Date: 08 Sep 96 01:01:13 EDT From: "John F. Rozzo" <74563.2046@CompuServe.COM> Subject: Climax: Mex to the Max October 10-13,1996 WCome to Climax! - !Ven a(l) Climax! Informes siguiente en espanol. Este archivo contiene informes completo a cerca de "Climax: Mex to the Max," el evento para la comunidad gay-lesbica del 10-13 de octubre, 1996, en la ciudad de Mexico. Para mas informes, Ustedes pueden llamenos: 011+ 52-5/525-4658. This file contains complete information about "Climax: Mex to the Max," the circuit party fundraiser scheduled for October 10-13, 1996 in Mexico City. You will find the information in this order: *Press Bulletin #1: "World's Biggest " *Official Tour Providers *Tour Packages/Hotel Rates *Frequently Asked Questions *Schedule of Events, Ticket Prices and VIP Privileges Please distribute and post this information widely, unedited and with reference to Stag Events: 74563.2046@compuserve.com via Internet and 52-5/525-4658 Telefax. If you wish to be deleted from our mailing list, please advise us and we will remove you from future news and promotions. ---- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 1996 For more information-Contact Stag Events/John Rozzo: (52+) 5-525-4658 Telefax World's Biggest Metropolis Welcomes First Circuit Party in Latin America and You're Invited! MEXICO CITY - Truly uniting the Americas in the first event of its kind in Latin America, gays and lesbians will travel to Mexico City this October to celebrate Climax: Mex to the Max. Mexico, one of the world's most fascinating cultures, also is one of the most popular vacation destinations. Its comfortable year-round climate, sophisticated museums, dramatic scenery and hospitable gay community will warmly welcome visitors. Hundreds are expected to come to Climax over the Dia de la Raza/Columbus Day holiday weekend (October 10-13), and to revel at five unique parties in and around the world's biggest metropolis. Among the five events, three impressive parties are planned. Inquisition-Friday night-takes place in a restored 17th century Baroque academy. Throughout Saturday afternoon-on the Dia de la Raza holiday-tourists have the opportunity to enjoy Pyramid Power, a Mexican BBQ & Pool Party at the Club Med-Villas Arqueologicas resort adjacent to the Pyramids at Teotihuacan. The Climax Party on Saturday night will be held at La Bola, the city's most exclusive disco. Special surprises are scheduled throughout the weekend. Endorsed by the Mexico City Tourist Office and Secretariat of Tourism, Climax: Mex to the Max is being marketed with affordable packages and ticket prices via an accessible, global network of official tour providers who are able to provide current information and to confirm travel arrangements and VIP tickets. A portion of net proceeds from Climax: Mex to the Max will benefit local gay & lesbian organizations. For further details, contact Stag Events at 52/5-525-4658 [Telefax] or via the Internet at 74563.2046 @ compuserve.com. Para Publicacion Inmediata 18 de julio de 1996 Contactar a Stag Events/John Rozzo: (52+) 5-525-4658 Telefax LA METROPOLIS MAS GRANDE DEL MUNDO LE DA LA BIENVENIDA A LA PRIMERA 'CIRCUIT PARTY' EN LATINOAMERICA...!Y TE INVITAN! CIUDAD DE MEXICO - Realmente uniendo a las Americas en el primer evento de este tipo en latinoamerica, gays y lesbianas viajaran a la Ciudad de Mexico este Octubre para celebrar "Climax: Mex to the Max." Mexico, una de las culturas mas fascinantes del mundo, tambien es uno de los destinos vacacionales mas populares. Su clima confortable a lo largo de todo el ano, sofisticados museos, paisajes impresionantes y una hospitalaria comunidad gay recibiran calurosamente a los visitantes. Se espera que vengan cientos a Climax en el fin de semana feriado del Dia de la Raza/Descubrimiento de America (Octubre 10-13) y parrandear en cinco fiestas unicas en y alrededor de la metropolis mas grande del mundo. Entre los cinco eventos, estan planeadas tres impresionantes fiestas. Inquisicion (viernes en la noche), tendra lugar en un liceo barroco del siglo XVII. El sabado en la tarde (en la festividad del Dia de la Raza) los turistas tendran la oportunidad de disfrutar El Poder de la Piramide, una carne asada y fiesta en la alberca en las Villas del Club Med localizado junto a las Piramides de Teotihuacan. La fiesta Climax del sabado en la noche, se llevara a cabo en La Bola, la disco mas exclusiva de la ciudad. Varias sorpresas especiales estan preparadas para el fin de semana. Respaldada por la Oficina de Turismo de la Ciudad de Mexico y por la Secretaria de Turismo, Climax: Mex to the Max esta siendo apoyada con paquetes accesibles y precios de boletos via una red global de proveedores de tours oficiales quienes podran proveerle informacion actualizada y confirmar los arreglos de viaje y boletos VIP. Una parte de los ingresos netos de Climax: Mex to the Max beneficiara a las organizaciones locales de gays y lesbianas. Para mayores detalles, contacte con Stag Events al 5/525-4658 (telefax) o via internet al 74563.2046 @ compuserve.com. ---- Proveedores de Viajes Oficiales: Mexico/Latin America-Gay Travel Club: (52) 5-264-0822 y (52) 5-264-2827 fax Australia-Traveland: (61) 7-3852-1870 y (61) 7-3252-2508 fax Canada/USA-Advance-Damron Vacations: (800) 695-0880 y (713) 680-3200 fax Asia-Asiareps: (852) 2526-3391 y 2845-0485 fax Offical Tour Providers: Mexico/Latin America-Gay Travel Club: (52) 5-264-0822 & (52) 5-264-2827 fax Australia-Traveland: (07) 3852-1870 & (07) 3252-2508 fax Canada/USA-Advance-Damron Vacations: (800) 695-0880 & (713) 680-3200 fax Asia-Asiareps: (852) 2526-3391 & 2845-0485 fax ---- Tour Packages #1 Mango VIP Package-Thursday, October 10-Monday, October 14 5 days/4 nights Minimum 4-night hotel stay required VIP Ticket Price: $125. USD Thursday Night Party: Foreplay Friday Night Party: Inquisition Saturday Morning Buffet Brunch Saturday Afternoon BBQ & Pool Party: Pyramid Power Saturday Night Party: Climax Sunday Afternoon Beer Bust Sunday Night Party: Amigos . Exclusive VIP Areas . Special VIP Amenities . Priority Entrance to Parties . Round-trip Transportation to Pyramids . Admission to Teotihuacan Archaeological Zone . Climax '96 Souvenir Package #1 A B C D Single $585.00 $505.00 $445.00 $365.00 Double $435.00 $337.00 $305.00 $255.00 Triple $385.00 $281.00 $260.00 $220.00 Quadruple N/A N/A N/A $200.00 #2 Fresa Party Boy Package-Friday, October 11-Monday, October 13 4 days/3 nights Minimum 3-night hotel stay required A La Carte Ticket Price: $ 75. USD Friday Night Party: Inquisition Saturday Afternoon BBQ & Pool Party: Pyramid Power Saturday Night Party: Climax Sunday Night Party: Amigos . Round-trip Transportation to Pyramids . Admission to Teotihuacan Archaeological Zone . Climax '96 Souvenir Package #2 A B C D Single $420.00 $360.00 $315.00 $255.00 Double $308.00 $234.00 $210.00 $173.00 Triple $270.00 $192.00 $175.00 $145.00 Quadruple N/A N/A N/A $132.00 #3 Platano Macho Package-Saturday, October 12-Monday, October 14 3 days/2 nights Minimum 2-night hotel stay required A La Carte Ticket Price: $60. USD Saturday Afternoon BBQ & Pool Party: Pyramid Power Saturday Night Party: Climax Sunday Night Party: Amigos . Round-trip Transportation to Pyramids . Admission to Teotihuacan Archaeological Zone Package #3 A B C D Single $305.00 $265.00 $235.00 $195.00 Double $230.00 $181.00 $165.00 $140.00 Triple $205.00 $153.00 $142.00 $122.00 Quadruple N/A N/A N/A $112.00 #4 Manzana Muy Dulce Package-Friday, October 11-Sunday, October 13 3 days/2 nights Minimum 2-night hotel stay required A La Carte Ticket Price: $60. USD Saturday Afternoon BBQ & Pool Party: Pyramid Power Saturday Night Party: Climax Sunday Night Party: Amigos . Round-trip Transportation to Pyramids . Admission to Teotihuacan Archaeological Zone Package #4 A B C D Single $290.00 $250.00 $220.00 $180.00 Double $215.00 $166.00 $150.00 $125.00 Triple $190.00 $138.00 $127.00 $107.00 Quadruple N/A N/A N/A $98.00 Additional Nightly Rates A B C D Single $115.00 $95.00 $80.00 $60.00 Double $155.00 $106.00 $90.00 $65.00 Triple $195.00 $117.00 $100.00 $70.00 Quadruple N/A N/A N/A $75.00 Notes: . Bus transportation to Pyramid Power party departs Zona Rosa promptly at 12 Noon, arriving at Teotihuacan Archaeological Zone/Club Med-Villas at approximately 1-1:30 PM. Transportation fee is not refundable to purchasers of any package (particularly package #3) after bus departure due to mid-day flight arrivals, tardiness, or any other reason. . All rates per person in US dollars. . All rates subject to change. Paquetes # 1 Mango Paquete VIP. Jueves 10 de Octubre - Lunes 14 de Octubre 5 dias 4 noches. Se requieren minimo 4 noches de estancia en el hotel Precio del boleto VIP: $125.00 USD Fiesta del Jueves en la noche: Foreplay Fiesta del Viernes en la noche: Inquisition Buffet Sabado en la manana BBQ y Pool Party el Sabado en la tarde: Pyramid Power Fiesta del Sabado en la noche: Climax Domingo en la tarde: Beer Bust Fiesta del domingo en la noche: Amigos Areas exclusivas VIP Diversiones especiales VIP Prioridad en la entrada a las fiestas Transportacion hacia-desde las Piramides Admision a la Zona Arqueologica de Teotihuacan Souvenir Climax '96 Paquete # 1 A B C D Sencillo $585.00 $505.00 $445.00 $365.00 Doble $435.00 $337.00 $305.00 $255.00 Triple $385.00 $281.00 $260.00 $220.00 Cuadruple N/A N/A N/A $200.00 # 2 Fresa Paquete Party Boy. Viernes 11 de Octubre - Lunes 14 de Octubre 4 dias 3 noches. Se requieren minimo 3 noches de estancia en el hotel Precio del boleto a la Carta: $75.00 USD Fiesta del Viernes en la noche: Inquisition BBQ y Pool Party el Sabado en la tarde: Pyramid Power Fiesta del Sabado en la noche: Climax Fiesta del domingo en la noche: Amigos Transportacion hacia-desde las Piramides Admision a la Zona Arqueologica de Teotihuacan Souvenir Climax '96 Paquete # 2 A B C D Sencillo $420.00 $360.00 $315.00 $255.00 Doble $308.00 $234.00 $210.00 $173.00 Triple $270.00 $192.00 $175.00 $145.00 Cuadruple N/A N/A N/A $132.00 # 3 Platano Paquete Macho. Sabado 12 de Octubre - Lunes 14 de Octubre 3 dias 2 noches. Se requieren minimo 2 noches de estancia en el hotel Precio del boleto a la Carta: $75.00 USD BBQ y Pool Party el Sabado en la tarde: Pyramid Power Fiesta del Sabado en la noche: Climax Transportacion hacia-desde las Piramides Admision a la Zona Arqueologica de Teotihuacan Paquete # 3 A B C D Sencillo $305.00 $265.00 $235.00 $195.00 Doble $230.00 $181.00 $165.00 $140.00 Triple $205.00 $153.00 $142.00 $122.00 Cuadruple N/A N/A N/A $112.00 ---- Frequently Asked Questions How does CLIMAX benefit our community? . CLIMAX is a dynamic, fun event promoting Mexico City as a tourist destination and its growing gay & lesbian community. . CLIMAX is designed to encourage visitors and residents to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage at some of the city's greatest landmarks. . CLIMAX will bring a conservatively-estimated $900,000 Mexican Pesos (US$120,000) into the local economy. . CLIMAX promotes gay pride, understanding, and tolerance. . CLIMAX aims to become an annual event with continuing social and financial dividends for Mexico City and its gay & lesbian community. . CLIMAX helps finance projects and programs benefiting local gay & lesbian organizations. Why Mexico City? . Mexico, and especially Mexico City, is undergoing a great transformation. In addition to its historic past, it is adapting to a new global economy and social structure. Countries throughout Latin America look to Mexico for leadership, and its gay and lesbian community is also working diligently to show the way. CLIMAX is just one activity that will help it develop, contributing to the unique culture flavor of Mexico City. . Weather in October is generally quite good. You can expect to enjoy temperate weather in Mexico City although it will be hotter (?25 C/?75 F) at the Pyramids. Strange as it may sound, you'll need to bring both your swim gear and an umbrella to CLIMAX! Is it safe? . Yes. Despite recent media coverage, the people are very friendly and crime is not excessive. Like any big city-and this is the biggest in the world-you need to take some common-sense precautions to have a pleasant stay in Mexico City. In addition, all venues will have private security to ensure a well-managed party. Are women welcome? . Yes! In fact, many exclusively-gay bars will drop their men-only policy just for this weekend and welcome women for the first time. How close are the beaches? How can I get there? . Acapulco is the closest-approximately an hour by air and four hours via the new toll road called the "Highway of the Sun." Acapulco is just one of the many beautiful beach resorts in Mexico visit one! If you want to include sun & surf in your CLIMAX vacation, your official tour provider can help you get there. Who is endorsing CLIMAX ? . The Mexico City Office of Tourism is an enthusiastic supporter of this openly-gay event, a first for the Mexican government. In addition, we have the proud participation of corporate, media and individual sponsors. What do I get in a CLIMAX VIP Passport? . CLIMAX has designed a complete package for easy party access and exclusive events. A CLIMAX VIP Passport will include: . entrance to all five event parties-Foreplay, Inquisition, Pyramid Power, CLIMAX, and Amigos; . private access to VIP lounges at selected venues; . Mexican brunch at La Terraza in the Centro Historico, overlooking the Zocalo, National Palace and Cathedral; . transportation to and from Club Med-Villas Arqueologicas at the Pyramids; . entrance to Teotihuacan, the archaeological zone and museum; and . special activities, surprises, and more! Who are the charities? . Stag Events, the producer of CLIMAX will share a percentage of proceeds to local gay & lesbian organizations. For example, "Orgullo Gay" is an human rights & gay political action group in Mexico, "Alianza" works to empower the local gay community on concerns of business, legal, and economic issues, and "Unigay" helps educate, empower and assist young people in their coming out. Who do I call for information? . For schedules, questions, costs and general info, from the USA & Canada contact Stag Events at 011+ (525) 525-4658. In Mexico, dial 91-5-525-46-58. Outside North America, dial your foreign access code, then the country code for Mexico (52) followed by 5-525-4658. This number handles both voice and fax, and is available 24 hours a day. To reach us by e-mail, write to us via the Internet at 74563.2046 @ compuserve.com and look for further info on various web sites. ---- Official Events Thursday, October 10 "Foreplay" .Tom's Bar-Insurgentes 357: Col. Hipodromo Condesa Start your weekend and get cruising while go-go boys dance and gyrate within this neo-gothic bar! Friday, October 11 "Inquisition" .La Academia-Calle Republica de Uruguay 70: Col. Centro The hippest new looks on the sexiest men in a romantic 17th century villa! Saturday-Day: "Pyramid Power" .Club Med at Las Villas Arqueologicas-Teotihuacan Pyramids Mexican BBQ & Pool Party (transportation included*) Saturday Night: "Climax" .La Bola-Antonio Caso 60: Col. San Rafael Unleash your inhibitions, release your passions and come to climax with hundreds in the city's most exclusive disco. Sunday: "Amigos" .El Almacen/El Taller-Florencia 37: Zona Rosa Celebrate with new and old friends in one of the city's favorite spots. *Note: Bus departs Zona Rosa promptly at 12 Noon, arriving at Teotihuacan Pyramids & Archaeological Zone/Club Med-Villas at approximately 1-1:30 PM. Transportation fee is not refundable to purchasers of any package (particularly package #3) after bus departure due to mid-day flight arrivals, tardiness, or any other reason. Special VIP-only Events Saturday, October 12 Dia de la Raza Brunch Buffet at La Terraza .Hotel Majestic-Avenida Madero 73: Col. Centro Historico Overlooking el Zocalo (the world's largest plaza), the National Palace, and Cathedral in the Centro Historico. Value: $15.00 VIP Benefits . Access to ALL Official Climax Events . Exclusive VIP Areas . Special VIP Amenities . Priority Entrance to Parties . Climax '96 Souvenir VIP Ticket Price: $ 125.00 US Dollars A La Carte Ticket Prices Foreplay $10 USD Inquisition $15 USD Pyramid Power $25 USD Climax $25 USD Amigos $10 USD Eventos Oficiales Jueves, 10 "Foreplay" Noche de fiesta de Apertura Tom's Bar-Insurgentes 357, Col. Hipodromo Condesa Viernes, 11 "Inquisicion" Un desfile de la moda contemporanea en un villa romantica y elegante. La Academia-Republica de Uruguay 70 Sabado, 12 Dia "Pyramid Power: El Poder de la Piramide" Comida Mexicana y Pool Party Club Med Villas Arqueologicas en Teotihuacan Incluye transportacion redondo en autobus de lujo con aire acondicionado desde el Hotel Sheraton Maria Isabel en la Zona Rosa.* Transporte continuo disponible ida y vuelta a las piramides en la tarde. Sabado, 12 Noche "Climax" Ven, desata tus pasiones con cientos de hombres en la punta de este rascacielos. La Bola-Calle Antonio Caso 60: Col. San Rafael Domingo, 13 "Amigos" El ultimo baile... celebralo con nuevos y viejos amigos en Mexico El Almacen-Florencia 37: Zona Rosa *Nota: El autobus sale de la Zona Rosa puntualmente a las 12 de dia, llegando a las Piramides de Teotihuacan y Zona Arqueologica/Club Med-Villas aproximadamente a la 1:30 pm. La tarifa de transportacion no es retornable a los adquirientes de cualquier paquete (particularmente el paquete #3) despues de la salida del autobus debido a vuelos que arrivan al mediodia, retrasos o cualquier otro motivo. Eventos Exclusivos de VIPs Sabado, 12 Almuerzo Buffet en La Terraza Hotel Majestic - Avenida Madero 73, Col. Centro Historico Con la vista del Zocalo (una de las plazas mas grandes del mundo), el Palacio Nacional y la Catedral en el Centro Historico. Valor: US$15.00 Beneficios VIP Acceso a TODOS los eventos oficiales de Climax Areas exclusivas VIP Diversiones especiales VIP Prioridad en la entrada a las fiestas Souvenir Climax '96 Abono VIP exclusivamente para Mexicanos: $600 pesos Precios de Boletos a la Carta Foreplay $10 USD $60 pesos Inquisicion $15 USD $75 pesos El Poder de la Piramide $25 USD $150 pesos Climax $25 USD $150 pesos Amigos $10 USD $60 pesos end of file/fin de arch