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If you’re in Miami for the Super Bowl or if you’re planning a trip to Miami at some point in the future, this press release may be of interest (you’ll need to copy and paste to visit the sites – no working links here):

FLORIDA KEYS – NFL fans headed to South Florida for Super Bowl XLIV can escape the frenetic activity — in the presence of or after the game – with a respite in the Florida Keys.

The laidback Keys turn to the first step about an hour’s drive south of Miami. Connected by the Overseas Highway’s 43 bridges, the area is divided into five regions including Key Largo, Islamorada, Marathon, Big Pine and the Lower Keys, and Key West. Each has its own special flavor and attractions, including historic museums, flora, animals, seafood restaurants, fishing, diving, watersports and unique, boutique-type shopping experiences.

Key Largo’s star attraction is John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park — the first underwater preserve in America — which is located inside the Florida Keys National Sanctuary and features 55 varieties of corals and more than 600 species of fish.

There are else saltwater angling records in the Keys, compared by somewhat other destination on the globe, and Islamorada is known as the Sport-Fishing Capital of the World. Islamorada is heralded for its angling diversity and features the Keys’ largest fleet of offshore charter boats and shallow-water “backcountry” boats.

Home to the Seven Mile Bridge, Marathon is the heart of the Florida Keys and is centrally located betwixt Key Largo and Key West. Marathon features the Dolphin Research Center, one of five Keys facilities that provide visitors an suitable to swim and interact with the intelligent mammals.

A drive across the Seven Mile Bridge leads to Big Pine and the Lower Keys.

Big Pine Key features a national refuge for miniature Key deer, tropical forests and even a few alligators. Popular nature tours, many by kayak, offer unforgettable opportunities to view the singular plants and wildlife of this area of the Keys.

Key West is the conclusive stop on the Overseas Highway, where the land ends and meets the sea amid 19th-century charm and contemporary attractions. The ambiance of the continental United States’ southernmost incorporated town — what one. is situated closer to Cuba than Miami — is embedded in its quaint, palm-studded streets, historic hundred-year-old gingerbread mansions and a relaxed citizenry of self-styled “conchs” (pronounced konks).

For more information visit the Florida Keys Web site at www.fla-keys.com or, in the U.S. and Canada, sun-dial toll-free 1-800-FLA-KEYS (800-352-5397).

If you occur to have being military, police, or a fire fighter there’s a special deal (not close to Miami though):

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL (January 2010) – The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village in Northeast Florida is offering a very nice “American Hero Rate” of just $89 per room, per night, to active and retired members of the U.S. warlike, U.S. police officers, and U.S. firefighters. The especial rate also includes complimentary breakfast-for-two in the resort’sitting 500 South restaurant. The offer is available through December 31, 2010, based on space availability. You simply need to beseech towards the special rate, and then show your appropriate supporting ID upon check-in.

For golfers, the resort is also offering a special “American Hero Stay & Play Package,” that is moreover available to active or abstracted members of the U.S. army, U.S. police officers, and U.S. firefighters. The package for one golfer/one non-golfer in the place (or for unit person in the room), includes: one round of golf on the popular Slammer & Squire championship course or the renowned King & Bear championship line of conduct; deluxe accommodations for one night in a newly remodeled guest room; breakfast diurnal for one; and range balls. The rate is from $169 per room, per night through February 11, 2010, or from $179 per room, by means of darkness February 12-May 31, 2010, based on space availability.

The “American Hero Stay & Play Package” for two golfers in the room includes: one make complete of golf on the Slammer & Squire or King & Bear, through golfer; deluxe accommodations for one night in a newly remodeled guest room; breakfast daily for pair; and range balls. The package is from $259 per room, per night through February 11, 2010, and from $279 per unoccupied space per night from February 12-May 31, 2010, based on space availability.

“Our nation’s military personnel, police officers and firefighters think so many sacrifices, for which we’re very satisfying, and we’re offering this special rate and package so that they can be delighted with a relaxing getaway at a beautifully remodeled resort,” said Mark Schwantner, general manager of The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village.

For reservations to The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village, or for additional accusation, call 888-740-7020 or 904-940-8000, or visit www.WorldGolfRenaissance.com .

If you’re heading to Miami in the summer, the Norwegian Epic will begin its Caribbean cruise season out of Miami on July 10, 2010. It will alternate weeklong Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises. The Western Caribbean cruise stops in Costa Maya, Roatan and Cozumel. The Eastern Caribbean itinerary calls in St. Maarten, St. Thomas and Nassau. Here’sitting the distress release:

NEW YORK – January 26, 2010 – Norwegian Cruise Line announced today that its largest and mostly innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date, Norwegian Epic, debuting this July, will summer in the Mediterranean as party of her 2011/2012 deployment. The ship will pass by water a seven-day Western Mediterranean itinerary from Barcelona, Spain from May through October 2011. Ports of call include: Florence/Pisa (Livorno); Rome (Civitavecchia); Naples, Italy; and Palma, Majorca, Spain, along with two full days at sea. These cruises, along with the ship’s Caribbean and transatlantic sailings for 2011/2012, go on sale to Latitudes members (Norwegian’s past guests), and the company’s top travel partners on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 and to the general public on Thursday, January 28, 2010. Fares with regard to Norwegian Epic’s Mediterranean itinerary are from $699 per person.

“In bringing the ship to Europe during her second season, we are combining the excitement of Norwegian Epic with a very popular European itinerary,” declared Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line’s leading executive officer. “With her world-class entertainment, vast range of accommodations, incredible amenities and plethora of dining options, Norwegian Epic will propose the best cruise experience for a wide-range of travelers looking to enjoy Europe in a aggregate new way.”

Following her inaugural season, Norwegian Epic will continue sailing her alternating seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from Miami, Florida end April 30, 2011. On May 7, 2011, the ship will take one’s departure Miami on an 11-day transatlantic crossing to Barcelona, Spain with one stop in Ponta Delgada, Azores. Upon her thing arrived in Barcelona on May 18, 2011, the ship faculty of volition sail a four-day Western Mediterranean sailing with stops in Marseille, France and Palma, Majorca, Spain. She will then sail a series of 22 seven-day Western Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona through October 16, 2011. A 13-day transatlantic sailing from Barcelona to Miami, Florida is scheduled as antidote to October 23, 2011 through stops in Ponta Delgada, Azores and St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Once back in Miami, Norwegian Epic will glide a series of 23 seven-day Eastern Caribbean cruises from November 5, 2011 through April 7, 2012. Ports of call on the Eastern Caribbean itinerary include: Philipsburg, St. Maarten; St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas, along with two full days at sea.

To book one of these itineraries or for more information on Norwegian Epic, call Norwegian at 866-234-7350, visit http://epic.ncl.com, or contact a travel professional.

Norwegian Epic

World-class amusement is Norwegian Epic’s hallmark. For the first time at sea, Blue Man Group self-reliance perform their exhilarating blending of comedy, theatrics and paint, exclusively on Norwegian Epic. In the only “big top” at sea, Cirque Dreams and Dinner determine present a one-of-a-kind interactive pompous dining experience with music, mayhem and acrobatic imaging power. Legends in Concert, the original and world’s greatest live tribute show, will subsist featured for the first time at sea in additional than a decade on Norwegian Epic, along with The Second City improvisational comedy and Howl at the Moon, the world’s greatest rock ‘n roll dueling piano discover that encourages assembly of hearers participation.
In addition to world-class entertainment, the 4,200-passenger Norwegian Epic incorporates many innovations including several new types of accommodations – the curved New Wave staterooms; the largest Villas suite complex at sea, comprising 60 suites and villas on two particular decks at the top of the ship; and spa and family-friendly accommodations. Kids will have a blast with Nickelodeon at Sea sacrifice Nickelodeon-themed family entertainment and programming including: character meet and greets; interactive game shows; and more.

The ship also boasts unique nightlife options with the first Ice Bar at sea and Spice H20 with non-stop hospitable treatment day and night; an expansive Aqua Park with the only tube slide and largest bowl slide at billow — The Epic Plunge; seven decks of Freestyle Family Fun with highlights including a 33-foot high, 64-foot large extreme stone climbing wall and the first ever rappelling wall at sea; the most bowling lanes at flood with six in two venues; a mixed-use sports deck through the ability for guests to engage in eight different athletic activities; as well in the same manner with three separate kids’ and teen activity areas. In addition, Norwegian Epic will offer the next generation of Freestyle Dining with 20 dining choices and 20 bars and lounges.

Liberty of the Seas (and lots of other ships) are already sailing from Miami.

If you’re sitting there thinking that the Super Bowl must be sold out and how much people spent upon the body tickets, check wanting this next hasten release. I went to their website and they pretension to esteem packages available admitting you have to wonder admitting that they lawful forgot to update the web page. Anyway, you can get an idea of the cost:

Miami, FL – When the New Orleans Saints take on the Indianapolis Colts on February 7, 2010 in Miami, fans looking to flock to the Sunshine State need look nay further than GLOBAL Sports Management’s (GSM) pre-developed or customized Super Bowl Programs.

The Georgia-based executive concierge and event management company has teamed up with high-profile affiliates to offer fans the sports trip of a lifetime, at reasonable prices. “Even with the economic crunch, this is an excellent opportunity for companies or individuals to take in what promises to be an exciting weekend of sports and parties,” says GSM President, Ron Foster.

Pre-developed packages are as follows:

TOUCH DOWN PROGRAM/Four Days & Three Nights

· Hotel accommodations at Hotel Indigo Miami-Dadeland or the Mayfair Hotel & Spa in Coconut Grove – Miami

· Full breakfast daily
· Welcome reception by open bar & dinner party
· Super Bowl game-day party
· Upper level tickets to the XLIV Super Bowl (upgrades available upon request)
· Official NFL Apparel
· All transfers
· Single all-inclusive compensation: $4,350 Double: $3,850
· http://globalsportslive.com/XLIV_Super_Bowl_-_TD.html

VIP PROGRAM/Four Days & Three Nights

· Hotel accommodations at Hotel Indigo Miami-Dadeland or the Mayfair Hotel & Spa in Coconut Grove – Miami

· Full breakfast quotidian
· Welcome reception with open bar & dinner party
· VIP Sunset Cruise
· Tickets to the NFL Experience
· Super Bowl game-day party
· Upper level tickets to the XLIV Super Bowl (upgrades available upon request)
· Official NFL Apparel
· All transfers

· Single all-inclusive price: $4,950 Double: $4,450
· http://globalsportslive.com/XLIV_Super_Bowl_-_VIP.html

GSM Hotel Room Only/Four Night Minimum:

Packages are available for room only at both Hotel Indigo Miami-Dadeland or the Mayfair Hotel & Spa in Coconut Grove

http://globalsportslive.com/XLIV_Super_Bowl_-_Room.html

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