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Visitors can be Super Man or Wonder Woman for a day at Comic-Con International, July 23 – 26, at the San Diego Convention Center. Comic-Con has become a signature summertime event for San Diego; it is the largest comics and pop culture event in the United States, attracting thousands of artists, celebrities and fans of comic books, movie memorabilia and all things related to pop culture. For more information, call 619-491-2475, or visit www.comic-con.org .

San Diego’s culinary community joins forces during September 13 – 18 for San Diego Restaurant Week. More than a hundred of the region’s top restaurants offer prix-fixe, three-course dinner menus at just $20, $30 or $40 per person, so visitors can sample the signature cuisine and sophisticated style that make San Diego’s dining scene one of the region’s top attractions.

For more information, call 858-523-9020, or visit www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com .

The “turf meets the surf” at the Del Mar Racetrack where home racing fans flock each summer to wager on their favorite horses during the popular, annual Del Mar Thoroughbred Club racing season, July 22 – September 9.

The races run six days weekly, except Tuesday. Every Friday, guests can catch 4 O’Clock Fridays, a free headliner concert following the day’s last race.

On September 6, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club’s Grade 1 Pacific Classic treats guests to a prestigious event with a race between the nation’s top thoroughbreds and $1 million purse. For more information, call 858-755-1141, or visit www.dmtc.com

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS

In April 2009, the San Diego Zoo’s Wild Animal Park opened Flightline, a new zip-line adventure that transports guests more than 400 feet across the park at speeds up to 60 mph.

The 1.5-hour experience begins at the top of a mountain in Nairobi Village and features a brief training lesson, behind-the-scenes narration and an aerial adventure that soars across the Asian and African field exhibits, and ends at Kilima Point. Participants must be 10 years of age or older and weigh between 75 and 200 pounds; the cost is $70 in addition to regular park admission.

For more information, call 619-231-1515, or visit www.sandiegozoo.org/wap

On May 23, 2009, the San Diego Zoo unveiled a journey through time with the opening of its newest exhibit, The Harry and Grace Steele Elephant Odyssey. Highlighting animals of the past, present and future, the $44 million, seven-acre habitat features Asian elephants, a California condor, sloths, snakes and rodents, as well as life-sized replicas of animal species that dotted the Southern California landscape more than 10,000 years ago.

A herd of eight elephants roam a 2.5-acre exhibit that includes a 120,000-gallon pool, gentle rolling hills and the Conrad Prebys Elephant Management Facility, where visitors can see keepers and veterinarians at work with the animals.

Additional highlights of Elephant Odyssey include a tar pit replication, fossil dig, children’s play area and much more. For more information, call 619-231-1515, or visit www.sandiegozoo.org

On May 29, 2009, SEA LIFE Aquarium in Carlsbad launched a new exhibit, Sharks Revealed.

The new display will replace the Kelp Forrest exhibit and provide an up-close look at the evolution, development and lifestyles of sharks, including how they eat, breathe and sleep. Several unique shark species will roam through the exhibit like the brown banded bamboo shark, white spotted bamboo shark and coral catshark.

Sharks Revealed will also showcase a number of educational displays and interactive opportunities for guests.

For more information, call 760-918-5346, or visit www.sealifeus.com

NEW HOTEL DEVELOPMENTS

In August 2009, Hotel Indigo San Diego, a new alternative to traditional hotels, will open in the East Village neighborhood of downtown San Diego.

Catering to the style-conscious traveler, the hotel will offer personalized service, affordable luxury and intelligent design to create a one-of-a-kind, welcoming environment.

The 12-story, 210-room property will feature open spaces, bold colors, unique textures, natural imagery and spa-inspired touches throughout the property.

In addition, public spaces and guestrooms will undergo seasonal transformations so that aromas, music, artwork, murals and more correlate to match the four seasons.

Hotel Indigo San Diego will also offer a bistro-style Golden Bean restaurant and Phi bar, each offering seasonal gourmet fare for breakfast and dinner.

A 24-hour “Phi”tness Studio, rooftop terrace with a reflection pool and fire pits, business center, 6,200-sq. ft. of meeting space and free wireless internet will round out the amenities.

Hotel Indigo will be San Diego’s first LEED-certified hotel, and green building practices will be seen throughout the property, including green roofs on its 9th and 12th floors.

For more information, visit www.hotelindigo.com

HOTEL RENOVATIONS AND NAME CHANGES

Renovations and upgrades to the historic 1906 Lodge in Coronado were completed in May 2009.

The building was originally built in 1906 as a boarding house, and now serves as a charming 17-room hotel.

Six of the hotel’s guest rooms are located in the mail lodge and feature queen beds, period furniture and original leaded glass windows that provide gorgeous views of Coronado.

Eleven of the hotel’s guest rooms are located in newly built bungalows and feature king beds, spa tubs, private entrances and private balconies or porches. Additional upgrades to the building include renovated common areas like the parlor, dining room and veranda.

The 1906 Lodge also boasts meeting space that can accommodate up to 40 guests.

For more information, call 866-435-1906, or visit http://1906lodge.com

The Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay recently unveiled a complete brand re-launch featuring a new look and feel throughout the 14-story property.

The hotel’s 600 rooms now feature comfortable beds with crisp linens and a selection of pillows that range from soft to firm.

Guestroom bathrooms have been enhanced with superior showerheads, a curved shower rod for a more spacious feel and premium bath products. Enhanced lighting and landscaping designs offer a warm arrival experience, while just inside the lobby, new stylish touches, signature sounds, scents and an efficient guest check-in round out the welcome experience.

For more information, call 619-232-3861, or visit www.hisandiegoonthebay.com

In May 2009, Pala Casino Spa and Resort in San Diego’s North County completed a $100 million expansion, which includes major improvements to the dining and gaming areas and a new parking garage.

Pala Casino’s buffet area was expanded to 20,000-sq. ft. and renamed Choices, providing guests a world-class, interactive dining experience featuring eight live-action cooking stations, seating for more than 625 guests, an area for private parties and great views of the neighboring scenic mountains.

Pala Casino also opened two new restaurants — Amigos, an authentic Mexican eatery with quick-style service, and Sushi Sake, a Japanese restaurant. Within Pala’s casino area, a Poker Room with 15 tables, private cage windows and tableside dining was also added. Additionally, the casino’s private High Limit Area features three redesigned, Feng Shui-inspired rooms.

For more information, call 877-946-7252, or visit www.palacasino.com

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Introducing A Brand New Never Before Seen Dive Itinerary!

At Nekton we are always looking for new experiences to bring you and sometimes we get lucky. Well, we just got lucky!

Nekton’s itinerary development team has discovered an outpost in the Bahamas that just blew us away! It is less than 40 miles from the Turks & Caicos. Known more for the legend that pirates dug a fresh-water well there, Mayaguana island has turned out to be a special and undisturbed dive destination.

You can be among the first to discover what her bountiful waters have to offer.

Our new itinerary team and some lucky Nekton past guests, while there reported rich marine life, healthy reefs, huge basket sponges, breathtaking swim through’s, caves and deep, spectacular walls dropping into the Atlantic Ocean. Check out some of the pictures of the Mayaguana Exploration Trip.

The 300+ residents of the island, who subsist on fishing and farming (the mail boat only comes to the island once a week), are so happy to have us visit that they insist we come over for dinner. They have arranged a tour of the island and dinner for us during the week (they ask that we help defer some of the costs and pay a small fee).

There is sure to be a lot of excitement around this itinerary so check it out and book today.

The 300+ residents of the island, who subsist on fishing and farming (the mail boat only comes to the island once a week), are so happy to have us visit that they insist we come over for dinner.

They have arranged a tour of the island and dinner for us during the week (they ask that we help defer some of the costs and pay a small fee).

There is sure to be a lot of excitement around this itinerary so check it out and book today.

Mayaguana Itinerary

Are you staring out the window and are unable to concentrate? There’s only one cure- book your Mayaguana diving adventure.

While each Mayaguana cruise may vary due to weather and sea conditions, the outline below will give you a good feel for the adventure you could experience!

Saturday:

Your adventure begins as you arrive in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. The word Turks derived from the Islands’ pirate history, when 17th and 18th century pirates used the islands as hideouts and preyed upon the passing Spanish treasure ships bound for Europe.

The term “Turk” for a pirate stemmed two centuries earlier when the Ottoman Empire dominated the Mediterranean and Turkish corsairs harried European Atlantic shipping, thus translated “Turks” Islands becomes “Pirate” Islands!.

The Nekton Rorqual will be docked at NikkiBeach Marina on the east side of the island. A taxi ride from Providenciales to Nikki Beach marina should be less than $50 one way. Once at the marina, you may enjoy dinner ashore. Embarkation begins at 7:00 pm with the Captain’s briefing about 8:00 pm. Later that night the vessel gets underway.

Sunday - Friday Morning:

After clearing Customs in Mayaguana, exploration begins in the waters around the island. The diving here ranges from shallow water reef dives to deep blue water drop-offs. There are quite a few impressive swim throughs as well. The reefs along the wall are very healthy and have lots of colorful sponges, corals, and tunicates. Small shrimps and crabs are attached to many of these corals, which provide an excellent site for macro photographers. You will also find colorful tropical fish, schools of blue tangs, hawksbill turtles, large grouper, reef sharks, nurse sharks and many more.

Friday Afternoon:

Enjoy an evening ashore were the friendly locals are pulling out the red carpet and showing Nekton’s guests the charming towns.

A guided tour will be given of the main settlements. Dinner will be served at the Baycaner. Please bring $25 cash for the guided tour and dinner. Alcoholic beverages are not included in the $25 fee. (Please note: Bring cash with you. There are no banks or ATM’s on the island. Credit cards are not accepted.)

Mayaguana Settlements

Betsy Bay

Located on the West Coast; Enjoy the scenery of quaint pastel cottages, secluded’ wild corn plants, saucy hummingbirds.

Pirate’s Well

Located on the North Coast; hear the tales of the buried treasure lost on the island. Enjoy dinner at Baycaner - directly across the street from Pirates Well.

Abraham’s Bay

Located on the South coast; is the main town where you will find the harbor; (Quick fact: the main form of communication is mail boat once a week)

North Beach

Enjoy the stunning ocean flats scenery. Where you will see tropical birds such as the West Indian Flamingo and the Brown Booby.

Mayaguana Airport

The 11,000 foot runway was part of former US missile tracking stations used during the NASA Project Mercury and Apollo programs to help keep the astronauts on course.

Friday night:

The boat makes the passage back to Turks and Caicos Islands.

Saturday:

The Nekton Pilot will arrive back at Niki Beach Marina at 8 in the morning. After clearing customs, local taxi service is available with dock side pickup for transfers to the airport.

Please schedule flights for after 12:00 noon and REMEMBER DAN’s recommended waiting period between repetitive diving and flying.

Nekton Diving Cruises? Let us know. Email marketing@nektoncruises.com  or call (800) 899-6753
email: newsletter@nektoncruises.com
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Travelodge is offering more than 150,000 rooms at £9 and £19 for winter stays.

The offer applies to stays at the budget chain’s hotels between November 1 and January 31, 2010.

James Pribram, local surfers and Surfrider help lift surfing ban

Foundation’s Lake Michigan Chapter Co-Chair Vince Deur in celebrating their victory yesterday as The Chicago Parks District officially announced that surfing is no longer illegal. For decades, Chicago has banned all flotation devices from their beaches since a deadly tragedy occurred with three girls on an inflatable raft.

The CPD agreed to open two city public beaches for the Summer, Montrose & 57th St, and in the Fall two other beaches will be added for off-season surfing: Rainbow & Osterman In early summer of 2008, Pribram, Deur, Surfer & Attorney Todd Haugh and local Kitesurfer Mike Urban had a surf summit with officials at the Chicago Parks District to make their case for surfing in Chicago and tried to reverse a city-wide ban on floatation devices, a law that ultimately put Chicago surfer Jack Flynn behind bars overnight when he attempted surfing a cold and stormy December day.

To further protest the law, Pribram joined local surfers David Vanderveen, Jack Flynn, Vince Deur, Jim Hoop and Ryan Gerard last month for a “paddle out” in front of Chicago’s legendary ‘Miracle Mile’. After almost two hours of stand-up paddling, Chicago police boats arrived, but the surfers were long gone.

“While our little stand up paddle-out was just a small step owards taking a stand for change, I look forward to sharing the importance of keeping surfing clean, legal and a choice for all local surfers and future surfers,” said Pribram. Deur added, ”

We are very pleased with the decision of the Parks istrict to allow surfing in the city of Chicago…it’s a great opportunity to prove ourselves to the CPD and the community that we are respectful stewards of the beaches…”

James Pribram is best known for his philanthropic and environmental endeavors through his Eco-Warrior project. Through the project, Pribram works with developers and government officials to solve a variety of environmental problems that endanger the ocean.

www.surfrider.org

Sets Sail July 28 - August 1, 2009

Baja California Sur, Mexico - About 35 miles north of charming San Jose del Cabo, lies a region of Baja California Sur synonymous with sport fishing; the East Cape.

For the past decade, anglers from around the world gather here to compete for large cash prizes and enjoy the plentiful waters of the Sea of Cortes, home to of some of the world’s largest billfish. The 10th Annual East Cape Offshore Tournament will take place July 28-August 1, 2009.

“The state of Baja California Sur is proud to welcome back the East Cape Offshore Tournament for the 10th consecutive year,” says Alberto Treviño, Secretary of Tourism for Baja California Sur.

“Our waters offer experienced anglers world-renowned fishing conditions, capturing the essence of Baja Sur that lures visitors back year after year.”

Presented by Snell Real Estate and Las Villas de Mexico, the East Cape Offshore Tournament offers payouts to anglers for gamefish species in addition to marlin, for which the region is well known.

In 2008, the tournament awarded over $300,000 in cash prizes and included 56 participating teams.

The annual East Cape Offshore Tournament is one of three tournaments produced by Bisbee’s Black & Blue Tournaments in Baja California Sur. Due to the size of the cash awards, number of teams that enter and the locations, special rules regarding tournament entry and payment apply.

The beautiful Hotel Buena Vista Beach Resort, a favorite among anglers, will provide accommodations for this year’s tournament.

For more information or to enter, please visit www.bisbees.com

Eco-tourists, families, honeymooners, mature travelers, artists and others delight in their discovery of Baja California Sur.

Comprising three international airports Baja California Sur is both accessible and exotic.

Non-stop flights or convenient connections to Los Cabos are available from all major gateways throughout the United States.

Non-stop flights to La Paz and Loreto are available from Los Angeles.

For more information Baja California Sur call (877) MY-BAJA SUR or visit www.mybajasur.com

Stuart Cove’s Dive Bahamas is proud to announce a new lodging option on the west end of New Providence! A STONE’S THROW AWAY is perched on one of the highest elevations by the coast.

Here our Guests can indulge in a rare panoramic view of Nassau’s land and sea. The scenery boasts the best of the island’s natural wonders, from the native pine forest by Lake Killarney to the brim of the coral reefs that protect the glimmering beaches of west Nassau.

The property was recently built to echo the traditions of an old Bahamian home: wood floors and wood ceilings, louvered shutters and a large wrap around porch bring the visitors back to a quieter time long ago when the music of the islands could be heard in the whispers of the trade winds.

All the rooms all have direct access to the large wrap-around porch. The Garden View rooms are located on the ground floor and overlook the gardens and the pool area.

The Island View rooms of the second and third floor allow a panoramic view of the island, lakes Killarney and Old Fort Bay .

On a clear day, Coral Harbour located on the southern coast of New Providence looms up in the distance, seven miles away.

The Ocean View rooms open up to the largest section of the porch on the ocean side of the house. There, guests can relax on one of the antique Indonesian teak daybeds or on one of the loungers and admire the most amazing view of the ocean and the coral reefs that protect the glimmering beach which extends from Northwest Point to Caves Point, a mile apart.

Check out this special Stuart Cove’s Dive Bahamas special at this new offering:

Now to Oct 31st

4 days, 3 nights, 2 days of diving

$409

pp double occupancy garden room, some restrictions may apply

RODNEY BAY VILLAGE, St. Lucia - Bargain travel deals to the Caribbean and beyond for the summer and fall are unlikely to be repeated for a very long time, says Feolla Chastanet, a leading hotel executive on the island of St. Lucia.

Announcing an unprecedented US$55 nightly room rate for the hotel’s lead-in and recently upgraded Kreole room category, Chastanet said the promotional Coco Palm rates are to counter the traditional challenging slow summer and fall seasons which are compounded by the global recession, and “incredibly high” intra-regional airfares that have negatively impacted the travel industry.

“We want to encourage summer travel, to assure our guests that they will qualify for bargains and that they can continue to take a holiday despite high air fares,” said Coco Palm’s managing director, who expressed her delight about JetBlue’s promotional US$99 one-way fares from New York in October and November.

“Combine that (JetBlue) airfare with our rates and we are offering the value vacation of a lifetime,” she said, confessing that she could not promise these rates would return in 2010.

The special hotel rates, which also include discounts on Coco Palm’s higher room categories, are available for travel through December 15, 2009.

Rates are room only, double occupancy (maximum of two people), and do not include tax (8 %) and service charge (10 %).

Coco Palm’s Kreole Rooms are a short walk from a wide selection of attractions in the popular Rodney Bay Village.

These include St. Lucian bars and restaurants, offering French Creole, Thai and tapas themed cuisine. The rooms were recently upgraded and include complimentary wireless internet access.

Located in the heart of St. Lucia’s entertainment capital, the award-winning Coco Palm caters to the savvy traveler looking for a chic boutique hotel with affordable rates and excellent standards of style and service.

For further information or reservations, visit www.coco-resorts.com  or call toll free 1 877-655-COCO (2626) or +1 758-456-2800.

As A Tie-In With Silver Dollar City’s Festivities

BRANSON, MO – If you’re seeking a fun family-friendly getaway this summer, you should check out Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa in Branson, Missouri. Featuring an array of recreational offerings that can please virtually everyone in the family, the resort is offering a new “KidsFest Package” as a tie-in with Silver Dollar City’s popular “National KidsFest.”

In addition to deluxe accommodations for two nights at the AAA Four-Diamond resort, the package includes: a $50 Food Credit toward any of the resort’s food services, to be used during your stay;

one set of Two-Day Passes to Silver Dollar City for two adults and one child, for use during your stay (additional tickets may be purchased separately);

use of outdoor and indoor pools, hot tub, fitness facilities, playground and nature trail; and free indoor parking.

The package is from $550 per room, and is available through August 9, 2009. Tax and gratuity are additional, and the package is based on availability.

Silver Dollar City’s “National KidsFest” runs through August 9, 2009, and will feature special performances that will appeal to the entire family. Summer 2009 offerings include performances by illusionist Peter Gossamer, drum and dance performances by Swedish super group Jeerk, and a special VeggieTales show.

Featuring a beautiful Ozark mountaintop setting overlooking scenic Table Rock Lake, Chateau on the Lake Resort offers a diversity of recreational options. This includes a marina, which offers more water sports activities than any other resort in the Midwest. Offerings include an array of watercraft rentals, which includes ski boats, fishing boats, waverunners, catamarans, paddleboats, sea kayaks, and canoes. Parasailing, guided fishing excursions, scuba diving, and snorkeling are among the many other available options.

Table Rock Lake features 850 miles of pristine shoreline and 80 miles of crystal blue water, making it a very appealing vacation destination.

“It’s beautiful at Chateau on the Lake in the summer,” said Stephen Marshall, vice president and general manager of the resort.

“Add to that the diversity of recreational options at the resort, and in Branson, and guests are in for a wonderful vacation.”

For reservations or additional information, call 1-888-333-LAKE (5253) or (417) 334-1161, or visit www.ChateauOnTheLake.com .

In addition to the marina, recreational options at Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa include the $6 million, 14,000-square-foot Spa Chateau.

The full-service spa features 10 luxurious treatment rooms; customized body treatments; a soothing Infinity Tub that is filled from the ceiling; a Roman Bath situated beneath a waterfall overlooking Table Rock Lake;

a lake-view Movement Therapy Studio for Yoga; and a unique Barber Spa.

Additional recreational offerings at the resort include a 24-hour fitness center, two lighted tennis courts, a year-round indoor pool, an outdoor (seasonal) pool, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, nature and biking trails,

The Sassafras Movie Theater, Crawdaddies Kids Club (for children ages 4-12), and full-service concierge. Golf at six area courses, which includes two of Missouri’s finest, also is available to guests.

Widely regarded as the “Live Music Show Capital of America,”

Branson features more than 100 live shows per day, and a variety of impressive attractions.

Among the newest offerings is the Titanic: The World’s Largest Interactive Titanic Museum & Exhibition.

The new $420-million Branson Landing in historic downtown features festivals, musical events, a variety of new waterfront dining options, and more than 400,000 sq. ft. of national brand-name shops, galleries and specialty gift shops. Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater Complex is among the many other offerings in Branson

Dining options at Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa include the award-winning Chateau Grille, the 9th Street Italian Deli, the Atrium Café & Wine Bar, and The Sweet Shoppe.

The resort’s 301 beautifully-appointed guest rooms and suites boast cherry wood beds, down comforters, tiled stone baths, dual-line telephones with data port, WiFi access (at a nominal fee), iron and ironing board, coffee maker, in-room safes, and in-room movies and music (at a nominal fee). Select pet-friendly rooms for pets less than 25 pounds are also available.

Additional features at Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa include an impressive 10-story sky-lit atrium that provides breathtaking vistas of the lake, lush gardens, and surrounding mountains, and which features meandering streams brimming with colorful Koi fish, as well as a charming library lounge with a great stone fireplace.

Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa is owned and managed by Springfield, Missouri-based John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts.

For more information or reservations, call 1-888-333-LAKE (5253) or (417) 334-1161, or visit www.ChateauOnTheLake.com

WATER’S EDGE RESORT & SPA CONNECTICUT’S ONLY PRIVATE BEACH RESORT INVITES TRAVELERS TO TAKE THE TRAIN TO THE SOUND’

Luxury resort and spa teams-up with Amtrak to offer two-night package featuring roundtrip transportation from New York’s Penn Station and Boston’s South Station –

WESTBROOK, CONNECTICUT – The 170 room Water’s Edge Resort & Spa, situated on the Long Island Sound along the magnificent Connecticut shoreline, has partnered with Amtrak to offer a two-night package featuring roundtrip tickets for two aboard Amtrak just in time for the summer season.

The value-added package was created specifically for summer revelers from the New York City and Boston areas desiring a reprieve from the crowded beaches of popular summer resort areas such as the Hamptons and Cape Cod.

The private escape features luxury accommodations at the famed turn-of-the-century style New England estate, nestled within 25 acres that include manicured grounds leading to a private white sand beach; making it the only resort in the state to house a private beach.

Most of the spacious guestrooms and suites offer spectacular views of the Long Island Sound along with high-end, in-room amenities and elegant décor.

The resort offers a full-service spa featuring ten tranquil treatment rooms, award-winning restaurants with sea views, lounges, a fitness center, and indoor and outdoor pools. Just a two-hour Train ride from Penn Station or Boston’s South Station, Water’s Edge Resort & Spa provides an elegant, affordable and accessible retreat.

Water’s Edge Resort & Spa ‘Train to the Sound’ – Two night Package

Roundtrip Penn Station
Friday – Sunday
$799.00++
Sunday – Thursday
$659.00++

Roundtrip South Station Boston
Friday – Sunday
$799.00++
Sunday – Thursday
$659.00++

Two roundtrip tickets Amtrak (coach)– Penn Station or Boston’s South Station

A third night can be added to either package for a cost of $99.00++ guestroom only

Ground transportation for two from Old Saybrook Train Station in Old Saybrook, Connecticut to the resort

Two-night accommodations (standard guestroom)

Breakfast Buffet for two days

Three Course Dinner for two on your second night stay

Complimentary activities

Private sandy beach access (includes lounge chairs)

Beach discovery walks

Water aerobics

Kayaking rental available

Fitness Center

Guests may also add a la carte spa services. The Spa at Water’s Edge Resort specializes in marine therapies and treatments.

It is an elegant sanctuary of ten treatment rooms and a relaxation suite.

The extensive menu consists of services ranging from massages to body treatments, facials and products by natural skincare line Pevonia Botanica.

Dining options for package holders include dinner for two at the award-winning Restaurant at Water’s Edge, named the best brunch in Connecticut by Connecticut Magazine.

Guests may also choose from two additional restaurant and lounges offering Italian to Continental cuisine along with an extensive wine list from leading international and local vintners.

A history steeped in tradition and entertainment, Water’s Edge Resort & Spa was built in 1946 as Bill Hahn’s, a quaint and stately New England seaside resort where visitors from the tri-state area were treated to relaxing accommodations, exceptional cuisine and live entertainment. The entertainment roster headlined today’s legendary performers such as: Woody Allen, Barbara Streisand and Art Carney to name a few.

Bill Hahn, known as Bill the innkeeper and Mr. Showman during this period, turned the hotel’s main dining room into a “Broadway” stage establishing the resort as one of the most sought after entertainment venues in the northeast.

In 1981, businessman and local resident, Michael Dattilo purchased Water’s Edge Resort & Spa restoring it to its original grandeur and maintaining the rich tradition of service excellence and extraordinary entertainment in the memory of Mr. Hahn.

Mr. Dattilo renamed the inn The Water’s Edge Resort & Spa.

Over the years the resort and spa has flourished and expanded to include villas and condos for a total of 170 guestrooms and suites, three restaurants, including an award-winning restaurant, 12 spacious meeting and social function rooms, outdoor garden terraces, full-service spa with ten treatment rooms, indoor and outdoor pool and Onsite retail shopping outlets, i.e., Salon Massimo, Southern Exposure, Azul, Medical Esthetics, Michele A Bridal Boutique.

Free places for children up to 18 are being offered on August sailings in the Mediterranean by Star Clippers.

The peak season offer applies to children accompanied by two full fare-paying adults on board Star Clipper and Royal Clipper.

It represents a discount of up to £2,903 off published prices for a family of four with two children accommodated in their own cabin, and up to £535 for a family of three, with one child sharing the parents’ cabin.

The deal applies to departures on board 170-capacity Star Clipper and includes a seven-night sailing around the Greek islands departing on August 8, an 11-night sailing around the Greek islands on August 15 from Athens to Venice, and a 10-night sailing in the reverse direction on August 26.

The offer is also available on 228-passenger Royal Clipper for sailings on August 8 and 29 on 11-night voyages from Rome to Venice and a 10-night cruise in the reverse direction on August 19.

Prices start at £1,310 per adult for the seven nights sailing on August 8, saving £1,965 off the usual cost of a family of four.