Atlantis allows partners to bid for new resort

Atlantis Paradise Island resort has selected three finalists in a review of its creative and media chores, per sources. Estimated billings are $15-20 million.

Sources identified the shops as Omnicom units BBDO in Atlanta and Merkley + Partners in New York and ML Rogers, an independent here. The finalists emerged after client executives visited eight agencies, according to sources.

A beach within reach

Purring up the heavily shaded lane, and then inching ever so carefully around the hairpin turn, the black stretch limo pulled to a stop.

"Miz Jarvie?" the driver inquired as he sidled out, not a hair out of place although his rig certainly was.

The luxury car and driver, sent from the Disney-like Atlantis resort, were in shocking contrast to the small, family-run inn where we had just spent four days. Embarrassment mixed with glee as my family clambered inside and we left simplicity behind for three days of opulence. It seemed garish, but perfect all the same.

The Bahamas is a study in contrasts -- money, casinos, resorts and celebrities exist alongside fishing shacks where you can eat fresh conch salad washed down by a bottle of local Kalik beer. A few blocks back from the sunburned skin, hair braids and flowered shirts of the tourists, hundreds of years of history are alive in the smiling but guarded faces of the Bahamians.

Arawak Indians settled in the Bahamas, a pretty collection of 700 islands in the Caribbean, around the ninth century. Christopher Columbus landed briefly in 1492. The islands later attracted pirates and rum runners, American colonists and slaves.

During the Second World War, the islands housed an air and sea station, but have since evolved into a playground for the rich. The Bahamas attracts its share of celebrities and high rollers with its luxury hotels, casinos and internationally renowned restaurants.

The original Mr. Bond, Sean Connery, lives in a private enclave on the west end of New Providence Island, while former Playboy playmate Anna Nicole Smith lived in the eastern end until her death last year. Unofficial taxi tours still take tourists to her gravesite and former home.

Bad-boy rocker Tommy Lee spinned his tunes as a guest DJ at a nightclub here in December and former NBA great Michael Jordan is expected back this month in a $25,000-a-night Atlantis Resort suite for his annual celebrity golf invitational.

We have started a new blog about Webkinz called Webkinz Parents

We have a new blog started for Webkinz World. We have named it Webkinz
Parents and it covers the latest Webkinz News, Webkinz Cheats, Tips &
tricks, Game strategies, Webkinz recipes and tutorials.



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New Webkinz World blog

We would like to announce our new blog Webkinz Parents. It is a daily blog that covers everything that takes place in Webkinz World. Have a look and hope you enjoy it.

Accreditation to Atlantis, Paradise Island Resort in The Bahamas

The Association of Zoos &
Aquariums (AZA) today announced that Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in
The Bahamas was granted accreditation by AZA's independent Accreditation
Commission.
"Only the very best zoos and aquariums can meet tough Association of
Zoos and Aquariums accreditation standards," said AZA President and CEO Jim
Maddy. "The leadership and staff of Atlantis are to be congratulated for
the hard work and commitment that they put into the accreditation process."
To be accredited, Atlantis underwent thorough investigation to ensure
it has and will continue to meet ever-rising standards, which include
animal care, veterinary programs, conservation, education, and safety. AZA
requires zoos and aquariums to successfully complete this rigorous
accreditation process in order to be members of the association, and are
required to resubmit to this process every five years.
"We are thrilled that our aquarium and marine mammal staff, our
facilities and habitats have been recognized by such a prestigious
association as the AZA," said Frank Murru, chief marine officer, Kerzner
International. "We take pride in the dedicated care we provide for our
marine mammals and over 50,000 marine animals of 250 species and in the
education programs we share with our millions of guests to help them
understand these unique creatures. It is exciting to have this recognized
publicly with the receipt of this prestigious accreditation."
Atlantis is the home of world's largest open-air marine habitat and
Dolphin Cay (pronounced "key"), the new, state-of-the-art dolphin
interaction and education center. Both the marine habitat and Dolphin Cay
were created with the goal of enlightening visitors about the wonders of
these remarkable ocean inhabitants. Dolphin Cay is also the new residence
of the sixteen Katrina Dolphins, some of whom were swept to sea during
Hurricane Katrina from their previous habitat at the Marine Life Oceanarium
in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Atlantis has been applauded for their work with the Bahamian government
and local community in the development and implementation of continuing
outreach and education programs. The resort is currently completing the
curriculum and roll out of a science program for children in grades 7-9 in
order to better prepare them for a career in the science and marine mammal
industries.

Future of Vegas Nightlife

Las Vegas is considered by many to be the undisputed leader of nightlife in the United States, and for some, the absolute paramount in all the world. And it's really no surprise. Few cities can touch our exceedingly high operating budgets, aren't restrained by invasive alcohol laws, or can even come close to accommodating an almost 'excessive' customer base that will pour in seven nights a week with one thing on their mind – to go home with stories that will last a lifetime. What this means for club operators, and ultimately for club goers, is that Las Vegas nightlife is able to provide what very few others can – a multi-million dollar clubbing experience that caters to both millionaires and the 'Average Joe.'

The best Spring Breaker-Free Beaches

We don't blame you. Over 100,000 students travel to resort areas
throughout Mexico each year on spring break, according to the U.S.
Department of State. Other favorites include Nassau, Bahamas; Panama
City, Fla.; and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Most see rambunctious revelers
from mid-March to mid-April.

Then there is Cancun. Arguably the
mother of all spring break destinations, it is living up to its
reputation by hosting MTV Spring Break 2007 through the end of this
week. But there's little doubt the party will carry on long after the
cameras are packed away.

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