The Bahamas Speed Week Revival was a very popular event back in the 1950s and 1960s bring the flare of car racing to this Caribbean country. The race returned to Nassau in 2011 and next week the city is proud to host it once again.

The third annual Bahamas Speed Week Revival will be held in this tropical getaway between Dec. 4 and 8, 2013.

Speed Week expands beyond past year’s programs with a Formula Junior race, an Austin Healey race, a classic/vintage Mini race and now also an Allcomers race for classic/vintage racers.

This year’s Bahamas Speed Week Revival participants will enjoy an exclusive Welcome Reception at the Government House from Governor General Sir Arthur and Lady Foulkes, in addition to the Arawak Cay Fish Fry Race Car Show. There’s also an evening party planned and held at the new John Watling’s Distillery located on the historic Buena Vista Estate in the Downtown Nassau area.

Vintage race cars with track records that include victories in some of the world’s most celebrated races will be on display in the Nassau circuit. A few of the featured in Speed Week 2013 will be :

· Ferrari Dino 206 Prototype – Presented by returning entrant Andreas Mohringer from Austria in his Ferrari Dino 166/206 Prototype. The car is ripe with Speed Week history, having been raced in the 1965 event by the Mexican Rodriguez brothers.

· Maserati 200S – This limited edition build was made by Maserati of Italy as a 1955 racing car. Italian entrant Mikel Willms will bring one of the twenty-eight existing models to Speed Week 2013.

· Ferrari 250 GT Lightweight Boano – a Speed Week classic, this car left the factory on Nov. 7, 1956, in the ownership of Jan de Vroom and was shipped directly to the Bahamas from Italy specifically to compete in Speed Week. It returns to the revival following restoration and certification and will be driven by Belgium entrant Theo Spooren.

The Bahama’s Speed Week 2013 will be led by five-time Le Mans winner, Derek Bell who will also be driving an Audi R8 Spyder during Speed Week Revival. British born Bell has also won the Daytona 24 Hour Race three times and the World Sportscar Championship twice.

For additional information about attending the Bahamas Speed Week Revival in Nassau and booking your travel reservations, please contact The Life of Luxury.

Bahama Beach Club

Now is the perfect time to escape to the idyllic Abacos Resort in the Bahamas – the Bahama Beach Club.

The Bahama Beach Club is a luxurious villa resort located on Great Abaco Island, Bahamas – a silky, white-sand beach ranked among the world’s best, is making it easier than ever to escape to paradise.

Bahama Beach Club overlooks scenic Treasure Cay Beach and was ranked as one of the “Top 10 Beaches in the World” by National Geographic.  Bahama Beach Club  was also rated as “The Best Beach in the Caribbean by Caribbean Travel & Life.

For an ultimate tropical beach getaway, the luxury Bahama Beach Club is offering several ways for guests to save on their summer getaway this year:

1.    Instant Savings Air Credit. Enjoy $400 in instant savings on stays of 6 nights or longer per villa, or a $250 Instant Savings on stays of 4 or 5 nights, when you book your vacation by May 14 and stay between April 15 and October 31, 2012. This offer must be booked for a minimum double occupancy and in conjunction with an air-inclusive vacation package when flying from any city in the United States or Canada.

2.    Fly Free from Nassau. Book a 4-night or more air-inclusive stay at the Bahama Beach Club with air travel from Nassau and receive 2 free plane tickets from Nassau to Abaco, or book a minimum 3 night air-inclusive stay at the resort with air travel from Nassau and receive 1 free plane ticket from Nassau to Abaco. This offer must be booked by June 30, and is valid on double occupancy stays through October 31, 2012.

3.    Private Pilots Receive a $300 Fuel Credit. Book a minimum 4-night stay at the Bahama Beach Club and receive a $300 fuel credit.  This offer must be booked in conjunction with a minimum 4 night air-inclusive vacation package at the resort by June 26, and is valid for stays through June 30 (excluding April 2-April 6).

Bahama Beach Club’s lush tropical floral-scented, oceanfront ambience is worlds away from the casino and cruise ship crowds of Nassau.  Defined by British Colonial elegance, each spacious beachfront villa at Bahama Beach Club is individually decorated with colorful fabrics and rattan furnishings along with grand master suites, private balconies, fully-equipped kitchens, spacious living rooms and spectacular ocean views.

And while guests have their own private villa, they also get the convenience, services and amenities of a luxury resort where Bahama Beach Club’s staff caters to all their needs. This upscale resort’s concierge can pre-stock a guest’s kitchen with groceries, arrange for a chef to prepare a gourmet meal in the privacy of a villa, book spa treatments performed next to the ocean, and arrange for one of the many activities the Bahamas offer, including world-class snorkeling, diving and boating.  Guest of Bahama Beach Club also have access to Treasure Cay’s 150-slip marina, championship 18-hole golf course, tennis courts and the Tipsy Seagull Bar.

The Bahama Beach Club is located on charming Great Abaco Island, which is part of the Abacos, a chain of about 100 tropical isles known for velvety soft sands, turquoise waters, and a laid-back, friendly atmosphere.  While at the resort, guests can rent cars, golf carts and bicycles. Taxis are also available. Guests who enjoy being on the water can either rent their own boat or take a scheduled ferry boat to New Plymouth on Green Turtle Cay or to Hopetown on Elbow Cay. Adventurous guests will love the area’s snorkeling and diving, which is considered some of the best in the world off the Abaco Great Barrier Reef that includes miles of coral reefs and underwater caverns.  And those who enjoy deep-sea fishing (catch-and-release) will find big-game beauties like tarpon, wahoo, sailfish and blue marlin.

On- and off-site amenities at the Bahama Beach Club include:

•    3.5 mile powder-white beach voted “The Best Beach in the Caribbean”;
•    Two fresh water swimming pools and swim-up bar;
•    Pampering concierge services, including custom-arranged activities, from an island excursion such as diving, snorkeling or fishing to a beachfront family barbeque or private massage and spa treatment;
•    New chef-driven fine dining restaurant
•    Casual beachfront bar and grill;
•    Grocery shopping;
•    Duty-free shopping;
•    Two oceanfront Jacuzzis; and
•    Close proximity to the famous Treasure Cay Resort, with a championship 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, 150-slip marina and the Tipsy Seagull Bar open every night for dancing and cocktails.

Rates for a two-bedroom, two-bath villa start at $300 and rates for a four-bedroom, four-bath villa start at $700. Prices include daily housekeeping services, cable TV, air conditioning, and unlimited in-room long distance calling to the United States and Canada, and high-speed wireless Internet. Bahama Beach Club also offers all-inclusive meal plans.

The Bahama Beach Club, only an hour’s flight from Miami, Ft. Lauderdale or West Palm Beach, is conveniently located close to two international airports: seven miles from the Treasure Cay Airport (TCB) and some 21 miles from the Marsh Harbour Airport (MHH).

For additional information about the Bahama Beach Club, [lease visit http://www.bahamabeachclub.com, in the Bahamas call 242-365-8500 or from U.S and Canada call toll free (800) 284-0382.

CRUSH Teen Club at Atlantis Paradise Island Dance club

The traditional “Teen Club” has been revolutionized by the luxurious Atlantis, Paradise Island, The Bahamas.

The Atlantis, Paradise Island has just opened a new teen club named, CRUSH. CRUSH is an exciting, $11 Million Teen-only club that was designed by renowned nightlife architect Jeffrey Beers.

The amazing teen club offers the latest in gaming technology and cutting-edge dance club.

Bring 2011 in with style, the exclusive nightspot CRUSH, welcomed teens during a pre-opening New Years Eve party hosted by mashup master DJ Earworm.

CRUSH is truly incredible. The new teen club features:
– 14,000 square-foot mod-inspired space
– Interactive Internet Lounge complete with multi-touch computers and surface tables with photo editing and publishing interfaced to Facebook
– Gaming Stadium boasting a 22-foot floor-to-ceiling Gaming Tree and private cabanas stocked with state-of-the-art technology
(includes the newly launched Microsoft flagship motion sensor product Kinect for Xbox 360)
– 1500 square-foot Dance Club complete with multi-purpose video walls
– Performance stage
– VIP sections and doormen all worthy of paparazzi.

CRUSH Teen Club at Atlantis Paradise Island – Dance Club Foyer – DJ booth

CRUSH is open from 5:30PM – 1AM for teens aging between 13-17. The admission price is just $25 per person.

The new club joins a comprehensive teen and tween offering on the Atlantis, Paradise Island property that also included Club Rush, a fully-supervised “No Adults” private club setting where ‘tweens ages 9-13 can socialize and enjoy their own evening entertainment and the Atlantis LIVE concert series featuring teen acts like: Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers.

Internet Lounge:
Upon entering CRUSH, teens are provided with a personalized membership card. Alternating high-gloss and satin white lacquer form the walls and curved ceiling of the sleek and luxurious wireless Internet Lounge framed with striking black and white tile flooring. Orange leather banquettes, white leather and chrome barstools sit below polished chrome pebble pendants. Walnut planked columns with floor to ceiling hi-definition monitors playing custom CRUSH video art decorate the room. A collection of Microsoft surface tables and HP touch screens enable teens to browse the internet; view available games from the digital Gaming Catalog; purchase exclusive CRUSH merchandise including a custom iTouch; play a traditional table game; order a specialty mocktail from the CRUSH Café Menu; or upload photos directly to Facebook including e-cards decorated with the CRUSH logo. Light fare such as pizza bagels, overstuffed sandwiches and custom milkshakes are also available for order at the CRUSH Café framed by lime green accents and stainless steel appliances. A collection of 20 Apple iPads equipped with applications such as: Super Mega Worm, Angry Birds, Flight Control HD, Cut the Rope, Real Racing, Facebook and Twitter are also available via the Internet Lounge Gaming Concierge, who are there to assist with Gaming Cabana reservations and technology requests. Each iPad comes fitted with an exclusive CRUSH music track and video. Multi-purpose video walls decorating the lounge stream live content from the Dance Club including performances by visiting artists and DJs.

Gaming Stadium:
Serving as the centerpiece for the Gaming Stadium in CRUSH, is the Gaming Tree a 22-foot floor-to-ceiling installation constructed with polished chrome and color changing LED rods, equipped with 32 flat screen televisions, 24 controller based gaming consoles – Playstation 3, Wii and Xbox360 – and 24 customized pod chairs featuring built-in surround sound for a true arena-inspired experience. Teens are invited to participate in hosted gaming competitions or play individually. Custom graphics are exhibited through a myriad of design applications from patterned carpets to octagonal polished-chrome screens and vibrant mod octagonal wall coverings. 65” flat screen televisions at the top of the Gaming Tree stream live competition play for spectators to gather and cheer on their friends. When a player or team wins, the entire Gaming Tree transforms with swirling color illuminating the Gaming Stadium.

Ten private Gaming Cabanas frame the stadium perimeter outfitted with the latest in progressive gaming technology including the new Microsoft flagship motion sensor product Kinect for Xbox 360, PlayStation’s Move, 3D gaming capabilities, Guitar Hero and RockBand. All cabanas also come outfitted with a 55-inch 3D LED flatscreen television, surround sound and a selection of controller-based games for both novice and advanced players across PS, XBox and Wii systems. Able to accommodate a maximum of eight and minimum of two people, the complimentary cabanas can be reserved in advance at the Internet Lounge for a period of 30-minutes. Prior to use, the dedicated cabana Gaming Concierge will pre-load requested games and personalize settings for each individual. Inspired by precious jewel tones, the multi-color cabanas are designed to coincide with their names and feature decorative polished chrome, octagonal screen walls, walnut planking, vibrantly colored leather sofas and coordinating carpet with custom octagonal graphic wall coverings.
Cabana names include: Ruby, Amber, Tanzanite, Lapis, Opal, Jade, Jasper, Sapphire, Topaz and Garnet.

Dance Club:
Inspired by the lavish Las Vegas nightclub experience traditionally reserved for adults, the CRUSH Dance Club boasts a 1500-square foot dance floor outfitted with a stage for intimate live performances and three raised VIP lounge areas complete with purple leather banquettes and light reflecting tables. Entry to the nightclub through the “Inside-Out Disco Ball” rotunda instantly sets the mood with its faceted beveled smoked mirror panels, marble floors with color changing LED lights and polished chrome and glass chandelier. Custom LED light tubes decorate the walls and respond to the beat and movement of the crowd featuring over 100 different clips varying in speeds, colors and patterns creating a different light show every night. DJ touch screens enable teens to make immediate song requests of the DJ from an extensive digital music catalogue while multi-purpose video walls display streaming video of performances and the dance floor. A back-lit white acrylic bar offers a selection of specialty mocktails such as a Mango Margarita made from agave nectar, mango, lime and sprite or an Almond Joy comprised of coconut, almond, chocolate and cream with a chocolate pretzel floater. The Dance Club is open from 8:30PM-1AM daily.

CRUSH Teen Club at Atlantis Paradise Island – Gaming Tree

Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas is a unique, ocean-themed destination and features a variety of accommodations, all built around an luxurious 140-acre waterscape comprised of over 20 million gallons of fresh and saltwater lagoons, pools and habitats.

For additional information about CRUSH or to make a reservation, please visit Atlantis.com or call 1-800-ATLANTIS

Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp – Atlantis, Paradise Island – The Bahamas

If you love great rock and roll music and having fun in a tropical paradise, then Atlantis, Paradise Island resort – The Bahamas is the perfect choice.

Atlantis, Paradise Island is offering the ultimate fantasy in Paradise for would-be rock-star’s! Located in The Bahamas, Atlantis will be hosting a Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp over President’s Day Weekend, February 17-20, 2011.

You can have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet rock legends Tommy Lee (solo artist and founding member of the glam metal band Mötley Crüe), Ace Frehley (original member of the rock band Kiss) and Lita Ford (formerly the lead guitarist/singer of The Runaways) as your camp counselors.

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp (RRFC) was formed in 1997 and has made the fantasies of novice, expert and dabbling music fans come to life on hundreds of stages all over the world.

Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp

Participants of The Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp are given the opportunity to write and record an original song, practice and jam with rock star band mates and learn the ins and outs of the music business with their very own exclusive all access VIP backstage pass.

This is a terrific experience, as campers will write and record original music, participate in jam sessions and rehearsals and cap off the weekend with a finale concert where the rock-legends will perform LIVE on stage with each camper’s band.

Next year’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp will be held at the luxury Atlantis, Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Atlantis is an ocean-themed destination and features a variety of accommodations, all built around a 141-acre waterscape comprised of over 20 million gallons of fresh and saltwater lagoons, pools and habitats.

Priced at $4999/person, music lovers won’t want to miss out on unleashing their inner-rock star, alongside legends and in paradise, so book now as availability is limited. Rates start at $249 per night not including the cost of the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp

For all the details of the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp in Atlantis – Paradise Island, please visit: Rockcamp.com