THROUGH SEPT. 18, thanks to Funjet Vacations,
clients can book a three-night stay at the upscale Bellagio resort
and save 20% in the process. For example, prices, valid for Monday,
Wednesday and Saturday departures, start at $339.99 per person and
include roundtrip air from Seattle via Alaska Airlines. From
Houston, prices start at $484.99 per person and include roundtrip
air via Continental Airlines; this price is valid for departures
Sundays through Wednesdays. And for Monday departures from Boston,
prices start at $599.99 and include roundtrip air on US Airways.
Savings are valid for travel through Dec. 15. Agents can book
Funjet Vacations through VAX VacationAccess; all four res systems using
the vendor code FUN or at (800) 558-3050.
MEANWHILE, BEGINNING SEPT. 19, reservations are
being taken for the resort-condominium accommodations at MonteLago
Village on Lake Las Vegas. Clients can choose from studio, one-,
two- and three-bedroom configurations of the Tuscan villa-inspired
property, which features such details as stepped tile roofs,
pastel-colored walls and handset stone flooring. Other amenities
include concierge services, valet parking, in-room coffee makers
with gourmet coffee and tea, fully equipped kitchens, high-speed
Internet connections, in-room DVD players, a DVD and music CD
library, two pools, a fitness room, a media room with a big-screen
TV, a game room, meetings rooms and business center. Nightly rates
start at $129 for a studio unit, $149 for a one-bedroom, $199 for a
two-bedroom and $249 for a three-bedroom. For reservations, agents
can call (866) 564-4799 or log onto www.montelagovillage.com.
ALL SPORT ENTERTAINMENT, a fantasy sports
company based in Scottsdale, Ariz., will kick off the fantasy
football season Sept. 6 at the Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino. The
Draft: Championship Fantasy Football is a new high-stakes game in
which the winner can get $250,000 of the $480,000 total prize
money. As part of the weekend of activities that starts the season,
up to 120 team owners will be involved in a live draft. The entry
fee is $5,000 per team, which can be owned by one person or divided
among partners. Registration and more information for team owners
can be found at www.thedraft2003.com.
OFFICIALS OF THE WORLD GOLF LEAGUE announced
the company, in conjunction with Global Golf & Event Marketing
of Las Vegas, will offer VIP custom-designed golf packages to the
city. The two-night plans, which will be offered only to World Golf
League members, will include lodging, pre- and post-event parties
and a one-day World Golf League qualifier. The league's initial
event is scheduled for Nov. 1 and will be part of the qualifying
process for the 2003 national finals to be held next February. The
World Golf League markets a professional golf concept, both
directly and through licensees in the U.S. and 27 international
venues, which allow average golfers to play for money in local and
regional tournaments that culminate with a PGA-style national event
and world championship. For more on the World Golf League, visit http://worldgolfleague.com.