside Passage spend two nights in Glacier Bay – Cruise West is the only cruise line offering this deep an immersion into one of America’s most spectacular National Parks. Guests will wake up in front of a spectacular glacier; explore secluded inlets of the park searching for Stellar sea lions, Harbor seals, sea otters, birds (including Puffins), mountain goats and bear; and participate on a nature walk with a Park Ranger at Bartlett Cove.

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Ripley’s Believe It or Not Opens 30th Attraction in Veracruz, Mexico

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

Shrunken heads, matchstick art and freak animals invade the city as Mexico’s third Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium opened on Sunday, Dec. 20, in the city’s Plaza Acuario.

The 10,000 square foot museum is the most interactive exhibit of the weird in the country and offers a one-of-a-kind rope course, amazing and weird artwork, unbelievable historical items and an 8-foot tall horse – made from chrome car bumpers! There are nearly 400 items featured in two floors of exhibits and activities.

Located next to the Acuario de Veracruz (aquarium) and the Museo De Cera (wax museum), the new museum is open year-round and joins other Ripley’s facilities in Mexico City and Guadalajara, all franchised from Ripley Entertainment Inc. by Attracciones Culturales De Mexico.

With the opening of the Veracruz facility, there are now 30 Ripley’s Believe It or Not museums, in 12 countries in the world. The 31st location is set to open in late January in Surfers Paradise, Australia.

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Classic Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln Returns to Disneyland

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

President Abraham Lincoln returns to the Main Street Opera House in Disneyland with stunning new Audio-Animatronics technology that makes this the most lifelike and expressive Lincoln figure yet.

Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, a beloved Disneyland attraction for nearly 45 years and a historic landmark in the development of Audio-Animatronics technology, reopens Dec. 18 on Main Street, U.S.A. with the new Lincoln figure and an enriched presentation that combines the best elements of the park’s original 1965 show and the most advanced technical enhancements.

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More Tourists Scheduling Visits to Waimea Canyon

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

gI_0_HawaiiTours.gifHawaiiTours.com is seeing an influx of vacationers to the Hawaiian Islands. This is not surprising since the recession left many pinching pennies during the summer and looking to use their vacation time now that the year is coming to a close. What some find surprising is the noticeable change in interest.

More tourists are interested in scheduling visits to natural landmark destinations throughout the islands like Waimea Canyon (including helicopter tours). The canyon is known as the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” This and other natural wonders of the islands are seeing more visitors as consumers begin to come to terms with the new economic situation.

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$100 Resort Credit Per Day at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Back by popular demand, the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa, a Palm Springs Resort is once again offering the Daily Resort Credit package. This special vacation package includes a $100 daily resort credit towards dining and spa.

Enjoy this four-star resort hotel in the Californian desert providing an easy escape from the demands of everyday life. With first-class service, accommodations and amenities, you’ll find everything you can imagine to experience the ultimate in pampering and relaxation.

The Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa captures the essence of Palm Springs, California with an array of amenities and detail from the majestic grand staircase to distinctive guestrooms.

While on vacation enjoy award winning restaurants like Cava, Sirocco and Glo sushi bar. Cava offers a casual patio setting and American food while Sirocco features authentic Italian cuisine.

Golf options include the Indian Wells Golf Resort, Marriott’s Shadow Ridge Faldo Course and the JW Marriott Desert Ridge golf resort.

Tennis facilities are equipped with lighting for night play and are adjacent to the Indian Wells Tennis Garden – home for the Pacific Life Open; the first Tennis Masters Series event of the year.

The Spa Esmeralda invites guests with marble floors, glass corridors and the sound of a trickling stone fountain. Enjoy spa services that include massage, facials, body treatments, and services for men. Fitness classes and facilities are also available.

The Renaissance Esmeralda Resort & Spa is one of finest resorts in southern California. Enjoy sunny skies 350 days a year the galleries, chic eateries, and upscale shops that make it the second home to scores of Hollywood celebrities.

Room rates for the $100 daily resort credit package start at $229 per night. The offer is valid through January, 31, 2010. Reservations can be made online or by calling 1-800-228-9290. The promotion code is D50.

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