TAMPA, Fla., May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Margaritaville at Sea has named Savannah Buffett, daughter of the late singer, songwriter, best-selling author, and sailor Jimmy Buffett, as Godmother of its newest ship, Margaritaville at Sea Islander. Debuting in June, the inaugural sailing will take place June 14 on a 4-night itinerary from Port Tampa Bay, featuring a stop in Cozumel, Mexico and two fun-filled sea days.

“I’m beyond excited to be named Godmother of Margaritaville at Sea Islander and look forward to rendering the right concoction of love and luck so she may plow the seas amidst smooth, untroubled waters in search of that one particular harbor,” exclaimed Savannah Buffett.  “As a descendent of captains and boat builders, I accept this honor in tribute to the legacy of my seafaring ancestors. Cheers to many a lovely cruise!”

Savannah spent much of her childhood traveling on seaplanes, sailboats, and tour buses with her father. Raised amidst the rhythm of the waves and the allure of sandy shores, Savannah’s childhood was immersed in maritime culture.

From acting and literature to music history and photography, she delved into a myriad of disciplines, drawing inspiration from her father’s diverse range of talents. Throughout her career, she’s worn numerous hats, serving as a creative and musical consultant, hosting her own radio show on SiriusXM’s Radio Margaritaville, and co-authoring two children’s books with her father, “Jolly Mon” and “Trouble Dolls.” Amidst her array of achievements and passion for discovery, Savannah holds her lifelong bond with her father as her most beloved treasure.

“Jimmy would be thrilled that Savannah is the Godmother of the Islander,” noted John Cohlan, CEO of Margaritaville Holdings and Buffett’s partner of 28 years. “With his eldest daughter holding this honor, the christening of the Islander will be a very, very special day for all of us.”

With four to seven-night cruises to Key West, Cozumel, and Progreso, Margaritaville at Sea Islander will span 12 passenger decks accommodating 2,650 passengers. The more than 250,000 guests who have sailed aboard the Palm Beach-based Margaritaville at Sea Paradise will find several familiar favorites, including Paradise Pickleball at Sea, Frank and Lola’s Pizzeria, and Cheeseburger in Paradise as well as unforgettable new spaces and experiences to explore like the world’s only three-story LandShark Bar, Mexican Cutie Cantina, a Margaritaville-inspired cornhole and mini-golf course, and new family-friendly spaces like the Caribbean Amphibian Play Pad and Slide.

“We are honored to have Savannah as the Godmother of the Islander as she embodies the lifestyle Jimmy was passionate about: life on the water, great food, entertainment, and everything our guests have come to enjoy while vacationing with Margaritaville at Sea,” shared Christopher Ivy, CEO of Margaritaville at Sea.

Currently finalizing an extensive transformation, Margaritaville at Sea has redesigned all 1,105 staterooms with all new furnishings and custom styling reminiscent of the sand, sea, and sky. With more than 700 Breezy Balcony staterooms, Grand Terrace Suites, luxurious Corner Suites, and ultra-exclusive Signature Grand Suites, couples, families, and friends alike can chase the sunset from their spacious balconies with endless gulf breezes.

Guests can visit MargaritavilleatSea.com for more information and reservations. Stay up to date with ship offers, special events, and more by following Margaritaville at Sea on Facebook and Instagram.

About Margaritaville at Sea 
Margaritaville at Sea brings Margaritaville’s iconic hospitality to the open ocean for a one-of-a-kind offshore vacation experience. The cruise line’s maiden vessel, the Margaritaville at Sea Paradise, offers easy-breezy getaways from Palm Beach to Grand Bahama Island, while the new flagship vessel, the Margaritaville at Sea Islander, will set sail June 2024 out of Port Tampa Bay on four- and five-night adventures to Key West and Mexico and six- and seven-night voyages in 2025 to island hot spots of Belize, Jamaica and Grand Cayman. Guests aboard Margaritaville at Sea can relax and unwind in comfort, featuring a range of fully redesigned suites, and balcony, ocean view and interior staterooms dressed in nautical details and colors inspired by the sea, sand, and sky. The ships also feature numerous inclusive and specialty dining restaurants centered around chef-crafted, island-inspired cuisine, uniquely themed bars and lounges that provide non-stop live entertainment paired with premium cocktails, kids’ clubs and arcades, the action-packed Margaritaville Casino, the St. Somewhere Spa & Salon, multiple pools, hot tubs, and plenty of quiet spaces to soak up the Caribbean sun. Sail away to an island state of mind at MargaritavilleAtSea.com.

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Pickleball, a once niche sport primarily played in retirement communities, has exploded in popularity across the United States. What was once considered a leisure activity has now become a social phenomenon, attracting players and spectators of all ages and backgrounds. With this surge in interest, the need for more playing spaces has become evident. However, high construction fees, long development times, and zoning restrictions have posed challenges in meeting this demand. That is, until now.

CelebExperts LLC, a top celebrity booking, marketing, and sponsorship agency, has partnered with Pickleball Pop-Ups™️ to tackle this issue head-on. Co-founded by Jakob Eliason and Adam Clay, Pickleball Pop-Ups is revolutionizing the way pickleball is experienced by utilizing temporary, mobile courts to create unparalleled pickleball events. Their mission is to make the sport as fun, accessible, and lively as possible for both players and viewers.

What sets Pickleball Pop-Ups apart from other companies is their ability to bring pickleball to any space, regardless of its size or location. The company collaborates with various brands and businesses to promote themselves while providing an outstanding pickleball experience. Eliason and Clay, both coming from B2B sales and marketing backgrounds, have chosen to focus on partnering with companies to produce multi-event concepts on the corporate event side.

What makes Pickleball Pop-Ups unique is its ability to fit into unconventional venues. Their adaptability allows them to transform corporate parks, ballrooms, trade show floors, and other unlikely spaces into pickleball events. The fun doesn’t stop there; after each event, attendees are already recommending new locations and suggesting where the next pop-up event should take place.

Pickleball Pop-Ups has already made waves across the nation. They have taken over Beale Street in Memphis, TN, and participated in Shoptalk 2024 in Las Vegas, NV, among other events. The brand’s recognition and success have surpassed expectations in a short period of time. They continue to evolve beyond just being a sport by creating spaces that can be enjoyed both on and off the court.

Pickleball Pop-Ups is actively seeking sponsorships from brands that want to be a part of this exciting venture. Packages for brands are customizable, allowing them to offer what they want and gain in return. With their full-service activation, brands can expect a high level of engagement with attendees.

Co-founder Adam Clay summarizes the impact of Pickleball Pop-Ups by stating, “People love it! A pickleball party showing up to any site or venue – with mobile, premium courts, music, food, drinks, beer, merch, MC/crowd engagement, etc. – turns out to be an enormous source of joy for so many people. We see it every day. And we plan to be providing these experiences for a very long time.”

The success of Pickleball Pop-Ups can be attributed to its accessibility, inclusivity, and emphasis on social interaction. Their ability to bring together people from different age groups and backgrounds is truly remarkable. As pickleball’s popularity continues to soar, the presence of Pickleball Pop-Ups will only grow, solidifying the game’s status as one of the nation’s favorite pastimes.

To witness the excitement of a Pickleball Pop-Up™️ event, visit their website at www.pickleballpopups.com. For sponsorship inquiries, contact evan@celebexperts.com.

Sources:
CelebExperts LLC. (2024, May 15). CelebExperts LLC Ventures in the World of Pickleball with the Industry Leader Pickleball Pop-Ups™️. Retrieved from PR Newswire.

DALLAS /PRNewswire/ — Life Time (NYSE: LTH) continues its growth in Texas with two new athletic country clubs opening in the coming months. Located in Irving, Life Time Las Colinas opens April 26. Later this summer, the nearby Life Time Westlake will debut. A waitlist is now open.

The nearly 110,000-square-foot, two-story Life Time Las Colinas club features everything one can think of to live a healthy, happy life for themselves and their entire family – from 90 days old to 90 years old. Amenity highlights include indoor and outdoor pools with luxurious beach clubs, seven pickleball courts (indoor and outdoor) with viewing areas, Life Time’s Kids Academy for learning and playing, a LifeCafe restaurant, full-service LifeSpa with treatments for body, hair, nails, and skin and luxurious locker rooms with rejuvenation suites. 

“Our expansion in the Dallas-Fort Worth market is indicative of the continued strong demand for our athletic country clubs, with a wide array of healthy way of life programming and the incredible teams who deliver our member experiences,” said Parham Javaheri, Life Time EVP, President of Club Operations, and Chief of Property Development. “From our outdoor beach clubs, recovery spaces and top-tier indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, we look forward to helping even more area residents live healthy, happy lives. This will continue with the opening of Life Time Westlake in the summer.”

Life Time’s Dynamic Personal Trainers will guide and support members toward their fitness goals, while Dynamic Stretch Specialists can provide assisted-stretch sessions to aid in members’ recovery efforts throughout the spacious fitness floor featuring the best-in-class cardio, strength and fitness equipment. The clubs will also feature ARORA programming specifically for active agers.

With its spacious fitness and functional training floor, members can take their training to the next level with cardiovascular and resistance-training machines, free weights, and the LT Recovery Zone with compression therapy, metabolic testing, recovery treatments, nutrition counseling and chiropractic services. Life Time’s own GTX, Alpha, and Ultra Fit signature group training classes are included in membership.

Additionally, more than 100 classes will be offered across multiple studios from Life Time’s Class Collection including barre, cycle, strength, Pilates and yoga classes led by the area’s top instructors.

Life Time Las Colinas is located at 7320 N. State Highway 161 in Irving and will be open to serve members from 4 a.m. to midnight Monday through Friday and 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Signature Membership holders also may visit other area Life Time clubs.

For more information on features and amenities at Life Time Las Colinas, visit the club’s website, or call 214-231-5600. You can learn more about Life Time Westlake and join the waitlist for the club ahead of its summer opening by clicking here.

Life Time debuted in the Dallas-Fort Worth market with the opening of Life Time Plano in 2003. It most recently opened Life Time McKinney at Craig Ranch in late-2022. 

Life Time is continuing to grow its athletic country club locations nationwide through 2024. Click here for a complete list of new Life Time locations coming soon.

About Life Time®
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its portfolio of more than 170 athletic country clubs across the United States and Canada. The health and wellness pioneer also delivers a range of healthy way of life programs and information via its complimentary Life Time app. The Company’s healthy living, healthy aging, healthy entertainment communities and ecosystem serve people 90 days to 90+ years old and is supported by a team of more than 37,000 dedicated professionals. In addition to delivering the best programs and experiences through its clubs, Life Time owns and produces nearly 30 of the most iconic athletic events in the country.

SOURCE Life Time, Inc.