Celebrity Co-Founder Andy Samberg Unveils CanaryHop.com Viral Video

CanaryHop.com - A Modern Day Classifieds Bringing Local Activities and Travel Experiences to Life

LOS ANGELES, March 23, 2012 -- Andy Samberg, celebrity co-founder of the innovative travel website, CanaryHop.com, debuts his comedic thrill seeking viral video showcasing his worldwide adventures and travel experiences (http://www.canaryhop.com/andy-samberg-video/).

This hilarious video gives viewers a sneak peek of the vast range of potential experiences and activities that CanaryHop.com has to offer. CanaryHop.com is the newest international marketplace that connects travelers with locals in vacation destinations to plan activities, tours, lessons and experiences.

CanaryHop is like a modern day classifieds only its listings connect you to actual experiences. The site caters to two markets: Canaries – local individuals with expertise in an aspect of tourism who wants to market their services and host Hoppers – travelers looking to take part in tours, lessons and experiences with a local connoisseur. Whether Hoppers are visiting from a couple hours away or travelling from halfway around the world, they are sure to find some local flavor in their destination locations.

CanaryHop.com is the one-stop activity site for things to do around the world, whether you are exploring your own city or visiting somewhere for the first time! The process of planning an experience is as simple as typing in a destination and finding activities such as a personalized hiking tour in Vancouver, spending a day with a winemaker in New Zealand, paddle boarding down the coastline with a local Malibu surfer or taking a tuk tuk ride in downtown Bangkok. Other local activities can also be included such as food tours, sports instruction, cooking lessons, learning a foreign language, or ballroom dancing classes.

CanaryHop.com co-founder and Serial Entrepreneur, Damon Spiegel says, "CanaryHop.com is a fusion of culture, travel, and social networking. I am thrilled to be a part of such a forward thinking venture that allows us to make such a momentous impact on the next generation of booking travel."

Currently, CanaryHop.com is the only company that offers the opportunity to be your own travel agent. This new technology allows vacationers to find tours, travel destinations, activities and guides instantly. CanaryHop's user-friendly website boasts a database with thousands of activities uploaded daily, resulting in an up-to-date online search engine. The website adds 300 activities a week in over 350 cities worldwide including London, New York, Los Angeles, Rome, Chicago, San Francisco and Hong Kong.

Co-founder Brad Finefrock explains, "Our goal is to fill a fundamental need for both travelers and locals who are seeking exciting activities in the city they live or somewhere they are traveling to."

About CanaryHop.com
Exploring the world one hop at a time, CanaryHop.com hosts a marketplace for tours, lessons, and travel experiences. The website allows hoppers to discover and explore an endless option of adventure and guarantees an authentic user-based travel experience. This innovative travel website is the first of its kind and a groundbreaking opportunity for users everywhere. For more information on CanaryHop.com visit www.canaryhop.com .

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Holland America Line Makes Summer Cruising in Alaska And Europe an Affordable Family Vacation

Limited-time savings include free upgrades, kids sail free and air credits

SEATTLE, March 14, 2012 -- Holland America Line is making an Alaska CruiseTour or European cruise a more affordable vacation option this summer with limited-time savings and special offers.

Guests who book select 2012 Alaska CruiseTours or European itineraries by March 31, 2012, are eligible to receive up to a $500 air credit per stateroom or a shipboard credit of up to $200 per suite, as well as complimentary stateroom upgrades from an inside stateroom to an oceanview or from an oceanview stateroom to a verandah. Families looking to take a summer vacation can take advantage of an exclusive offer that lets kids between the ages of two and 17 cruise free on select Europe itineraries when sailing as a third or fourth guest in a stateroom.

"Savvy travelers know that cruising is an incredible value when it comes to vacation options," said Richard Meadows, executive vice president, marketing, sales and guest programs for Holland America Line. "But when you add these extra incentives it makes it possible for more guests and families on summer holiday to enjoy an unforgettable cruise experience."

For the summer Europe season, seven Holland America Line ships sail 44 unique itineraries that span from the northern tip of Norway to the Black Sea and eastern and western Mediterranean. Five new maiden ports of call and four new itineraries make their debut, and guests can enjoy overnight visits in 17 cities, including Hamburg, Germany; Istanbul, Turkey; St. Petersburg, Russia; Stockholm, Sweden; Dublin, Ireland; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Venice, Italy; and Bordeaux, France.

Families with less time who are looking for a cultural and scenic adventure can opt for a seven-day sailing to the fjords of Norway or a Mediterranean adventure. Roundtrip cruises sail from Dover (London), England; Barcelona, Spain; Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; and Rotterdam and Amsterdam, Netherlands. Additional Holland America Line Europe itineraries enable guests to be among the few to cross the Arctic Circle, transit Germany's Kiel Canal, explore the ancient pyramids of Giza, and take a dip in the famous "Blue Lagoon," Iceland's unique geothermal seawater.

In summer 2012, the line will have seven ships sailing three different Alaska itineraries, as well as nine CruiseTours that combine a three-, four- or seven-day Inside Passage Holland America Line cruise with in-depth overland tours. Ranging in total length from 10 to 20 days. CruiseTours are designed to highlight the best of Alaska's wilderness, wildlife, native culture and history.

New for 2012, three new CruiseTours highlight Denali National Park with the only three-night Denali experience available; the line's first-ever round-trip Seattle, Wash., CruiseTour departures; and one-night Denali adventures. Six tours also feature Canada's Yukon Territory with its Klondike Gold Rush heritage and pristine national parks such as Kluane National Park and Tombstone Park.

Europe cruise fares begin at $699 per person, double occupancy. Alaska CruiseTours start at $999 per person.

For cruise brochures or for more information on the Alaska CruiseTours and European itineraries, consult a travel professional, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (877-724-5425) or visit www.hollandamerica.com.

Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook and the Holland America Blog. Access all social media outlets via the Online Communities quick link on the home page at www.hollandamerica.com.

About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]

Holland America Line's fleet of 15 ships offers more than 500 cruises to 350 ports in more than 100 countries, territories or dependencies. Two- to 110-day itineraries visit all seven continents and highlights include Antarctica, South America, Australia/New Zealand and Asia voyages; a Grand World Voyage; and popular sailings to ports in the Caribbean, Bermuda, Alaska, Mexico, Canada/New England, Europe and Panama Canal.

Fleetwide, the company features Signature of Excellence enhancements, a commitment totaling more than $525 million, that showcase the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine magazine — a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and culinary experts provide cooking demonstrations and classes — Explorations Cafe powered by The New York Times, Digital Workshop powered by Windows, teens-only activity areas and all new stateroom amenities highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush Euro-top Mariner's Dream Beds.

World's Leading Cruise Lines

Holland America Line is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. Our exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Cunard Line, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises and Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest and a commitment to quality and value, World's Leading Cruise Lines inspires people to discover their best vacation experience. Together, we offer a variety of exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world's most desirable destinations. Visit us at www.worldsleadingcruiselines.com.

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'I LOVE THIS CITY' Festival

SAN FRANCISCO AND SAN DIEGO MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND MAY 25th, MAY 26th and MAY 27th

OVER 40 ARTISTS. TWO CITIES. ONE MASSIVE PARTY.

ARTISTS TO INCLUDE TIESTO, SKRILLEX, LAIDBACK LUKE, STEVE AOKI, CHUCKIE, EXCISION, A-TRAK, R3HAB AND MANY MORE

THREE MAJOR HEADLINERS TO BE ANNOUNCED ON APRIL 23rd

INDIVIDUAL CITY LINEUPS, ADDITIONAL ARTISTS, TICKET AND ON SALE INFORMATION TO BE REVEALED ON FRIDAY, MARCH 16th

SAN FRANCISCO, March 12, 2012 -- If Memorial Day Weekend represents the unofficial start to summer, then this summer will be kicking off in California in a BIG way as I LOVE THIS CITY--a new Electronic Music festival event produced by Live Nation Entertainment--will make its debut as a two-day festival in both San Francisco and San Diego.

The I LOVE THIS CITY festival in San Francisco will take place Friday, May 25 and Saturday, May 26 at The Lot at AT&T Park set on the historic San Francisco waterfront. This event will be for patrons 18 and over.

The I LOVE THIS CITY festival in San Diego will take place Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27 at PETCO Park. This event will be all ages.

Over 40 of electronic music's top artists are confirmed for I LOVE THIS CITY, including TIESTO and SKRILLEX as well as THREE SPECIAL GUEST HEADLINERS (to be announced 4/23), along with Laidback Luke, Steve Aoki, Chuckie, Excision, A-Trak, Crystal Method (DJ Set), R3HAB, Kill The Noise, Brodinski, 12^th Planet, MiMOSA, Felix Cartal, Dirtyphonics, Jaguar Skills, Adventure Club, Holy Ghost!, Holy F***, Cut Chemist, The M Machine, Helicopter Showdown, NiT GriT, Harvard Bass, Shit Robot, FareOh, Picture Plane, AC Slater, Oliver, Sofi and TJR on numerous stages.

Multiple special guests including THREE major headliners will be announced on April 23 ^rd. Visit www.ilovethiscityfestival.com to see if you can guess the special guests.

The San Diego event will be co-produced by Live Nation and LED Presents.

Individual city lineups, additional artists, ticket and on sale information will be posted on Friday, March 16 ^th at www.ilovethiscityfestival.com.

Stay tuned to www.ilovethiscityfestival.com for all the latest details on the festival including ticket prices, artist announcements, on sale information, contests and much more.

Keep up to date with I LOVE THIS CITY information on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ilovethiscityfestival or on Twitter @ILTCFestival.

www.ilovethiscityfestival.com

About Live Nation Entertainment:
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment and ecommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network. Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world's top five ecommerce sites, with almost 27 million monthly unique visitors. Live Nation Concerts produces over 22,000 shows annually for more than 2,300 artists globally. Front Line is the world's top artist management company, representing over 250 artists. These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling nearly 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors .

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The Best Season Passes in the Ski Industry Just Got Better for the 2012-2013 Ski and Snowboard Season with the Addition of Kirkwood Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe and More Perks for Pass Holders

Ski More than Five to Six Days and the Pass Pays for Itself

$49 Down Now Locks in The Best Deals for Winter Ski and Snowboard Vacations with the Epic Pass, Epic 7-Day, Epic Local Pass, Summit Value Pass, Tahoe Value Pass and New Tahoe Local Pass

BROOMFIELD, Colo., March 12, 2012 -- Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) begins selling its popular ski and snowboard season passes today for the 2012-2013 winter season with the best prices in the industry. Ski or snowboard eight world-class resorts across three states and 24,980 acres, including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin in Colorado and Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in California/Nevada, more than five to six days in one season and all of the passes pay for themselves.

"With the addition of Kirkwood, this year's season pass lineup offers our guests an epic value with access to the best resorts in Colorado and Lake Tahoe," said Kirsten Lynch, chief marketing officer of Vail Resorts. "The Epic Pass, Epic Local Pass, Epic 7-Day, Summit Value Pass, Tahoe Local Pass and Tahoe Value Pass are designed to provide our guests the flexibility to choose the best pass option for them and the opportunity to experience eight truly iconic resorts next ski and snowboard season."

Following is a guide to help skiers and snowboarders choose the best season pass options for them, based on where they live and how much they plan to ski and ride. All passes are available for purchase at www.epicpass.com.

• The Epic Pass™, the best season pass deal in the ski industry offering unlimited, unrestricted skiing at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood and Arapahoe Basin is available for $659. It pays for itself in less than six days.
• Epic 7-Day™ pays for itself in less than five days and is ideal for people who don't plan to ski more than seven days. The Epic 7-Day gives skiers and snowboarders a total of seven unrestricted days of skiing at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Heavenly and Northstar, plus Arapahoe Basin anytime during the season for a price of $509.
• The Epic Local Pass™, for $509, pays for itself in less than five days and is perfect for locals who can navigate a few more restrictions. The Epic Local Pass offers unlimited and unrestricted skiing or riding at Breckenridge, Keystone and Arapahoe Basin with limited holiday restrictions at Heavenly and Northstar. It also includes a total of 10 days at Vail or Beaver Creek with holiday restrictions. $50 pass holder tickets are also available for purchase during blackout dates at Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood.
• Summit Value Pass™ pays for itself in less than four days and is a great option for people who only plan to ski Summit County. The Summit Value Pass is available for $419 and provides unlimited and unrestricted lift access to Keystone and Arapahoe Basin, as well as access to Breckenridge with limited holiday restrictions. Pass holders can purchase access to Breckenridge on restricted days for $50 per day.
• New for 2012-2013, the Tahoe Local Pass™ offers skiing and riding seven days a week to Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood resorts. It includes access on Saturdays at all three resorts with limited holidays restrictions. $50 pass holder tickets are also available for purchase during blackout dates at Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood all for $419. The Tahoe Local Pass pays for itself in just over four days.
• Tahoe Value Pass™, available for $379, pays for itself in less than four days and is ideal for people who plan to ski or ride seven days a week at Heavenly and six days a week at Northstar and Kirkwood. The Tahoe Value Pass has holiday restrictions to Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood with Saturdays excluded at Northstar and Kirkwood. Pass holders can purchase access to Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood Resorts on restricted days for $50 per day.

Skiers and riders should purchase their pass for next year now as these prices and spring benefits are only guaranteed through April 15, 2012. Vail Resorts is giving guests the option to lock in these prices with a $49 down payment now and the remainder of the balance due in mid-September 2012. All passes are available for purchase on www.epicpass.com starting today, March 12, 2012.

Season Pass Insurance Option: Protect Your Pass Investment in the Event of an Unexpected Circumstance
Vail Resorts encourages its guests to purchase pass insurance. All of its pass products are non-refundable. However, pass insurance covers pass holders in the event of unexpected circumstances including sickness, injury and job loss. Pass insurance is $20 for adults and $10 for children (ages 5-12). Coverage applies for all season passes and the Epic 7-Day valid for the 2012-2013 ski and snowboard season. For more information, visit www.epicpass.com.

New This Year: Season Pass Auto Renewal Program
The Vail Resorts Season Pass Auto Renewal Program is the most convenient way to automatically renew your season pass every year, while guaranteeing next season's lowest price. Valid on all Vail Resorts season passes excluding college and certain senior passes. The program automatically charges $49 down to a credit card each spring, with the remainder charged in the fall for the same product pass holders purchased when initially enrolling in the Auto Renewal Program. Customers must opt-in to the Auto Renewal program and they may cancel their enrollment at any time, prior to the following spring when the $49 down payment is charged. For more information, visit www.epicpass.com.

Special Pass holder Benefits
The Epic Season Pass, Epic 7-Day, Epic Local Pass, Summit Value Pass, Tahoe Local Pass and Tahoe Value Pass purchasers will receive exclusive offers and promotions on lodging, dining, ski rentals, equipment, ski school and special events for the 2012-2013 ski and snowboard season.

Summer 2012 Benefits
Skiers and snowboarders who purchase their passes this spring will also receive special benefits for this summer 2012, including access for sightseeing and gondola rides. All season pass products are non-transferable and non-refundable.

For more information about Vail Resorts season passes or to purchase a pass online, visit www.epicpass.com.

For more information, visit www.epicpass.com or visit www.snow.com to book your trip to visit this spring.

For broadcast-quality video footage and more photos, visit: http://public.me.com/vail.resorts. Please credit Vail Resorts for the photos and video.

About Vail Resorts
Vail Resorts, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the leading mountain resort operator in the United States. The Company's subsidiaries operate the mountain resorts of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado, and Heavenly and Northstar in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada, and the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The Company's subsidiary, RockResorts, a luxury resort hotel company, manages casually elegant properties. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning, development and construction subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN). The Vail Resorts company website is www.vailresorts.com and consumer website is www.snow.com.

SOURCE Vail Resorts, Inc.

Wondershare(TM) Wants You to Share Your Spring Break Memories and Enter to Win the New iPad(R)

Show Your Spring Break Highlights in Wondershare's "Spring Break" Promotion and be entered to Win the Grand Prize as well as be 1 of 20 Lucky Daily Recipients of Wondershare Video Editor 3 Software

SAN FRANCISCO, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Wondershare Software Co., Ltd., a world-class software developer of multimedia, business productivity, and system utility applications, today announced the kickoff of its "Spring Break" promotion and invites participants to share their Spring Break memories in exchange for a chance to win the new iPad, as well as be 1 of 20 daily winners to receive a free copy of Wondershare's recently released Video Editor 3 video editing and movie making software. Everyone gets to enjoy substantial discounts on quality Wondershare software titles during the Spring Break promotion.

To enter the Spring Break promotion, participants simply visit http://www.wondershare.com/topic/springbreak/ between March 12th and April 16th, 2012. Participants will be asked to identify their origin and Spring Break destination, upload 1 or 2 of their most memorable pictures, and write a sentence or two about their trip and tell us what made the trip great. The final winner will be decided according to the Facebook Likes they get for their highlights. The post that gets the most Likes will win the new iPad. The winner will be notified via email and have a choice of prize; a new iPad or $500.00 cash.

Additionally, each day of the Spring Break promotion, Wondershare will give away 20 copies of its acclaimed Video Editor 3 (Windows & Macintosh version all together) movie making software; which makes it a snap to assemble fun home movies from video clips, camcorder footage, digital pictures, and music files; complete with special effects, titles, and voice-over capability. Easily share finished movies via YouTube, Facebook, or create a DVD to watch on the big screen. To get one of the 20 free copies of Video Editor 3, participants must re-visit the Spring Break web page and enter to be one of the daily winners. First come, first serve; a $39.95 value!

About Wondershare

Wondershare Software Co., Ltd., an IDG invested company, is an innovative software developer dedicated to delivering the very best in software products and services to the worldwide consumer and business market segments. Headquartered in Shenzhen, China, Wondershare has branch offices in the United States, Germany and Japan. Wondershare has been named to Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific in 2009 and 2010. For more information about Wondershare and its products, please visit http://www.wondershare.com.

Wondershare is a registered trademark of Wondershare Software Co. Ltd. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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KISS® By Monster Mini Golf® Grand Opening Set for Multi-faceted Rock 'n Roll Themed Amusement Attraction in Las Vegas

Legendary KISS® Band Members to Inaugurate First-of-its-kind Property at Opening Event in Las Vegas on March 15

LAS VEGAS, March 7, 2012 -- KISS® By Monster Mini Golf®, a unique rock 'n roll themed amusement attraction based around the legendary band KISS® is set to open on Thursday, March 15 with co- founding members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons , as well as band members Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer in attendance. As part of the celebration, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons will slash through the ceremonial ribbon with their guitars and walk the "Black Carpet" with other notable guests.

 

"Our challenge is to continue to find ways to weave KISS into the very fabric of Americana. We'll be there to celebrate the first ever KISS® By Monster Mini Golf® grand opening in Las Vegas. This is miniature golf KISS style and another part of our KISS world. We've big plans for this and in this case what happens in Vegas won't stay in Vegas," said Paul Stanley.

Gene Simmons added, "This venue is perfect for Las Vegas. Where else can you go play a round of KISS® By Monster Mini Golf® and then renew your wedding vows in an official KISS "Hotter Than Hell" Wedding chapel, only in Vegas."

KISS® By Monster Mini Golf® is the first-of-its-kind indoor glow-in-the-dark custom-designed, rockin' 18-hole miniature golf course and will also host a state-of-the-art arcade, the largest KISS gift shop in the world, A KISS Gallery, the "Hotter Than Hell" Wedding Chapel, a private VIP Room, FANtastic KISS® themed event rooms and the "Rock 'n Roll All Nite" Cafe. KISS® By Monster Mini Golf® is located at 4503 Paradise Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89169 in the Shoppes at Harmon Square across from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

"KISS® By Monster Mini Golf® has been in development for more than two years and it is destined to become a must see when anyone comes to visit Las Vegas," said Christina Vitagliano, Founder of KISS® By Monster Mini Golf®.

"The Kiss brand just keeps getting bigger and bigger around the world. KISS® By Monster Mini Golf® will be a favorite for the Kiss Army legion of loyal fans as well as new Kiss fans," said Dell Furano, CEO of Live Nation Merchandise, Kiss longtime worldwide exclusive licensing and merchandising partner.

About Monster Mini Golf

Monster Mini Golf is the leader in cutting-edge indoor glow-in-the-dark themed entertainment. Founded in 2004, the company boasts 30 (and counting) 18-hole miniature golf courses across the country. Each custom-designed course features an arcade game area, private event rooms, in-house DJ, and entertainment for the whole family. Updates/information visit www.monsterminigolf.com, or www.facebook.com/MonsterMiniGolfKISS .

About KISS

KISS, the legendary American rock band was founded in 1972. Four decades later KISS remains one of the most influential bands in the history of Rock and Roll. Achievements include the release of approximately 44 albums, sales of over 100 million albums, sold out concerts tours around the world and the incredible support of over 6 million Facebook fans worldwide. KISS has performed at the Super Bowl, 2002 Winter Olympics, 2009 Finale of American Idol, 2005 Rockin' The Corps Concert. In 2009, KISS was nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. KISS is currently recording their 2012 Album "Monster".

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Brasstown Valley Resort is Ready for Spring with Great Deals & Great Adventures Priced from $99 per night!

YOUNG HARRIS, Ga., March 8, 2012  -- Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa, North Georgia's premier mountain resort, is offering several great ways to celebrate spring throughout March & April.

• March 24th-25th enjoy the Seventh Annual Georgia Winegrowers Association Wine Highway Weekend from the comfort of Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa. The VIP Wine Weekend Package includes one night's lodging at the Resort in a Traditional Lodge Guestroom, a full hot southern style breakfast for two, and an exclusive private tour, including transportation, to: Crane Creek Vineyards, Cavender Creek Vineyards, Frogtown Cellars, Blackstock Vineyards and Habersham Winery. The Wine Weekend is priced from $284 per couple.* For more information and reservations visit www.brasstownvalley.com or call 800.201.3205.
• Spring Break Family Specials Available April 1st – April 12th. Take the family to the beautiful North Georgia Mountains and enjoy a Traditional Lodge Guestroom that can comfortably accommodate two adults and up to two children, 12 and under for free. Enjoy a 20% discount on all resort amenities including spa services at the Equani Spa, golf on the Dennis Griffths 18-hole championship course, horse riding from the Resort's stables, geo-caching and guided hikes. Spring Break and Easter Holiday mountain getaways start from only $99* per night, Sunday through Thursday, and $129* Friday-Saturday nights. For information and reservations visit www.BrasstownValley.com or call 800.201.3205.
• Easter Sunday Brunch & Easter Egg Hunt. Join us as a Resort Guest or for Brunch on Easter Sunday and participate in Brasstown Valley Resort's traditional Easter Egg Hunt with more than 2,000 eggs whimsically hidden around the resort's beautiful trails. There is also an inter-denominational worship service.

And to complete the Easter experience reserve your spot at the Resort's highly acclaimed Easter Brunch served from noon to 3 p.m. Priced at $39.95 per adult and $19.95 per child 6 – 12 (children under six are free). The Easter Brunch includes a sumptuous buffet with unique serving stations for salads, seafood, vegetables, brunch items and a hot carving station with fresh spring lamb as well as other roasted meats. Desserts include traditional Easter treats and the resort's signature Warm Bourbon Bread Pudding. For brunch reservations call: 706-379-4617.

*All guestroom and package rates do not include taxes, gratuities and a $10 per guestroom resort fee.

SOURCE Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa

The Happiest Place on Earth Is About to Get Happier

Disneyland Resort Announces June 15 Grand Opening of Cars Land, Buena Vista Street and Carthay Circle Theatre in Expanded Disney California Adventure Park

Engines Start Revving at Cars Land this Summer, Adding More Magic than Ever and Completing Five-Year Expansion of Disneyland Resort

ANAHEIM, Calif., March 7, 2012 -- The Happiest Place on Earth will get even happier June 15, 2012, with the grand opening of Cars Land , Buena Vista Street and the Carthay Circle Theatre at Disney California Adventure park. The exciting, new additions will complete the five-year expansion of Disneyland Resort, a premier, multi-day vacation destination in Southern California with two theme parks, three hotels and the Downtown Disney shopping and dining district.

 

 

With four new attractions opening at Disney California Adventure park, full day-to-night experiences at both parks, and the magical transformation of the Disneyland Hotel with new pools, themed suites and remodeled rooms, guests of all ages will enjoy more fun and adventure than ever before at the Disneyland Resort.

Cars Land expands Disney California Adventure by 12 acres and immerses guests in the thrilling world of the Disney•Pixar blockbuster "Cars." Guests will feel as if they have stepped into the town of Radiator Springs as they enjoy three family attractions showcasing characters and settings from the movie, plus "Cars"-themed dining and shopping locations such as Flo's V8 Cafe, Ramone's House of Body Art and Radiator Springs Curios.

One of the largest and most elaborate attractions ever created for a Disney park, Radiator Springs Racers is a twisting, turning, high-speed adventure through Ornament Valley and the town of Radiator Springs. Luigi's Flying Tires invites guests to glide on air aboard special tires, whirling around with their pals. At Mater's Junkyard Jamboree , guests will whip around behind a baby tractor and enjoy tunes from a giant jukebox built from Mater's most prized possessions.

Starting June 15, guests will enter Disney California Adventure along Buena Vista Street, a place that transports them to an era when Walt Disney arrived in California with new dreams: 1920s Los Angeles. Buena Vista Street features Red Car Trolleys , inspired by the transportation system that once served Southern California, and the Carthay Circle Theatre, modeled after the site of the 1937 world premiere of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." Carthay Circle Theatre will include a lounge and the elegant Carthay Circle Restaurant, designed to be the premier dining location in Disney California Adventure.

Adding to the fun at Disney California Adventure this summer will be the new Mad T Party in Hollywood Land, the return of Pixar Play Parade, and the new Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop at Pacific Wharf. Mad T Party will feature nighttime, family fun inspired by the wild and whimsical world of Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland."

The summer debuts of Cars Land, Buena Vista Street and Carthay Circle Theatre complement previous additions to the park, including the 4D fun of Toy Story Mania; the spectacular after-dark "World of Color" show; The Little Mermaid ~ Ariel's Undersea Adventure; Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta and Paradise Garden Grill restaurants, plus the re-themed attractions Mickey's Fun Wheel, Silly Symphony Swings and Goofy's Sky School.

To accommodate a media preview and make final preparations for the exciting debuts, Disney California Adventure will be closed June 14. The fun, new attractions, locations and entertainment will open to the public June 15.

About the Disneyland Resort

The Disneyland Resort features two spectacular theme parks – Disneyland (the original Disney theme park) and Disney California Adventure park – plus three hotels and the Downtown Disney District, comprised of unique dining, entertainment and shopping experiences. The Resort's hotels are the luxurious, 948-room Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, which also features 50 two-bedroom equivalent DVC units; the magical, newly renovated, 969-room Disneyland Hotel – both AAA Four Diamond properties – and the 481-room Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel with its "day-at-the-beach" fun. For information on attractions and vacations at Disneyland Resort, visit www.disneyland.com, call (866) 43-DISNEY or contact local travel agents.

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Personalized Map Search Makes it Easy to Add Nearby Places to a Trip Itinerary on TripIt.com

Travelers Can Instantly Create Trip Plans from a Map that Displays Everything in One Place

SAN FRANCISCO, March 7, 2012 -- TripIt, the leading mobile trip organizer from Concur (Nasdaq: CNQR), today announced a whole new way to for travelers to instantly add plans to their itinerary by searching a personalized map for nearby restaurants or meeting places on TripIt.com.

In seconds, any new places from the traveler's map search can be added to their itinerary on TripIt.com. With everything from hotels to car reservations in one place, TripIt's mobile apps for iPhone, Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone make it easier to know where to go while on-the-go.

"Just in time for the annual flock to Austin, we're excited to expand the ways trip plans can be instantly added to your itinerary using the convenience of a map," said Gregg Brockway, EVP and General Manager of TripIt. "Now, it's much easier to find a BBQ joint or coffee shop near your hotel and set up a meeting before you get to town. Plus, you'll have all the info on hand while you're traveling."

Map-based search is the latest way to instantly add trip plans to a TripIt itinerary. Other ways include:

• Send an email: Forward an email reservation from virtually any travel site to plans@tripit.com
• Automatically from the inbox: TripIt can automatically recognize travel confirmations in Gmail
• Click a button: Look for a "Send to TripIt" button on travel booking sites like Hotwire and Avis
• Online or on-the-go: Log on to TripIt.com or TripIt's mobile apps to manually add or edit plans

To learn more, visit www.tripit.com.

About TripIt
TripIt®, the leading mobile travel organizer from Concur® (Nasdaq: CNQR), makes it easy for millions of travelers to organize and share their trips. Simply forward confirmation emails from anywhere you book to plans@tripit.com and TripIt automagically creates one simple, smart itinerary to access on a smartphone, calendar, or anywhere online.

For even greater peace of mind while traveling, TripIt Pro acts like a personal travel assistant that keeps travelers in the know regarding flight status, alternate flights, and more; tracks all frequent traveler points in one place; and monitors eligible flights for fare refunds. TripIt for Business is an easier way for companies to organize office travel; keep track of who's traveling when and where, and whether travel dollars are being spent wisely.

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The Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows Turns 100 and Introduces a Variety of Offerings to Mark its Milestone Birthday Year

Beloved by entertainment royalty, a haven for the world's famous, and now a century-old landmark

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 6, 2012 -- When The Beverly Hills Hotel opened its doors on May 12, 1912, two years before the city of Beverly Hills was officially incorporated, it signaled the birth of the community and became a cherished second home to generations of entertainment names. Known to insiders as "The Pink Palace," and featuring not only the luxury hotel and iconic Polo Lounge restaurant but also a collection of Bungalows which have welcomed the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, John Lennon and more, The Beverly Hills Hotel remains one of our nation's most enduring icons.

"Over the past century, The Beverly Hills Hotel has become a second home to celebrity icons, community leaders, social dignitaries and industry tycoons," said Edward A. Mady, regional director of West Coast USA and general manager of Dorchester Collection. "As we turn 100 this year, a variety of special offerings have been created to capture the mystique of Hollywood's past and present, and pay homage to our coveted heritage," he adds.

In addition to a life-size lobby photo gallery showcasing its glamorous history, dining surprises, a trove of packages and red carpet experiences will highlight the hotel's celebration. Following are planned highlights for the year:

Dining and Entertainment

• "These Walls Are Talking" Cocktail Menu at The Polo Lounge and Bar Nineteen12, featuring anecdotal potables including a 100-year cocktail priced at $100 and served in an engraved collectible keepsake glass coupe with 100-year design. Cocktail favorites include The Rebel, inspired by the pants-wearing Marlene Dietrich; The Recluse, a nod to Bungalow long-timer Howard Hughes, who left his Cadillac parked next to the hotel for two years – long enough for the tires to go flat and for plants to begin growing in and out of the car; and The Norma Jean, featuring Dom Perignon by the glass presented in loving memory of Bungalow resident Marilyn Monroe.
• "Pop-Up 1912 Pricing" selected once a week in each dining venue, one lucky weekly table will be randomly selected to have their check amount converted to 1912 dollars.
• Food and beverage delights throughout the year, including a 100-Year Anniversary label Champagne; vintage menu covers sharing historic photos taken at The Polo Lounge, Fountain Coffee Shop and Cabana Cafe; and a Happy Birthday cake in the Polo Lounge.

Specialty Packages

• The Centennial Celebration, offering luxury accommodations, two complimentary cocktails from the "These Walls Are Talking" cocktail menu, keepsake 100-Year candle and chocolate truffle box, and daily American breakfast for two. Price begins at $660.
• The Little Legends Family Package for young guests, featuring a kids' red carpet arrival with photo shoot and an autograph seeker, and complete with boa, sunglasses and top hat. Little Legends also receive a VVIP welcome card, a choice of milk shake or ice cream sundae at The Fountain Coffee Shop, a personalized chocolate star "Walk of Fame" amenity, and an "I'm a Little Legend" 100-year tee-shirt. Price begins at $610.

Spa

• Celebration Spa Services, each priced at $100, including The Pink Palace Manicure and Pedicure, Diamond Anniversary Facial, and the Caviar Express Massage.

"The Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows - The First 100 Years"

• The long-anticipated book launch of Robert S. Anderson's "The Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows - The First 100 Years." The great grandson of the hotel's original owner Margaret Anderson, Mr. Anderson is also the official historian for The Beverly Hills Hotel. He has exclusive access to cherished images, historical documents and colorful anecdotes related to the hotel's fabled history -- and he tells his story with complete accuracy. A labor of love, "The Beverly Hills Hotel and Bungalows - The First 100 Years" offers never-been-seen-before photos along with celebrated images of the hotel's many illustrious guests, and will be unveiled at the launch party slated for May at the hotel. Mr. Anderson's book will be available for purchase via the hotel's website and in the Logo Shop, and will also be placed in hotel guest rooms and other high end stores. For additional information, please contact Diane Shader Smith, 310.386.6803; dianeshadersmith@gmail.com; or visit TheBeverlyHillsCollection.com.

The Time Capsule Revealed

• Opening of a historic Beverly Hills Hotel time capsule, placed at the property's front red-carpet entrance in 1993 and to be opened this year in honor of the City of Beverly Hills. While its contents are reportedly "unknown," artifacts including a cigar from frequent guest George Burns and a daily newspaper are rumored to be revealed.

The significance of this centennial year includes a look ahead to the future with the start of a thoughtful refurbishment program in March of 2012 to enhance the vibrancy of the hotel. "Through this loving and careful process, we plan to maintain much of the building's originality while adding elegant and sophisticated new touches," says Mr. Mady. "The hotel's signature banana leaves, green and white stripes and famous pink exterior will remain a constant, while the lobby, Polo Lounge, guestrooms, and famed pool and cabanas will be stylishly refreshed to make us internationally relevant with today's luxury traveler," he adds.

For more information or to make reservations, please contact 310.276.2251 or 800.283.8885 or visit www.beverlyhillshotel.com.

SOURCE Dorchester Collection