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Spring Break Student Specials March through May at Rockhouse

LAS VEGAS – In the midst of an economic recession, Rockhouse Bar and Nightclub has the solution to the Spring Break epidemic that is sweeping the nation.

College students across the country have been forced to adjust, or in the worst case scenario, abandon their Spring Break party plans.

Rockhouse’s “Spring Broke 2010” will pickup right where it left off last year, with a memorable Spring season full wild parties and drunken all-nighters for those party-hard Spring Breakers that are still “Spring Broke.”

“Spring Broke 2010” will be ongoing at Rockhouse from March 1 until Memorial Day weekend as an invitation for all co-eds to let loose and get wild – on a recession budget.

Students that show their college ID all season long will receive great deals that will please party-craving collegiates and their wallets (or lack-thereof).

Broke Student Specials:

For those ballers on a budget, Rockhouse will offer $100 bottles Monday through Thursday with a valid student ID, based on availability.

Additional weekday specials include two-for-$5 canned beers and $5 Cuervo margaritas and Jager bombs.

VIP Dean’s List:

We don’t discriminate against teachers’ pets, but at Rockhouse everyone makes the Dean’s List. Show a valid student ID any day of the week before 10 p.m. to make the grade with complimentary cover.

Schoolgirl’s Night Out: On Thursday nights, sexy schoolgirls will receive complimentary admission and free drinks from 10:30 p.m. until midnight.

Weekend Beer Pong Competitions:

Because Rockhouse knows co-eds like to party, the ultra dive bar will host college beer pong competitions every Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Students will also enjoy two-for-one well drinks and domestic bottled beer, and $5 shots before 6 p.m.

Blending a local dive bar with the glamour of Sin City’s party scene at a convenient center Strip location, Rockhouse is the top party destination on the Strip. Las Vegas’ only ultra dive bar features top-notch lighting and sound with the best DJs in Las Vegas blending upbeat rock, hip-hop and dance.

With beautiful bartenders pouring drinks from the bar tops, playing in the giant bird cage and dangling from tire swings suspended from the ceiling, Rockhouse is the spot where the party never stops. Rockhouse Bar & Nightclub is located on Las Vegas Blvd., in front of Imperial Palace, across from Caesars Palace, in the middle of the Las Vegas Strip, between Spring Mountain and Flamingo. The daiquiri and main bar open daily at 10 a.m. and the adjacent nightclub is open from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly.

For more information visit www.therockhousebar.com , and for bottle and table reservations call 702.731.9683 or email info@therockhousebar.com

Why just Watch, when you can Join the Party through City-Discovery.com?

Samba and soccer tours in Rio de Janeiro and other parts of Brazil

Carnival in Rio is one big party, and City-Discovery.com lets you join in the fun with a host of sightseeing, samba, and soccer tours. This year, the main events, including the world-famous Samba Schools’ Parade, will fall on February 13 to 16, but festivities are in no way limited to these dates.

Preparation for Carnival, marked by street parties, fireworks, and masked balls, is year round. As early as January, groups of revelers dress in costume and gather in squares or neighborhood bars to dance and march to the beat of drums.

Dating back to the 17th century, modern Carnival in Rio as well as the rest of Brazil has attracted thousands of revelers from all over the world year by year. According to the travel website, the trend lately is not simply to watch but to participate in the festivities.

Before the culminating event at the Sambadrome Stadium, where all 14 competing Samba schools let it all out in a spectacle of fabulous costumes, singing and choreographed dancing, special effects, decorated floats, and almost-naked beauties, numerous events and activities that welcome the participation of tourists are held. Jumping into street parties is totally free while experiencing the samba beat in carnival balls requires ticket purchases.

Booking activities designed to give participants a piece of the Carnival action before and after Lent is also a good option. City-Discovery.com has one such package, drawn up below. Tours to the city’s famous landmarks such as Sugarloaf Mountain and the Christ Statue at Corcovado Mountain are included.

Note that activities mentioned in this list may not be available during the official Carnival dates. Interested travelers are advised to check with City Discovery through its customer service hotline.

In Rio’s Samba Town, tourists can stop being tourists and become a member of Brazil’s elite samba groups.

Samba!

Samba the night away right in the birthplace of the famous dance. In Rio’s Samba Town, tourists can stop being tourists and become a member of Brazil’s elite samba groups.

Sultry dance moves are the highlights of this Samba School Parade, which invites visitors to dress up in festive costumes, dance along to the pounding beat of the bateria (percussion band of a Samba School), and share in the spirit of Carnival. The event takes place in a large area at Central Square, with two massive tents, one for shows, and the other for exhibitions.

Also in the Carnival theme are these Show and Dance tours, the Plataforma Night with Dinner and the Plataforma Show Only. Featuring live samba music, brilliant costumes, professional dancers, and rhythmic drumming, Plataforma shows recreate the Carnival atmosphere night by night.

Rio’s Highlights

In the following Sightseeing Bestsellers, Rio’s top attractions are highlighted. Rio by Day promises a one-day tour of all the city’s major attractions, including Corcovado, Sugarloaf, Botafogo Bay, Niteroi Bridge, downtown Rio, and the Maracana Soccer Stadium.

The Helicopter Tour in Rio, on the other hand, presents participants the rare opportunity to see Rio as well as the golden beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema from the air.

The Corcovado Tour takes participants on a journey through the dense Atlantic rainforest of Tijuca all the way to the Christ the Redeemer Statue on Corcovado Mountain, where awaits a spectacular view of Rio. Last but not the least is Guanabara Bay with Lunch, characterized by a cruise on the Guanabara Bay framed by Rio’s historical buildings and imposing fort.

Soccer

In Brazil, soccer is king. The Maracana Soccer Stadium, the largest stadium in South America plays host to Brazil’s most thrilling matches among Brazil’s best soccer teams.

The Rio de Janeiro Soccer Tour in Brazil is an opportunity to enjoy one such match and experience the electrifying combination of fans roaring, giant flags waving, and firework displays right on the stadium’s spectator area.

For soccer fans with sophisticated tastes, there is the option to watch the game in the comfort of a private box with air conditioning, plasma TVs, comfortable seats, open bar and catering. Is there any better way to watch a soccer game?

But Samba also rules. Carioca’s Passion – Soccer and Samba holds Brazil’s two greatest national passions in equal measures.

The experience starts at the soccer museum at Maracana Stadium for an overview of football in Brazil in the last 58 years.

The contribution of such soccer stars as Maradona, Beckenbauer, Garrincha, Romário, Zico, and Pele will be touched on.

Next in the agenda is a visit to Samba Town, where preparation of the Samba Schools for Carnival is underway.

For samba enthusiasts wishing for a behind-the-scenes experience, Carioca’s Passion is an excellent opportunity.

The Carnival is big in other parts of Brazil. Travelers wishing to experience the Carnival fever outside Rio can take advantage of City Discovery’s tours and activities in Buzios, Chapada Diamantina, Fortaleza, Fernando de Noronha, Salvador, Recife, Paraty, Natal, Macejo, Joao Pessoa, and Foz Do Igaucu.

For more tips, inspiration and insider information on Carnival in Rio, Brazil, and other parts of the world visit http://www.city-discovery.com

About City Discovery

City Discovery is a leading provider of sightseeing tours, activities, and ground transportation worldwide. Featuring over 5,000 travel activities in 300 destinations, it sells directly to consumers with a best price guarantee through http://www.city-discovery.com and through a network of over 7,000 travel agencies and affiliates. Established in 2004, City Discovery is managed by Tours and Co Inc, a leading e-travel service company based in the United States with offices in France, Greece, Italy, and the Philippines.

For three weeks, from April 7 through May 1, 2011, Philadelphia will host an International Festival of Arts, featuring an array of one-time, only-in-Philadelphia productions by some of the region’s top talents — many of whom will partner with or present international performers.

PIFA will feature music, dance, fashion, fine arts, poetry, cuisine and more — all generously flavored with the essence of Paris, circa 1910-1920. Attendees will have the opportunity to choose from among dozens of ticketed and free activities each day. Performances and exhibits will be held throughout Center City and beyond, many in Kimmel Center venues, as well as in theaters, performance halls and other venues, both large and small.

With more than 100 performances planned, three events serve as examples of the serendipitous moments and surprising performances audiences can look forward to.

For the first time ever, the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Pennsylvania Ballet will perform together, collaborating on what promises to be an unforgettable presentation of the classic French ballet “Pulcinella.”

In an innovative pairing, Philly’s signature hip-hop band The Roots will play in an anything-can-happen concert with a French chanteuse.

What’s more, daring aerialists will swing from the rafters of the Kimmel Center and teach anybody who has ever wanted to join the circus how to fly the trapeze on the Avenue of the Arts.

The complete line-up will be announced on April 7, 2010, one year prior to the festival’s start. Hotel and ticket packages will make it easy for audiences to attend desired performances and discover new events.

Tickets to select performances go on sale April 7, 2010, through www.ticketphiladelphia.org and at participating venues.

For the most up-to-date details and event information, visit www.pifa.org

World music and jam sessions from the stars of the folk world are filling Barcelona with sound at one event.

Spain is well-known for being a loud and colourful country with a festival to suit all tastes and interests.

If people staying at hotels in Barcelona are fans of world music or want to indulge their passion for jazz during their time in the city, then there is one event that may suit them down to the ground.

Tradicionarius – the Catalan Folk Festival will be running until March 26th 2010 and provides two months of music and dancing across a variety of venues in Spain’s second largest city.

This is the 23rd time the event has taken place, so by know the organisers should be experts at ensuring that everyone attending the numerous concerts and shows has a great time.

Almost 50 acts from both Spain and many international locations will be taking to the stage over the course of the spectacle and they will be joined by a variety of street entertainers and professional folk musicians offering the public the chance to take part in a range of workshops.

The venues taking part in the festival include the Centre Artesa Tradicionarius, Luz de Gas, L’Auditori and Palau de la Musica Catalana.

To make the most of Tradicionarius, you should consider booking your hoteles en Barcelona to avoid disappointment.

Located in the east of Spain, Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia

Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Serenity will sail into Venice for the annual Redentore Festival, a spectacle of brightly colored boats, gondola races, costumes and traditional feasts culminating with a fireworks display.

The 12-day Mediterranean/Adriatic voyage, departing from Athens on July 7, marks Crystal’s first itinerary with two shipboard overnights in Venice.

Dating back to the 16th century, the Redentore Festival commemorates the church of the same name, built on the island of Giudecca to mark the end of a plague that had stricken the city.

Each year on the third Saturday in July, Venetians gather in San Marco Basin to celebrate until late-night fireworks are set off in the bay of San Marco.

Onboard, guests can celebrate with an al fresco champagne reception, local entertainment,

Venetian dinner and view of the fireworks from the spacious open deck.

In addition to dozens of shoreside activities offered in the seven ports included in the itinerary, guests can maximize their stay in Venice with experiences such as cooking lessons and lunch with Countess Lelia Passi or a bird’s eye view of Padua from a hot-air balloon.

The voyage visits Athens, Santorini, Crete and Patmos, Greece; Kusadasi, Turkey; Kotor, Montenegro; Split, Croatia; and Venice, Italy.

Two-for-one cruise fares start at $6,465 per person, double occupancy. Included are complimentary air transportation from more than 20 North American gateways, business-class air for Penthouse guests, and a $1,000 per person shipboard credit.

HANOI, VIETNAM – One of the most popular events on the Vietnamese religious calendar is the Chu Dong Tu Festival, which takes place from March 10th to 12th.

Chu Dong Tu is one of the four immortal gods of the Vietnamese pantheon and the annual celebration in his name is a joyful occasion in the country, with banquets, music and dancing accompanying the religious ceremonies.

The festival is traditionally focused on the temples of Da Hoa and Da Trach, which are both situated close to Hanoi hotels.

On the morning of March 10th, a procession of pilgrims travelling to Da Hoa can be seen walking along the banks of the Red River.

According to the Vietnam Tourism website, others complete a ceremonial walk from the Da Trach temple to the river, where they collect water.

The procession from Da Trach is preceded by a 20-metre long dragon, which is carried by 30 men who dance in time to drumbeats.

Upon arriving at the river, the procession is met by a fleet of boats sailing downstream from Khoai Chau District.

The whole procession then returns to the temple with the water and the formal opening ceremony begins, with the dragon dancing group arriving at the temple door.

People visiting Thailand’s Golden Triangle in March may find that their trip coincides with the 2010 King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament.

Taking place in the northern city of Chiang Rai from March 22nd to 28th, the event is known for its opening ceremony, during which monks sprinkle holy water over both players and animals.

The ritual also features a performance from traditional-style dancers, hill-tribe villagers in traditional costume and elephant spirit men, known as Khru Ba Yai.

Once the competition gets underway, players jump on to their elephants to compete for the coveted King’s Cup trophy.

Holidaymakers staying in Chiang Mai hotels may like to make the journey to Chiang Rai for the tournament, which is always growing in size and last year featured 12 teams and players from 15 different countries.

It takes place on the banks of the Ruak River, which separates Thailand from Burma.

Sponsored by luxury Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet, the event is organised to raise money for Thailand’s National Elephant Institute.

The animal is likely to be a familiar site for people staying in Thailand hotels, as it is estimated that the country has approximately 3,600 domesticated elephants and 1,500 in the wild.

The dragon boat race is one of the most popular events in Sydney’s Chinese New Year programme.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — A colourful fleet of dragon boats will race across Sydney’s Darling Harbour as part of the city’s Chinese New Year festival next month.

The dragon boat event has been scheduled for February 27th and 28th, with over 3,000 competitors due to take part.

According to the City of Sydney, the race is now the biggest dragon boat meeting in the southern hemisphere and has become a “much-loved crowd pleaser” for people staying in Sydney hotels.

Before the first race begins, new dragon boats must be “brought to life” in a special ceremony which involves daubing red paint on the eyes of each vessel’s figurehead.

People arriving at Darling Harbour early can see the eye-dotting ritual from 10:15 local time on February 27th.

Located on the outskirts of the Australian city’s central business district, the harbour is easily accessible by train, bus and the Metro Monorail.

The Darling Harbour precinct contains several popular attractions, including the Chinese Garden of Friendship, the Sydney Entertainment Centre and the Star City Casino.

Sydney’s Chinese New Year festival runs from February 12th to 28th and features other events such as the twilight parade, which takes place on February 21st.

Music lovers in Auckland will soon be heading to the tenth Mission Bay Jazz and Blues Streetfest.

One of Auckland’s most popular annual music events will be celebrating its tenth anniversary in the New Zealand capital next month.

The Mission Bay Jazz and Blues Streetfest is due to take place on Saturday February 27th, when the waterfront area will host over 20 bands and musicians from around the world.

Artists scheduled to perform at this year’s festival include Auckland blues trio Los Diablos, Australian honky tonk piano player Jan Preston and Japanese multi-instrumentalist Miho Wada.

There will also be an appearance from Stingray and the Blues All Stars, a band featuring the legendary guitarist Glenn Ross Campbell.

Tickets for the event are priced at just NZ$10 (GBP4.30), with free entry for children under the age of six.

Running from 18:00 to 23:00 local time, the event has a family-friendly atmosphere and the consumption of alcohol is prohibited, with the exception of designated hospitality areas.

People staying in Auckland hotels may like to take this opportunity to experience the area of Mission Bay, which is situated along the Eastern Beaches of Tamaki Drive.

The suburb features a popular stretch of cafes and restaurants, with much of the area being closed off to traffic during the festival, allowing the bands to perform on the street.

The Moomba festival will be taking over the streets of Melbourne later this year.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – People who have booked hotels in Melbourne for March are likely to experience the fun and excitement of this year’s Moomba Festival.

This eagerly-anticipated community event dates back to 1955 and is an annual highlight of the Australian city’s social calendar.

Held over the Labour Day long weekend, which this year falls on Friday March 5th, Moomba takes place on the banks of the Yarra River and is designed to offer fun for all the family.

Traditional highlights of the festival include the Moomba Birdman Rally, in which contestants aim to fly across the river by leaping off a four-metre platform with wings attached to their costumes.

The schedule also typically features waterskiing demonstrations, carnival rides, live music from local bands and spectacular fireworks displays.

New additions to the programme for this year include the Moomba cultural quarter, which will aim to celebrate Melbourne’s multicultural society with special performances.

Moomba culminates with a lively and colourful parade down Swanston Street, which gets underway at 11:00 local time on Monday March 8th.

The theme for this year’s parade floats has been revealed to be ‘Moomba is Melbourne and Melbourne is an eventful city’.