THIS SUMMER EXPERIENCE THE ULTIMATE BEAUTY PAGEANTS… IN PARADISE

07-17-2009

PARADISE ISLAND, BAHAMAS (July 17, 2009) - This summer, as a proud host to both the 2009 Miss Teen USA pageant on July 31 and the 2009 MISS UNIVERSE® pageant on August 23, Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in The Bahamas is once again offering a series of exciting and entertaining events for guests to enjoy.  To commemorate the shows, the resort has created special "Pageant Packages" with rates starting at $299* for a four day/three night stay.

 

Guests who book the Miss Teen USA package or the Miss Universe package will have access to special show passes and tickets. Guests booking the Miss Teen USA package can purchase tickets (prices below) to the July 30 Preliminary Presentation Show and the Finals Show on July 31.   Those interested in the Miss Universe package can secure tickets to the Presentation Show on August 16 (where all contestants compete), as well as the Finals Show, which will be broadcast live from Atlantis' Imperial Ballroom to air on NBC, Sunday, August 23 at 9pm ET. "Access Hollywood's" Billy Bush and "Celebrity Apprentice" star Claudia Cohen will host the live telecast.  Additional ticketing options for the Miss Universe Pageant include a Viewing Party under the stars on the resort's Royal Deck, enjoying hors d'oeuvres and cocktails while watching the show on big screens, or the coveted post-pageant Coronation Ball where guests celebrate with the newly crowned Miss Universe 2009, all pageant contestants, the celebrity hosts and judges, and former Miss Universe, Dayana Mendoza. The Coronation event includes food, beverages and a live DJ spinning great tunes to dance the night away. Both packages can be booked by calling 1-800-Atlantis.

 

While at Atlantis, in addition to seeing the more than 80 contestants from around the world for Miss Universe out and about on the resort's endless white beaches and pools, guests can take in thrilling water experiences in Aquaventure, the modern waterscape with more than 20 million gallons of water coursing through 141 acres of lushly landscaped scenery.  Water slides, river rides, pools and swimming areas allow guests hours of thrill-seeking adventure or lazy river-rafting relaxation.  Atlantis is also home to the world's largest open-air marine habitat.  The resort's 14 exhibit lagoons offer up-close views of more than 50,000 marine animals from over 250 species. At Dolphin Cay, visitors can meet and interact with the rescued Hurricane Katrina dolphins and sea lions in an encounter enriching for both the guests and the animals. 

 

The Atlantis casino, the largest in the Caribbean, has 100 table games, Pegasus Race and Sports Book for sports fans and plenty of high-limit slot machines.  Outdoor gaming is also available at the private,all-adult pool and beach club Cain at the Cove, exclusively for Cove Atlantis guests. Atlantis also boasts      21 culinary destinations including those helmed by celebrity chefs Bobby Flay, Nobu Matsuhisa and Jean-Georges Vongerichten.

Dining plans are priced from $69 per day for adults and $35 per day for children ages 7-11. Children                              ages six and under dine free with accompanying adults participating in any dining plan.

 

*Rate for Miss Teen USA package are pp, dbl occ., based, eff. for travel July 23-August 4, 2009 in Beach Tower. Valid for new bookings only. Add up to $131pp for mandatory taxes, mandatory housekeeping grats., & utility svc. fees. Other Towers, categories and dates available upon request. All rates, availability and offers are subj. to chg w/o notice and are not combinable with any other offer. Not app. to groups & restrictions apply. Rates are based on hotel only and cost of transfers is additional.  Kids 11 years and under stay free with paying adult in room.

 

*Ticket prices for Miss Teen USA are per person:

-Presentation Show start at $30

-Finals Show start at $50

 

*Rate for Miss Universe package are pp, dbl occ., based, eff. for travel August 15-August 31, 2009 in Beach Tower. Must be booked by August 15, 2009.  Valid for new bookings only. Add up to $131pp for mandatory taxes, mandatory housekeeping grats., & utility svc. fees. Other Towers, categories and dates available upon request.   All rates, availability and offers are subj. to chg w/o notice and are not combinable with any other offer. Not app. to groups & restrictions apply. Rates are based on hotel only and cost of transfers is additional.  Kids 11 years and under stay free with paying adult in room.

 

*Ticket prices for Miss Universe are per person:

-Presentation Show start at $50

-Finals Show live telecast start at $175

-Viewing Party $165

-Coronation Event $125

 

About Atlantis, Paradise Island resort, The Bahamas

Atlantis, Paradise Island is the flagship resort of Kerzner International, a leading international developer and operator of destination resorts, casinos and luxury hotels.  This unique, ocean-themed destination is located on Paradise Island, The Bahamas, and features a variety of accommodations, all built around a 140-acre waterscape comprised of over 20 million gallons of fresh and saltwater lagoons, pools and habitats.  Home to the largest open-air marine habitat in the world - second only to Mother Nature - there are over 50,000 marine animals in lagoons and displays, including The Dig, a maze of underwater corridors and passageways providing a journey through ancient Atlantis. Atlantis unveiled AQUAVENTURE, a non-stop water experience consisting of thrilling new water slides, a mile-long river ride with high intensity rapids and wave surges, and never-before-seen special effects.  Dolphin Cay was created with the goal of enlightening visitors about the wonders of these remarkable ocean inhabitants.  The Cove Atlantis, a 600-room resort, features oversized rooms with a step down living space, spectacular designs by acclaimed interior architects Jeffrey Beers and David Rockwell, unprecedented services and amenities, private all-adult and family pools, lavish cabanas and breathtaking views of the ocean.  Atlantis is also known as THE culinary destination in The Caribbean with a collection of restaurants from world-renowned chefs including Nobu Matsuhisa, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Bobby Flay and Angelo Elia.  The resort boasts an impressive collection of luxury boutiques and shops and the largest conference center, meeting and convention facilities in The Caribbean. 

 

For further information about Atlantis, Paradise Island; telephone 954-809-2000, or visit Atlantis.com. For reservations, call your travel agent or 800-ATLANTIS.

 

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