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Whether you're in town for business, pleasure, or a little of both, you'll find plenty to keep you entertained in Milwaukee. Wisconsin's largest city boasts multinational corporations, a thriving arts scene, and, as of January, a great new hotel as well with the opening of Aloft Milwaukee Downtown. Located in central Milwaukee, this exciting new destination is just minutes from some of the biggest attractions in "Brew City." Get your bearings with a stroll along the scenic Milwaukee Riverwalk, a pedestrian walkway along the Milwaukee River dotted with public art installations and lined with shops, galleries, and restaurants. Then take an hour or two to appreciate the masterpieces on display at the Milwaukee Art Museum, whose famous Santiago Calatrava-designed Quadracci Pavilion houses a reception hall, auditorium, café, store, and 10,000 square feet of gallery space. Motorcycle enthusiasts won't want to miss the Harley-Davidson Museum, which has bikes that date back to the company's founding in 1903, while the Pabst Mansion provides a vivid glimpse at the private life of one of the country's most famous beer barons. But whatever you do, be sure to set aside some time to explore the hotel's many features, from its Splash indoor pool to the re:mix lounge, where you can work, play, and relax with a drink from the w xyz bar. For more information or to book a stay, visit here and discover the best of Milwaukee.

Grammy award-winning singer Shakira has a new album coming out, and Aloft is offering guests and visitors exclusive access to a pre-release listening party. The new album, She Wolf, will make its official debut on Monday, November 23, 2009, but during the weekend prior - November 20, 21, and 22 - seven Aloft hotels in the U.S. will host Aloft A-List Access parties to give guests and visitors a chance to hear it before the rest of the world does. The fun starts at 7:00 p.m. on Friday at Aloft Ontario-Rancho Cucamonga, where Sony Music has curated a four-hour Shakira audio playlist that will stream on the video wall of the w xyz lounge while music fans sip She Wolf cocktails and play to win special door prizes. Similar events will unfold throughout the weekend at Aloft Baltimore Washington International Airport and Aloft Chicago O'Hare (Friday at 8:00 p.m.); Aloft Portland Airport at Cascade Station and Aloft Dulles Airport North (Saturday at 7:00 p.m.); and Aloft Houston by the Galleria and Aloft Washington National Harbor (Sunday at 6:00 p.m.). Stay current on this and all Aloft A-Access events by visiting the Aloft Facebook page, providing Aloft guests and w xyz customers with the very latest in music, entertainment, shows, and events. So drop by one of these locations for the Shakira listening party - or better yet, make a reservation and spend the night - and enjoy the latest music from one of today's most exciting artists.

When it comes to prime locations, it's hard to top the brand new Aloft Mount Laurel. Located between Philadelphia, just 25 minutes due east, and Atlantic City, an hour's drive to the southwest, it's the perfect destination to combine a day of American history with an evening of gambling and shows. To celebrate its grand opening, this inspiring hotel is offering some great introductory rates. At just $99 a night on weekdays and only $64 a night on weekends, it won't take much to experience the best of both Philly, AC, and the charming area of Mount Laurel itself. You might start with a visit to the U.S. Mint, which not only makes the coins that jingle in your pocket, but also guards the country's gold and silver assets. Or swing by one of my favorite quirky attractions in New Jersey, Lucy the Margate Elephant, a giant, gray "zoomorphic" elephant located just south of the Atlantic City Strip. If you need some high culture in your life, take in a performance at the National Ballet of New Jersey, just five miles from the hotel. Whatever you wind up doing, you'll find all the creature comforts when you get back to your room, from the Aloft signature bed and free wifi to a high-tech entertainment center and a collection of Bliss Spa amenities in the bathroom. To take advantage of this Grand Opening Offer, click here and start packing your bags.

At 885 square miles, Jacksonville is not only Florida's largest city, it's the biggest city in land area in the United States, and now it has an exciting new hotel worthy of its stature. Aloft Jacksonville Airport is open for business, welcoming guests with loft-style living, cutting-edge technology, and a host of pampering amenities. Conveniently located at Jacksonville International Airport, the hotel is just minutes from some of the city's best attractions. Shop till you drop at the nearby River City Marketplace, which boasts a host of boutiques, galleries, and restaurants. Or take a free tour of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery, which guides visitors through the company's massive brewing and bottling process and includes a stop at the Hospitality Room for "product sampling." Or if you're looking for a healthy outdoors alternative, pay a visit to Little Talbot Island State Park, which boasts ribbons of hiking trails along the bank of Myrtle Creek, five miles of beautiful white sand beaches, and beach side picnic pavilions that are perfect for an afternoon of fun in the sun. Click here for more information or to book a stay at this exciting new Jacksonville destination.