CIRQUE DREAMS RETURNS TO MOON PALACE THIS SUMMER

Palace Resorts partners with Cirque Dreams for a second consecutive summer to bring the musical spectacle, Cirque Dreams Rocks, Complimentary Tickets & Kids Stay Free.

MIAMI, FL. – (January 2013) -- Palace Resorts - the company that sets the standard in five-star, all-inclusive resort accommodations – is pleased to announce the return of Cirque Dreams this summer.  Back by popular demand, this limited engagement of the company’s newest spellbinding pop rock stage spectacle, Cirque Dreams Rocks, comes to life at the resort from June 28 through August 11, 2013. Following the success of last summer’s  partnership with the company, where Moon Palace guests experienced the history making Broadway show, Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, Neil Goldberg’s newest critically-acclaimed production returns. As an added bonus, kids stay free all summer and Palace Resorts guests who book a stay of five nights or more will receive two complimentary tickets to the performance.* Additional tickets will be available for purchase through Ticketmaster.

“We were thrilled with the overwhelmingly positive response and success of last year’s partnership with Cirque Dreams, and we are eager to bring our valued guests another layer of world-class entertainment this summer,” said Gibran Chapur, executive vice president of Palace Resorts.  “Palace Resorts is proud to continue to blur the lines of a traditional all-inclusive resort, and our entertainment offerings are a further testament to our envelope-pushing approach to hospitality.”

Created and directed by renown theatrical and circus impresario Neil Goldberg, Cirque Dreams Rocks is a non-stop singing, dancing, music and acrobatic stage spectacle, mixing decades of pop and rock hits entertaining guests of all ages. Cirque Dreams features daring aerialists, gravity defying balancers, powerful strongmen and an array of edgy, awe-inspiring acts. The show will be accompanied by a talented troupe of dancers, vocalists and musicians performing chart topping hits. Promising a sensory overload, Cirque Dreams Rocks combines live music and fantasy as well as elaborate lighting, special effects and crowd-pleasing hits including “Like a Prayer,” “Rapper’s Delight,” “Womanizer,” “Zoot Suit Riot,” “I Love the Nightlife” and more. This incredible performance will be presented under a giant, air-conditioned tent being set up exclusively for the presentation of Cirque Dreams Rocks. The big top is equipped with special rigging and dramatic lighting for the ultimate show experience.

Palace Resorts & Cirque Dreams partnership will also delight the resort’s younger guests, with the return of Cirque Dreams KidsTime, a youth-oriented interactive experience at Moon Palace’s Connection Zone kid’s club. Cirque Dreams KidsTime is a series of professionally developed and crafted programs tailored for kids to learn, laugh and explore their own imaginations. The hour-long masterclass led by Cirque Dreams talented performers and skilled experts, is designed for children between the ages of six and 12 and is available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 1 p.m.   Kids can participate in lessons ranging from choreographed stretching and group interactions to motivational developmental activities and cognitive enrichment. Programs include:

• Jingle Juggling:  pairing the art of manipulation with musical timing, precision and showmanship.
• Fast Step: blending synchronized rope-skipping and movements with exercise and body coordination.
• Explorabotics: exploring artistic imagery and shapes with rhythmic acrobatics, gymnastics and balancing.

Demonstrations by professionals will showcase each of the masterful art forms in an entertaining fashion, followed by an immersive interactive experience. Cirque Dreams KidsTime is designed to fulfill children’s appetites for creative activity, while expanding their horizons in a healthy, nurturing and fun environment.

Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort continues to elevate the all-inclusive concept and offer guests an unforgettable vacation experience by combining world-class hospitality and top-rated live entertainment with exceptional amenities and attractions. Located on Cancun’s tranquil south shore, nestled between 123 acres of tropical foliage and secluded white sand beach, the property offers guests more than 2,400 waterside and garden view accommodations or golf villa suites. Multiple pools are complemented by two children’s pools, one Golf Club pool, six Jacuzzis and four swim-up bars. Additional on-site adventures range from a water sports marina for sporting activities to a fully equipped fitness center and private Kids Club. Rounding out the new lifestyle offerings at the resort is the addition of the FlowRider Double, a wave simulation machine which thrills novices and experts alike. Recognized as Cancun’s premiere entertainment resort destination, Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort has hosted world-renowned artists such as Shakira, Enrique Iglesias and Usher.

Families seeking world-class accommodations this summer can take advantage of Palace Resorts’ latest promotion, “Kids Stay Free.” Guests 12 years of age and younger who stay three nights or more from June 1 through August 31, 2013 at Beach Palace, Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort, Playacar Palace or Cozumel Palace stay for free. Guests must book three nights by August 27, 2013 in order to take advantage of the summer promotion. Additionally, Guests who book a stay of five-nights or more are privy to the most valuable vacation promotion on record - $1,500 Resort Credit, which can be used on room upgrades, spa and beauty salon treatments, golf outings, romantic dinners, Colin Cowie Wedding Collections, and off-site excursions and tours.

Palace Resorts all-inclusive accommodations start at $171 per person, per night, based on double occupancy. To reserve your Palace Resorts stay, please visit www.PalaceResorts.com, call (800) 635-1836 or contact your preferred travel professional.

For more information on Cirque Dreams, visit www.cirqueproductions.com

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*Promotion excludes Isla Mujeres Palace & Cozumel Palace. Cirque Dreams Rocks will offer two nightly shows Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and one show on Sundays. Days of the week subject to change. Additional tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster.  Transportation is included from participating resorts including: Sun Palace, Beach Palace, Playacar Palace and Le Blanc.

About Palace Resorts

With seven oceanfront resorts overlooking the sparkling turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, Palace Resorts sets the highest standards for five-star all-inclusive vacations in Cancun, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres and Riviera Maya, Mexico. Offering luxurious and spacious accommodations accentuated by signature in-room double Jacuzzis, nightly entertainment, the Caribbean’s most extravagant spas and premier Jack Nicklaus signature golf courses, Palace Resorts offers a truly exceptional experience for travelers. The unparalleled level of service and comfort found at each property makes Palace Resorts a leading provider of world-class resort vacations.

About Cirque Dreams Rocks

CIRQUE DREAMS ROCKS debuted in the United States in 2012 to rave reviews.  Pittsburgh Tribune-Review proclaimed “It’s a rock show…circus…over-abundance of tricks and images…as close to 21st century vaudeville as you’re likely to get!”  Positively Pittsburgh Live declared it “Simply incredible…had us on the edge of our seats the entire show!” The Chicago Tribune says Cirque Dreams creator Neil Goldberg has “mastered an artform that the more famous French Canadians have yet to conquer: the mid-sized, indoor, animal-free circus, performed on a proscenium stage.” 

Since 1993, the Cirque Dreams brand has entertained more than 50 million people worldwide under the artistic direction of Neil Goldberg.  Cirque Dreams shows have appeared in theaters, casinos, theme parks, at sea and on Broadway.  Cirque Dreams has garnered critical acclaim from “USA Today”, “The New York Times”, “The Associated Press”, "CNN,” “Today Show”, “Fox & Friends” and more.  The Los Angeles Times declared Neil Goldberg “One of today’s leading theatrical impresarios and circus mavens” and the New York Daily News has proclaimed his work “Simply Ingenious”.  The Cirque Dreams franchise includes a growing number of popular Cirque Dreams brand shows worldwide: “Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy,” “Cirque Dreams & Dinner” onboard Norwegian Epic, “Cirque Dreams Illumination” and the ongoing seasonal tours of the famed “Cirque Dreams Holidaze”.  

Now in its 20th year of Entertainment Innovation, Cirque Dreams is launching several new productions including “Cirque Dreams & Dinner – Jungle Fantasy” debuting on the new Norwegian Breakaway year-round out of New York City beginning May 2013.  The new “Cirque Dreams Splashtastic” - Greatest Show Over H20, will debut at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, June 2013.  “Cirque Dreams Rocks” makes its international premier at Moon Palace Golf Resort and Spa Summer 2013.

For more information on Cirque Dreams, visit www.cirqueproductions.com

MIAMI, Fla. September 5, 2012 – Palace Resorts – the company that sets the standard in five-star, all-inclusive resort accommodations – is proud to announce that it will expand its partnership with Farouk Systems, the parent company to industry-leading, professional hair salon brands, CHI and BioSilk. Starting in August, all seven oceanfront Palace Resorts will feature the original CHI Ceramic Hairstyling Iron and CHI Pro Hair-Dryer, as well as the CHI wetline bath amenities including: Infra Shampoo, Infra Treatment (conditioner), body lotion, and bubble bath.

“When most women travel, typically, they’ll find an average blow-dryer in their room — and certainly not a hair iron — so they will pack heavy hair tools and products.” said Gibran Chapur, Executive Vice President for Palace Resorts. “By partnering with CHI, a brand women know and love, Palace Resorts is further pampering them with the professional quality hair and beauty products they would find in a salon.”

The CHI brand will be further integrated inside Palace Resort salons, where all resort hair stylists will receive extensive product knowledge, formulation techniques and hands-on training taught by Farouk’s top educators from around the world. CHI tools and hair products will be used exclusively at all Palace Resorts properties. Guests who fall in love with the product can take the Palace Resorts experience home with them. Both the Chi Pro Hairdryer and CHI Ceramic Hairstyling Iron are available for purchase at $159.97 each. The shampoo and conditioner also will be available for purchase for $8.

“CHI professional tools and wetline products help women feel and look their best whether they’re preparing for a wedding, relaxing by the beach or spending an evening on the town. We are honored to partner with Palace Resorts to help them enhance the experience for their guests with the best in hair care while they are away from home,” Farouk Shami, Founder & Chairman of Farouk Systems.

Beauty industry professionals consider Farouk Systems one of the leading manufacturers of hair care products. The company was the first to introduce the CHI Ceramic Hairstyling Iron to the market, and the brand remains the top brand in styling tools today. Farouk Shami, founder and chairman, has grown the company into the multi-million dollar empire known for creating safe, effective hair care products for the professional stylist. 

CHI-branded hair tools and bath products are the latest addition to the already exclusive list of features offered at Palace Resorts. Every guest is treated to the most attentive service and finest amenities of any all-inclusive concept, including: luxurious accommodations with double Jacuzzis; in-room liquor dispensers carrying premium brand spirits; fine dining at specialty restaurants; 24-hour room service; entertainment; unlimited Wi-Fi; and unlimited long-distance calls to the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Así mismo el hotel Beach Palace contará con 20 habitaciones de este tipo.

For more information on Palace Resorts, please visit www.PalaceResorts.com, call (800) 635-1836 or contact your preferred travel professional. For more information about Farouk Systems, visit Farouk.com. 

Our $1500 Resort Credit promotion continues to be an extremely popular draw for guests booking vacations at our properties.  As we continue to evolve the promotion with new inclusions and extended booking periods, we are also incorporating a service fee and tax for use of the Resort Credits.  
This nominal fee is important in order for us to be able to compensate our various partners and staff that support the Resort Credit inclusions such as tours, photography and salon services.  It also allows us to ensure a continued investment in the development and fulfillment needed to keep this promotion as robust as it is today.  Much like the tax and gratuity charge we include as part of a guest’s hotel reser-vation, the Resort Credit fee allows us to cover these incidentals for Resort Credit promotion offerings as well.  The service fee and tax breakdown is as follows:

• Moon Palace, Cancun Palace, Aventura Spa & Cove Palace, Beach Palace, Sun Palace, Isla Mujeres Palace, Cozumel Palace and Playacar Palace.    11%
• Le Blanc Spa Resort  11%
• Vallarta Palace 16%

Please note that these fees will apply only to reservations made AFTER April 1, 2012.  All reservations made prior to that date
will not be charged.

• Know the security measures for the concert

Cancun, Q.R, February 23rd, 2012.-  Now, more than ever, Palace Resorts has earmarked resources in order for this concert to guarantee service and organization quality and achieve the total satisfaction of the attendees, from valet parking control, transportation and access to special amenities that will be offered while exceeding the audience expectations.

The logistics and coordination of the event will be held by MVS Espectáculos, an expert company with the necessary resources for massive concerts organization and production in Mexico, the southern area of the United States and Central America.

For the event, MVS Espectáculos and Palace Resorts have developed a logistical plan that will guarantee more security and quick entry and exit access with an exclusive parking lot and more than 100 deluxe buses that will be transporting the attendees from the parking lot to the concert area. Local authorities and the Federal Police will be supporting the access, flow and security.  

Moreover, 3 days before the concert, a Ticketmaster booth will be located in the parking lot to buy or pick your tickets.

The parking lot is located at Luis Donaldo Colosio Avenue near the Go Karts location. Days before the event you will see the access signs placed on the avenue.

The day of the event, the attendees will be able to park their cars and get on the exclusive buses with their ticket on hand. This will keep a constant flow from this point towards the golf course -where the concert will take place- with a schedule starting at 2 in the afternoon. During this period, our staff will be selling food and beverages; you will also find additional activities of your interest. The access to Moon Palace Resort will be restricted for public transportation and/or private vehicles. Valet parking service will have an additional fee of 50 pesos, including transportation.

At the end of the concert, Palace Resort will offer an exclusive 3-hour party for the attendees with the best Mexican DJ known worldwide. This party will not have an extra cost for the concert attendees and will be sponsored by José Cuervo, Pepsi, Heineken, Moet Chandon, among others.


Concert numbers:

•    Capacity: 15 thousand attendees
•    Ticket prices: 1,200 to 6,000 pesos
•    Logistics investment: 8 million pesos
•    Parking lots: 1
•    Access schedule: starting at 2 pm
•    Parking booth: 4
•    Parking staff members: 40 people
•    Parking fee: 50 pesos
•    Transportation: 120 deluxe buses
•    Security staff: 200 qualified members
•    Access areas: 3 (lateral A, lateral B and VIP)
•    Entries: 30
•    Ushers: 150
•    Medical services: 4 teams on different spots
•    Artist performance duration: 90 - 120 minutes
•    Afterparty duration: 150 - 180 minutes
•    Media at the event: more than 50 (national and international) companies

In Palace Resorts, what we cherish the most is the total satisfaction of our attendees.

About Palace Resorts

With seven seaside properties facing the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, Palace Resorts offers the highest quality standards on five star vacations in Cancun, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres and Riviera Maya, Mexico. Offering luxurious and ample rooms, decorated with double Jacuzzis, lively night entertainment, the most extravagant spas of the Caribbean and Jack Nicklaus signature golf courses, Palace Resorts presents a unique and true experience for the most demanding tastes. Its unparalleled service and comfort, offered in every hotel, places Palace Resorts as a world-class vacation resort leader.  

Palace Resorts all-inclusive rooms go from $117 dollars per person per night in double occupancy.
For further information in Palace Resorts, visit our site www.PalaceResorts.com, call us (800) 635-1836 or contact your travel agent.

MIAMI, Fla. – Palace Resorts – the company that sets the standard in luxurious, all-inclusive resort accommodations – proudly announces Grammy award winning artist and international sensation, Enrique Iglesias in concert at the Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort, March 10, 2012. Following in the footsteps of Shakira and her sold out live performance at Moon Palace, the Spanish superstar will perform songs from his latest album Euphoria, as well his chart topping classic hits. Continuously praised as the leader in the all-inclusive vacation experience, Palace Resorts once again raises the bar, offering guests the unique opportunity to see an international celebrity live in concert as part of its all-inclusive package.

Guests booking seven nights or more now until March 2, 2012, for travel between March 4 – 16, 2012, at Beach Palace, Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort, Playacar Palace, Sun Palace or Le Blanc Spa Resort receive two free tickets in the Gold section with the Palace Resorts promotion code*. All existing seven night reservations at applicable properties during the promotion time period will be eligible for two complimentary concert tickets. Guests staying at Le Blanc Spa Resort will be eligible for two free platinum tickets. Seating for Enrique Iglesias in concert at Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort include three sections: reserved seating in Gold ($150), Platinum ($300) and Diamond ($350). Guests have the option to buy additional Gold tickets in the same section for a fee, or can opt to upgrade the two Gold tickets to Platinum and Diamond, for an additional fee. Tickets may be picked up at will call and can be reserved* via the special events section on Palace Resorts’ homepage, www.PalaceResorts.com.

Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resorts offers 2,434 luxurious guest rooms, including ocean view and garden view accommodations or golf villa suites. Two of the largest lagoon-style pools in Mexico wind their way along the beach for more than 650 feet and are complemented by two children’s pools, six Jacuzzis and four swim-up bars. Additional on-site adventures range from a water sports marina and sporting activities to a fully equipped fitness center and private Kids Club. Travelers enjoy a variety of international delights at 15 restaurants, premium beverages and nightly entertainment at 16 bars and lounges.

Guests who book a stay of five-nights or more can take advantage of the most valuable vacation promotion on record - $2,500 Resort Credit, combinable with the Enrique Iglesias concert promotion.In addition, the $2,500 Resort Credit can be used on room upgrades, spa and beauty salon treatments, golf outings, romantic dinners, Colin Cowie Wedding packages, and off-site excursions and tours. Best of all, the combination of options is unlimited, allowing guests staying for five nights or more to mix and match dollars among all included amenities.
Palace Resorts all-inclusive accommodations start at $171 per person, per night, based on double occupancy.

To reserve your Palace Resorts stay and get two free tickets to the Enrique concert, or to book a vacation experience at any Palace Resorts property in Mexico or the Dominican Republic, please visit www.PalaceResorts.com, call (800) 635-1836 or contact your preferred travel professional.

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*Tickets apply for guests staying at Moon Palace Spa & Golf  Resort, Beach Palace, Sun Palace, Playacar Palace and Le Blanc Spa Resort for 7 nights or more will receive two (2) tickets to attend Enrique concert.  A maximum amount of (2) tickets apply per reservation, per stay, regardless of room category.  Reservations booked with single occupancy are entitled to (1) ticket.  Venue – Moon Spa & Golf Club and tickets will be assigned in Gold level for Palace Resorts guests and Platinum level for guests of Le Blanc Spa Resort.  Additional tickets and upgrades could be purchased through Ticketmaster. Ticket confirmations can be printed out beginning Dec. 20 for guest redemption at Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort once they arrive on property.

*Reservations booked in multiple Palace Resorts (participating properties) adding to 7 nights or more qualifies for this promotion.  Reservations in Family category are entitled to 2 tickets.  Reservations in Two bedroom Golf Suites and 2 Bedroom Presidential Suites are entitled to 4 tickets.  Promotion is not applicable to group bookings.  Promotion available while supplies last.  Tickets are non transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash if unused.  Tickets cannot be sold to third parties. Reservations with overlapping dates do qualify for this promotion.

*Promotion code must be reported at time of booking for reservation to be entered correctly in our system.  The Palace Resorts Group reserves the right to discontinue this promotion at any time. Promotion is subject to change without prior notice. Promotion not applicable with any type of reduced or discounted rate (employee rates, travel agent rates, FAMS, complimentary or compensatory stays).  Promotion not combinable with any other offer, promotion, special rates unless otherwise stated in terms and conditions.

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$2,500 Resort Credit: On property gift shop, golf equipment rentals and golf pro shop purchases are not valid for use with promotion. Vallarta Palace golf course transportation not included. Maximum dollars towards casino in Punta Cana is $100.

About Palace Resorts

With 7 oceanfront resorts overlooking sparkling turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea or the tranquil Pacific Ocean, Palace Resorts sets the highest standards for five-star all-inclusive vacations in Cancun, Riviera Maya, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres and Riviera Nayarit in Mexico and Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Palace Resorts provides an exceptional experience for travelers, offering luxurious and spacious accommodations accentuated by their signature in-room double Jacuzzi®, nightly entertainment, off-site excursions, the Caribbean's most extravagant spas and premier Jack Nicklaus signature golf courses. Palace Resorts’ unparalleled level of service and comfort found at each property makes them a leader in providing world-class resort vacations.

MIAMI, Fla. – Palace Resorts – the company that sets the standard in luxurious, all-inclusive resort accommodations – is proud to host three-time Grammy award winning artist and Cuban-American singer and songwriter, Jon Secada in concert*, as he wines and dines Palace Resorts guests this Valentines Day (Feb. 14, 2012), at 8 p.m. at the Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort in Cancun, Mexico. Palace Resorts is proud to extend a romantic evening of cocktails, dinner and Jon Secada classics, complimentary to guests that stay at any Cancun or Riviera Maya property for a minimum of five nights.

Launching his career in 1992 by fusing together funk, soul, pop and Latin percussion, Jon Secada has mesmerized the music industry as a singer, songwriter and producer with more than 20 million albums sold to his worldwide fan base. Known for his Gold single, “Just Another Day,” Jon Secada has worked with big name musicians including Frank Sinatra, Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin.

Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resorts offers 2,434 luxurious guest rooms, including ocean view and garden view accommodations or golf villa suites. Two of the largest lagoon-style pools in Mexico wind their way along the beach for more than 650 feet and are complemented by two children’s pools, six Jacuzzis and four swim-up bars. Additional on-site adventures range from a water sports marina and sporting activities to a fully equipped fitness center and private Kids Club. Travelers enjoy a variety of international delights at 15 restaurants, premium beverages and nightly entertainment at 16 bars and lounges.

Guests who book a stay of five-nights or more can take advantage of the most valuable vacation promotion on record - $2,500 Resort Credit*.In addition, the $2,500 Resort Credit can be used on room upgrades, spa and beauty salon treatments, golf outings, romantic dinners, Colin Cowie Wedding packages, and off-site excursions and tours. Best of all, the combination of options is unlimited, allowing guests staying five nights or more to mix and match dollars among all included amenities.

Palace Resorts all-inclusive accommodations start at $171 per person, per night, based on double occupancy.

To reserve the chance to wine and dine with Jon Secada this Valentines Day or to book a vacation experience at any Palace Resorts property in Mexico, please visit www.PalaceResorts.com, call (800) 635-1836 or contact your preferred travel professional.

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*Concert space is limited.
*$2,500 Resort Credit: On property gift shop, golf equipment rentals and golf pro shop purchases are not valid for use with promotion. Vallarta Palace golf course transportation not included. Maximum dollars towards casino in Punta Cana is $100.

About Palace Resorts

With seven oceanfront resorts overlooking sparkling turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, Palace Resorts sets the highest standards for five-star all-inclusive vacations in Cancun, Riviera Maya, Cozumel and Isla Mujeres in Mexico. Palace Resorts provides an exceptional experience for travelers, offering luxurious and spacious accommodations accentuated by their signature in-room double Jacuzzi®, nightly entertainment, off-site excursions, the Caribbean's most extravagant spas and premier Jack Nicklaus signature golf courses. Palace Resorts’ unparalleled level of service and comfort found at each property makes them a leader in providing world-class resort vacations.