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Get Free Carrie Underwood Tickets When Booking a Room at Atlantis
Carrie Underwood fans should pack their bags for the Bahamas. If you stay at the Atlantis, Paradise Island on December 5, you'll get free tickets to see the American Idol winner rock the stage at the hotel.
The event will mark the country crooner's first concert following the release of her new album Play On. Underwood, a four-time Grammy winner and the Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year, will perform outside the hotel on the gorgeous beach.
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Bahamas Hotels Bribe You To Come In Winter With Special Deals
A bunch of resorts in the Bahamas have got together to offer a promotion for the winter season – not that we need too much persuasion to escape somewhere warmer at that time of year, anyway.
At a dozen different hotels across the islands – including the Treasure Cay Resort, the Cape Eleuthera Resort, Pelican Bay at Lucaya and Comfort Suites Paradise Island - there are two parts to the deal. First up, if you book three nights you'll get the fourth night free. Second, if you use the resort packages to book an air-inclusive vacation, they'll give you some discounts - $100 off if you spend between $1,000 and $1,999, a $200 discount if you spend between $2,000 and $2,499, and $300 off for those whose total is over $2,500.
Don't wait until winter really sets in to book, though – these specials are only available for bookings made by November 20, and for travel through to February 12, 2010. You need to book through the Bahamas portal and for the second part of the deal you'll need codes FALL100, FALL200 or FALL300. We're thinking very seriously about our escape plan for winter, and you should be too.
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Pageant Queens and Tweens Will Descend Upon Atlantis
Yo, remember how we dubbed The Atlantis the Ultimate Tween Hotel? Okay, well: now they're sort of running a Tween Boot Camp. Seriously. Guard your hairspray and sequined ensembles; shiz is about to go down.
The Miss Teen Fantasy Camp is happening there this summer. Beware. Since the Miss Teen USA pageant finals are taking place at Atlantis on July 31, non-contestants ages 12-18 can come a week before the big competition to get their pageant on — they "will have the chance to learn pageant essentials such as styling, modeling and interviewing skills from current and past national titleholders" in a camp sort of setting.
Miss Teen Fantasy Camp at Atlantis, Paradise Island will take place July 27-August 1, 2009. During the six day/five night once-in-a-lifetime pageant experience, campers will meet with current and past MUO titleholders including the reigning Miss Teen USA, Stevi Perry; Miss USA 2008, Crystle Stewart; and Miss Teen USA 2007, Hilary Cruz for “PJ’s and Pillow Talk” and “Girl Talk” sessions.
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What Will Happen to the Now-Closed Four Seasons Great Exuma?
Sad: the Four Seasons Great Exuma in the Bahamas officially closed on Tuesday. As we reported earlier in the month, the property had been in "receivership" (sorta a last-ditch attempt to avoid bankruptcy), and its owner, Emerald Bay Resort Holdings Ltd., about two years ago.
The hotel was apparently going to be sold to someone else earlier in the year, but the deal fell through in March — forcing the property to close entirely this week. And now, sorta sadly, when we visit the hotel's website, all we get is:
Thank you for your interest in Four Seasons Resort Great Exuma.
We regret to inform you that the resort is now closed. We would be delighted to help you with alternate travel plans at one of our other hotels or resorts for the dates you are travelling.
Cue sad trumpet. Wonder what's going to happen to the hotel site now that FS is gone? Is it just going to sit there empty? Anything? Anyone? Bueller?
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Cozy Up to a Travel Agent for a Better Bahamas Hotel Deal
If you're feeling the pinch but are pining for a tropical Bahamas getaway, then you can probably still enjoy a Bahamas lifestyle at a cheaper resort — like the Comfort Suites Paradise Island. With fancier places closing down, it might even be a smart move that ensures your hotel is still running when you arrive.
A deal for the Comfort Suites Paradise Island crossed our desk this week that got us pretty excited: $99 a night for a double, including breakfast — but there's one biggish catch. You must either be a travel agent, be related to one, or be really good friends with one. If you are, you're in luck and can score this rate; and while you stay at Comfort Suites you get the full use of the pools, beaches and pretty much everything except the rooms at the posh Atlantis Paradise Island next door. Pay less, enjoy more.
If you don't have a travel agent pal, then it's still worth checking for reasonable rates. For "regular" travelers we found a best available rate of $176 a night in August, rising to $283 in December, with some discounts for longer stays. Although no use of the Atlantis facilities are allowed for regular folk. For that you have to cough up the Atlantis' average $370 a night room rate.
And just in case you forget to tip your housekeeper, the Comfort Suites automatically charges a $4.50 houskeeping gratuity per person per night.
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Four Seasons Exuma in the Bahamas Will Close in Two Weeks
While the Four Seasons Aviara is still in place for now, the Four Seasons Exuma in the Bahamas will close in two weeks on May 26. It seems the property has been in "receivership" which is pretty much a last-ditch attempt to avoid bankruptcy. Yet the property was not able to find a new owner and is now forced to close up shop.
On the hotel's website, it says:
Four Seasons continues to operate the resort normally until that time, however, we are not accepting new reservations.
It is unlikely that the hotel will be a Four Seasons if it does open again.
The resort recently got a plug in the LA Times from Olympic medalist swimmer Dara Torres who stayed there when she was seven months pregnant and appreciated the island's beauty and "chill" quotient. Indeed, the hotel has/had its own quiet pool which, sadly, we will never get to try.
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Atlantis Resort Hosting Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Calendar Shoot
Times must be desperate for the Atlantis Resort in Nassau. In the past, this mega-resort relied on its beachfront location in the Bahamas, family-friendly offerings, the mega-pool/mini-water park and its resident dolphins to attract vacationers. But lately the resort's been clinging to big name concerts like the Jonas Brothers and Kelly Clarkson to entice vacationers who aren't so sure about spending four days at a "nickel-and-dime-you" type of resort.
The latest "attraction" for Atlantis is now the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. The girls, who have their own reality show on The Country Music Television channel, are heading to the resort February 22 through March 1 to shoot their 2010 calendar. However, posing in bikinis on the beach is just one of the things the girls will be doing. They will also be hosting cheer clinics and beach yoga. If you want to be a Cowboy cheerleader or if you just fantasize about them, here's your chance to party with the girls as Atlantis has put together a special package to welcome them.
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The James Bond Hotel in Nassau Is Now Under Renovation
The British Colonial Hilton in Nassau, where — fun fact! — James Bond movies Thunderball (1965) and Never Say Never Again (1983) were filmed, is in the process of undergoing a major makeover, ostensibly to spruce up in case a new Bond needs to roll through. The makeover kicked off at the end of '08 and is supposed to be finished by June of this year, and the hotel is dropping a hot $15 million on the upgrades.
All guestrooms will be given a contemporary new design with new bedding, HD LCD televisions, marble floors, "softer" furnishings and new lighting. Up in executive floor rooms and suites, bigger TV's than in the standard rooms (37" vs 32") and Nespresso coffee machines. 120 rooms will be all done by February, and the rest will be done by May.
The hotel is also adding a new executive lounge up on the top floor, offering killer views of Nassau harbor, computer work stations, WiFi, a self-service kitchenette with all day refreshments, big TV's. You can also expect a new bar, restaurant, and lounge concept, "due to debut before the summer."
Rates start around $179 for Deluxe Rooms.
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HotelChatter Reader Deals :: A Weekend In Paradise With the Jonas Brothers
Jonas Brothers Weekend In Paradise
$459 per person
Jonas Brothers fans, prepare your lungs (and hearts): the dreamy pop trio is coming to The Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas December 12th-14th for a concert weekend. OMG.
You (or, er, your parents?) can score a killer deal for that weekend by booking the Jonas Brothers Weekend in Paradise Package, which includes 3-nights/2-days accommodations, round-trip ground transfers on the islands, Jonas Brothers concert tix, and access to Aquaventure (waterslides and such) and The Dig (an "archaeological view into a lost civilization").
The package starts at 459 per person for adults and 189 per child (under 11). The package must be booked by December 12th and reservations can be made here.
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8.8.08 Deals :: Wyndham Nassau's $8 Wednesday Rate
Much like last year when hotels took advantage of the 07/07/07 date to create themed packages, a few places are doing the same thing for 08/08/08.
One place is The Wyndham Nassau Resort and Crystal Palace Casino in the Bahamas which is offering a special $8 room rate on Wednesdays during the month of August.
Of course, you can't just decide to stay there on a Wednesday night in August for $8. This isn't a flophouse. Nope. Guests have to book a four-night minimum stay over a Wednesday. Rates start at $149 a night and the deal must be booked by July 31 for stays through August 30.
So it's a bit of a hoopla to get the $8 rate but still, we think it would be kinda cool to see that on your check-out bill.
Looking for another 8.8.08 themed packaged? Don't forget about the Marco Island Marriott!
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The Marley Resort Now Open for You To Stir It Up
Travel Weekly reports that the Marley Resort in Nassau, Bahamas officially opened its doors to hotel guests and fans of the late Bob Marley alike on Friday, July 4th.
The hotel is very much a family business. Bob Marley's widow, Rita, is the owner of the 16-suite hotel that once served as the Marley family's summer home. The resort features the icon's music, daughter Cedella Marley's clothing line and works by African, Bahamian and Jamaican artists.
And the best part? The hotel's suites are named after some of Marley's popular songs like Lively Up Yourself, Positive Vibration, Easy Shankin', Three Little Birds and Kinky Reggae.
These suites come with whirlpool baths, aromatherapy amenities, flat-screen TVs, high-speed Internet access and in-room Bose entertainment systems.
There are also three Royal Suites to check into which have oceanfront views. But if you are a big baller then book the Legend suite which has a separate living room, a signature Marley bed and a stocked wet bar.
Room rates start at $450 a night.
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Janet Jackson Gives the Cabanas at the Cove Atlantis Her 'Feedback'
So you have decided to spend a few days at The Cove Atlantis in Nassau, Bahamas. We're guessing that money is no object for you then, since room rates here start at about $600 a night.
So why not keep the money flowing and thus drop $750 on one of the 20 cabanas that can be found both poolside and beachside at Cain, the adults-only pool and lounge experience within The Cove?
Celebs like Janet Jackson love these cabanas because they offer both beach and pool access, flat-screen TVs, Bose stereo sound systems, internet, full bathrooms and showers (no sand in your bathing suit here!), and a dedicated butler on call. We've seen the butler service on our trip to The Cove and literally, this person does not move from the cabana unless you say so.
And this apparently is the intention of the luxury cabanas. Says Jamie Mulholland, Cain's owner and the hotelier behind Surf Lodge:
Our luxury cabanas at the property are now being run like a mini-hotel business
To that end, Cain at The Cove has hired the former GM from Soho House, Guy Chetwynd, to be their own GM. Which is pretty crazy when you think about it. Too bad the $750 cabana rental fee doesn't allow us to sleep in it overnight.
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