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J. Anthony Martinez; 2015 Experiencias Xcaret Parque, S.A.P.I. de C.V.

NEWS & NOTES

PARK CITY AND SNOWBIRD

, UTAH

SHOW-STOPPING SETTING

A new cultural venue has opened in Salt Lake City, less than an hour’s drive from the Park City

area. The George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater boasts a 2,500-seat performance hall

with lighting inspired by a starlit Utah canyon, a 150-seat Black Box theater, and the Encore

Bistro. Its six-story lobby was designed with retractable glass walls, which can be opened out

onto the adjacent plaza. Upcoming summer performances include Dirty Dancing from June 20

to 25, and The Book of Mormon from August 1 to 20.

The largest aquatic museum in the

southwestern U.S. has opened its

doors. The 200,000-plus-square-foot

OdySea Aquarium includes more than

50 exhibits that are home to over 500

different species. Visitors can stroll

through a Great Barrier Reef tunnel

to view clownfish and sea anemone,

feel whip rays and nurse sharks at

the touch pools, and ride an under-

water escalator through the Sharks

of the Deep attraction. There’s also a

3-D film and interactive experiences

that allow up-close encounters with

African black-footed penguins.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA

FISH IN THE DESERT

Phoenix Area

GETAWAY TO

To book, go to IntervalWorld.com,

or call 800.INTERVAL.

For terms and conditions, and for

more Getaway offers, turn to page 79.

Weekly rates starting at:

$297

INTERVAL PLATINUM

$247

INTERVAL GOLD

$272

Las Vegas, Nevada

NOT A MIRAGE

Man-made beauty can be found in the most unexpected of places,

and the desert sands outside of Las Vegas are no exception. Located

near Interstate 15, some 10 miles south of Sin City, Swiss artist Ugo

Rondinone’s Seven Magic Mountains stands in sharp contrast to its

muted surroundings. On display through 2018, the large-scale

public-art installation consists of seven towers made of brightly

painted, stacked boulders standing 30-plus-feet high. Visitors can

learn about the work through on-site interpretive signage or audio

information accessed via cell phone.

The latest creation from the minds behind the Xcaret and Xplor theme parks: Xenses, an attraction

designed to challenge visitors’ minds and bodies and awaken their senses. Park highlights include

the Pinwheel, home to a mirror labyrinth, a synchronized lights-and-music game, and kaleidoscopes; the

Xensatorium, where jungle, desert, forest, and other ecosystems are represented through sights and

sounds; Bird Flight, which gives visitors the chance to soar through the sky on a zip line; and Slip, a

thrilling water slide that passes through a dark tunnel to an unexpected finish.

Maui

ANCIENT ARTS

Learn about Hawaii’s cultural arts

and the history of Lahaina town on

Maui Nei Native Expedition’s three-

and-a-half-hour Discover Old Hawaii

tour.At each sacred site visited, an

instructor will teach participants how to

craft a different item using traditional

methods. Each tour covers three

cultural arts or skills, such as creating

nose flutes or stamps out of bamboo,

braiding cords from the hau plant, and

ancient chanting and hula dancing.

Ships’Registry:TheBahamas,PanamaandMalta.

Located on the southern tip of the

island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas,

Princess Cays is a breathtaking 40-acre

tropical oasis where you can relax on

miles of unspoiled white-sand beaches

and swim in crystal-clear waters

teeming with tropical fish.

Connected by a series of paved paths

that lead to palm tree–dotted beaches

where clamshells and private

bungalows are available for rent,

Princess Cays also features an

observation tower offering panoramic

views of the island, bars, restaurants,

and retail shops with local crafts,

souvenirs, and artwork.

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Adventure seekers can enjoy a variety

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buggy adventures and glass-bottom

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windsurfing, kayaking, and more!

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