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As with many of the other resort amenities, access to the pools will be restricted to guests of Kiawah Island Golf Resort and members and accompanied guests of the resort's Governor's Club for island property owners. For more information on the resort, visit www.kiawahre- sort.com or call (800) 654-2924. Visit www.kiawahgreen.com to learn more about Kiawah Island Golf Resort's environ- mental commitment. FLAMINGO LAS VEGAS TO REVEALMORE THAN 2,300 FRESH NEWROOMS FlamingoLasVegas has announced plans to refurbish 2,307 hotel rooms transforming the resort's standard rooms into styl- ish and contemporary accommodations.The all-new FAB rooms are on-sale for guest arrivals beginning January 2, 2012. Modern décor will encounter elements of simple luxury with splashes of signature Flamingo pink and warm,wood-toned furnishings and flooring designed to create a residential feel.Contemporary chaise lounges, patterned rugs and vintageVegas framed artworkwill create a stylish appealwhile upgraded bedswith ultra-soft pillow-topmattresses,plush linens and faux fur throws offer ultimate comfort. FAB rooms will also come equipped with 32-inch flat screen Plasma televisions.Rooms start at $85 per night. Designed by LasVegas-based firm,WestarArchitects, the refurbishment is currently underway.The first 500 rooms will be available Jan. 2 with plans to complete approximately 100 rooms every 11 days.Completion of the FAB rooms is planned for late 2012 and will conclude the final phase of standard room upgrades, adding to the award-winning Flamingo GO Room build-out,which began in 2006 with 1,032 rooms and suites. "Flamingo has established itself as a one of the Strip's original resorts with a classic nostalgia reminiscent of vintage Las Vegas," saidRickMazer, president of Flamingo LasVegas."The upgraded rooms will build upon the elements that Flamingo ismost known for while bringing a completely new energy to the property for an unforgettableVegas experience." Located in the heart of the LasVegas Strip,Flamingo LasVegas is a true desert oasis.The center Strip resort featuresmore than 3, 500 guest rooms and suites and is home to a sprawling 15-acre pool and wildlife habitat complete with waterfalls, mature island vegetation and tropical wildlife, three distinctive pools and several outdoor wedding gardens. Flamingo Las Vegas offers a wide variety of dining options with eateries such as Jimmy Buffett'sMargaritaville and Carlos'n Charlie's (set to open this winter).An all-star line-up of entertainers includes brother-sister duo Donny & Marie and comedians George Wallace andVinnie Favorito.Formore information call (702) 733-3111 or visitwww.flamingolasvegas.com; find Flamingo Las Vegas on Facebook and follow onTwitter. Flamingo, along with all Caesars Entertainment LasVegas resorts, including Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Paris LasVegas,Harrah's,Bally's,RioAll-SuiteHotel&Casino, Imperial Palace and Bill'sGamblin'Hall&Saloon, proudly prohibit adding hidden resort fees to hotel guest roomrates. Black Meetings & Tourism January/February 2012: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 17