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Insight Vacations announced the extension of this successful Winter air promotion. Originally scheduled to expire June 24, the offer is now available until July 29. Promotion details are as follows:

$600 per couple air savings is valid on most tours featured in the 2011-2012 Winter Europe Brochure

Booking and full payment for entire vacation package, including air, must be made by July 29, 2011

Offer is valid for new bookings fro to – July 29, 2011

Travel must begin between November 1, 2011– March 30, 2012

Offer not valid on tours to Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Turkey, Greece, or Select Choices programs.

Normal name change policy applies

Promotion is not combinable with Early Payment brochure discounts or any land promotion. Air promotion is combinable with all other brochure discounts
Once payment is received air tickets are non-changeable and non-refundable
Insight guests enjoy more intimate groups, limited to just 40 passengers, the services of an experienced tour director and the assurance of staying in top selected hotels centrally or scenically located. Travel in style on Insight’s luxury reconfigured coaches with more legroom so the journey is as enjoyable as the destination.

Take advantage of the included sightseeing worth hundreds of dollars, ensuring your holiday budget goes further. With so many included meals, quality hotels, and sightseeing experiences, you’ll be astounded at the value of an Insight Vacation.

Insight Vacations has accumulated an international following by providing outstanding service and quality tour packages to the savvy traveler who seeks better accommodations, choices in dining, and smaller group sizes while staying in the most desirable locations. For over 30 years, Insight Vacations has been the leader in premium escorted tours and cruises to Europe, the Eastern Mediterranean, Mexico, Canada and the United States.

Book now. For more information or reservations, please contact your local travel agent or call Insight Vacations at (888) 680-1241 .To order brochures or for more information visit Insight Vacations’ web site at www.insightvacations.com

About Otahuna Lodge (www.otahuna.com )
Otahuna Lodge evokes a romantic British Colonial sensibility through its historic Queen Anne architecture and intimate size.

Originally built in 1895, Otahuna Lodge served as the primary residence of politician Sir Heaton Rhodes for over 60 years. The estate provides guests with the quintessential New Zealand lodge experience featuring exceptional amenities, personalized service and uniquely memorable surroundings, including:

• Otahuna Lodge is surrounded by 30 acres of grounds, including manicured lawns and rambling, semi-wild woodlands along with sheep paddocks. The gardens at Otahuna are among Sir Rhodes’ greatest legacies and contain an orchard with peach, pear, plum, quince, walnut and hazelnut trees; a ½ acre potager (vegetable garden); a mushroom garden; a rose garden; a Dutch Garden and a field that blooms with millions of daffodils each September. The original gardens were designed by garden designer, A.E. Lowe, who trained at Kew Gardens in London.

• With its extensive gardens and focus on excellent dining, Otahuna Lodge offers an inspired food and beverage program. Complimentary five-course degustation menus with wine pairings are prepared nightly. The menu celebrates the best of fresh New Zealand produce with an emphasis on seasonal and estate-grown offerings. Guests have the opportunity to select produce for their own meals directly from the gardens.

• The seven-suite Lodge sits on a hill between the rocky outcrops of the Banks Peninsula, providing commanding views of the Southern Alps and the Canterbury Plains. Each suite retains architectural features from the nineteenth century such as ornate original fireplaces, carved inglenooks and stained glass windows.

The property holds a Category 1 Listing from New Zealand’s National Historic Places Trust and is acclaimed as the best example of Queen Anne architecture in Australasia. Americans Hall Cannon and Miles Refo purchased Otahuna in August 2006. The Lodge opened in 2007 following an extensive renovation. Otahuna Lodge is a Relais & Châteaux property.

Rick Ross, Meel Millz, Jim Jones, Juelz Santana and AC’s own Ace Face headline.

Power99, Angel Rock, Brace Entertainment and Chubbie Knuckles present a major 4th of July destination weekend! Saturday July 2nd music’s hip hop heavyweights invade Atlantic City’s Sand Castle stadium for one of the most anticipated concerts of the year. Heading AC’s first ever Hip Hop festival is super starRick Ross along with Meek Millz, Jim Jones, AC’s own Ace Face…and more.

The Hip Hop Bash is sure to attract crowds from Jersey, PA, Delaware and New York, while rumor has it that West Coast promoters and rappers will be in attendance, as well.

Tickets are on sale now for the 1st Annual Atlantic City Summer Fest on Saturday, Stadium seats are $20, Floor seats $40 and VIP front row $125.00.

The Hip Hop Bash will feature performances by Rick Ross, Jim Jones, Juelz Santana, Meek Millz and more in Atlantic City, New Jersey at the Sandcastle Stadium (545 N Albany Ave). Doors open at 5. Tickets are going fast! Visit www.ticketweb.com to purchase tickets or SummerFestAC.com for more information and for chances to win VIP tickets to the concert and after parties.VIP Sales: To purchase VIP packages or for more info visit SummerFestAC.com or call (347) 340-8772 or (404) 954-1444. Floor Seat Tickets are available at all AC Summer Fest Ticket Outlets.

Visit the web site for locations. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to the Kevin Wilkins Foundation to support families of police officers killed in the line of duty and to The Lupus Foundation.

Tickets are also avail through TicketMaster at http://www.ticketmaster.com/Ac-Summerfest-featuring-Rick-Ross-and-MMG  … st/1607843

For media info. and interviews contact Neil Cirucci at neilciruccipr@aol.com.

the eighth annual Phuket Race Week take place, boasting a variety of sailing races and parties.

PHUKET, THAILAND — The Six Senses Phuket Race Week is due to begin on July 20th, with 39 crews currently registered to take part in the five-day regatta.

Participants and spectators have plenty to entertain themselves at the event on top of the world-class yacht racing.

A number of parties have been organised to coincide with the occasion, as well as music and barbeques.

Phuket Race Week was named best Asian regatta of the year at the Asia Boating Awards 2011 in Hong Kong last month and is only the second Thai spectacle to win the prize.

Grenville Fordham, managing director of organising firm Image Asia, said in a statement: “We’re delighted with the accolade, which reflects what our participants have been telling us for the several years.”

The occasion is now in its eighth year and includes a range of courses to suit different standards of sailors, from high-octane competitions for serious professionals to fun trips around nearby islands for less-experienced seamen.

For crews taking part, there will be free beer, wine and spirits from 19:00 local time every evening.

If sailing enthusiasts are keen to browse Phuket hotels, they can use AsiaRooms.com to look at a wide range of options, including the Patong Merlin Hotel.

More details can be found at http://www.phuketraceweek.com

Concerts, workshops and a huge crafts fair all form part of the Rainforest World Music Festival in Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA — The Rainforest World Music Festival takes place next month and offers enthusiasts the chance to enjoy concerts by top musicians as well as take part in workshops themselves.

Running from July 8th to 10th at the Sarawak Cultural Village in Malaysia, the event will feature performances by major international names such as Kissmet, Lisa Haley and the Zydecats, Agung Beat and Startijen.

Most of the main concerts will take place in the evenings, but there will be plenty to do during the day, starting from 10:00 BST.

Attendees can get involved with group jam sessions and other musical workshops or head down to the crafts bazaar to pick up unique jewellery and other artistic creations.

The Rainforest World Music Festival is one of the biggest events of its type in south-east Asia and has been included in Songlines Magazine’s top 25 international festivals for the past two years running.

Malay food and drink will be available onsite and the party atmosphere will go on past 00:00 every night.

Daily tickets cost 110 ringgits for adults and 55 ringgits for children (GBP22.60 and GBP11.30), with three-day passes charged at 300 ringgits and 150 ringgits respectively.

World music lovers can use AsiaRooms.com to browse a huge selection of Malaysia hotels, including the First World Hotel.

For more information, visit http://www.rainforestmusic-borneo.com

The spring-summer Hong Kong Fashion Week takes place from July 4th to 7th.
HONG KONG, HK– Next month sees Hong Kong Fashion Week take place, bringing together the innovative designs from established designers and emerging talents.

Running from July 4th to 7th, the occasion will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

While several shows during the event will focus on high-end fashion, there will be plenty of items on display that are more akin to the clothes you might see on the high street.

Sections devoted to intimate wear, infant and children’s wear and bridal wear will allow people to see what is going on at the forefront of each design sphere.

Exhibitors from across Asia will showcase their innovations and the packed schedule of conferences, cocktail receptions and catwalk sessions will give attendees huge insight into the fashion industry.

Last year, nearly 1,300 brands and companies were present, with highlights coming in the shape of collections by Cristina Nitopi, Carol Reyes and Ika.

Many of the activities are strictly invitation-only, but people can register their interest in attending on the Hong Kong Fashion Week website.

If fashion enthusiasts are keen to book Hong Kong hotels, they could use AsiaRooms.com to browse a huge selection of options, such as the Kings De Nathan.

Find out more by visiting http://www.hktdc.com/fair/hkfashionweekss-en

One of the Nation’s Largest 4th of July Celebrations will Feature the World’s Most Exciting and Spectator-Friendly Sailing Events, Red Bull Air Force, Boston’s Premier Chefs and Several Family-themed Activities During Extreme Sailing Series’ First-ever North America Visit.

BOSTON, MA – The Extreme Sailing Series™ at Fan Pier headlines the 30th anniversary of Boston Harborfest, the largest Fourth of July celebration in the United States. This fast-paced, highly competitive stadium sailing Act comes to North America for the very first time in its five year history and runs from Thursday, June 30 through Monday, July 4, 2011 at Fan Pier.

Boston’s waterfront will showcase close combat racing on high-tech, high-speed catamarans raced by some of the world’s best skippers. This 11-month global tour spans three continents with eleven top-class teams from eight nations. The award-winning circuit brings together sailors from fifteen different nationalities, including Olympians, America’s Cup winners, world champions and two-time Olympic Gold medalists who race against each other on identical boats along the heart of Boston’s inner harbor. Previous stops for the Extreme Sailing Series™ included Muscat, Oman; Qindao, China; and Istanbul, Turkey and will conclude with races in the United Kingdom, Italy, France and Spain before their final stop in Singapore.

“Boston is proud to be the first U.S. city to host the 2011 Extreme Sailing Series™ to our waterfront for the city’s July 4th celebration – one of the largest in the nation,” said Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston.

There will be a maximum of eight races every afternoon, lasting up to fifteen minutes each, with live commentary on location at Fan Pier. The dynamic stadium seat viewing will bring spectators right along the edge of Boston Harbor to watch the 11 catamarans (also known as Extreme 40s) racing in close proximity, sometimes coming within yards away from land. Each sailboat in the Extreme 40 fleet are 40 feet in length, weigh 2,645lbs and carry a 62-foot mast. They are raced by 4-man crews with an additional 5th man guest spot available for a media member, VIP guest or lucky person chosen from the crowd.

“Fan Pier is the perfect place for spectators to experience this up-close-and-personal extreme water sport,” said Joseph Fallon, CEO and President of The Fallon Company. “We plan to make this the most spectacular event in the circuit with fireworks, a race village filled with activities for families, on-site television coverage and a fun-filled, five-day event for Boston area residents and visitors.”

Other highlights at the Extreme Sailing Series™ at Fan Pier will include the Race Village, open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day during this historic event. In addition to all of the previously mentioned racing activities, the Race Village will also include Red Bull energy stations and Red Bull Air Force displays, fireworks displays, live entertainment and dancing, oyster shucking from Legal Sea Foods, additional samplings provided by Lydia Shire and Shrine, and an interactive family friendly area.

For the most up-to-date information and full schedule of events for the Extreme Sailing Series™ at Fan Pier in Boston, visit us at http://facebook.com/ESSFanPier  and follow us at http://twitter.com/extremesailing.

About the Extreme Sailing Series™: The Extreme Sailing Series™ is a unique concept, pitting some of the very best professional sailing teams in the world against each other on identical Extreme 40 catamarans, on challenging, tactical courses, but close to shore to provide spectacular, stadium-style entertainment for the public. The award-winning circuit will visit Muscat (Oman), Qingdao (China), Istanbul (Turkey), Boston (USA), Cowes (UK), Trapani (Italy), Nice (France), Almeria (Spain) and, finally, Singapore starting in February until December 2011. The on-the-water action will, once again, be complimented by bespoke VIP corporate hospitality and attracts international media attention including a TV-series distributed in over 100 countries. The Extreme Sailing Series™ has been granted “Special Event Status” by ISAF, the sport’s governing body, and is a strong supporter of promoting sailing in to new markets and to new audiences.

About Fan Pier:

Fan Pier is a 21-acre site on Boston’s waterfront spanning nine city blocks with over three million square feet of planned mixed-use development. Currently, the luxury waterfront property is home to the internationally acclaimed Institute of Contemporary Art, famed Boston retailer LOUIS, Salon Mario Russo and restaurants including Sam’s and Strega Waterfront. Fan Pier’s first office building at ONE Marina Park is already occupied, and the destination includes a new public park, a Harbor Walk, and a state-of-the-art marina. When complete, Fan Pier will have a five-star hotel, luxury condominiums, additional offices, retail and restaurants. The Fallon Company is owner and developer.

About Boston Harborfest:

Boston Harborfest 2011 is a six-day long Fourth of July festival that showcases the colonial and maritime heritage of the cradle of the American Revolution: the historic City of Boston. The award-winning festival strives to honor and remember the past, celebrate the present, and educate the future with reenactments, concerts, historical tours and much, much more. Now in its 30th year, Boston Harborfest is considered to be the largest patriotic celebration in the nation with visitors enjoying more than 200 activities during the festival.

CRANBROOK, British Columbia, Canada — Black Knight Design, a brand of Gary Player Design, celebrated the grand opening of Wildstone Golf Course, the first ever Black Knight project in Canada.

“Wildstone really is spectacular, with dramatic elevation changes and wonderful views of the Canadian Rockies. It’s a bit hard to concentrate on golf when the beautiful Fisher Peak is towering over you. Congratulations to Cranbrook on this nice addition to their community and to Coast to Coast Development for their dedication to this project,” said Scott Ferrell, President of Gary Player Design. “Our mission is to change as many Canadians as possible from hockey to golf fans,” he joked.

“We’re excited to unveil this golf course,” said Wildstone GM Chris Andrews. “It’s majestic. It’s a nice layout on a beautiful piece of property on the rolling highlands of Cranbrook. “It just captures the scenery. You come around a corner and a mountain range is thrust into your face.”

“This is one of the most beautiful sites we have ever worked with,” said Jeff Lawrence Gary Player Design’s lead designer on the project. “The natural characteristics of the land really add to the design and set Wildstone apart from the other golf courses in the region. It is extremely playable for all levels of golfer and if you want a challenge the Championship tees definitely provide it. The course will play over 7,100 yards from the back tees so bring your driver,” he added.

“The layout is very walkable,” Andrews said. “Given that, you might think it would be a pushover, but it’s not. When you see the course, you’ll understand why we think it’s an exceptional layout.”

Wildstone is located in southeastern British Columbia, Canada. Nestled among the Canadian Rocky Mountains the area is considered to be one of the most beautiful in all of Canada. Proof of that fact was National Geographic magazine’s dubbing of the area as the ‘Crown of the Continent’ citing the incredible views, its four season climate and the fact that it is the sunniest place in British Columbia.

For more information about Gary Player, or Gary Player Design please contact Scott Ferrell, President, Gary Player Design, 864 477 2720, or scott@garyplayer.com . www.garyplayer.com

For more information about Wildstone Golf Course please contact Chris Andrews, General Manager, Wildstone Golf Course, candrews@wildstonegolf.com , 250 489 1282 www.WildstoneGolf.com

About Gary Player Design
Widely recognized as the world’s most successful golf course architectural firm, Gary Player Design established by Marc Player in 1983 has over 325 championship courses spanning the globe. With an ever-increasing number of courses stretching across five continents and encompassing more than 35 countries, the firm is renowned for its select and ecological approach to design.

Magazines such as Golf Asia, Travel & Leisure, Golf Digest, Golf Week, Golf World Worldwide Golf, and The Complete Golfer have consistently listed Gary Player courses among the top places to play. Travel & Leisure Golf named Leopard Creek in South Africa one of the top ten Best International Courses; Geneva National was referred to by Golf Week as the best course you can play in America; and Golf, Inc. named Blacksearama in Bulgaria the 2010 International Development of the Year. Awards and accolades such as these are numerous, and for good reason. Gary Player Design doesn’t simply design the course and walk away; they also provide the consulting services that will guide a newly established project through the implementation steps necessary to ensure success. The results are premier golf courses & resorts that provide golfers with a unique style of luxury, the challenge of risk versus reward, and a truly memorable experience.

Although Gary Player’s golfing expertise influences every project, Gary Player Design offers three tiers of golf course design service; Black Knight Design™, Player Design™, and Gary Player Signature Design™. On Signature Design projects, Mr. Player is involved in every phase of design and development. With over 50 years of professional golf experience, Player, The World’s Most Traveled Athlete™ has visited and studied most of the great golf courses of the world so he understands that the design of a course takes both vision and respect for existing conditions. His design philosophy, and also that of The Player Group, is to create challenging yet playable courses that enhance the existing resources and retain the natural beauty of the land. Environmental sensitivity is a cornerstone of Gary Player’s passion for golf course design.

Gary Player, often referred to as the Black Knight, is one of the century’s greatest golfers and one of the original inductees into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He is one of only five golfers to ever win the Grand Slam on the PGA Tour and the only golfer to win the Grand Slam on both the regular and Champions Tour. Over the course of his career, Player participated in 438 Tour events, placed in the top 25 in 281 of them, and won 165 worldwide tournaments. Player, whose career earnings exceed $15 million, is a legend in his own time. Currently serving as The Global Ambassador to the World Golf Hall of Fame, he has been a three-time President’s Cup Captain and is ranked by Golf digest as one of the top ten all-time golf greats. Player’s iconic status in sport adds immeasurable marketing value to all golf course design assignments he accepts. His legacy will most certainly ensure Gary Player’s Design success for many years to come.

The Festivals of Speed will once will once again bring together the world’s most exotic automobiles, aircraft, motorcycles and watercraft at the Four-Diamond Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes benefiting the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.
The Festivals of Speed will once will once again bring together the world’s most exotic automobiles, aircraft, motorcycles and watercraft at the Four-Diamond Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes benefiting the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. Now in the sixth year at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, the Festivals of Speed, set for October 7-9 has continued to expand by adding an additional day of automotive appreciation to the annual Festivals of Speed Golf Classic, Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port Reception, and Motorsports Collection Display Sunday to cater to the true speed aficionado.

The Festivals of Speed weekend will begin on the morning of Friday, October 7th with the Golf Classic at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando Grande Lakes. This tournament, which was a successful addition to the Orlando event series in 2010 has become the introductory setting for sponsors, car collectors, and VIP’s to meet and socialize as they enjoy an all-inclusive of day of golf, spirits, cigars, and dining on this pristine course.

Friday evening continues to a private hangar at the Orlando International Airport, where The Festivals of Speed hosts the annual Luxury Lifestyle Jet Port Reception. The Jet Port Reception will feature a preview of the some of the most noteworthy vehicles to appear over the weekend as well as an enhanced display of both vintage and contemporary aircrafts which promises to be the largest and most significant aircraft display in Festivals of Speed history. The setting is complete with gourmet food stations, top shelf open bar, smooth jazz, fine art, exclusive watch displays, elegant jewelry, luxury products as well as a live and silent auction of exclusive items to benefit the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.

Set for Saturday, October 8th, the Festivals of Speed has added a series of activities to cater to the automotive aficionado, collector, and VIP guest of the Festivals of Speed and the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. Those in attendance will experience some of world’s most heralded automotive icons first hand as manufacturers operate special “Ride & Drives” for qualified drivers. Select guests will also partake in new vehicle unveilings, sponsor hospitality events, motorsports seminars, driving schools, and much more during this highly anticipated afternoon.

The weekend concludes on Sunday October 9th, with the Motorsports Collection Display of over 300 exotic cars, motorcycles, boats and aircraft. Guests will view the rarest in vintage and contemporary vehicles all amongst the splendor and hospitality of the beautiful Grande Lakes property. In addition to the many other world class vehicles on display, the Lexus LFA, 2012 Lamborghini Aventador, Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Sang Bleu, Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Super Sport, 2012 Mosler Raptor, and a rare collection of vintage Packards have been confirmed. Additionally, guests will experience automotive designs by Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, Aston-Martin, BMW, Mercedes, McLaren, and more and while encountering fine wines, exciting culinary offerings, robust cigars, smooth jazz in the gardens, and luxury lifestyle displays featuring fine jewelry and timepieces.

Tickets for the Festivals of Speed Orlando Golf Classic, Receptions, and Sunday main event VIP pavilion can be purchased in advance at http://www.festivalsofspeed.com or by calling 352-385-9450. Main event general admission tickets, are available either online or onsite at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes on Sunday, October 9.

About Festivals of Speed
Headquartered in Eustis, Florida, Festivals of Speed was founded as the ultimate luxury showcase for discerning enthusiasts with a passion for all forms of transportation. With a series of extremely special events scheduled throughout the year, Festivals of Speed joins the very best in automotive, aircraft, marine and motorcycle transportation with the finest culinary, wine, spirits, and fashion for the ultimate luxury experience. For more information, please visit http://www.festivalsofspeed.com or call 352-385-9450.

Savor from the tastefulness of life. Relish upon the sophistication and the opulence of the world. Take pleasure in the Luxury Hotels New York City! Know the real essence of your existence!

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For one, the 70 Park Avenue Kimpton Hotel will be ready to offer distinctive approaches and innovative means of customer service. They are promising you a hotel that has an ambiance of home. This will soothingly benefit you because you will not be missing your homes through their nice amenities, wide reception halls, auditoriums, spas and other recreational centers. The hotel also hosts pre dinner and dinner cocktails. Without doubt, it can be acclaimed as a member of the Best Luxury Hotels.

Perfect for your business trips or even family gatherings will be the hotel coined as the forerunner of the Luxury Hotels New York City will be the Chambers Hotel. It is best described as the boutique hotel. It tries to promulgate the combination of the luxuriousness and simplicity.

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