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Check in, Rock on, Sleep Well
Hard Rock Hotel, Orlando

Release your inner rock star at the newly renovated Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando. After a $6.8 million refurb, this place is louder than ever. Rooms include 32-inch flat screen TVs, MP3 docking stations connected to the in-room stereo system and a design that sizzles with subliminal references to guitar strings, keyboards and sheet music. You can even hear your favorite tunes in the pool thanks to the underwater music system. And with a location just steps away from Universal Studios and Universal’s Islands of Adventure, the action is non-stop! www.loewshotels.com

Beautiful Balenciaga
Balenciaga and his Legacy
Meadows Museum, Dallas, February 4 to May 27 www.meadowsmuseumdallas.org

Every girl who knows fashion, knows Balenciaga. But look beyond the brand and the bags, and you’ll find an interesting history. Cristobal Balenciaga made his name in Parisian haute couture, but his designs always had a strong link to his

Spanish heritage. Just look to the bolero jackets and “infanta” gown for proof. This exhibition highlights the phenomenon of the brand and includes more than 70 of his creations, mostly belonging to his most ardent Texas fans, including a Neiman Marcus buyer from the 1950s whose eye for style put Dallas on the fashion map.

Pairing Up
AirTran Airways and Frontier Airlines Partner Up

A new partnership between AirTran Airways and Frontier Airlines means passengers can earn frequent flyer rewards when flying on either airline. The new program combines AirTran Airways’ A+ Rewards and Frontier’s EarlyReturns programs, so that travelers can gain rewards on flights to over 100 great destinations across four countries. This is the perfect way to broaden travel options, and still rake in the rewards.

With so many new places to visit, it’s time to get flying! www.airtran.com

Yacht ‘Til You Drop
The Yacht and Brokerage Show, Miami Beach
February 15-19

Come to spy, or if you’re super-rich, come to buy–at this multi-million dollar presentation of yachts and superyachts on Indian Creek Waterway at Collins Avenue. Covering over 1.2 million square feet, the completely in-water annual event, now in its 19th year, also features live entertainment and international food and music aboard floating cocktail barges. Take your pick from express cruisers, sport-fishing boats and more, ranging from $250,000 to $20 million. www.showmanagement.com