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JetBlue Airways is holding a 10-day sale for fall travel to more than
56 destinations in the carrier’s network, with fares starting as low as $29. Fares start at $39 between L.A./Long Beach and San Francisco, Calif., and just $29 between Fort Lauderdale and Nassau, Bahamas.

Fares require up to a 14-day advance purchase.

Fare sales are one way.

Certain restrictions and black-out dates apply.

Travel must take place between Sept. 8, 2009 and Dec. 16, 2009.

For more information, click the Jetblue ad.

Turks & Caicos Resort Partners With Fit Yoga Editor Rita Trieger To Host Its Final

Yoga-Inspired Weekend Of 2009

Providenciales, Turks & Caicos – The Sands at Grace Bay will be hosting its final “Relax, Recharge & Rejuvenate Weekend” of the year – from October 2 – 5th, 2009 – at a special discounted rate.

This yoga-inspired 4 day/3 night all-inclusive offer features twice daily yoga instruction by Fit Yoga editor-in-chief Rita Trieger, a soothing spa treatment, a snorkeling excursion on Grace Bay Beach and much more.

This popular weekend package is based on availability, so don’t wait any longer to book a rejuvenating, oceanfront retreat!

Enjoy 4 days/3 nights on stunning Grace Bay Beach in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos for only $1,395.00, single occupancy. The complete package includes:

Spacious Garden Studio accommodations;
Breakfast and dinner daily;
Twice daily yoga classes taught by Fit Yoga editor-in-chief Rita Trieger;
Goody bag of spa/yoga products;
One complimentary spa treatment courtesy of Spa Tropique at The Sands;
Spa incentive good for 10% off of one additional treatment;
Snorkeling Excursion on Grace Bay Beach

Inspired by the natural elements and beauty of the Turks & Caicos Islands, this special weekend will be an extraordinary time of rejuvenation, renewal and personal discovery.

Participants will be able to choose from a creative and interesting variety of classes and activities resulting in a unique opportunity for a very personal experience. Individual classes will focus on a wide range of intentions from building strength and improving flexibility to developing meditation practices that will help to cultivate abundance and reset goals.

For reservations and to check availability, call toll-free from the U.S. (877) 777-2637; from Canada (800) 567-5327; online at www.thesandstc.com  

About Rita Trieger

All classes will be taught by Rita Trieger, editor-in-chief of Fit Yoga magazine, and the author of Yoga Heals Your Back (Fairwinds, 2005). She has studied with some of the yoga world’s most renowned teachers, and incorporates many different traditions into her inspiring and challenging flow-style classes.

Rita is also a certified Relax and Renew (restorative yoga) teacher as well as a Reiki practitioner. She lives, practices, and teaches yoga in New York City, and in Connecticut at Elements Yoga, Stamford Hospital’s Health and Fitness Institute, and the Bennett Cancer Center.

More recently, Rita has been hired as the yoga teacher and stress management director for the newly established Integrative Medicine and Wellness Center, also at Stamford Hospital.

Her dedicated students are truly a testament to her genuine, spirited style.

About the Sands at Grace Bay

A beach lover’s delight, The Sands at Grace Bay is situated on the world-renowned 12-mile crescent of powdery white sand known as Grace Bay Beach.

This gracious, family-friendly 112-room resort located on six oceanfront acres offers accommodations in studios and 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom suites ranging from 1,000 to 1,600 square feet, all of which combine comfort-focused amenities and spectacular natural surroundings.

Each is decorated in Caribbean classic style, with muted blues and greens and wicker furnishings.

Most suites also come with fully equipped kitchens appointed with stainless appliances, granite countertops, coffee makers and more. (Studios are equipped with kitchenettes.) Accommodations are distributed throughout six three-story buildings situated amid a lush garden courtyard caressed by three free-form swimming pools.

The Sands at Grace Bay is the home of Hemingway’s Restaurant and Bar – a legendary beach-side venue and local favorite – where guests can enjoy gourmet selections and island specialties seven days a week. Spa treatments by Spa Tropique are available by appointment. Guests are also welcome to enjoy the resort’s indoor fitness center, non-motorized water sports, tennis court, and bicycles as well as complimentary WiFi in the rooms, restaurant and lobby.

Conveniently located just ten minutes away, the Provo Golf Club offers guests one of the best and most challenging courses in the Caribbean.

CATALINA EXPRESS REPEATS POPULAR CATALINA DAY PASS

Pass Offers Day Savings on Island Adventures and Activities

LONG BEACH, Calif. – With a click of the mouse, visitors planning a trip to Santa Catalina Island can download a Catalina Day Pass from www.CatalinaExpress.com, through Sept. 3, 2009, with super savings on adventures and activities on the Island. Just by presenting and referencing the Catalina Day Pass, visitors receive discounts on a host of deals offered by Santa Catalina Island Company, with its Tour Catalina Island; a Jeep Eco Tour; Catalina Scuba Luv; Descanso Beach Ocean Sports; Guided Natural History Kayak Tours; Catalina Island Golf Course; Ocean Rafting; and Parasailing.

Santa Catalina Island Company offers a saving of 25% on Discovery Tours’ Glass bottom Boat, Avalon Scenic, or Casino Walking Tour (not valid with any other offers).

Learn more at

www.VisitCatalinaIsland.com

golf devotees can tee up on the Catalina Island Golf Course, a scenic 2,100-yard course, with nine challenging holes and two sets of tees for 18-hole play.

The Catalina Scuba Luv offers underwater adventure, with discounts for day-trippers on rentals, guided and introductory dives, and snorkeling tours. Descanso Beach Ocean Sports features two-for-one rentals of kayaks, snorkel gear, and wetsuits.

Parasailing, offering a $10 savings, is a breathtaking way to soar, either solo or in tandem, while those preferring other sports can take a sightseeing tour or snorkel.

Guided Natural History Kayak Tours take participants to some of Catalina’s most fabulous coves. Ocean Rafting aboard power rafts takes visitors to Two Harbors, where they see a spectacular variety of marine life along the way; and The three-hour Custom Jeep Eco Tour takes passengers into Catalina’s beautiful interior, guided by an island naturalist.

Visit www.CatalinaExpress.com  for a downloadable Catalina Day Pass and links to each exciting adventure. Also save on hotel packages with Catalina Express’ Paradise Packages, which include accommodations and roundtrip boat transportation.

It’s easy to get to Catalina aboard Catalina Express, which offers a full schedule of departures during the summer from Long Beach, San Pedro, and Dana Point.

For information, call Catalina Express, at 800-429-4601 or visit www.catalinaexpress.com  to make a reservation online.

If you’re having more fun than you can fit into one day, extend your stay at one of Catalina’s premier visitor accommodations.

For information, contact Hotel Villa Portofino, 888-510-0555, www.hotelvillaportofino.com ; Santa Catalina Island Company, 800-626-4804, www.visitcatalinaisland.com ; Two Harbors Enterprises (310) 510-0303, www.VisitTwoHarbors.com , and the Catalina Island Golf Course, 310-510-0530.

Hits the Orleans Arena Stage November 14

WHAT:
Featuring the Top 10 Finalists from the hit television show.

ADE • BRANDON • EVAN • JANETTE • JASON • JEANINE
KAYLA • KUPONO • MELISSA • RANDI

Performing their hottest routines in Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Ballroom, Tango, Broadway, Salsa and more—live on stage! *Due to the physical nature of the performances, not all dancers may perform/dancers subject to change.

WHEN:
Saturday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE:
Orleans Arena at
The Orleans Hotel and Casino
4500 West Tropicana Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89103

TICKETS:
Tickets go on sale July 25, priced at $38.50, $48.50 and $56.00, inclusive of tax and fees. Tickets can be purchased at the Orleans Arena Box Office by calling 702.284.7777 or by visiting www.orleansarena.com

Now more than ever, people are interested in how their food is produced.

They want to meet the producers and talk with them about what goes into the food production process.

Agricultural tourism, or agritourism, responds to this new demand.

This is a style of vacation that normally includes staying on a farm, getting engaged into farm activities ranging from picking fruits or feeding animals, to planting crops. In our actual highly urbanized life, agritourism creates a great opportunity to connect children to nature.

Some of them who visit the farms have often never seen a live duck, or pig, and have never picked an apple right off the tree. This will also give them the chance to help with farming tasks during their visit.

Agritourism farms in Martinique offer a chance to develop the local economy, create eco-oriented craft souvenirs, and inform visitors about current agriculture practices. Some of the farms also provide accommodations, usually on location, in order for the visitor to fully experience “Martinique Green”, the other side of the island.

Sixties Soul Music is Revived at Cannery Casino & Hotel With Performances by Tommy James and The Shondells, and Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals

Two great groups from the ‘60s, Tommy James and The Shondells, and Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals, will perform Saturday, August 29 at 8 p.m. at The Club inside the Cannery Casino & Hotel.

Tickets start at $19.95 plus tax and fees and can be purchased at the Cannery Casino & Hotel’s ticket sales counter located at the front desk. Tickets are also available for purchase by calling (702) 507-5757 or (866) 999-4899 (toll free), or online at www.cannerycasinos.com

The music of Tommy James and The Shondells has been ingrained in America’s pop culture scene for more than a generation. To date James has sold more than 100 million records and has been awarded 23 gold singles and nine gold and platinum albums.

Tommy James and The Shondells have more than seven top ten hits including “Mony Mony,” “I think We’re Alone Now,” “Crimson and Clover,” and “Crystal Blue Persuasion.”

Felix Cavaliere discovered the Hammond organ at a young age and quickly became mesmerized by its beautiful sound. The Hammond, along with his beautiful voice, became Cavaliere’s trademark sound.

With a long list of international chart topping hits including “Good Lovin’,” “Groovin’” “How Can I Be Sure,” and “It’s A Beautiful Morning,” the music of Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals has evolved from soul to an impressionistic jazz rock band throughout their multi-decade career.

Cannery Casino Resorts, LLC, owns and operates the Cannery Casino & Hotel in North Las Vegas; the Rampart Casino within the Resort in Summerlin, also home of the J.W. Marriott Resort; and Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel. The company also owns and operates the Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Washington County, PA.

Spectacular Views and Good Food Go Hand in Hand This Summer Throughout the City’s Boroughs—

NYC & Company, New York City’s marketing, tourism and partnership organization, is touting a new trend in town this summer: high-altitude brunches.

From Manhattan to Brooklyn to Queens, rooftops are catering to people seeking more than just a meal. In the vertical city of New York, good food and good views go hand in hand. From 230 Fifth, Hudson Terrace and the Gansevoort in Manhattan to the Ravel in Queens and Alma in Brooklyn, the City offers some excellent options for those lazy summer weekends.

“This summer, visitors and residents can retreat to the rooftops to not only take in spectacular views of our City from many different vantage points, but also enjoy some excellent food and drink,” said George Fertitta, CEO of NYC & Company.

Manhattan’s largest rooftop bar, 230 Fifth, offers its Champagne Party Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 5pm year-round, rain or shine, on its 14,000-square-foot palm-decorated roof deck and 8,000-square-foot fully enclosed lounge.

More than 40 dishes are offered, the majority priced between $8 and $12, including such signatures as “Liquored Up” French toast and matzah brei.

Along with a number of specialty cocktails, six champagnes are served by the bottle and the magnum. “Bigger is better” is the theme at this rooftop retreat, which offers stunning views of New York City including head-on views of the Empire State Building. (www.230-fifth.com)

This summer, the party goes sky-high at Hotel Gansevoort’s new Get Up Get Down brunch and roof-deck party. Hotel Gansevoort’s Plunge bar features 360° views of the Hudson River and Manhattan, indoor and outdoor terrace seating and a fully landscaped garden. Served from noon to 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays, the three-course $36 menu includes items like a panache of charcuterie and salumi, grilled Black Angus burgers, steak frites and eggs and mini cupcakes for dessert. The brunch will be offered through Labor Day. (www.hotelgansevoort.com)

For breathtaking views of the Hudson River and the Intrepid Museum, check out the Groovedeck at Hudson Terrace, a rooftop lounge discreetly tucked away at the edge of Midtown, along the Hudson River. Brunch is served on Sundays from 2pm to 8pm. The menu includes a delicious assortment of dishes, including French toast, sourdough toast, smoked salmon, Maplewood bacon, homemade chocolate chip muffins and an assortment of fresh omelettes. Brunch cocktails include a selection of red and white sangrias and mojito pitchers. Champagne is available by the bottle. (www.hudsonterracenyc.com)

Those seeking a truly luxurious experience should head to the Peninsula New York’s Salon de Ning rooftop bar for its Sunday Brunch on the Terrace.

From the 23rd-floor perch overlooking Fifth Avenue, guests will be able to take in exceptional views of the cityscape as they enjoy the three-course brunch and the eclectic grooves of a live DJ.

The second course, offered bento-box-style, consists of four small dishes. The set menu, which varies weekly, has included slow-roasted prime rib with aged cheddar twice-baked potato, melted leeks and candied baby carrots; and the poached organic egg with Maine lobster hash and truffled hollandaise.

Champagne cocktails are available, including the Beijing Rouge, a concoction of pomegranate juice, citrus vodka, and champagne with a raspberry garnish.

The brunch costs $49 per person (excluding beverages, tax and gratuities). It is served Sundays from 11:30am to 2:30pm through Labor Day, and possibly later, weather permitting. (www.salondening.com)

Over in the Carroll Gardens section of Brooklyn, Alma offers a beautiful rooftop brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 2:30pm.

Stunning views of the Manhattan skyline complement the delicious Mexican fare, along with cocktails and tequilas. Brunch is served year-round; reservations are accepted for large parties. www.almarestaurant.com

Nestled alongside the Queensboro Bridge in Long Island City, the new Ravel Hotel, the borough’s only luxury boutique property, serves a Sunday buffet brunch on its rooftop from 10am to 2pm (and the endless mimosas keep flowing until 3pm). Top DJs provide the beats while patrons take in the stunning views of the Manhattan skyline, just across the East River. (www.ravelhotel.com)

For more information on visiting NYC, visit www.nycgo.com

Places to Ride booklet available

Are you confused about the new off-highway vehicle laws or need the dust abatement actions clarified?

Do you just want to know where to ride OHVs?

There is a new booklet just for you thanks to the OHV programs from the Arizona Game and Fish Department and the Arizona State Parks Department working together. This new booklet contains all of the OHV management laws currently in effect in Arizona as well as a list of places to ride across the state.

The booklet includes explanations about Arizona titling, registration and the OHV Decal, information about equipment and protective gear needed to ride as well as educational and training options and opportunities.

“This booklet has a little something for everyone, including information about wildlife and wildlife habitat protection, new dust laws and ordinances, land management agencies and tips about safe, ethical and responsible use that can help keep access to riding and hunting areas open are also in the new guide,” said Jim Harken, the OHV Public Information Officer for the Game and Fish Department.

An updated “Places to Ride” section shows you the various riding opportunities available across the state, complete with a free map to help you pinpoint the use area location.

To obtain a copy of the new booklet go to many locations including National Forest Service offices, Bureau of Land Management offices, the Arizona State Land Department Office, State Parks offices and all Game and Fish Department Offices. The booklet is also in downloadable PDF form on both the State Parks and Game and Fish Department Web sites at www.azstateparks.com/ohv  and www.azgfd.gov/ohv.

Funding for this project came from the new OHV Decal program that was part of the OHV management legislation that was passed in 2008 and went into effect Jan. 1, 2009.

And as always, remember: Nature Rules! Stay on roads and trails.

La Jolla, California – Surf Diva Surf School is proud to announce their new surf division: What’SUP, specifically for Standup Paddle (SUP) surfing.

Known to the originators as, Hoe he’e nalu, Standup Paddleboarding is an ancient form of surfing and can be traced back to ancient Polynesia.

Standup Paddle Boarding, or SUP, is the hottest new sport to hit the coast in San Diego. Long recognized in Hawaii as a great way to get a workout on a flat day, standup paddle boarding has also evolved into a new variation of surfing for those who want a fun activity with instant success and an easy learning curve.

Surf Diva Surf School, in the teaching business for 14 successful years, is one of the first schools in San Diego to offer lessons and rentals of SUP boards through its new program called What’SUP.

Located in the most idyllic spot on the west coast to gently launch into the ocean’s premiere scenic and environmentally protected aquatic park, La Jolla Cove and ecological preserve, What’SUP features top male and female instructors from as far as Hawaii and Australia who are drawn to this program because of its stellar worldwide reputation.

What’SUP teaches all ages, including kids, since they are open to anyone who can swim. In fact, co-owner Izzy Tihanyi notes that women seem to learn to balance on the boards a bit easier than most men.

“We’ve taught many couples where the husband is a great surfer and the wife is just starting out.

But on a SUP they are on an even playing field and the ladies just love it!”

“You don’t have to be a surfer to learn to SUP. It’s fun to just paddle in the flat water. The view from above is amazing,” says co-owner Coco Tihanyi.

The water at La Jolla Cove is so clear that you can see through to the leopard sharks (not dangerous, mostly bottom feeders), garibaldi (California’s state fish), and the occasional sea lion, dolphin, or sea bass.

From the SUP it’s one of the most beautiful views in the world: the sweeping cliffs with the famous caves of La Jolla all the way past the Scripps Institute of Oceanography Pier to the fine dark silky sand at Black’s Beach.

Catching waves is something that Surf Diva also teaches, but recommends a basic surfing background before attempting to launch into the line-up.

“It’s important to know what you are doing if you are going for waves, especially in a crowded spot. These are huge boards and understanding how the maneuver in the surf is important for both safety and etiquette,” says Izzy Tihanyi.

“Our SUP instructors are both excellent surfers and paddlers, in addition to being fully certified Surf Diva instructors, are pre-requisites to teaching this amazing sport. So before paddling out to the surf, sign up for a package of SURF n SUP lessons at Surf Diva Surf School, you’ll be glad you did!”

The recent growth of SUP has been recently noted by TransWorld Surf Magazine in an April 2009 article outlining the phenomenal reach of the sport.

For more information on the SUP program, please surf over to

www.whatsupsurf.com  or www.surfdiva.com  or call 858-454-8273

About Surf Diva

Established in 1996 by twin sisters Izzy and Coco Tihanyi, Surf Diva has introduced thousands of women from all over the world to the sport and spirit of surfing and is internationally recognized as the world’s leading surf school.

With Izzy as the ‘Surf’ and Coco the ‘Diva’, the Surf Diva boutique opened its doors in 2004 and has been selling a variety of fashion forward and functional surf gear ever since. Surf Diva also designs, markets, and sells its own line of apparel. The line is enhanced by creative embellishments to catch the Diva’s true independent and adventurous spirit. Read the Jetsetters Magazine feature by Lena Hunt about Surf Diva.

CHICK Corea, Stanley Clarke & Lenny White

Play Orpheum Theatre Saturday, September 12

(Phoenix, AZ) – Following their celebrated reunion during last year’s triumphant Return to Forever tour, Chick Corea will join once again with his Return To Forever bandmates Stanley Clarke and Lenny White for a worldwide trio tour.

Corea, Clarke & White actually harkens back to a week-long engagement in 1973, when they performed as a trio at the Keystone Korner in San Francisco.

The Power of Three stops at Orpheum Theatre Saturday, September 12 for an 8:00PM show.

Says Corea of the new trio, “Now that we’re playing together again, there’s a flood of creativity and inspiration that could only come from making music with this group.

“Stanley, Lenny and I are looking forward to taking it back to the trio setting we had when we were putting the first electric version of RTF together. That week we did at the old Keystone Korner in ‘73 remains memorable for us and has become a starting point for the new musical explorations we’re planning.”

For the Fall tour, Corea will alternately perform on 9-foot grand piano, Fender Rhodes electric piano and various synths while Clarke will switch off between upright and electric bass. Performances are expected to be recorded for download sales on the band’s website. A CD may also be released at the end of the tour.