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03/04/2008
‘Smooth Jazz’ Artist Bryan Lubeck Takes Center Stage At Sandos Hotels &
Resorts April 17-18, 2008 
Contemporary Spanish guitar, Latin and R&B rhythms will harmonize
at Sandos Hotels & Resorts, with four all-inclusive properties on the
Riviera Maya, Mexico, as internationally acclaimed Jazz artist Bryan Lubeck
takes center stage. Scheduled for two nights of performances, April 17th at
Sandos Playacar Beach Resort & Spa and April 18th at Sandos Caracol Beach
Resort & Spa, all hotel guests are invited to attend the complimentary
event.
02/22/2008
Mexico's Cozumel Resorts Receive Honors From Industry And Public
Hotels and resorts on the island of Cozumel look forward to another
successful year in travel. Already topping the charts in 2008, Cozumel was
named the number one fastest growing winter beach destination, outside of
the U.S. in the January 2008 Orbitz Insider Index.
It's no wonder the cozy island retreat continues to be recognized
as one of the top beach vacation destinations. Over the past year, Cozumel
hotels and resorts have received great acclaim -- boasting top awards,
distinct honors and undergoing multi-million dollar expansions. From top
rankings in customer service to environmental recognition, Cozumel's resort
properties continue to rank among the best in Mexico and the Caribbean. With
new hotels and upgrades in everything from dining services to spa
facilities, there are more reasons than ever for travelers to choose Cozumel
for their ideal getaway.
12/28/2007
Baggage Ban on Batteries Begins
WASHINGTON (AP) - To help reduce the risk of fires, air travelers will no
longer be able to pack loose lithium batteries in checked luggage beginning
Jan. 1, the Transportation Department said Friday.
Passengers can still check baggage with lithium batteries if they
are installed in electronic devices, such as cameras, cell phones and laptop
computers. If packed in plastic bags, batteries may be in carryon baggage.
The limit is two batteries per passenger.
The ban affects shipments of non-rechargeable lithium batteries,
such as those made by Energizer Holdings Inc. and Procter & Gamble Co.'s
Duracell brand.
"Doing something as simple as keeping a spare battery in its
original retail packaging or a plastic zip-lock bag will prevent
unintentional short-circuiting and fires," Krista Edwards, deputy
administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration,
said in a release.
The Federal Aviation Administration has found that fire-protection
systems in the cargo hold of passenger planes can't put out fires sparked in
lithium batteries.
The National Transportation Safety Board earlier this month said it
could not rule out lithium batteries as the source of a cargo plane fire at
Philadelphia International Airport last year.
12/26/2007
Barcelo Maya Palace Hotel Scheduled to Open In Barcel Maya Beach Resort
Complex
The 756-room Barcelo Maya Palace Hotel is scheduled to open Dec. 24 in the
Riviera Maya, bringing to five the number of properties in the Barcelo Maya
Beach Resort complex. The new all-suite property features Moorish-inspired
architecture; large patios; five restaurants; spa-style bathrooms with
walk-in showers; and modern room features such as high-speed Internet access
and large-screen TVs. Guests will have access to the facilities at the other
Barcelo Maya Beach Resort properties as well as to the complex's new
European-style spa and 23,000-square-foot conference center.
12/19/2007
Riu Hotels Begins Construction on 14th Resort
Riu Hotels & Resorts began construction on its 14th
Mexican resort, the Riu Palace Pacifico in Puerto Vallarta. Situated nine
miles from the city's downtown district, the all-inclusive Riu Palace
Pacifico will have 484 junior suites, several bars and restaurants and what
Riu described as the company's "highest level of luxury, comfort and
service." The resort is scheduled to open in October 2008 near Riu's two
other Puerto Vallarta properties, the Riu Jalisco and Riu Vallarta.
11/9/2007
Aeromexico Launches New Flight
AEROMEXICO launched three weekly
flights from Los Angeles to Puerto Penasco in Sonora state. The flights will
be operated by Aeromexico Connect. Flights will depart Los Angeles on
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. and arrive in Puerto Penasco at
4 p.m. Return flights will depart Puerto Penasco on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Sundays at 11:40 a.m. and arrive in Los Angeles at 1:10 p.m.
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