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Cancun News APRIL 2012 Luxury Included…. The New Hotel RIU Palace Peninsula Opens its Doors This May With a $140 million renovation and investment, RIU Hotels & Resorts opens the doors to the brand new RiuPalace Peninsula May 4 th , 2012. The luxurious, all-inclusive resort is situated on a beach front property with spectacular views of the famous crystal clear waters of Cancun. This will be the fourth property owned by RIU Hotels & Resorts in the destination. Their other properties the Riu Palace Las Americas, RiuCancun and Riu Caribe are already three of the most popular resorts in Cancun, known for their luxury and service. "We hope the new Riu Palace Peninsula will bring a new feel to the destination- which recently celebrated 40 years since it was developed. For us, it is another example of how important Mexico is for our company’s expansion plan and our commitment to supply high quality properties in the country," said Luis Riu, CEO of RIU Hotels & Resorts. Catering to a more demanding, high-end clientele, the exclusive and elegant RiuPalace Peninsula will feature 562 rooms and an all- inclusive packaged featuring outstanding international cuisine. For more information on this Cancun property, visit: www.riu.com This year, the best place to catch some of your favorite musicians is in Cancun. Oasis has announced the lineup for it’s Coyote Country Festival, taking place from June 28 th to July 5 th , in time for country lovers to celebrate Independence Day south of border with some of the biggest names in country music: MONTGOMERY GENTRY - JUNE 28 - $70 per person Inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2009, this country music duo has collaborated with Charlie Daniels, Toby Keith, and members of The Allman Brothers Band with their albums producing more than 20 chart singles. JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY - JUNE 30 - $40 per person Montgomery has produced more than 30 singles on the Billboard country charts including two Number One country singles of the year: "I Swear" and "Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident).“ COLT FORD - JULY 4 - $40 per person A former professional golfer, Ford has charted four singles on the Hot Country Songs chart and is an Academy of Country Music Award nominee. Another exciting round of golf is gearing up to take place in Cancun with the “Celebrity Cup 2012.” Famed comedian George Lopez is ready to lead the way as host and moderator of the tournament, as celebrities team up with pro’s to test their skills and play for eight different Mexican charities. Famed Mexican golf champion, Lorena Ochoa will be amongst the professional golfers coaching and giving tips to the lucky celebrities and premium ticket holders. The format consists of a Pro-AM golf tournament - professionals and amateurs- for two days playing the course in teams of four. Each foursome will consist of one professional golfer and three amateur- celebrities. The event will also feature the CELEBRITYPARTY, where famed international DJ Fedde LeGrand will be spinning records and setting the scene for an exciting party! Visiting Cancun means a lot more in 2012 than just lying back and relaxing. While the destination still offers the best beaches, most beautiful turquoise waters, and exciting entertainment, this year, it is an opportunity to recommit, reconnect, rediscover and achieve self-renewal. Cancun is also evolving this 2012, becoming more aware of the experience offered by a world class tourism destination and preparing for the new beginning, giving us the opportunity to introduce a new and redefined Cancun to the thousands of visitors who come to the destination. Cancun is the ideal vacation spot to experience the culture and beauty of ancient civilizations, modern luxury, and Mexican charm. This year, Cancun is also the place to visit to reach personal enrichment and experience motivational opportunities that celebrate the beginning of a new era. The new campaign for the 2012 is based on four basic principles for self-renewal: •Enjoy Oneself •Think Differently •Recommit •A New You Oasis is a Little Bit Country Oasis Hotels & Resorts Hosts Coyote Country Festival This Summer In Cancun A Hole in One…. The Serpent’s Crawl The Descending Snake Announces that Spring has Sprung Cancun 2012 Cancun Launches a New Marketing Campaign to Attract and Delight Visitors The spring equinox is one of the most impressive natural phenomena to occur in the Yucatan Peninsula. The Mayans were able to discover the moment when the sun is just above the equator and the effects that would have on the sun’s light. The archaeological sites Chichen Itza and Dzibilchaltun are two of best places to appreciate the archaeological and astronomical phenomenon that the Mayans were able to decipher and work into the architecture of their world famous pyramids. Thanks to the shape of the Pyramid of Kukulcan, on the day of the equinox the sun’s angle and solar projection make it appear as though a feathered serpent-god is descending the side of the pyramid. Every year, locals and tourist alike come out to the Pyramid of Kukulan to view this majestic and awe-inspiring phenomenon that is not only a sign that spring has arrived, but gives onlookers the opportunity to appreciate the Mayans and the cultural legacy they have left behind. BO BICE & JOSH GRACIN - JULY 5 - $40 per person Bice & Gracin have made a name for themselves in the country world with chart toppers like Bice’s "Inside Your Heaven," a single from his 2005 debut "The Real Thing," Gracin’s Number One hit, "Nothin' to Lose.“ Tickets can be purchased in advance through Oasis Hotels & Resorts with a valid confirmation number for a reservation at an Oasis Hotel during the festival. “Celebrity Cup 2012” will take place in Cancun from April 12 to 15 at the Riviera Cancun Golf Course, which is internationally rated as a premium course and certified by GEO -Golf Environment Organization for its sustainable and eco-friendly practices. This year, discover all that Cancun has to offer and discover a new you. Celebrities Tee-Off in Cancun for Charity
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Cancun News
APRIL 2012
Luxury Included….The New Hotel RIU Palace Peninsula Opens its Doors This May
With a $140 million renovation and investment, RIU Hotels &Resorts opens the doors to the brand new RiuPalace PeninsulaMay 4th, 2012. The luxurious, all-inclusive resort is situated on abeach front property with spectacular views of the famous crystal
clear waters of Cancun. This will be the fourth property owned byRIU Hotels & Resorts in the destination. Their other propertiesthe Riu Palace Las Americas, RiuCancun and Riu Caribe arealready three of the most popular resorts in Cancun, known fortheir luxury and service.
"We hope the new Riu Palace Peninsula will bring a new feel tothe destination- which recently celebrated 40 years since it wasdeveloped. For us, it is another example of how important Mexicois for our company’s expansion plan and our commitment tosupply high quality properties in the country,"said Luis Riu, CEO of RIU Hotels & Resorts.
Catering to a more demanding, high-end clientele, the exclusiveand elegant RiuPalace Peninsula will feature 562 rooms and anall- inclusive packaged featuring outstanding international cuisine.
For more information on this Cancun property, visit: www.riu.com
This year, the best place to catch some of your favorite musicians is inCancun. Oasis has announced the lineup for it’s Coyote Country Festival,taking place from June 28th to July 5th, in time for country lovers to celebrateIndependence Day south of border with some of the biggest names in country
music:
MONTGOMERY GENTRY - JUNE 28 - $70 per personInducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2009, this country music duo has collaborated with Charlie Daniels, Toby Keith, and members of The Allman Brothers Band with their albums producing more than 20 chart singles.
JOHN MICHAEL MONTGOMERY - JUNE 30 - $40 per personMontgomery has produced more than 30 singles on the Billboard country charts including two Number One country singles of the year: "I Swear" and "Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident).“
COLT FORD - JULY 4 - $40 per personA former professional golfer, Ford has charted four singles on the Hot Country Songs chart and is an Academy of Country Music Award nominee.
Another exciting round of golf is gearing up to take place in Cancunwith the “Celebrity Cup 2012.”
Famed comedian George Lopez is ready to lead the way as host and
moderator of the tournament, as celebrities team up with pro’s to testtheir skills and play for eight different Mexican charities. FamedMexican golf champion, Lorena Ochoa will be amongst theprofessional golfers coaching and giving tips to the lucky celebritiesand premium ticket holders.
The format consists of a Pro-AM golf tournament - professionalsand amateurs- for two days playing the course in teams of four. Eachfoursome will consist of one professional golfer and three amateur-celebrities.
The event will also feature the CELEBRITYPARTY, where famedinternational DJ Fedde LeGrand will be spinning records and settingthe scene for an exciting party!
Visiting Cancun means a lot more in 2012 than just lying back and relaxing. While the destination still offers the best beaches, most beautiful turquoise waters, and exciting entertainment, this year, it is an opportunity to recommit, reconnect, rediscover and achieve self-renewal.
Cancun is also evolving this 2012, becoming more aware of the experience offered by a world class tourism destination and preparing for the new beginning, giving us the opportunity to introduce a new and redefined Cancun to the thousands of visitors who come to the destination.
Cancun is the ideal vacation spot to experience the culture and beauty of ancient civilizations, modern luxury, and Mexican charm. This year, Cancun is also the place to visit to reach personal enrichment and experience motivational opportunities that celebrate the beginning of a new era. The new campaign for the 2012 is based on four basic principles for self-renewal:
•Enjoy Oneself•Think Differently•Recommit •A New You
Oasis is a Little Bit CountryOasis Hotels & Resorts Hosts Coyote Country Festival This Summer In Cancun
A Hole in One…. The Serpent’s CrawlThe Descending Snake Announces that Spring has Sprung
Cancun 2012Cancun Launches a New Marketing Campaign to Attract and Delight Visitors
The spring equinox is one of the most impressive natural phenomena to occur in the Yucatan Peninsula.
The Mayans were able to discover the moment when the sun is just
above the equator and the effects that would have on the sun’s light. The archaeological sites Chichen Itza and Dzibilchaltun are two of best places to appreciate the archaeological and astronomical phenomenon that the Mayans were able to decipher and work into the architecture of their world famous pyramids.
Thanks to the shape of the Pyramid of Kukulcan, on the day of the equinox the sun’s angle and solar projection make it appear as though a feathered serpent-god is descending the side of the pyramid.
Every year, locals and tourist alike come out to the Pyramid of Kukulan to view this majestic and awe-inspiring phenomenon that is not only a sign that spring has arrived, but gives onlookers the opportunity to appreciate the Mayans and the cultural legacy they have left behind.
BO BICE & JOSH GRACIN - JULY 5 -$40 per personBice & Gracin have made a name forthemselves in the country world with
chart toppers like Bice’s "Inside YourHeaven," a single from his 2005 debut"The Real Thing," Gracin’s NumberOne hit, "Nothin' to Lose.“
Tickets can be purchased in advancethrough Oasis Hotels & Resorts with avalid confirmation number for areservation at an Oasis Hotel duringthe festival.
“Celebrity Cup 2012” will takeplace in Cancun from April12 to 15 at the RivieraCancun Golf Course, which
is internationally rated as apremium course and certifiedby GEO -Golf EnvironmentOrganization for itssustainable and eco-friendlypractices.
This year, discover all thatCancun has to offer anddiscover a new you.
Celebrities Tee-Off in Cancun for Charity
