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Future Vacations New Price Match Policy

Future Vacations launched a new Price Match policy. Under terms of the new policy that will match any competitor’s price on comparable vacation packages within three hours, ensuring that travelers always receive the best value for their vacation dollar.

Travel agents or consumers who book a Future Vacations package and find a lower price on a comparable package elsewhere can call Future Vacations’ new Price Match Hotline – 800-373-7801 – and speak directly to a Price Match Specialist for immediate service.

Comparable packages must feature the same airline, hotel, room category, travel dates and inclusions (e.g.: rental car, ground transfers, theme park/show tickets, etc.). For the fastest service, calls must be made during the following Price Match business hours: Monday to Saturday 9 am to 7 pm EST and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm EST.

Calls made outside of these hours will receive a return call the following business day. If Future Vacations is unable to match the price of a package, travelers will receive a $25 travel credit for future use.

The Price Match Policy is effective now and until further notice on all packages in the Future Vacations portfolio, which spans the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, Central America, Hawaii, Mexico, Europe, South America, Africa and the Middle East.

For telephone reservations, call 800-456-2323.

Kenya’s Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Good news for the Ol Pejeta Conservancy! A recently concluded wildlife census indicates that wildlife numbers are still on the increase.

Every year, the Ol Pejeta Wildlife and Ecological Monitoring Department conducts an aerial census to assess wildlife population trends. This is done from a low-flying aircraft moving at a constant speed and altitude. The 2008 census, conducted in April, shows continuing increases in numbers of most wildlife species found on the conservancy.

The census indicates an average annual increase of 15% in overall wildlife populations over the last three years. The elephant population for example, has risen from 159 to 296, while the giraffe population has increased from 132 to 172. Overall wildlife numbers have increased from 6,759 in 2005 to 10,167 in 2008.

“Several factors have contributed to these results; in general most species have benefited from a more conducive environment and increased habitat brought about by the expansion of the former Sweetwaters Game Reserve to create the current Ol Pejeta Conservancy in early 2007” says Nathan Gichohi, Ecological Monitoring Manager on Ol Pejeta.

The Ol Pejeta Conservancy is currently home to Kenya’s largest population of the endangered black rhino and is the closest place to Nairobi where it is still possible to view all of the “Big Five”.

In February, the first ever White Rhino Calf was born on the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, bringing the number of white rhinos in the conservancy up to nine.

March also saw a new addition to the family of 42 who lave found peace and refuge at the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary with the arrival of “Gashuhe” who was rescued from a business premises in Rwanda.

All profits from tourism are reinvested into further conservation activities within the Laikipia district and to support a Community Outreach Programme that works with our neighbours to implement development projects that create tangible social benefit.

If you would like to get involved in Ol Pejeta’s wildlife success please contact info@olpejetaconservancy.org or visit www.olpejetaconservancy.org

Thanks to its private status The Ol Pejeta Conservancy also allows such unforgettable pleasures as the Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary (the only place in Kenya to see these highly endangered animals), visits to Morani, a tame black rhino, night game drives, guided bush walks and camel-trekking across game-teaming plains. For more information on Ol Pejeta and Sweetwaters - or any of Serena’s other properties in Africa please visit www.serenahotels.com

Great Apes & Gameparks - Uganda, Rwanda And Kenya

Trek in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park in search of Mountain Gorilla and Golden Monkey, see big game in Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth NP and Kenya’s Masai Mara, visit a Chimpanzee Sanctuary and take part in a flagship community project at Jinja during Dragoman Overland’s full-on 15-night Great Apes & Gameparks expedition departing Kampala 8th September 2008. (Trip code SKN178).

From Uganda’s capital, Kampala, travellers head to Lake Bunyonyi, take a dugout canoe (pirogues) across the serene waters to Muko Forest and visit the Batwa Tribe. Next up, for many the journey’s high point, Mountain Gorilla trekking in the stunning highlands of Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda.

The area currently has four habituated groups, the largest is the Susa Group, comprising 35 members including 3 silverbacks and is the original group studied by Diana Fossie. The Trebize, Sabinyo and Amahoro are smaller, with 13 members in each group, each involving varying levels of trekking to encounter. Also endemic to the same bamboo habitat as the gorillas, is Africa’s rarest primate, the Golden Monkey, and treks can be organised to view the two troupes that have become habituated in the NP since 2003.

Return to Uganda, and Queen Elizabeth National Park, which while not displaying the proliferation of wildlife found in the Serengeti, does possess quality - elephant, leopard, buffalo, lion (four of the big five) and stunning bird-life. Here, wild camping surrounded by hippos, elephants and lions is the ultimate reality safari experience.

Next, a boat trip to Ngamba Island in Lake Victoria to visit a Chimpanzee Sanctuary. On to Jinja, where in line with Dragoman’s ethos of responsible tourism, travellers spend time helping maintain a school at their flagship community project. Here, travellers camp high above Bujagali Falls with magnificent views of the Nile River - adrenaline junkies will have a chance to challenge some of the world’s most exciting white-water rafting. Head off to the Masai Mara in search of big game, then drop in at Langatta Giraffe Sanctuary before the journey concludes in cosmopolitan Nairobi - maasai word for ‘Place of Cool Waters’.

The tour costs £595 p/p plus kitty US$380 (~£195) including transport aboard Dragoman Overland’s rugged but comfortable customised Mercedes Benz truck, camping and hotel accommodation (90%/10%) all camp meals, the expertise of Dragoman Overland’s two person crew and accompanying African camp master. Gorilla Permits are additional and cost £295 p/p and need to be purchased at time of booking trip.

Dragoman Overland
01728 861 133
info@dragoman.co.uk
www.dragoman.com

Uganda LIBYAN HOTEL

One of the best-known brand names in Uganda’s hospitality industry, the Windsor Lake Victoria Hotel in Entebbe, is now reported to changed its name to Libyan Hotel, possibly reflecting their new ownership vested in the Libyan Africa Investment Company (LAICO). However, marketing circles in Uganda have swiftly denounced the move blaming the new owners of “knowing nothing about brands and tradition” and throwing out a well-known age old brand name for self glorification.

It is expected that the general public will continue to refer to the hotel as the “Lake Vic” irrespective to the new owners’ desires, as it has been fondly nick-named by its many patrons over the decades. This is something the new owners may struggle to come to terms with as being the market reality in Uganda.

One other hotel operator in Entebbe was smiling with glee when talking to this correspondent about the development. He said: “If they want to mess up their name that is good with all the rest of us, we will exploit it. Just look at their renovations, they took over 10 years and still do not compare with new hotels in Entebbe, they changed so many managers and had many problems with strikes, let them learn their lesson the hard way if they do not know better, we others shall appreciate their mistakes.”

NEW FAMILY OFFERINGS AT SHAMWARI GAME RESERVE

Family escapes will never be the same at Riverdene Lodge situated at the world renowned Shamwari Game Reserve with its new family offerings.

Riverdene Lodge combines pure elegance in the wilderness with a colonial African experience. Excellent for families, with its newly renovated accommodation and its educational activities for children.

By mid-July 2008, Riverdene Lodge will boast nine inter-leading luxury family rooms accommodating a maximum of 24 guests including children. All rooms are fully air-conditioned, equipped with televisions and have private patios that lead onto landscaped gardens. Riverdene Lodge has two elegantly furnished casual lounges and a glorious sunroom, as well as a magnificent rim flow swimming pool to entice guests to relax and restore their energies. The family lounge area opens onto a spacious outdoor barbeque area.

The newly renovated accommodation at Riverdene Lodge will also feature two supervised playrooms for children’s activities and spacious green lawns with a jungle gym. Various sport, social and cultural activities such as soccer, cricket, swimming, face-painting, African bead making, treasure hunts, and star gazing will be arranged to entertain the children during their stay.

Over and above these standard children activities, the children will also enjoy educational game drives, bush survival tips, animal, spoor and dung identifications activities among many others.

The children will be introduced to Shamwari Game Reserve and Born Free Foundation’s challenge to promote the conservation of species and the protection of habitat whilst maintaining a humane and compassionate approach to the welfare of animals. Upon arrival, each child will receive a Born Free Foundation certificate for a year’s membership and a gift pack which will include a Born Free cuddly toy. Most importantly, the children will get exclusive access to the Born Free Foundation Big Cat Rescue Centers, the Shamwari Animal Hospital and the Shamwari Film Studio, all based and managed on the Shamwari Game Reserve.

At the Shamwari Animal Hospital, the children will see different types of wild animals or raptors that are currently being cared for, under special supervision by the Shamwari veterinarian team, for release back into the wild. One such animal includes an orphaned six month old elephant calf, which requires constant round the clock care.

Finally, the children will meet with the Shamwari film crew and be shown where the popular international “Unearthed 2” series was produced and edited (‘Unearthed 2” is currently being aired on Animal Planet). In addition, they will also be given a sneak preview of the film footage of the new “Shamwari – a wild life” series, which is due for airing in August/September 2008 on the Discovery Channel’s Animal Planet.

A special kids menu will be available, and dedicated qualified child minders will be on hand at all times.

Low season rates range from £225 per adult sharing per night. Children under the age of 12 years pay 50% of the adult rate. Children under the age of 4 years stay on a complimentary basis.

The family package is available to children of all ages, however, children under the age of 4 will not be able to experience the educational game drives.

Shamwari Game Reserve has been voted as the World’s Leading Conservation Company and World’s Leading Safari and Game Reserve for the last 10 years.

For further information on Shamwari Game Reserve, visit www.shamwari.com

The Mantis Collection comprises of a vast selection of exclusive luxury resorts namely Shamwari Game Reserve near Port Elizabeth, Shamwari Townhouse in Port Elizabeth, Oceana Beach and Wildness Reserve near Port Alfred, Lake Pleasant Living near Knysna, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve near Montague on Route 62, Jock Safari Lodge in the Kruger National Park, Nkomazi Game Reserve on the Komati River near the Kruger National Park, Bushman Sands Hotel and Golf Course in Alicedale, and the Last Word Retreats in the Western Cape made up of The Constantia,

The Long Beach (in Kommetjie), The Bishops Court, The St James and The Franschhoek, and more recently Princess Emma, a luxury powered yacht, which is docked at the V & A Waterfront in Cape Town. The Draycott Hotel in London, Jiva Hill Park Hotel in France and Alladale Wilderness Lodge & Reserve a mere hour’s drive from Inverness in the Scottish Highlands – all form part of the Mantis Collections international portfolio. Dubai World Africa has acquired a major shareholding in the Mantis Collection’s three icon game reserves; Shamwari Game Reserve, Sanbona Wildlife Reserve and Jock Safari Lodge.

View the Mantis portfolio of properties on www.mantiscollection.com

Serena Hotels eco spas in Africa

Koffi Anann honoured - Nairobi Serena Hotel, Kenya’s Leading Spa Resort - Serena Beach Hotel & Spa, Preferred hotels in Rwanda - Serena Hotels Rwanda, Tourism For Tomorrow Awards - Serena Group one of the world’s best and Serena Luxury under the canvas - Kirawira Luxury Tented Camp.

Orchid room renamed Amani room - Nairobi Serena Hotel

The Nairobi Serena Hotel Orchid Room, which was the venue for the Kenya peace talks, was officially renamed Amani Room (Swahili for peace). Mr Koffi Annan, who brokered the power-sharing deal between President Kibaki and Prime Minister Raila Odinga, was given the honour of unveiling the plaque. When the going got tough, they chose an idyllic retreat that falls under the Serena Group, Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge in Tsavo West National Park. The Nairobi Serena Hotel, a member of the Leading Hotels of the World was the ideal choice given its five-star status and strategic location in the city. Nairobi Serena Hotel is justly famed for organising world-class conferences with state-of-the-art facilities, excellent catering, leisure and first class accommodation.

Fortress of Peace and Tranquility - Serena Beach Maisha Spa

The Serena beach Maisha Spa - The fortress of Peace and Tranquility - offers male and female spa facilities (including steam rooms, saunas and outdoor Jacuzzis) luxurious treatments done either in one of our spectacular spa treatment rooms, each with its own private outdoor shower and beautifully landscaped courtyard or ocean facing massage tents, a fitness studio, hair salon, squash and tennis courts, yoga podium suspended over a reflective pool of water, and a special treatment and relaxation area for couples.

We offer a wide range of treatments, each of which can be specifically tailored to your needs. Some utilize the renowned ELEMIS range of scientific skin therapy treatments, others are handmade by our therapy team using local fruits, flower oils, medicinal herbs and fruits of the sea.

Preferred hotels in Rwanda - Serena Hotels Rwanda

Serena Hotels Rwanda has continued to be the preferred hotel group in Rwanda for leisure and business. In may Serena Hotels Rwanda was honoured to host American movie star Ashley Judd who was on a trip to Rwanda visiting programmes run by an NGO Population Services International (PSI). This visit comes shortly after Lake Kivu Serena Hotel had hosted another movie star George Clooney earlier in the year.

Serena Hotels runs 2 properties in Rwanda, Lake Kivu Serena Hotel, a beach resort in Gisenyi and Kigali Serena Hotel, the Serena group’s city hotel.

Tourism For Tomorrow Awards - Serena Group one of world’s best

Serena Hotels was selected by the World Travel and Tourism Council as a finalist in the Global Tourism Business Award category at the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards 2008 of the 8th Global Travel & Tourism Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Awards, organized in association with Travelport, represent the highest accolade for best practice in travel and tourism, aimed at recognizing and promoting the world’s leading examples of sustainable tourism development. Serena Hotels was one of 12 finalists from applicants from over 40 countries in the four categories of the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards and the only hotel group in Africa selected.

Serena Luxury under the canvas - Kirawira Luxury Tented Camp

Kirawira Luxury tented camp, a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World group, is the epitome of classic safari camp luxury. The whole concept of Kirawira Camp is as imaginative as it is elegant. Standing on a hill overlooking the endless savanna, you will find tented luxury beyond your dreams. From this oasis of sophistication, you can look out upon the endless vista of the Western Serengeti and its teeming wildlife.

The tent incorporates a stained-glass and mahogany Edwardian bar and a stone flagged, khaki-and-canvas ‘Sun downer’ terrace looking out the plains of the Serengeti’s Western Corridor, scene of the thunderous theatre of the million-strong wildebeest migration.

www.serenahotels.com

Game-Free Viewing With Wildlife Worldwide

Campaigners hoping to preserve Rwanda’s endangered Mountain Gorillas are attempting to emphasise their plight by offering Silverback, a game simulating the lives of the animals, free to web-enabled mobile phone users. Ken Banks, prime mover behind the initiative, in association with campaign group Flora and Fauna International (FFI), assured the public that he hasn’t produced a game ‘where gorillas are chasing people or doing bad things’.

Bank’s maintains that he’s created one around ‘some kind of reality… to give a sense of the challenges they (gorillas) face both naturally and through human threat’. A far cry from Grand Theft Auto 4! They may be getting digital coverage, but to see Mountain Gorillas in the wild, a world-apart from broadband ‘gamers’, Wildlife Worldwide offer the real deal during a 6-day small-group, Gorilla tracking tour in Parc National des Volcans, departing London Heathrow next departing 21st June and 12th July 2008.

Parc National des Volcans is an untamed region of central Africa where ancient volcanoes covered in rich, green rainforest form part of the much larger Virunga Conservation Area. The park is best known for Dian Fossey’s twenty-year pioneering studies of Gorilla behaviour, and it is largely thanks to her that gorilla poaching was greatly reduced. Nearly half the world’s wild and increasingly rare Mountain Gorilla population live on the slopes of the Virunga Volcano range.

Guests will experience the rare privilege of trekking amongst the misty, forested volcanoes, visiting one of five habituated families, for a rewarding close-up of these amazing primates. Guests are based at the recently renovated Gorilla’s Nest, situated close to the park entrance. On a clear day the lodge offers spectacular views across to the Virunga volcanoes and surrounding landscape. As well as Gorilla, the park is also home to 76 mammal species including rare Golden Monkeys. Further highlights include climbing the Visoke or Karisimbi volcanoes, visiting the Karisoke Centre, set up by Dian Fossey, or enjoy gentle strolls around the picturesque villages near the lakes.

The tour costs from £1,795 p/p including scheduled flights, transfers, full board lodge accommodation at Gorilla’s Nest, one Gorilla trekking permit and expertly guided wildlife viewing.

Wildlife Worldwide
0845 130 6982
sales@wildlifeworldwide.com
www.wildlifeworldwide.com

Great Game Great Apes With Dragoman Overland

A new game, free to mobile phone users, is the latest way to highlight the threat to Rwanda’s endangered Mountain Gorillas. ‘Silverback’ simulates the life of the gorillas and is the brainchild of designer, Ken Banks, in association with campaign group Flora and Fauna International (FFI). Although sitting in the comfort of their own home may seem riveting for some, – why not stop playing games and join Dragoman Overland on their 21-night East Africa & Gorilla Encounter expedition, through Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Uganda, departing Nairobi 20th September 08. (Trip code NNN48).

Starting in cosmopolitan Nairobi, drop in at Arusha Snake Park in Arusha, which houses examples of virtually all East Africa’s most venomous snakes before heading off to Ngorongoro Crater and the classic East African scenery of rolling grasslands in Serengeti National Park. On to Jinja, where in line with Dragoman’s ethos of responsible tourism, travellers spend time maintaining a school at their flagship community project.

Here, travellers camp high above Bujagali Falls with magnificent views of the Nile River - adrenaline junkies have a chance to challenge some of the world’s most exciting white-water rafting. Next, a boat trip to Ngamba Island in Lake Victoria to visit a Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Later, stay at Lake Bunyonyi and take a dugout canoe across the serene waters to visit Muko Forest and some of the local communities.

Next up, for many the journey’s high point, Mountain Gorilla trekking in the stunning highlands of Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. The area currently has four habituated groups, the largest is the Susa Group (inhabiting Karasimbo Volcano), comprises 35 members including 3 silverbacks, the original group studied by Diana Fossie. Also endemic to the same bamboo habitat as the gorillas, is Africa’s rarest primate, the Golden Monkey, and treks can be organised to view the park’s two habituated troupes.

Cross back into Kenya and visit Elsamere, once the home of the Adamsons of ‘Born Free’ fame, but now a conservation centre. Here, travellers have the option to walk around a giraffe sanctuary at Crater Lake or take a guided Hippo Pool walking safari before returning to Nairobi and conclusion to the journey.

The tour costs £575 p/p plus kitty US$480 (~£291) including transport aboard Dragoman Overland’s customised Mercedes Benz truck, camping and hotel accommodation (80%/20%) all camp meals, the expertise of Dragoman Overland’s one person crew and accompanying African camp master.

Gorilla Permits are additional, currently £295 p/p and need to be purchased at time of booking trip.

Dragoman Overland
01728 861 133
info@dragoman.co.uk
www.dragoman.com

VIPvillas.com Luxury Holidays Across Africa

VIPvillas.com announces a new range of exclusive hotels, lodges and villas in South Africa and beyond

Luxury villa and hotel specialist VIPvillas.com has launched a new range of exclusive hotels and lodges in South Africa, Zambia and Mozambique, expanding its portfolio of ultimate holiday experiences to the African continent.

The company now features 27 select properties across South Africa, ranging from rustic bushcamps and lodges in the Serengeti, to state-of-the-art private villas in Cape Town, with each holiday individually tailored to combine the best accommodation, flights and services.

New properties featured on the site include some of South Africa’s most prestigious hotels - the River Manor Boutique Hotel and Spa in Stellenbosch, Cape Winelands; the Singita Game Reserve; and Les Cascades de Bantry Bay, set in the most exclusive bay on the Atlantic Seaboard close to Cape Town.

VIPvillas’ new South Africa programme will also include five-star cookery courses at the award winning Le Quartier Français; golf breaks at some of the country’s finest courses, which are gaining a growing reputation for their quality and service; and safari adventures including the award winning Tswalu Kalahari Reserve in the Northern Cape.

Elsewhere in Africa the company features a range of five-star villas and hotels in spectacular locations including Zambezi River, Livingstone and Luanga River in Zambia and Benguerua Island in Mozambique, with each holiday created to the specific requirements of the customer.

Simon Williams, Operations Director of VIPvillas.com, said: “Demand for top-end luxury properties is growing and with it comes the need for a more bespoke and personalised service. While South Africa has always had strong links with the UK, this is now extending to other areas of Africa and our new properties demonstrate the high quality that is now available.

“With a choice of villas and hotels across Africa, we can now offer a tailored programme for those who want a short break or a month-long stay. Our properties elsewhere have already attracted a lot of interest since we launched at the end of last year and we look forward to welcoming more guests with our Africa programme.”

Beyond Africa, VIPvillas.com offers exclusive villas and hotels in the Caribbean, Greek Islands, Dubai, the Indian Ocean and Thailand, including Sandy Lane and Royal Westmoreland in Barbados, the Hyatt Hotel in Dubai, and luxury villas that offer services ranging from personal chefs and chauffeurs, to private speed boats and more.

A number of luxury villas have also been specially selected for VIPvillas’ weddings and honeymoons programme, each hand picked for their romantic setting and exclusive style. Available in Barbados, Cyprus, Crete, Thailand and Jamaica, weddings are individually tailored in conjunction with specialist wedding planners.

Prices for a one-week villa stay at the exclusive Bantry Bay, offering stunning views of the Cape, start from £19,885 for the villa rental based on ten people sharing the five-bedroom house, and including maid service, transfers to and from the airport and use of the Ellerman Spa with a jet stream pool, steam room and sauna.

Prices at the luxurious Les Cascades de Bantry Bay hotel start from £700 per night per room including breakfast. Flights on all holidays are not included and are organised separately to meet each customer’s requirements.

For more information on VIPvillas visit www.vipvillas.com  call 08458 739 639 or email admin@vipvillas.com

ALICIA KEYS AFRICA DOCUMENTARY online

AVAILABLE FOR EXCLUSIVE DOWNLOAD ON SPIRALFROG

SpiralFrog was selected by the non-profit organization, Keep a Child Alive (KCA), to be the exclusive download partner for the documentary of Alicia Keys’ month-long journey through Africa.

NEW YORK, NY, - SpiralFrog, Inc., (www.spiralfrog.com) the free and legal, ad-supported web-based music service, today announced it was selected by the non-profit organization, Keep a Child Alive (KCA), to be the exclusive download partner for “Alicia in Africa: Journey to the Motherland,” the documentary of Grammy Award-winning musician and Keep a Child Alive (KCA) Co-Founder, Alicia Keys’, month-long trip to Africa to visit communities affected by HIV and AIDS.

Keep a Child Alive is the non-profit organization that engages the public for a-dollar-a-day to buy the life-saving anti-retroviral drugs that keep children and their families alive in Africa. Alicia’s commitment to the fight against AIDS is contagious and she is leading the effort to spread the message of KCA, “Start a Virus to Stop a Virus,” virally, so she has selected a number of prestigious interactive media partners to help get the message out. Running April 9 - May 19, the full-length film will be available for download exclusively at SpiralFrog.com with information provided and donations accepted at www.AliciainAfrica.com

“We are proud to support the efforts of Keep a Child Alive and Alicia Keys,” said Matthew Stern, vice president of marketing for SpiralFrog. “This is a powerful and important story to tell. We hope to help make a difference in the lives of the African children affected by AIDS by driving donations to AliciainAfrica.com.”

“We have received extraordinary support from the music and entertainment industries,” says Leigh Blake, founder of Keep a Child Alive. “We are incredibly grateful to those organizations and celebrities who demonstrate their support by helping us generate awareness and donations for the families and children battling this disease everyday.”

SpiralFrog is enlisting the help of its advertisers in further spreading awareness by creating turn-key, cross-platform sponsorship packages. The exclusive availability of ‘Alicia in Africa’ on SpiralFrog will include promotion on American Idol on April 9th, advance screenings of the documentary on college campuses, viral marketing and an email marketing campaign that will reach over 20 million people. Additionally, Alicia Keys will also be embarking on her US tour in more than 30 cities to let Americans know where to find the film and how they can help. SpiralFrog will be promoting the exclusive availability to download the film on the ground at each of these events.

“Supporting artist initiatives and organizations like Keep a Child Alive is important to us,” said Joe Mohen, chairman and founder of SpiralFrog. “Our members are active and aware and want to know what is happening in the world. This is a serious issue and we are proud to play a part in spreading the word and opening the eyes of many who may not know how devastating the impact of AIDS is in Africa.”

“Keep a Child Alive is an amazing charity and we applaud every effort they make in helping to change the world,” said Mel Schrieberg, CEO of SpiralFrog. “Alicia Keys’ efforts with the organization are noble and extraordinary. We hope to help their efforts by offering this film to watch again and again, and motivate active support.”

When downloaded from SpiralFrog, “Alicia in Africa” will play on multiple formats, including PCs and Macs.

About SpiralFrog

Headquartered in New York, SpiralFrog (www.spiralfrog.com) is a Web-based advertising-supported music experience that combines music discovery tools with free and legal downloads of audio and video content licensed directly from the catalogs of the world’s leading music owners. With more than 2.6 million monthly uniques, over 900,000 registered users, 1.1 million songs and 4,000 music videos, SpiralFrog offers music-lovers a compelling alternative to illicit file-sharing and pirate sites, with a secure environment for them to satisfy their unyielding passion and thirst for music and entertainment information at no cost.

About Keep a Child Alive

Keep a Child Alive is a charitable and educational foundation committed to accelerating action to combat the global AIDS pandemic. With more than 28 million dead and 15 million orphaned, the disease continues, wiping out whole societies, threatening economic infrastructures and creating tragic family devastation. KCA provides life-saving medication, social support, and orphan care, to keep these children and families alive. KCA also develops global awareness campaigns targeted at boosting funding for the fight against HIV/AIDS. For just a dollar a day, you can help save the life of a child or a parent who cannot afford essential treatment and care in some of the world’s poorest countries. http://www.keepachildalive.org