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Hotel Le Fontanelle, a five-star converted farmhouse in the Chianti region of Tuscany near Siena, is offering a Turn of the New Year Package.

The package starts on Dec. 31 and includes two nights’ accommodation inclusive of a Tuscan buffet breakfast served in the hotel’s La Colonna Restaurant.

On Dec. 31, guests will receive champagne and canapés served near a log fire in the Lounge Bar.

They will have a six-course Gala New Year’s Eve Dinner with wines paired for each course selected by Le Fontanelle’s resident sommelier. All will raise a glass at midnight to toast the turn of the year.

On Jan. 1, guests will receive a 50-minute aromatherapy massage at the onsite spa. They can take in nearby Siena with two complimentary tickets to the town’s historic museums.

The day will wrap up with a three-course dinner including complimentary champagne. Rates are per room based on double occupancy — Classic Room, $2,545; Deluxe Double, $3,145; and Junior suite, $3,552 (prices exclusive of 10 percent VAT).

The offer is valid for two nights from Dec. 31 to Jan. 2, subject to availability.

For more information, call 011 44 (0) 1483 425465, email ukoffice@mantiscollection.com  or visit www.mantiscollection.com

Superbreak has launched a range of hotel packages with tickets to the Book of the Dead Exhibition.

Superbreak, the short break tour operator, has launched a range of hotel and ticket packages for the Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead exhibition ahead of its opening at the British Museum in November.

The British Museum’s newest exhibition follows the journey of the ancient Egyptians from death to the afterlife using digital media to interactively interpret the Book of the Dead.

The York-based tour operator has secured a number of timed afternoon entry tickets to the exhibition and has partnered with over 250 central London hotels to offer affordable breaks whatever the budget. What helps to set the hotel and ticket packages apart from its competition is the wealth of additional extras, which can be bolted-on to the packages themselves, including return rail travel and sightseeing tickets.

Over the past few years, event packages have soared in popularity as Superbreak continue to acquire ticket allocation for a diverse range of events from record-breaking cultural events such as Tutankhamun to the latest pop and rock acts at the O2 Arena.

Last year, over 10,000 passengers travelled with Superbreak on an event break to London and the tour operator continues to maintain strong relationships with many of the venues to ensure they can provide customers with the latest range of event tickets.

Attending the preview of the exhibition Ray Jones, product development director at Superbreak, commented:

“The new exhibition in the stunning Reading Room of the British Museum gives us a real insight into the world of the Egyptians and meticulous planning that went into the journey into the afterlife.

After the success of Tutankhamun, I’m confident that this exhibition will prove to be a huge hit with both adults and children alike.”

About Superbreak:

Superbreak is the Internet division of Superbreak Mini Holidays Limited, the market leader for short breaks and hotels throughout the UK.

Superbreak is part of Holiday Break plc.

Based in York, England, Superbreak specialises in booking cheap weekend breaks in 2-5 star hotel accommodation throughout Britain for the leisure traveller. Superbreak holds allocations of rooms at all hotels and can make bookings up to and on the day of departure.

With 5000 plus hotel partners in worldwide locations from Aberdeen to Abu Dhabi, from London to Lourdes and with great availability and rates for weekend breaks, events at the O2 Arena, various popular attractions and national and international rail partners,

Superbreak can offer an outstanding depth and breadth of UK and Overseas short break products.

During November 2010 – April 2011, Alaska Airlines will offer daily, nonstop service between San Diego and Puerto Vallarta;

Beginning June 2011, British Airways will offer daily, nonstop flights between from London’s Heathrow Airport and San Diego.

For more information, visit www.san.org

Poker Tournament to Benefit the One Step Closer Foundation

WHAT: The Venetian Poker Room welcomes the “All In For CP” No Limit Texas Hold ‘em poker tournament benefitting the One Step Closer Foundation.

One Step Closer is a 501c (3) not-for-profit organization whose main goal is to ease, as much as possible, the lives of those who suffer from cerebral palsy through financial freedom and social acceptance.

The tournament is the brainchild of Jacob Zalewski, who copes with cerebral palsy and hopes that through the foundation and events like these, a cure will be found.

“We hope to see a future where cerebral palsy is a thing of the past,” says Zalewski. “We know are getting one step closer to that vision everyday.”

The buy-in for the tournament is $500 plus $40 entry fee. Items will be auctioned off in a silent auction facilitated by Pacific Auctiono of Las Vegas.

WHO: Expected to attend and participate: Cheryl Hines (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”), Jason Alexander (“Seinfeld”), Mekhi Phifer (“Lie to Me,” “ER”), Sam Simon (creator of “The Simpsons”) Montel Williams (TV talk show host) and Donnie Wahlberg (“Blue Bloods”).

Poker Stars invited guests include Poker Hall of Famer Mike Sexton, Chad Brown, Nolan Dalla, Alan Cunningham, Gina Hecht, Brian Herskowitz, Melissa Hayden, Lupe Soto and Marsha Wagoner.

Guest Tournament Director is Dianna Donofrio-Trigatzi.

WHEN: Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 4:00 pm

WHERE: The Venetian Poker Room, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89109

The show will run nightly

Ticket Prices: $39.50 for general seating, $59.50 for VIP seating & $79.50 for Golden Circle; additional ticket charges may apply

Time: 7 p.m.

Additional Info:

This is an all-ages show.

Known for their electrifying renditions of such rock ‘n roll classics as My Prayer, Please Mr. Postman, Charlie Brown, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes, Yakety Yak and 29 additional million-selling songs, these three pioneering groups encompass the entire spectrum of classic rock ‘n roll.

The Platters are the consummate purveyors of the power-ballad love song with enchanting harmonies.

The Cornell Gunter Coasters represent raucous, comedy-oriented song stylings with smooth, synchronized choreography while The Marvelettes are known for their Motown sound, while encompassing stirring anthems craftily interwoven with high intensity, upbeat rhythms.

This trilogy of historic rock ‘n roll artists continue to capture the essence of the golden years of rock music as they have for the last 14 years of sold-out shows in Las Vegas.

Chance to see the legendary DJ at the intimate Island Bar without lines or cover

LAS VEGAS – The Palms Casino Resort keeps the party going whether guests are enjoying the nightlife scene, catching a live show or dining in one of the resort’s hip restaurants, but this New Year’s Eve the Palms is taking it to a higher level.

The legendary Grandmaster Flash will be spinning New Year’s Eve at the Island Bar in the heart of the Palms starting at 10 p.m. and going well into the New Year. No cover or long lines, just great entertainment that will tie together the festive vibe throughout the hotel.

More announcements will be made soon regarding live entertainment and other special plans for New Year’s Eve bashes throughout the property. Partygoers must be 21 years of age or older.

The party doesn’t stop on New Year’s Day; join Flash Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011 as he celebrates his birthday at Rain Nightclub.

About DJ Grandmaster Flash:

DJ Grandmaster Flash is known as one of hip-hop’s founding fathers, experimenting with his father’s vinyl when he was just an adolescent.

The career of DJ Grandmaster Flash began in the Bronx with neighborhood block parties that essentially were the start of hip-hop.

He was the first DJ to physically lay his hands on the vinyl and manipulate it in a backward, forward or counterclockwise motion, when most DJs simply handled the record by the edges, put down the tone arm and let it play.

By the end of the ’70s, Flash had started another trend that became a hallmark of hip-hop: emcees asked to rap over his beats.

Before long, he started his own group, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five.

Their reputation grew around the way the group traded off and blended their lyrics with Flash’s unrivaled skills as a DJ and his acrobatic performances—spinning and cutting vinyl with his fingers, toes, elbows and any object at hand. Punk and new wave fans were introduced to Flash through Blondie, who immortalized him in their hit, “Rapture.”

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five became the first hip-hop group ever inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.

Flash is also the only hip-hop DJ to ever receive that honor. On top of his induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Flash has been the recipient of many awards, including VH1 Hip Hop Honors,

The Icon Award from BET in honor of his contribution to hip-hop as a DJ, The Lifetime Achievement Award from the RIAA and Bill Gates’ Vanguard Award.

Las Vegas, Nev. – The Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower, an official sponsor of National Finals Rodeo 2010, will hold a contest for the best Famous Cowboy, Cowgirl and NASCAR Driver lookalikes on Thursday, December 2 in Images Lounge.

The competition begins at 10 p.m. and $100 in Free Slot Play will be awarded to each of the best lookalikes in these categories: Best TV/Movie Cowboy, Best TV/Movie Cowgirl, Best Cowboy Entertainer, Best Cowgirl Entertainer and Best NASCAR® Driver.

Desert Outlaws, a talented and popular Country & Western band will perform live in Images Lounge during the festivities and emcee the lookalike contest.

NFR and NASCAR® fans alike will appreciate the themed drink special: Gold Buckle Bottomless Margaritas featuring Sauza Gold Tequila from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. for only $25.

“Where else can you party with John Wayne, Dolly Parton and Kyle Busch lookalikes… and maybe win some gambling money,” said Matt Mascali, Stratosphere Director of Food & Beverage. “The bigger your buckle, the better.”

Stratosphere guests will also have an opportunity to win NFR tickets and Jim Beam swag in nightly drawings December 1 to 8. Drawing tickets can be earned by playing slots and blackjack. Details are available at the ace | PLAY™ Center.

Must be an ace | PLAY™ member to participate.

NASCAR® fans will also be able to see the #1 Dale Earnhardt Hall of Fame Camaro on display at Stratosphere. The official unveiling will be held on Saturday, December 4 at 2 p.m., and the Camaro will stay on display until the 2nd Annual Poker Tournament in March 2011. “This is an opportunity to be part of an historic tribute to a NASCAR® legend,” said Michael McNamee, Vice President of Marketing at Stratosphere.

Friday, December 31, 2010, 9 p.m.

Tickets On-Sale  now.  Tickets are $75 and $125, plus any additional service fees

To purchase tickets, please visit The Pearl Box Office, call 702-944-3200, visit the Tickt Master banner seen here.

LAS VEGAS – The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort will rock right into 2011 with a special New Year’s Eve performance by rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars. The group will ring in the New Year on Friday, December 31 with a 9 p.m. performance.

This will be the band’s triumphant return after a sold out show earlier this year and since bringing home a Video Music Award for Best Rock Video.

With album sales reaching 3.5 million worldwide, Thirty Seconds to Mars continues to bring fans the modern rock they’ve been putting out for nearly a decade.

The band was formed by Jared and Shannon Leto in 1998 and the group’s first self-titled album was released in 2002, starting a legion of fans who accepted the band’s forward thinking sound. The multi-platinum follow up,

A Beautiful Lie (2005) boasted two Top 5 Modern Rock singles “From Yesterday” and “The Kill,” which set the record for the longest-running hit in the history of Modern Rock radio with airplay for more than 50 weeks following its #3 peak in 2006.

The band mates traveled to four different continents over three years to keep up with recording while front-man Jared Leto was filming several movies.

Thirty Seconds to Mars’ newest album This Is War (2009) is a reference to the band’s personal battles, a commentary on global crises and economic turmoil, and homage to their now infamous $30,000,000 lawsuit with Virgin Records. This Is War is a triumphant, sonically epic game-changer that builds on the vision laid out in previous album releases.

In addition to Jared’s searing, no-holds-barred vocals, propulsive and melodious bass, guitar and keyboards, Shannon’s huge and inventive percussion, and guitarist Tomo Milicevic’s searing six-string, This Is War buzzes with dozens of imaginative effects and indomitable layers of vintage synths. These sounds include the cry of a wild hawk screaming to introduce the first single, “Kings and Queens” which charted #1 on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks.

The single inspired a short film called “The Ride,” directed by Thirty Seconds to Mars video director alum, Bartholomew Cubbins (“The Kill,” “From Yesterday”).

This event is produced by Andrew Hewitt and Live Nation. Doors will open at 8 p.m. and show time is 9 p.m.

The Pearl Box Office is open Sunday from noon – 7 p.m., Monday from noon – 10:30 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday from noon – 7 p.m. and Thursday, Friday and Saturday from noon – 10 p.m.

The Pearl is sponsored by Citi; for more information on upcoming concerts, please call 702-942-6888.

December 1 – World Mixed Martial Arts Awards with host Randy Couture; $59, $79 & $99

December 4 – The Ultimate Fighter: Team GSP VE. Team Koscheck Finale; $200, $300 & $425

December 10 – Miranda Lambert with Eric Church and Josh Kelley; $49, $79

December 11 – Aziz Ansari; $55, $65 & $75

December 31 – Thirty Seconds to Mars; $75 & $125

January 15 – Lisa Lampanelli; $49.50

Cunard’s three ships will broadcast Prince William’s wedding on April 29 on all three ships.

Each ship features Royal Court Theatres where the wedding ceremony will be broadcast live.

Queen Mary 2’s Royal Court Theatre seats more than 1,000 guests, who will be able to watch the wedding ceremony as the ship sails between New York and Southampton, on a seven-night trans-Atlantic crossing, April 26 to May 2.

“If demand for seats exceeds supply, we are able to use our Planetarium and lecture room, Illuminations, which seats a further 450 passengers,” said Peter Shanks, president of Cunard.

The Royal Court Theatres on the smaller Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria seat over 800 passengers, and they too will be used to screen the royal nuptials live.

At the time, Queen Elizabeth will be at sea heading for Southampton, and Queen Victoria will be at sea in the Mediterranean.

The day will also be one of celebration on all ships, with that evening’s dinner featuring a commemorative menu and a champagne toast.