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Admiral Travel sparkles at celebration event


  • By Loren Mayo
  • | 5:00 a.m. January 27, 2011
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Admiral Travel sparkles at celebration event
These glowing martini glasses were a big hit with guests.
These glowing martini glasses were a big hit with guests.
Admiral Travel co-owners Malaka and Ryan Hilton went all out for the event and featured an entire bar made of ice.
Admiral Travel co-owners Malaka and Ryan Hilton went all out for the event and featured an entire bar made of ice.
Tahja Tahja flaunted her dance moves.
Tahja Tahja flaunted her dance moves.
Jason Morely shows off his warrior weapons.
Jason Morely shows off his warrior weapons.
Margery Leedy gets a henna tattoo from Marguerite Barnett.
Margery Leedy gets a henna tattoo from Marguerite Barnett.
Michael Distler and Stuart Campbell
Michael Distler and Stuart Campbell
Marilyn Conroy and Doria Gomez
Marilyn Conroy and Doria Gomez
The event featured an awesome ice bar.
The event featured an awesome ice bar.
Pat Schaum and Jan Means
Pat Schaum and Jan Means
Susan Kretz and Dori Solomon
Susan Kretz and Dori Solomon
Lily and Don Wildewig
Lily and Don Wildewig
Katie Jordan, Admiral Travel co-owner Malaka Hilton and Jolene DiRocco
Katie Jordan, Admiral Travel co-owner Malaka Hilton and Jolene DiRocco
Peggy Millis serves escargot over puff pastry.
Peggy Millis serves escargot over puff pastry.

 

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