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with their own private kayak or paddle boat, try a round of instructed fly fishing or gather up the entire family for a sunset sailboat adventure. During the summer months, The Village Lake Las Vegas hosts "Jazz on the Lake" every Saturday night. Explore Ravella's pri- vate sandy beach, for a taste of the tropics right here in the desert. Guests may reserve a private cabana at the resort- size pool for $100 per day and enjoy pool- side plush furniture, ceiling fans, cable tele- vision, fresh fruit, chilled towels and bottled water. Addit- ionally, a compli- mentary service to hotel guests is the Ravella Kids Club. Parents are provided the opportunity to indulge in many of the adult only activities on the property while knowing that their children are secure and taken care of. Children can enjoy the arts and crafts hub, movies, Wii video games, two pool tables and Xbox Kinect to name a few. After a long day of activities, guests are able to experience the ultimate relaxation at The Spa at Ravella. Enjoy one of many signature facials and body treatments to soothe tired muscles and rejuvenate a dull complexion. Treatments feature botanical essence from several Mediterranean regions combined with local plant and mineral ingredients from the desert. During spa experi- ences, guests may take advantage of the steam rooms, saunas and baths, or simply soak up the atmosphere in the spa's tranquil outdoor ter- race and meditation garden. The 30-000-sq. ft. spa features 24 treatment rooms, a full-service salon, advanced fitness center, healing waters and more. Wellness is a top initiative at The Ravella Las Vegas. So much so, Ravella customizes culinary experiences for meeting attendees. As a part of its Thoughtful Foods for Black Meetings & Tourism September/October 2011: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 15 Thoughtful Minds initiative, menus are designed using healthier and lighter alternatives to the traditional convention buffet options. The cuisine aims to nourish the minds and bodies of guests to keep them alert and productive. Nourish Hubs have also been established to offer healthy snacks throughout the day to guests. All-inclusive pricing is available for easy budget planning as well. In addition to healthier alternatives, an array of resort dinning is available to guests throughout the property. Ravella Medici Café and Terrace features delicious breakfast items that guests can enjoy on the outdoor terrace. Guests can recharge midday at the Firenze lounge with a variety of gourmet sandwiches, or visit in the evening when the lounge transforms to serve unique small plates. For poolside din- ning, delectable fare and refreshing beverages are available at the Lagoon Bar and Grill. Ravella also has a partnership with the nearby Village for even greater dinning variety only steps away from the resort. No matter the taste or culinary pallet, Ravella has something for everyone. For all meeting and convention planning needs, the Ravella at Lake Las Vegas is the newest and hottest choice amongst premier hotels and resorts. For more information on booking, contact Meghan Baker/Kaley Briesmaster of Kirvin Doak Communications mbaker@kirvindoak.com/kbriesmaster@kirvin- doak.com. Direct questions or comments to Brienne Herbert at Brienneh@gmail.com or through Black Meetings and Tourismmagazine