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I just received this press release. Sounds like fun for the whole family.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact:      Audrey Doherty/Leslie Simoni

                              Chemistry Public Relations

                              (619) 236-8397

                              audrey@chemistrypr.com/leslie@chemistrypr.com

The Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa to Host Complimentary S’mores and Dive-in Movies Every Friday and Saturday Night Throughout the Summer

(Carlsbad, CA) June 11, 2019 – The recently renovated and reimagined Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa has begun offering resort guests complimentary s’mores treats and dive-in movies at the Sheraton pool every Friday and Saturday night during the summer months.

“We’re excited to launch the dive-in movies complete with s’mores by the pool that give our guests an experience that the entire family can enjoy,” said Chris Draper, Managing Director of the resort. “The program is designed to take our resort experience to the next level for families looking to spend quality time together during these warm summer nights.”

Guests can make it a complete night out by reserving a table at 7 Mile Kitchen, adjacent to the pool, for dinner and drinks prior to the movie. After dinner, guests can gather around the fire pits to toast marshmallows and make s’mores from 7-7:30 p.m., with the feature film commencing at 7:30 p.m. The lineup includes a variety of family-friendly films featuring new age classics and recent blockbuster hits such as:

·       Moana (June 22)

·       Ralph Breaks the Internet (July 4)

·       Disney’s Christopher Robin (August 16)

The complimentary dive-in movies and s’mores will be offered every Friday and Saturday night to resort guests, now through Labor Day Weekend.

About Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa

Located in the upscale coastal community of Carlsbad, Calif. the reimagined Sheraton Carlsbad Resort & Spa offers unparalleled panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and 169 exquisitely appointed guest rooms and suites. The resort sits atop a 50+ acre complex situated at the crossroads of Carlsbad’s thriving tourism and business districts. Conveniently located on the same property and complete with a private entrance into LEGOLAND® California and minutes away from premiere landmarks including the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch and several pristine beaches, the resort offers family and business travelers an unmatched coastal retreat. Additional amenities include 7 Mile Kitchen, pools, a private entrance to Legoland, access to The Crossings at Carlsbad – an 18-hole championship golf course, and self-parking options. Located just one mile from gorgeous beaches and lagoons, nature lovers can also enjoy multiple hiking and biking trails just steps from the resort. Guests also have access to amenities at the resort’s sister property, The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa, located within the same campus.

This is what I have learned today about the 737 Max 8 and 9 planes. This was written in the Miami Herald about one hour ago.

Other travel suppliers such as hotels and cruise lines may be affected, but it’s too early to tell, said South Florida-based cruise lines Carnival and Royal Caribbean.

For those booked to travel this week, experts have these recommendations:

▪ Sign up for alerts from your airline. Even if you were originally booked on a 737 Max 8 or 9 plane that has been grounded, the airline may rebook you on another flight or substitute the type of plane. You can check to see if your flight is on a grounded plane using SeatGuru.com or FlightAware.com.

▪ If your flight on a 737 Max 8 or 9 has been canceled, contact your airline about rebooking. Southwest Airlines said it will rebook passengers on alternative flights with no charge within 14 days. American Airlines said it is providing refunds to passengers on canceled flights.

▪ If you purchased travel insurance through a third party insurer, contact the company to see if they can help you. You may be entitled to reimbursement for food and accommodations in the case of delay or cancellation.

▪ If you are continuing on to a cruise or a hotel stay, contact the cruise or hotel company to see if you have any flexibility in your reservation.

The following information is from Medicare. It would be good idea to check your policy before you travel.

Travel

Medicare usually doesn’t cover health care while you’re traveling outside the United States. There are some exceptions, including some cases where Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) may pay for services that you get on board a ship within the territorial waters adjoining the land areas of the U.S.

Medicare may pay for inpatient hospital, doctor, ambulance services, or dialysis you get in a foreign country in these rare cases:

• You’re in the U.S. when a medical emergency occurs, and the foreign hospital is closer than the nearest U.S. hospital that can treat your medical condition.
• You’re traveling through Canada without unreasonable delay by the most direct route between Alaska and another state when a medical emergency occurs, and the Canadian hospital is closer than the nearest U.S. hospital that can treat the emergency.
• You live in the U.S. and the foreign hospital is closer to your home than the nearest U.S. hospital that can treat your medical condition, regardless of whether an emergency exists.

In some cases, Medicare may cover medically necessary health care services you get on board a ship within the territorial waters adjoining the land areas of the U.S. Medicare won’t pay for health care services you get when a ship is more than 6 hours away from a U.S. port.

Medicare drug plans don’t cover prescription drugs you buy outside the U.S.

Your costs in Original Medicare

You pay 100% of the costs, in most cases. In the situations described above, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, and the Part B deductible applies.

In the situations above, Medicare pays only for services covered under Original Medicare:

• Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) covers hospital care (care you get when you’ve been formally admitted with a doctor’s order to the foreign hospital as an inpatient).
• Part B covers emergency and non-emergency ambulance and doctor services you get immediately before and during your covered foreign inpatient hospital stay. Medicare generally won’t pay for services (like return ambulance trips home) in either of these cases:

• Medicare didn’t cover your hospital stay.
• You got ambulance and doctor services outside the hospital after your covered hospital stay ended.
• You pay the part of the charge you would normally pay for covered services. This includes any medically necessary doctor and ambulance services you get in a foreign country as part of a covered inpatient hospital stay. You also pay the coinsurance, co-payments, and deductibles you’d normally pay if you got these same services or supplies inside the U.S.

Note

Foreign hospitals aren’t required to file Medicare claims. You need to submit an itemized bill to Medicare for your doctor, inpatient, and ambulance services if both of these apply:

• You’re admitted to a foreign hospital under one of the situations above
• The foreign hospital doesn’t submit Medicare claims for you

Note

To find out how much your test, item, or service will cost, talk to your doctor or health care provider. The specific amount you’ll owe may depend on several things, like:

• Other insurance you may have
• How much your doctor charges
• Whether your doctor accepts assignment
• The type of facility
• Where you get your test, item, or service

Things to know

The 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa are considered part of the U.S.

Medicare drug plans don’t cover prescription drugs you buy outside the U.S.

Because Medicare has limited coverage of health care services outside the U.S., you may choose to buy a travel insurance policy to get more coverage. An insurance agent or travel agent can give you more information about buying travel insurance. Travel insurance doesn’t necessarily include health insurance, so it’s important to read the conditions or restrictions carefully.

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