Desert Passage
IMA
Premier Destinations (Arizona West Airlines)
Writer: Deborah Greenspan
Time: 4:00
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MONTAGE OF LAS VEGAS NIGHTLIFE, SHOPPING,
ENTERTAINMENT, DINING ETC. |
NARRATOR (V.O.): An oasis in the desert, Las Vegas welcomes
travelers to shed their cares and delight their senses, leave home and
hearth behind and step into a bustling marketplace where the world’s top
nightlife, shopping and dining can be experienced. |
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SPOKESMODEL WALKING ON THE STRIP SHE WALKS THROUGH THE MOROCCO GATE SPOKESMODEL INSIDE SHOTS OF INTERIOR INCLUDING THE SKY, THE
BUILDINGS, THE SHOPS, RESTAURANTS ETC. SHOTS OF DETAILS ARABIAN DANCERS |
But in the middle of this frenetic city, we can
step off the strip, go through the formidable 90 foot high Morocco Gate,
and enter an ancient desert world brought to life with remarkable
authenticity. Desert Passage...here, adventurers can travel
through interweaving landscapes to places like Morocco where meticulous
details—glistening mosaic tiles, intricate iron carvings, and ancient
buildings plastered with mud and straw--create a setting for genuine
Moroccan antiquities and artifacts. SFX: MUSIC FOR DANCERS—MUSIC SLOWLY DISSOLVES
TO PERCUSSIONISTS |
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SPOKESMODEL IN FRAGRANCE MARKET SPOKESMODEL TRYING OUT WARES SPOKESMODEL IN FRAGRANCE MARKET |
NARRATOR (V.O.): The haunting rhythms of Arabian percussionists
fill the streets of the Fragrance market where the air is permeated with
subtle aromas and perfumes... SPOKESMODEL (ON CAMERA): The health and beauty essentials presented here
are intoxicating (sniffs perfume) and intriguing. |
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SPOKESMODEL WALKING TOWARD TREASURE HOUSE SHOTS OF TREASURE HOUSE |
NARRATOR (V.O.): A dramatic desert fortress guards the enchanting
Treasure House and its array of riches waiting to be discovered. This
feast for the eyes features an exquisitely hand-painted domed ceiling. |
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SHOTS OF LOST CITY INCLUDING MOUNTAINSIDE, SKY,
RESTAURANT WITH VIEW FROM CLIFF SPOKESMODEL AT TABLE LOOKS DOWN AT VIEW SHOTS OF ACROBATS, FOUNTAIN, WALKWAYS,
RESTAURANTS ETC. |
But our journey has barely begun.
In the majestic Lost City, a grand public square nestles amid dome
shaped buildings and towers at the base of an 85-foot mountainside.
Here, adventurers can dine on balconies carved into the cliffs
while surveying the lively marketplace below. Moroccan acrobats build a three story human
tower, and the view captures the intricately tiled public fountain, the
cobblestone walkways and the rich variety of tantalizing food and tasty
delights served and displayed under the breathtaking desert sky. |
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SPOKESMODEL WALKING THROUGH SMALL PASSAGE –COME
OUT IN FRONT OF SULTAN’S PALACE SHOTS OF EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF SULTAN’S
PALACE CEILING SHOTS OF SULTAN’S GARDEN FASHIONS AND ACCESSORIES |
SPOKESMODEL (ON CAMERA): Treasures and curiosities fill these passageways
but none are more spectacular than the dramatic Sultan’s Palace with its
golden dome and its grand hallway. NARRATOR (V.O.): From the elegant ceiling golden
monkey chandeliers and hand-blown orange bulbs lend this luxurious
Orangerie its name. The
Sultan’s garden offers sanctuary within its Moorish arches.
But the Sultan’s Palace also has a practical side--housing an
opulent collection of fashions and accessories for the home. |
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SPOKESMODEL HEARS SOMETHING AND STARTS WALKING
TOWARD SOUND SHOTS OF MERCHANT HARBOR SPOKESMODEL ON STEAMSHIP—ZOOM INTO MEDIUM SHOT SKY, CLOUDS, RAIN MONTAGE OF BOUTIQUES AND FASHIONS |
(SFX: SOUND
OF WATER) The sound of water lapping the shore draws
visitors onward to Merchants Harbor, a breathtaking North African harbor
front whose charm is captured in a blend of architectural styles from
coastal Morocco, Colonial France, and the Mediterranean... (SFX: SOUNDS OF LONGSHOREMEN) SPOKESMODEL (ON CAMERA): NARRATOR (V.O.): Scattered clouds drift across the sky, far-off
thunder rumbles and rain falls several times each day. Here, boutiques burst with styles from New York, Paris,
Great Britain and L.A. |
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SPOKESMODEL ENTERING DOME OF SPIRITS PAN ACROSS DOME SPOKESMODEL WALKING ACROSS AREA AND ENTERING HALL
OF LAMPS SHOTS OF STORES AND THEIR WARES |
Just beyond the harbor is the Dome of Spirits. Whispers of ancient spirits lead leading
travelers onward to the graceful Hall of Lamps inspired by Andalusian
Spain. This elegant corridor presents a sophisticated
collection of art, designer fashions, jewelry, and accessories. |
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MONTAGE OF LAMPS, BENCHES, MATERIALS,
ENTERTAINERS, STORES, RESTAURANTS, FASHIONS, MORE RESTAURANTS,
ENTERTAINMENT ETC. REPRISE OF DESERT PASSAGE SHOTS SPOKESMODEL IN DRAMATIC SETTING |
Authentic lamps, benches, and
materials...musicians, dancers, acrobats, puppets, contortionists! 130 stores...14 world class restaurants...valet
parking... Desert Passage sweeps across history, offering
the bounty of ancient trade routes. A
celebration of riches, it is the most extraordinary collection of fashions
for the home and body, internationally renowned cuisines, and sensational
nightlife in Las Vegas. SPOKESMODEL (ON CAMERA): |