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The Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort is launching a program that combines the Bahamas’ $250 Instant Air Credit with the resort’s “Sunsational Savings” package, which offers guests who book a flight and a minimum four-night stay at the property by July 11 a fourth night free, a $100 food and beverage credit for stays up to five nights or $200 for stays of six nights or longer, and complimentary non-motorized watersports.

The Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort will also host a July 4 Independence Day celebration featuring holiday activities including patriotic trivia, karaoke, a balloon artist, face painting, carnival games, food, music and prizes.

A fireworks display will take place the evening of July 3.

The offer is limited to one $250 Instant Air Credit per booked room, based on double occupancy.

The offer is not valid for group bookings or travel Nov. 23 through 27, 2011.

For more information, go to

www.sheratonnassau.com/instant-air-credit

and use the promotional code BAH300G for travel  through Nov. 22, 2011;

or code BAH300H for travel from Nov. 28 through Dec. 21, 2011.

The 27th annual Central Coast Wine Classic is set for July 7 to 10 at various locations across California’s Central Coast, featuring celebrity chefs, international vintners, sommeliers, wine educators, artists and musicians.

The weekend will feature performances by Airto Moreira (www.airto.com) and his group of percussionists at the VIP outdoor dinner and concert at the Avila Beach Golf Resort on July 8 at 6 p.m.

Opening acts will include the Ashe Ensemble (www.asheperforms.com ), which draws from African, Brazilian, Cuban, American Soul and Afro-Cuban Jazz. Also to perform is Isupo Irawo, a trio from Havana, Cuba. The Rare & Fine Wine & Lifestyle Auction, Silent Auction and Luncheon will return to the Avila Beach Golf Resort (www.avilabeachresort.com). Cuisine will be prepared by Central Coast chefs. For more information, visit www.centralcoastwineclassic.org

The Sky Beach Rooftop Beach and Lounge, a new gathering spot in St. Maarten’s trendy Maho district, opened this month atop the Sonesta Maho Resort.

The lounge offers visitors an elegant place to relax and unwind to soft house and lounge music in seating ranging from custom-designed day beds to private, reservation-only cabanas. T

he lounge also offers guests a panoramic view of Mullet Bay Beach, the French Lowlands and the airport, and features a first floor, art deco-inspired indoor lounge and bar. Sky Beach also features a beach-sand volleyball court with 164 cubic yards of sand.

“The Sky Beach Rooftop Beach and Lounge is a wonderful addition to the option visitors have for nighttime entertainment,” said Regina LaBega, director of tourism at the St. Maarten Tourist Bureau.

For more information on Sky Bar, call 599-545-3547.

For more information on Sonesta Maho Resort, visit

www.sonesta.com/mahobeach.

or more on St. Maarten, visit

www.VacationStMaarten.com

Singapore Airlines offers savings to Southeast Asia on flights out of Houston (IAH), with fares starting at $1,137 to Singapore and all other Southeast Asia destinations, including roundtrip economy class travel, all taxes, fees and surcharges. Tickets must be purchased by July 8 for travel between Aug. 16 and Nov. 30.

These fares are subject to change and seats are limited. Above fares may not be available on all flights or dates. Other terms and conditions apply. For more information, visit www.SingaporeAir.com

The Horseshoe Bay Resort in the Texas Hill Country (near Austin) has added Summit Rock www.nicklaus.com/design/skywater, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course (www.nicklaus.com), to its portfolio of championship golf courses. The addition brings the resort’s golf offerings to four courses.

The other three are Slick Rock www.horseshoebaytexas.com/leisureactivities/golf/slickrock , Ram Rock (www.horseshoebaytexas.com/leisureactivities/golf/ramrock ) and Apple Rock (www.horseshoebaytexas.com/leisureactivities/golf/applerock ), all designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr.

Summit Rock will be available solely to Summit Rock Golf Club Members. However, Horseshoe Bay Resort Club membership offers unlimited access to the three other courses. For more information, call 866-522-5245 or visit www.hsbresort.com

This summer, Choice Hotels is giving away a free night at over 1,500 Choice hotels.

Stay two nights before  Aug. 11, 2011, and receive enough Choice Privileges points to redeem for a free night at over 1,500 hotels.

Early booking receive an additional 20 percent discount. After a second stay before  Aug. 11, guests receive enough Choice Privileges points to redeem for a free night at more than 1,500 hotels.

Stays at MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn locations must be a minimum of two consecutive nights. Elite Platinum and Elite Diamond members can book through any channel.

There is a maximum of two free nights per member.

Blue Sky Tours is offering special packages for the Waikiki Parc Hotel. A Deluxe Mountain View room is four nights from $430 per person. An Ocean View room is four nights from $456 per person. Rates include daily breakfast for two, Dollar compact car (taxes not included), free parking and fourth night free.

Creating a new standard of luxury, the Siegel Group’s boutique hotels are the new face of the Las Vegas experience: contemporary, stylish and designed with the culturally creative in mind.

As the temperature outside is rising, things are really heating up at Rumor; Artisan; Gold Spike Hotel & Casino; and The Resort on Mount Charleston.

CELEBRATE THE RED, WHITE & BLUE AT THE RESORT ON MOUNT CHARLESTON:

Beat the desert heat this month at The Resort on Mount Charleston, where the air is clean and crisp and the temperature is 20 degrees cooler. Close to Las Vegas, yet a world away in atmosphere,

The Resort on Mount Charleston is the perfect summer getaway. This Fourth of July, enjoy The Celebration of the Nation at The Resort on Mount Charleston with rooms starting at $59.90.

On Independence Day, enjoy a BBQ Buffet from noon – 4 p.m. with barbecue beef, pulled pork, chicken, ribs, beans, corn on the cob and more for only $18.95. Drink specials including $2 draft beer and $3 well drinks cap off this 4th of July celebration.

This summer, The Resort on Mount Charleston is the ideal pet-friendly resort destination, whether you are seeking a romantic retreat or a family getaway, want to escape the heat, or crave an active outdoor adventure. Reservations can be made by calling 702-872-5500.

SCRATCH AND WIN THIS MONTH AT GOLD SPIKE:

We’re itching to give away prizes at Gold Spike this month. Book direct and stay during the months of July and August and receive a chance to win $10,000 at Gold Spike with the Golden Summer Scratch Card promotion.

Scratch and reveal six gold pots to win the $10,000 grand prize. Many more great prizes will be given away all summer long including free rooms, dining credits and free drinks will be given away as each card is a winner. Be sure to join The Siegel’s Club to receive even more great discounts and offers.

Membership is always free. Also, make a splash this summer each Saturday at Gold Spike where FREE weekly pool parties reign supreme from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., featuring DJ Matty.

ENJOY DJS AND “ROOM SERVICE @ THE ARTISAN” IN JULY: Home to the greatest DJs and named Best AfterHours Lounge in Las Vegas, nightlife and events at The Artisan Hotel Boutique are unmatched.

This Fourth of July, party all weekend long with G Minor and Justin Baule on Friday night, DJ Mike Attack and DJ Stellar Saturday night and head into Independence Day on Sunday night with JustIn Key and Brian Campbell.

At Naked Pool, Las Vegas’ most sensual topless-optional pool this 4th of July weekend, kick it poolside with JustIn Key on Saturday, July 2 and Sunday, July 3.

Be sure to mark your calendars for July 10th for “Room Service @ The Artisan” hosted by Ketel One and Red Bull. At NAKED pool, enjoy $5 Ketel One Drinks, $100 Bottles of Ketel One and $25 buckets of Red Bull all day long. There is no need to go home, continue the party and stay that night for only $49.99. In your room, you will receive one bottle of Kettle One and two cans of Red Bull.

You can book your room and VIP reservations at the pool by calling direct to 702-214-4000 and asking for the “Room Service” special. For more information on Artisan Nightlife and for upcoming events, please visit http://artisanhotel.com/nightlife

RUMOR HOSTS MATINEE LAS VEGAS FESTIVAL THIS 4th OF JULY WEEKEND:

The biggest gay dance festival of the summer, MATINÉE is heading west to the Siegel Group’s Rumor Boutique Hotel over 4th of July Weekend. This July 1st – 4th, Rumor, Las Vegas’ premier boutique-chic, all suite property will play host to the international extravaganza, which will also feature five amazing dance events to be held at Vegas’ top nightclubs and pools.

Matinee Las Vegas Festival will feature the best international DJs and performers, as well as specialty acts and production direct from Spain.

Rumor will host a Welcome Party on July 1st and daily pool parties, including the highly-anticipated I Love Brazil pool party on July 2nd. Special room rates are being offered during Matinee Las Vegas Festival with suites starting at just $129 at www.rumorvegas.com/matinee.

Also this month at Rumor Boutique Hotel, bring your favorite four-legged pooch pal to Yappy Hour on Thursday, July 7th and Thursday, July 21st from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Designed with the dog and dog-lover in mind, Yappy Hour features drink specials, tempting Yappatizers, and pet-friendly product displays. Come and party with your pup in the courtyard at Rumor.

Spirit Airlines will begin twice-daily nonstop flights between Oakland International Airport and Las Vegas on Aug. 18. Service will increase to three daily nonstops on Sept. 7. To publicize the new service, Spirit is offering $9 fares one way, based on a roundtrip purchase, through Thursday. Spirit has more than 150 flights to more than 40 destinations. For more information, visit www.spirit.com

Mount Cinnamon, an intimate Grenada boutique designed by entrepreneur Peter de Savary, has joined the Elite Island Resorts group of Caribbean beachfront resorts.

Mount Cinnamon is a boutique property with 21 villas and suites set among tropical gardens overlooking Grand Anse Beach; de Savary is the founder of the St. James’s Clubs in London, Paris, Los Angeles, New York and Antigua, and the Abaco Club in the Bahamas.

Villas and suites range from one to three bedrooms, and all feature flat-screen televisions with surround-sound systems, fully equipped kitchens and large balconies and terraces.

The Cinnamon Spa offers pampering treatments that draw on West Indian practices, and Savvy’s contemporary restaurant features an eclectic mix of traditional West Indian and Caribbean cuisine featuring fresh local produce and seafood, plus fruit and vegetables organically grown at de Savary’s private plantation estates, Mount Edgecombe and Tufton Hall.

Active guests can enjoy plantation tours, waterfalls, diving, tennis, hiking and watersports; guests seeking a slower pace can enjoy the laid-back private Beach Cabana, open daily for fresh fruit cocktails, frozen drinks and barbecue.

For more information, visit www.mountcinnamongrenadahotel.com

For more information on Elite Island Resorts, call 800-858-4618 or visit www.eliteislandresorts.com