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For Jumana Brodersen and the creative team currently engaged in building and fabricating Klump Island at Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens, “don’t sweat the small stuff” is key to delivering a new children’s attraction consistent with the quality of Tivoli and ready to welcome guests for the 2010 spring season.

The Klump Island project now being realized in Denmark is a themed entertainment collaboration across continents. Brodersen, president of The J Co LLC of St. Louis, Mo., and former corporate director of creative development with Busch Entertainment Corp., was brought on in June 2009, after meeting in Copenhagen with Tivoli’s director of design Mikkel Sonne, vice president Finn Sture Madsen and CEO Lars Liebst, as well as Egmont creative developer Per Sanderhage of Egmont, which owns the Rasmus Klump character.

Returning to the US, Brodersen kicked off creative development with a design team chosen for their expertise in themed play attractions (Elaine Swanger, Sophie Binder and Scott Neale). Klump Island offers a new immersive play experience for children and their families, themed around the world of Rasmus Klump and his friends.

Brodersen’s design ushers in a dramatic sense of arrival. Featuring three adventure zones for three age groups, Brodersen’s design provides a whole new look within Tivoli Gardens, blending Rasmus sculptural styles, textures and colors into the fabric of Tivoli. Complementing the play areas are a Rasmus-themed ride, and a restaurant specializing in pancakes, Rasmus’s comfort food of choice.

www.tivoli.dk

Tivoli CEO Lars Liebst said, “In 2009 we opened the year’s wildest ride, Vertigo, for the daredevils.

In 2010 the focus will be on children with a play world, the size and quality of which have never been seen before in Denmark, with free entry for our visitors.

We believe that Petzi [Rasmus Klump] and Tivoli fit together well: both brands are internationally recognized, and both have entertained Danish children for many generations.”

For more information, visit

Travel Impressions added 13 new hotels in San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles. In San Francisco, the six new properties include St. Regis San Francisco, Fairmont Heritage Place Ghirardelli Square, InterContinental Mark Hopkins, InterContinental San Francisco, Clift San Francisco and The Westin St. Francis.

Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers and roundtrip hotel/pier transfers are now available as part of the San Francisco vacation packages.

The three new hotels in San Diego are Hotel del Coronado, L’Auberge del Mar and Hotel Indigo San Diego Gaslamp Quarter.

Four new properties in Los Angeles include L’Ermitage Beverly Hills, The London West Hollywood, W Los Angeles Westwood and Holiday Inn Santa Monica Beach at the Pier.

Travel Impressions offers optional tours in Los Angeles highlighted by visits to Hollywood, Beverly Hills and homes of movie stars.

To promote the new California hotels, Travel Impressions is offering three-night packages with hotel accommodations and hotel tax. Bookings at San Francisco properties also include roundtrip airport/hotel transfers.

Sample prices quoted per person double occupancy, for travel April 1 to May 22, are as follows: San Francisco — The Westin St. Francis from $339, Clift San Francisco from $455, InterContinental San Francisco from $469, InterContinental Mark Hopkins from $499, St. Regis San Francisco from $669, and Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square from $809; San Diego — Hotel Indigo San Diego Gaslamp Quarter from $349, Hotel del Coronado from $459, and L’Auberge del Mar from $519; and Los Angeles — Holiday Inn Santa Monica Beach at the Pier from $355, W Los Angeles Westwood from $445, The London West Hollywood from $455, and L’Ermitage Beverly Hills from $709. Airfare is available from gateways nationwide and can be added to the cost of the hotel package.

For more information, call 800-284-0044 or 631-845-8000, or visit www.TravelImpressions.com

Pinnacle Entertainment opened its River City casino to the public on March 4 in the south St. Louis County community of Lemay. The casino represents an investment of $357 million and created approximately 600 construction-phase jobs and 1,200 permanent jobs.

The River City complex features a single-level, 90,000-square-foot casino with more than 2,100 slot machines and 55 table games, including poker, and parking for more than 3,000 vehicles.

River City’s restaurants and nightlife options include Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse; 1904 Beerhouse, a tavern featuring more than 100 beers by the bottle and 32 on tap, including River City’s 1904 Brewhouse Ale; and Judy’s Velvet Lounge, featuring live music, drinks, bar-top slots and high-definition flat-screen TVs.

River City is located on approximately 56 acres just south of the confluence of the Mississippi River and the River des Peres.

The design reflects the atmosphere of a Missouri river town at the peak of the steamboat trade. Participating in the opening celebration were Richard Goeglein, Pinnacle’s interim chairman of the board; John Giovenco, Pinnacle’s interim CEO; and Todd George, regional vice president-St. Louis and River City’s general manager.

For more information, visit www.pinnacle-entertainment-inc.com

Step Back In Time At The Historic Vee Bar Guest Ranch

Laramie, Wyo. – Nestled in the shadows of the Snowy Range Mountains along the banks of the Little Laramie River, the has a rich history that stretches back over a hundred years.

Located just 2 1/2 hours north of Denver, it offers the ideal vacation destination for travelers in the region (or across country) who want a travel destination with outdoor adventure and western heritage.

With a past that at various points in time includes being a cattle, horse, sheep, and buffalo operation, a stagecoach stop, a post office, a freight line to local mines, and a government training school for boys from low-income families, the unforgettable Vee Bar is now operating as a guest ranch in the summer and a bed and breakfast & corporate retreat location in the winter.

With its family-friendly atmosphere and hands-on approach to western adventure, the whole clan is guaranteed a good time with activities like horseback riding, hiking, excellent fly fishing, hayrides, trap shooting, camping, herding cattle, and river tubing.

Best of all, the guest rates are as low as $75 per person in the winter for one night. In the summer the Vee Bar offers all-inclusive packages for less than $300 per person per night, so this guest ranch experience offers families on a budget a great value.

www.veebar.com

In Four Days On the Mighty Colorado

This is the perfect course for anyone wishing to become a proficient whitewater kayaker in a very short time.

Go from “zero-to-hero” in the span of four days of river kayaking on the Colorado River under the competent instruction of the Renaissance Adventure Guides’ staff.

Their certified ACA instructors will take you from the skills that you learned on the lake or pool to running rolling rapids with a big smile on your face. Start off with the basics of peel-outs, ferries, catching eddies and ready current.

Moving flat-water is followed by small rapids, and the whitewater just keeps getting bigger.

Expect to be on class III whitewater for at least part of the time.

An introduction to basic play boating moves like front surfing is also covered.

The Colorado River is one of the premier places to learn how to kayak – come spend four days with the best instructors around and hit the river running.

www.raguides.com

ROW Adventures
CONTACT: Peter Grubb
TEL: 800-451-6034 Cell 208-755-6824
E-MAIL: peter@rowadventures.com
WEBSITE: www.ROWadventures.com

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – In its final print edition before moving everything over as an online magazine, National Geographic Adventure named its 25 Best New Trips in the World – 2010, including ROW Adventures’ “Bitterroot Bonanza” multisport that features biking, lake kayaking and whitewater rafting in Washington, Idaho and Montana.

“As the co-owner of ROW Adventures, Peter Grubb has spent the better part of the past three decades scouting trips around the world. But until recently, he had all but ignored his own backyard, the Bitterroot Mountains straddling the Montana-Idaho border.” Explains National Geographic Adventure. Peter Grubb adds

“Idaho isn’t well known, perhaps because we don’t have any National Parks within our State, but North Idaho’s scenery, wildlife and world-class bike trail system makes this a spectacular travel destination.”

The trip starts on the Washington Centennial Trail, a 37-mile path named after Washington State’s centennial anniversary.

It continues on to the Idaho Centennial Trail leading to the lakeside resort town of Coeur d’Alene.

On the second day a three-hour kayak paddle on Lake Coeur d’Alene visits nesting sites of osprey and a forested shoreline.

Then it’s on to the crown jewel of the nation’s Rails-to-Trails system, the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes. This 72-mile path travels through forests, along both Coeur d’Alene Lake and River, and then through the Silver Valley, the richest mother lode of silver in the world.

The fourth day is spent rafting the intermediate class III rapids of the Clark Fork River in Montana and the grand finale is a day on the Trail of the Hiawatha.

This one-of-a-kind trail along the route of the old Hiawatha railroad takes riders through 10 tunnels and seven trestles through the heart of the Bitterroot Mountains.

ROW Adventures is the only outfitter permitted to guide tours on the Hiawatha Trail. They are also the only company with all required permits and licenses to conduct this history and culture-filled active journey.

Two itineraries are offered. One spends nights at various lodges or motels along the way while the other is a camping trip.

Meals are served on the trail as well as in various local restaurants such as the Enaville Resort Snake Pit—in operation since 1880.

Five departures are scheduled in July and August.

The five-day camping trip is $1395/person and the lodge version is $1595/person. Trips begin and end in Spokane, Washington.

To learn more about ROW Adventures’ new award-winning trip, Bitterroot Bonanza, please visit: www.ROWadventures.com  call 800-451-6034; or e-mail info@rowadventures.com

The value-priced CoCo Key Water Resort-Orlando is set to debut April 15 offering a fun and affordable option for families.

The Key West-themed property combines a casual tropical hotel setting with a water park that features four pools, eight water slides and poolside entertainment designed for children ages 2-12 in a safe and friendly environment.

Bookings open for the 386-room resort, with rates ranging from $99 to $149 per room per night, and water park amenity access for just $19 per room per day (for up to four people).

“We know that affordability remains the driving factor for most families when it comes to vacation planning, so we’ve purpose-built this CoCo Key resort as an alternative that not only addresses value but also delivers a comprehensive resort experience that’s memorable and fun for the whole family,” said Frank Fry, general manager of the property.

CoCo Key features brightly colored cabanas, swaying palms, fragrant hibiscus, native artwork and thatched roofs

. The 54,000-square-foot canopy covered and outdoor water park features eight adventure water slides; CoCo’s Beach; Parrot’s Perch, an interactive play island; Minnow Lagoon featuring a zero-entry pool for younger children; Coral Reef Cove, a teen pool; and an outdoor splash pad.

Families also can enjoy a 6,500-square-foot video arcade; snack bar; outdoor lounge; Parakeet’s Playhouse, a 4,800-square-foot activities room for kids; and a function space for a variety of celebrations.

A separate grotto area can be found towards the front of the resort for adults. Biscayne Bay offers a private pool, hot tub/spa with a waterfall, fire pit and four spa cabanas for massages.

The resort has 12 buildings all themed to the Florida Keys, including eight two-bedroom suites, four junior suites, and a combination of rooms that connect not only side-by-side but back-to -back.

It also offers a $30 price break on those connecting rooms, making CoCo Key an option for larger families and groups.

Guestroom amenities include 37-inch, flat-screen TVs with high-def feeds; Wi-Fi, room service; granite showers and countertops; lighted vanities with large mirrors; and plenty of accessible outlets to charge electronics.

There is also a 1,000-square-foot fitness center featuring the latest in workout equipment; Gators Grab ‘N Go, a convenience store offering specialty coffees, ice cream treats, souvenirs and pool toys; and a business center.

For dining, CoCo Key has TradeWinds, a full-service restaurant serving breakfast and dinner; a food court including the Callaloo Grill that offers burgers, wraps, chicken fingers and soft serve ice cream; and a Pizza Hut Express.

The property is located in the heart of the Orlando vacation corridor at 7400 International Drive – a five minute-drive from Universal Orlando; five minute-minute drive from Sea World/Aquatica, and a 10-minute drive from the Walt Disney World.

CoCo Key also is a Destination Universal Resort offering guests free transportation to and from the Universal Orlando theme parks and Universal CityWalk entertainment complex, as well as to and from SeaWorld and Aquatica and Wet n’ Wild.

There also is free vacation planning assistance and access to tickets and information at the Destination Universal Desk in the hotel lobby, as well as golf reservations and complimentary transportation to select area courses offered through the Golf Universal Program.

CoCo Key-Orlando, created in partnership with Wave Development LLC, Sage Hospitality Resources and CNL Lifestyle Properties, Inc., is the 10th CoCo Key Water Resort in the U.S. Managed and developed by Sage Hospitality Resources, other CoCo Key Water Resorts can be found in

Rockford, Ill., Omaha, Neb., Kansas City, Mo., Cincinnati, Columbus, Ohio, Danvers, Mass., Fitchburg, Mass., Waterbury, Conn., and Mt. Laurel, N.J.

Book CoCo Key-Orlando by calling 407-351-2626

or by selecting the Orlando tab at

www.cocokeywaterresort.com

Serviced apartments in London, Paris, Edinburgh and Glasgow

Frasers Hospitality, the Singaporean based serviced apartment operator announces its Winter/Spring offers for its European properties. It covers properties in London, Paris, Glasgow and, the latest Fraser property, in the old town of Edinburgh.

The serviced apartment is gaining popularity as the ideal choice for a short break holidays with friends or family. Each Frasers Hospitality apartment is full of facilities and includes a state of the art entertainment system, fully fitted kitchens or kitchenettes, lounge/dining areas for eating in or relaxing, broadband access and much more.

Even studio accommodation relates to a traditional hotel suite.

Here are the latest Winter/Summer offers.

Winter/Spring offers:

Frasers Suites Edinburgh Studios from £89

Frasers Suites Edinburgh One Bedrooms from £115

Frasers Place Queensgate London Studios from £89

Fraser Place Queensgate London One Bedrooms from £120

Fasers Suites Glasgow Studios from £64

Frasers Suites Glasgow One Bedrooms from £80

Frasers Suites La Defense Paris Studios from Euros 129

Frasers Suites La Defense Paris One Bedrooms from Euros 139

Frasers Suites Le Claridge Paris (Champs Elysées) Studios from Euros 229

Frasers Suites Le Claridge Paris One Bedrooms from Euros 289

Note: the prices are per night and subject to availability and VAT for the U.K. properties. In France VAT is included in the price. We suggest clients search the Frasers Hospitality website to explore the many promotional offers as prices can change.

To make reservation or, view the many promotional offers from Frasers Hospitality, look up ‘Promotions’ on the website www.frasershospitality.com

The Hotel Lumen Paris Louvre in Paris and the Megaro Hotel in London have both joined Luxe Worldwide Hotels.

The Hotel Lumen Paris Louvre is near the Louvre, the Place Vendôme, and the Opera House.

Located on the corner of Rue Saint Honoré, a Paris shopping boulevard, the hotel’s 37 rooms and suites feature furniture custom-designed for the hotel.

They are equipped with complimentary high-speed Internet and Wi-Fi, mini-bar and marble or Bisazza mosaic bathrooms.

London’s Megaro Hotel is located near St. Pancras station.

With more underground connections than any other London station, St. Pancras is redefining the railway for the 21st century with top quality retail stores, dining, and Europe’s longest champagne bar.

The hotel’s 49 accommodations feature bathrooms encased in glass and wood.

Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the Megaro Hotel offers a variety of room types to suit the needs of its guests.

For more information, call 866-LUXE-411 or visit www.luxehotels.com

The Bentley London launched its Private Hotel concept after identifying an increasing demand for bespoke, easily contained hotel accommodation for groups during global summits, official visits and conferences.

These groups will now be able to take over the hotel completely during their stay, ensuring both enhanced personal service and security for guests.

Reema Sanger, director of The Bentley London Waldorf Astoria Collection, explains the reasoning behind the new concept, “Through experience, we have identified potential in introducing a private and secure accommodation solution specifically for high-level guests, who due to the nature of their business or lifestyle have special requirements whilst travelling.”

As part of the concept, the hotel will also assign a “Head Guest Ambassador,” who will act as the day-to-day liaison for guest’s personal requirements and special requests, also coordinating activities or events held within the hotel premises.

Located in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, The Bentley London regularly accommodates foreign dignitaries and heads of state, due to its proximity to various international embassies, the Houses of Parliament and royal residences.

With four event spaces in addition to Peridot restaurant, the hotel is able to host a range of occasions, from intimate private dinners and glamorous receptions to high-powered meetings and official banquets.

Featuring six different suite categories including the Royal, Presidential and Imperial Suites, all guest quarters use rich fabrics and hand-crafted furniture while retaining the technology of a modern five-star hotel. Three in-house kitchens enable private chefs to accompany VIP guests and attend to specific culinary requirements, alongside the resident chef brigade.

Discreet access to the hotel’s Le Kalon Spa with Turkish hammam and fitness room by private elevator on each floor, by-passes the public lobby so that guests can move around the building in spa robes and slippers if desired. For more information, visit www.thebentley-hotel.com