SHAKIRA takes the stage at Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort. July 15th, 2011

SHAKIRA TAKES THE STAGE AT MOON PALACE GOLF & SPA RESORT JULY 15, 2011

MIAMI, Fla.– Palace Resorts – the company that sets the standard in luxurious, all-inclusive resort accommodations – proudly announces two-time Grammy winning and seven-time Latin Grammy winning artist Shakira in concert at the Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort Fri., July 15, 2011.  This newly scheduled date is part of her current world tour to promote her latest album Sale el Sol.  Continuously praised as a leader in the all-inclusive vacation experience, Palace Resorts once again raises the bar, offering guests the unique opportunity to see an international superstar live in concert as part of its all-inclusive package.             

Guests booking seven nights or more at any Palace Resorts property in Mexico, excluding Isla Mujeres Palace and Vallarta Palace, receive two free tickets in the Gold section, redeemable with a code and direct link to www.ticketmaster.com.mx.  Tickets for Shakira in concert at Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort include five sections: General standing, reserved seating in Gold, Platinum and Diamond, in addition to 12-person VIP booths.  Guests have the option to buy additional Gold tickets in the same section for a fee, or can opt to upgrade the two Gold tickets to Platinum, Diamond or a VIP booth for an additional fee.  Tickets may also be reserved via the special events section on Palace Resorts’ homepage, www.PalaceResorts.com.  Hotel guests also have the option to pick up their tickets upon arrival at Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort.

Selling more than 4 million copies worldwide within the first year, this bilingual smash hit marks Shakira’s seventh studio album, and includes “Waka Waka” (This is Time for Africa), the official song for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.  Noted as the second most successful female Latin singer behind legend Gloria Estefan, and the highest selling Colombian artist of all time, Shakira brings heat to the Caribbean this summer with her captivating live stage show.

With praise from Condé Nast Traveler to EarthCheck,the AAA Four Diamond award winning Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resort is Cancun’s all-inclusive quintessential, luxury family resort, and home to a stellar Jack Nicklaus golf course and rejuvenating Moon Spa.  Upon arrival at the Moon Spa, a thoroughly relaxing hydrotherapy experience is the first stop, followed by a choice of premier massages, bath therapies, facials and body scrubs, all expertly administered in 39 spacious treatment rooms.  Moon Palace Golf & Spa Resorts offers 2,434 luxurious guest rooms, including ocean view and garden view accommodations or golf villa suites.  Two of the largest lagoon-style pools in Mexico wind their way along the beach for more than 650 feet and are complemented by two children’s pools, six Jacuzzis and four swim-up bars.  Additional on-site adventures range from a water sports marina and sporting activities to a fully equipped fitness center and private Kids Club.  Travelers enjoy a variety of international delights at 15 restaurants, premium beverages and nightly entertainment at 16 bars and lounges.

Palace Resorts all-inclusive accommodations start at $166 per person, per night, based on double occupancy. Guests who book a stay of five-nights or more can take advantage of the most valuable vacation promotion on record – $1,500 Resort Credit.  The $1,500 Resort Credit can be used on room upgrades, spa and beauty salon treatments, golf outings, romantic dinners, Precious Wedding Collection packages, and off-site excursions and tours.  Best of all, the combination of options is unlimited, allowing guests staying for five nights or more to mix and match dollars among all included amenities.

To reserve your Palace Resorts stay and get two free tickets to the Shakira concert; or to book a vacation experience at any Palace Resorts property in Mexico or the Dominican Republic, please visit www.PalaceResorts.com, call (800) 635-1836 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (800) 635-1836      end_of_the_skype_highlighting or contact your preferred travel professional.

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About Palace Resorts
With 12 oceanfront resorts overlooking sparkling turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea or the tranquil Pacific Ocean, Palace Resorts sets the highest standards for five-star all-inclusive vacations in Cancun, Riviera Maya, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres and Riviera Nayarit in Mexico and Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. Palace Resorts provides an exceptional experience for travelers, offering luxurious and spacious accommodations accentuated by their signature in-room double Jacuzzi®, nightly entertainment, off-site excursions, the Caribbean’s most extravagant spas and premier Jack Nicklaus signature golf courses. Palace Resorts’ unparalleled level of service and comfort found at each property makes them a leader in providing world-class resort vacations.