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The Melia de Mar Hotel on Majorca has reinvented itself in 2011 as an “adults only” hotel exclusively for people over the age of 15. At the same time, the property also has added new services and facilities as well as more personalized customer services designed to meet the needs and preferences of a more adult clientele.

The transformation has resulted in all hotel rooms being equipped with a Nespresso coffee machine, an iPod docking station, wireless phone and other devices available on request, such as eBooks or iPads. The Level rooms, the most exclusive of the rooms offered by the Meliá brand, also provide extra benefits, such as private check-in in the room, free access to the YHI Spa, free bar and snacks in the private lounge or Balinese beds in the private chill-out pool area.

New dining options include the à la carte Q4 restaurant, serving a combination of Spanish and Japanese cuisine, a selection of cocktails in the Gabi Bar & Q Lounge, and weekly tastings of delicatessen products. Meliá de Mar also features special relaxation moments for adults such as the “Jacuzzi Experience” or “Spa Night,” a choreographed massage overlooking the sea and by the light of the moon. For more information, visit www.solmelia.com

The Gleneagles Hotel and The Balmoral have teamed to present the Taste of Scotland package combining stays at two revered properties with Michelin-starred gourmet experiences. For the town-and-country experience, guests begin their stay at The Balmoral in the colorful and historical city of Edinburgh where they can tour castles and other attractions, shop, and enjoy the thriving cultural scene.

After a few days, guests head to Gleneagles, a sprawling 850-acre estate in the Perthshire Hills of Scotland for a variety of leisure activities including golf, tennis, swimming, falconry and driving off-road.

The five-day package includes a la carte dinner at two-Michelin-star Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles (wines not included), the only two-Michelin-star establishment in Scotland; a tasting menu at Michelin-rated Number One at The Balmoral (wines not included); full Scottish breakfast daily; accommodations for two nights at The Balmoral (with an upgrade to an Executive Room and a bottle of Bollinger on ice upon arrival at the hotel).

Accommodations are for two nights with an upgrade to an Estate Room at Gleneagles, including a whisky tasting for two. The package is priced from £675 (now through April 30) and £725 (May 1-Sept. 30).

Prices are per person double occupancy. Gleneagles is an award-winning, five-star hotel set in 850 acres of stunning scenery in Perthshire, Scotland. In addition to world-class golfing facilities on three championship courses,

Gleneagles is renowned for its multi-award winning ESPA destination spa, Scotland’s only two-Michelin-star restaurant (Andrew Fairlie at Gleneagles), and exceptional sporting opportunities at the world-famous Shooting School, the Equestrian School (featuring one of Europe’s most impressive riding centers), the British School of Falconry (for an opportunity to fly Harris hawks), and the Gundog School (the first of its kind in the world).

Gleneagles is located just one hour’s drive from Glasgow or Edinburgh, both of which are easily accessible from various U.S. gateways.

The Rocco Forte Collection’s Balmoral is luxury five-star property in the heart of Edinburgh. Located on Princes Street in Edinburgh’s main shopping area and next to Waverley Station, the hotel is close to the leading luxury department stores and within walking distance of many Edinburgh attractions. It offers 188 suites and rooms, many with views of Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town.

The Balmoral Spa is an exclusive retreat in the heart of the city. The Balmoral also has a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant with cuisine provided by Chef Jeff Bland; Hadrian’s for chic and informal dining; Palm Court for traditional afternoon tea and its own Bollinger Bar; and the Balmoral Bar.

For information, call 866-463-8734, email resort.sales@gleneagles.com  or visit www.gleneagles.com or www.thebalmoralhotel.com

HOPKINS, Belize- Award-winning Hamanasi Adventure and Dive Resort showers guests with incredible adventures inland and at sea. Using Hamanasi as a convenient home base, guests can venture out to explore the Best of Belize on and offshore. Imagine spending a day scuba diving the Southern Barrier Reef or snorkeling with whale sharks and the next day trekking the Mayan Mountains in search of ancient ruins or searching for wildlife at the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary. Hamanasi’s Reef and Rainforest Packages are designed to let guests customize their adventures based on the number of days they’ll be staying. Other possible trips include hiking to Mayflower Water, kayaking or canoeing through the jungle on the Sittee River, searching for tropical birds at a 19th century sugar mill, and hiking the caves of Blue Hole National Park.

At night adventurers will fall asleep to the soothing sounds of the ocean and coastal littoral forest. Accommodations range from beach front rooms and cottages to private treehouses and honeymoon suites. Package prices determined by length of stay, season, and type of accommodation.
www.hamanasi.com.

Tamie Adaya Presents Endless Summer Sundays and Hideaway Fridays At Santa Monica’s Hotel Shangri-La

SANTA MONICA, CA (April 2011) — The Summer of Shangri-La launches May 22nd with Tamie Adaya’s Endless Summer Sundays, poolside at the Hotel Shangri-La. Swathed in Streamline Moderne architecture, the courtyard’s multi-level deck provides the ideal weekend destination. Endless Summer Sundays is a poolside paradise where guests can lounge in the Santa Monica sun by the ocean; enjoy a diverse DJ program, and signature dishes & cocktail pairings.

Endless Summer Sundays invites guests to relaxing poolside amenities, pool butlers, and an eclectic and pioneering selection of local and world-renowned DJs. A specialty poolside menu provided by the hotel’s acclaimed chef de cuisine and mixologist includes; market fresh oysters and caviar, watermelon ceviche, and poolside cabana platters, such as the organic and homemade chips & salsa. Distinct signature cocktails are the Sandia: engineered with silver tequila, Galliano, Aperol and fresh watermelon; the Jale Parton: Parton Pisco, velvet falernum, jalapeno & cucumber, and the Milano: Dimmi, Bacaradi Peach, rose petals, mint and Gruet sparkling wine.

“The concept of being at the ocean while providing a sophisticated, culturally interesting environment is what I love about this hotel,” says Hotel Shangri-La owner Tamie Adaya. “Endless Summer Sundays at the Hotel Shangri-La is a one day getaway where you can enjoy the ocean paradise, and also excite your imagination, engage in stimulating conversation alongside cultural tastemakers and influencers, while you sip a cocktail poolside; rejuvenating your soul both culturally and intellectually.”

Starting Friday, May 5th, the Hotel Shangri-La pool becomes the perfect place to kick-off the weekend with Hideaway Fridays. Featuring well drinks, beer, cocktails and small plates starting at $5, and a carefully curated playlist, from 4pm-7pm weekly.

Event Details:
Hideaway Fridays at the Hotel Shangri-La
When: Fridays 4p-7p starting May 5th

Endless Summer Sundays at the Hotel Shangri-La
When: Sundays 12p-7p starting May 22nd
Price: $25 per person for a pool amenities day pass
Cabana Rentals: From $350, for non-hotel guests, to reserve: 310-394-2791

Hotel Shangri-La is located at 1301 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, California 90401.
For reservations or information call (877) 999-1300 or go to www.shangrila-hotel.com

ABOUT HOTEL SHANGRI-LA
Overlooking the Pacific since 1939, The Hotel Shangri-La is a striking beacon of Art Deco elegance, a chronicle of Old-Hollywood glamour, and a quintessential nexus of culture. Hid away on a high Santa Monica bluff, stepping down to the Pacific Ocean, this timeless Santa Monica boutique lifestyle property has undergone a unique multi-million dollar revamp — promising you a stylish destination to see and be seen. Visit us at facebook.com/hotelshangrila twitter.com/hotelshangrila / www.tamieadaya.com  Read the Jetsetters Magazine feature about the Hotel Shangri-la.

A privileged location on a mile-long stretch of Crescent Beach, makes building castles in the sand a given at Inn by the Sea, Maine’s premier luxury beach destination on scenic Cape Elizabeth, the rocky headland just five miles south of downtown Portland.

Getting your toes wet in Casco Bay is only the beginning of summer vacation on the Maine coast. At this exceptionally kid-friendly (and pet-friendly) resort, there are a host of classic beach activities and all-new things to do and explore this summer.

The Cape Cycle Package – Family adventure while exploring Cape Elizabeth, coastal Maine’s best-kept secret, on two wheels. Rates start at $574.38 per night, based on four person occupancy.

The Lucky Catch – An authentic lobster experience for the whole family, including lobster boat cruise, lobster bake and more. Rates start at $518.12 per night, based on four person occupancy.

All of the activities are rooted in the Inn’s commitment to artfully blending exceptional vacation experiences with sustainable, green practices that make it healthy too – for everyone in the family. Dogs included.

www.innbythesea.com

A new element of brightness on the Cape Town waterfront is the flower cart outside Cape Grace, considered South Africa’s finest hotel. Passersby can now purchase freshly arranged flowers from just outside the hotel’s front door. As with the recent refashioning, Cape Grace has once again sustained local talent by having the quaint metal trolley custom-made in Cape Town.

ABOUT CAPE GRACE: Cape Grace is owned by Meikles Ltd. Nestled in Cape Town’s Waterfront, the gracious sanctuary of Cape Grace embraces tradition, sophistication and contemporary comfort.

The luxurious spaciousness of the refashioned Cape-influenced guestrooms and suites, the diversity of amenities and the unsurpassed standards in service, both proficient and personal, have all ensured Cape Grace is a favorite for many returning guests. Visit www.capegrace.com  to learn more.  For complete Africa packages to South Africa with Cape Grace accommodations, contact African Travel Inc. at www.africantravelinc.com or your professional travel agent.

Kauai’s Kanani Akina is the American Girl of the Year

All this year, young girls everywhere are learning about the uniqueness of Kauai’s special qualities, cultural appeal, and close-knit spirit of ohana (family), as told through the story of Kanani Akina, the 2011 American Girl of the Year. The Kanani doll conveys Hawaii’s multi-cultural diversity and comes with two books that tell her story about life on Kauai, including the rescue of an endangered Hawaiian monk seal. In support of educational programs raising awareness about protecting endangered animals, American Girl is donating $1 for every Kanani plush monk seal sold in 2011 to the National Wildlife Federation (up to $100,000). www.americangirl.com/girloftheyear/2011

New Koloa Landing Resort Opens at Poipu Beach

Koloa Landing at Poipu Beach was officially unveiled on April 12. The first phase of its opening features 85 guest villas, two resort pools, a lounge and bar, and an upscale gourmet marketplace. The resort’s second phase will include an additional 29 villas, full service spa, and restaurant. Koloa Landing is located on 25 acres of lush tropical oasis with meandering lagoons and cascading waterfalls. For information, contact mward@mbennettspr.net  or marje@mbennettspr.net

Southern Star Yacht Offers New Tours

Southern Star Yacht has added two new tours for guests: a three-hour Sunset Prime Rib Dinner Cruise off the south shore, and a six-hour hour Napali Snorkel BBQ Sail. These new adventures ensure that smaller groups – and those with smaller budgets – can enjoy the yachting experience, complete with gourmet food and visits to amazing destinations. Southern Star is a custom, 65-foot luxury sailing catamaran that delivers a new genre of the Hawaiian ocean experience. Each trip is tailored to an individual’s desires and activity options, such as paddling into Napali sea caves, catching and grilling fresh fish, or diving near the island of Niihau. www.sskauai.com

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa Completes Renovation

The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa has finished its guest room renovations. Inspired by Kauai’s ambiance, the guest rooms now feature new mahogany furniture, with marble entryways, and upgraded bathrooms that have marble counter tops, double sinks, and rain-style showers. www.kauai.hyatt.com

Kauai Marriott Resort Completes $50M Renovation

Kauai Marriott Resort on Kalapaki Beach recently completed a nine-month, $50-million renovation that has brought improvements to all areas of the hotel. Highlights included a transformation of the 356 guest rooms with a timeless island elegance, a refurbishment of Kukui’s restaurant and Aupaka Terrace lobby lounge, a newly built children’s pool with a slide and water spout features, and an expanded porte cochere and improved main lobby. The 800-acre oceanfront resort also offers the island’s most impressive swimming pool with five saunas, as well as a Jack Nicklaus signature golf experience at the Kauai Lagoons Golf Club. www.kauaimarriott.com

Sheraton Kauai Resort Undergoes $15M Renovation

Sheraton Kauai Resort is in the midst of a $15-million renovation to transform its ocean wing pool, courtyard, front desk, lobby and porte cochere. It will be combining its two on-property restaurant spaces into a new RumFire restaurant. The 394-room resort was built in 1968 and is located in Po‘ipü on the south shore. www.sheraton-kauai.com

Courtyard by Marriott at Coconut Beach Undergoes New Management and Major Renovation

Davidson Hotel Company has been selected to manage the beachfront 311-room Courtyard Kauai at Coconut Beach. Formerly the Aston Kauai Beach at Makaiwa, the hotel is converting to the Courtyard by Marriott brand and undergoing a comprehensive renovation to enhance the exterior look of the hotel, including lush landscaping and a reconfigured pool. All public areas, including the restaurant, lounge and meeting spaces, will be upgraded. Completion is scheduled for July. For more information, email jdatzrice@yahoo.com

New Weekly Kauai Culinary Market

Kukuiula Village has introduced the Kauai Culinary Market, featuring live music, live cooking demonstrations, ocean views from the wine and beer garden, and locally grown produce and other foods. This special new market experience is open every Wednesday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. www.kukuiulavillage.com/calendar

KAUAI WINTER DEALS

Hanalei Colony Resort

Hanalei Colony Resort is offering a special “Rainbow of Savings” through June 3. With a two-night minimum stay, premium, oceanfront rooms at this hideaway on Kauai’s lush north shore are discounted to $316 per night, with ocean-view rooms at $240. Guests also receive discounts on dining and spa treatments, and the seventh night is free. www.HCR.com

The Point at Poipu – Diamond Resorts International

These spacious island-style two-bedroom suites offer ocean or garden views in sunny Poipu. All the suites have master baths with deep soaking tubs, kitchens, and washer/dryer. A third-night-free special is valid for stays through June 10, 2011. www.thepointatpoipu.com

Aston Waimea Plantation Cottages

Save up to 25% for a private seaside cottage on a historic 27-acre coconut plantation near Kauai’s famous Napali Coast and Waimea Canyon. Special spring rates reduced from $293, are now starting at $220 for a one-bedroom garden-view cottage and good through June 20, 2011. www.AstonHotels.com

Koa Kea Hotel and Resort

Experience the romance of Koa Kea Hotel and Resort and its ideal setting on Poipu Beach with unmatched proximity to the Pacific Ocean. For the discounted rate of $439 per night, a couple can enjoy an ocean-view room, with champagne and breakfast daily. www.KoaKea.com

Castle Kiahuna Plantation and The Beach Bungalows Resort

Located on award-winning Poipu Beach, this oceanside resort offers the comforts of spacious one- and two-bedroom condominium suites with full kitchens. Guests can enjoy the many resort amenities, including tennis and a beach activity center. Book a one-bedroom garden view suite for the discounted rate of $179 per night. www.KiahunaPlantation.com

For more great travel deals offered on Kauai, visit www.gohawaii.com/kauai/special-offers.

UPCOMING EVENTS

30th Annual Kauai Museum May Day Celebration and Lei Contest – May 1

This event is a showcase of floral lei and the best in traditional and contemporary lei making by Kauai artists. Enjoy activities, demonstrations, hands-on lei making, silent auction, live auction, entertainment and more! Free and open to the public.

Kauai Polynesian Festival 2011 – May 26-29

The 9th Annual Kauai Polynesian Festival is a cultural celebration of Tahiti, Samoa, New Zealand, and Hawaii, featuring folklore, language, dance, music, and crafts. Enjoy a Polynesian pageant, various competitions (e.g., poi ball, hula, Tahitian dance, and fore knife), fashion show, workshops, and craft booths. www.KauaiFestivals.com

Banana Polka Roundup – May 29

Come to beautiful Kokee State Park to enjoy this outdoor, family-friendly event, with activities that include a forest education fair, live music, exhibitors, basket-making workshops, hikes, and a rooster-crowing contest. Free and open to the public.

2011 King Kamehameha Celebration Parade – June 18

Enjoy this annual holiday parade through Lihue, featuring marching bands, decorated vehicles and pau horse riders dressed in the tradition of Hawaiian culture. The parade starts at Vidinha Stadium and follows Rice Street to the historic County Building for a hoolaulea (celebration) on the front lawn. Enjoy local food while entertainers perform and artisans showcase their crafts.

Third Annual Kauai Kau Wela Festival – July 1

Fans of Polynesian dance will love this festival, as wahine (women) and kane (men) compete in solo, ancient hula, modern hula and solo Tahitian dance at Kukui Grove Shopping Mall from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Free and open to the public.

Kekaha’s 4th of July Celebration – July 4

Enjoy the Independence Day holiday on Kauai’s westside at the Fourth Annual Kekaha 4th of July Celebration. This daylong festival runs from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and will offer food, games, local crafts, exhibits, and entertainment before topping off the holiday with a spectacular fireworks display. Free and open to the public.

Concert in the Sky – July 4

A local-style celebration of July 4th will be held at Lihue’s Vidinha Stadium Soccer Field, 4:00 to 10:00 p.m., featuring food by various Kauai restaurants, music, entertainment, and hula halau. Activities for keiki include face painting, inflatables and games. Presale tickets: $10.

Garden Isle Artisan Fair – July 9

More than 40 of Kauai’s finest artisans will come to Waioli Town Park in Hanalei to showcase an array of handcrafted products, tropical clothing, and accessories from Kauai and Polynesia. The display will include photography, jewelry, aloha wear, wood carvings, pounded mulberry bark, passion fruit jellies, original oil paintings, table linens, and palm bark baskets. Enjoy Hawaiian music, local plate lunches and shave ice. Admission is free and open to the public

Koloa Plantation Days – July 23-31

This nine-day, family-oriented festival will offer more than 20 events in Koloa and Poipu to celebrate the plantation heritage and modern-day vitality of Kauai’s south shore communities. Attendees learn about the area’s multicultural history, experience a diverse range of local foods, culture and activities, explore the unique ecology and archaeology, and enjoy the warm hospitality of the venues. Free and open to the public.

Kauai – Hawaii’s Island of Discovery

Nicknamed the Garden Island, Kauai is green and flourishing with lush flora that runs from the mountains to the ocean. Kauai offers more than 50 miles of white-sand beaches – more beach per mile than any other island in Hawaii. Other natural wonders include the 3,567-foot deep Waimea Canyon, dubbed “The Grand Canyon of the Pacific,” and the 3,000-foot towering mountain cliffs overlooking the Napali Coast along the northwest shoreline.

Kauai’s abundance of outdoor activities, including kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, mountain tubing, horseback riding, ATV adventures, zipline tours, and helicopter and boat tours, offer memorable vacation experiences for the whole family.

For information about Kauai – Hawaii’s Island of Discovery – visit www.KauaiDiscovery.com or call the Kauai Visitors Bureau toll-free at 800-262-1400.

Follow updates about Kauai via Twitter (@kauaidiscovery) and as a fan on its Facebook page as Kauai Visitors Bureau.

The Kauai Visitors Bureau is a division of the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau, which is contracted by the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), the state of Hawaii’s tourism agency, for marketing management services in North America. The HTA was established in 1998 to ensure a successful visitor industry well into the future. Its mission is to strategically manage Hawaii tourism in a sustainable manner consistent with the state of Hawaii’s economic goals, cultural values, preservation of natural resources, community desires, and visitor industry needs.

Reduces Carbon Footprint without Sacrificing Five Star Luxury

Special Opening Rates Available Through November

ST. JOHN, USVI – April 29, 2011 – Set to formally open its doors June 1, 2011, Eco Serendib Villa and Spa will introduce a new level of eco-friendly ultra-luxury to St. John, US Virgin Islands. Perched atop Point Rendezvous Estate, with sweeping views of the Caribbean Sea and the magnificent southern coast, Eco Serendib offers eight individually designed and elegantly appointed suites that incorporate energy-saving, green elements, promising a distinctive experiential retreat.

Mirroring the exceptional vistas and accommodations, the amenities and services of Eco Serendib Villa and Spa will exceed even the most discerning guest’s desires. Included are a full service spa and Life Fitness gym for exclusive use by Villa guests; Epicurean Theater kitchen featuring appliances from Sub-Zero/Wolf (with celebrity or local chef service available); elegant dining room; pool, hot tub and barbeque terrace; serene grand room; and meditation garden. Thoughtful touches such as individualized turndown service; choice of designer bath products and luxurious Frette robes; as well as a dedicated Villa concierge will ensure a five star experience. Private butler service is available with advance reservation. By booking just one Villa suite, guests can make Eco Serendib their exclusive home-away-from-home. The Villa can also accommodate special events such as weddings for up to 50 people.

Special Opening Offer
Through November 15, 2011, guests can enjoy the Villa for their exclusive use starting at $2,000.00 per night with seven night minimum for the Presidential suite (maximum two guests). The rate begins at just $19,900 for full use of all eight suites (maximum 16 adults) for seven nights. These rates are exclusive of tax and service. The room rate is commissionable to registered travel consultants. Eco Serendib will announce signature themed epicurean and spa/wellness programs in the upcoming weeks.

“Everyone dreams of having a private villa of their own in the Caribbean, whether to just get away with family and friends, experience a wellness journey or hold an event of a lifetime such as a wedding,” explained Harith Wickrema, award winning event producer (Tourism Hospitality faculty, Temple University), the Villa’s visionary and president of Harith Productions Ltd. “Our credo is to provide experiences that entertain, excite, educate, provide escapism and aesthetics,” said Wickrema. “It is also our mission to offer our influential guests an opportunity to experience the benefits of spending time at a destination designed with the Earth in mind.” Wickrema explained that the Villa’s goal is not necessarily to be “a 100% ecologically pure resort” but, rather, to show the discerning traveler how luxury and ecologically sensitive products and designs can co-exist in total harmony. “We seek to redefine luxury,” he said, “so that it becomes less about self-indulgence and more about self awareness in the world we all share.”

Among the Villa’s many delights is the private full-service spa. From the moment guests step through the arch clay entrance to the blue mosaic tile spa they are immersed in the delicate scent of lavender and a sense of deep relaxation, tranquility and renewal. Highlights include a Kohler steam shower, far infrared sauna, ultra luxurious Living Earth Crafts spa equipment and soaking tub.

Eco Serendib is also the perfect backdrop for corporate retreats, team building, change management, leadership and executive coaching workshops. Drawing on Harith Productions’ 24 years of expertise in this arena, Eco Serendib will be a natural for professional events that allow attendees to sharpen their skills in this inspiring locale. A state-of-the-art “paperless” conference room and business center ensure attendees can get down to business in a private, secure setting far from distractions.

In keeping with the island’s dedication to conservation and environmental sensitivity, the Villa has incorporated a variety of eco-friendly, energy-saving products and systems to lessen its carbon footprint without sacrificing the guest experience. These include the installation of 69 “Buy America” compliant Suniva solar panels that will significantly reduce carbon emissions; Sub-Zero/Wolf’s kitchen appliances that are made from as much as 75% recycled materials and use less energy than a 100-watt bulb; water-conservation products from Kohler; furniture from Gloster which is produced using sustainable plantation management systems; Susan Jablon Mosaics, made from 100% recycled glass; sustainable design textile from Andrew Morgan collection; a grey water system for irrigation; three separate 20,000 gallon cisterns to collect rain water; and an organic vegetable garden for garden-to-plate experiences.

For information or reservations, contact a travel professional, visit www.ecoserendib.com , or call 215 830 8300.

MIAMI – As the temperature rises in Florida, 31 JW Marriott, Renaissance and Marriott Hotels & Resorts throughout the region are beating the heat with a sizzling hot summer deal featuring up to 25% in savings.

This summer, the “Get It While It’s Hot” promotion takes you to a wide variety of Florida locations, from Orlando’s theme parks to South Beach, urban city escapes and the Florida Keys. True to its name, this high degree of savings is only available on reservations made during the limited-time, three-week booking window of April 25 – May 13, 2011. Those who “Get It While Its Hot” will receive up to 25% off rates on stays May 15 through September 30, 2011, at any of the 31 participating JW Marriott, Renaissance and Marriott Hotels & Resorts hotels. Rates starting from $89.*

For reservations and more information, visit www.marriottfloridasummerdeals.com or call 800-228-9290. To book, select the hotel of choice and use the exclusive rate code F9L. Participating hotels and resorts include:

* JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts: JW Marriott Hotel Miami; JW Marriott Marquis Miami; JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes
* Renaissance Hotels: Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach; Boca Raton Renaissance; Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld®; Renaissance Tampa Hotel International Plaza; Vinoy® Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club
* Marriott Hotels & Resorts: Bay Point Marriott Golf Resort & Spa; Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key; Delray Beach Marriott; Doral Golf Resort & Spa, A Marriott Resort; Fort Lauderdale Marriott North; Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa; Hollywood Beach Marriott; Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort & Marina; Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort; Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, Golf Club & Spa; Miami Airport Marriott; Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay; Miami Marriott Dadeland; Orlando Airport Marriott; Orlando World Center Marriott, Palm Beach Gardens Marriott; Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa; Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa; Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa; South Beach Marriott; Tampa Airport Marriott; Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina; and West Palm Beach Marriott.

*The discount up to 25% applies to room rate only. Promotional rates are valid for reservations booked between April 25 to May 13, 2011, for stays from May 15 to September 30, 2011 at participating JW Marriott, Renaissance and Marriott® Hotels & Resorts in Florida. The offer is based on availability at participating locations only. Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply.

For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at www.marriott.com

Sunday, May 1, 2011 – 7:30 p.m.
Beam Music Center (Rando Recital Hall)
$10 General admission
$8 Seniors/Military/UNLV Faculty & Staff
UNLV & CCSD students receive 1 free ticket with valid student ID

Las Vegas, Nev. – The UNLV Choral Ensembles present their final performance of the 2010-2011 concert season with a “Grand Finale” Spring Concert on Sunday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Rando Recital Hall located on the northeast end of the university campus in the Lee & Thomas Beam Music Center. This performance features a wide variety of music presented by the University Concert Singers, Nightingales, Women’s Chorus and Varsity Men’s Glee Club.

The Concert Singers perform inspirational works by American composers Aaron Copland and F. Melius Christiansen, founder of the famed St. Olaf Choir. Swiss composer Frank Martin’s haunting “Kyrie” from the Mass for Double Choir will be offered, along with Ethan Sperry’s “Desh” (or “Sleep”) which incorporates elements of a traditional Indian raga along with harmonic overtone singing. The Women’s Chorus and Nightingales feature the classic “Pueri Hebraeorum” by American composer Randall Thompson and “Regina Caeli” by William Hawley, plus musical theatre and African-American spiritual selections. The Varsity Men’s Glee Club will sing rousing male chorus songs by Romantic composers Franz Schubert and Carl Maria von Weber, along with “Silent Noon” by Ralph Vaughan Williams, “Open Wide Your Eyes” by John David Earnest, and a rousing novelty number, “A Man’s Best Friend Is His Horse.”

Under the musical leadership of conductors Jocelyn K. Jensen and David B. Weiller, the university choral ensembles enjoy a reputation for vibrant performances. The choirs recently were praised for a concert described as “…glorious, yet disciplined. The choruses performed with unaffected charisma.” Annual tours have encompassed the southwestern United States as well as Hawaii, New York, Mexico, and Canada. Past highlights include holiday performances with the world-renowned Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra and participation in a massed choir performance in New York City’s Carnegie Hall.

Tickets for the May 1 “Grand Finale” concert may be purchased at the UNLV Performing Arts Center box office or by calling 895-ARTS. General admission is $10; senior citizens, military and UNLV faculty/staff tickets are $8. Students from the university and the Clark County School District may receive one free ticket by presenting valid student identification at the box office.