April 20, 2000 – To launch an album titled Alma Caribena, ("Caribbean Soul") it's difficult to imagine a more ideal location than Atlantis, Paradise Island -- the most iconic resort destination in the world.

To celebrate the debut of her new album on Epic Records Alma Caribena ("Caribbean Soul"), international superstar Gloria Estefan will be taping her first network television special, Gloria Estefan, Caribbean Soul: The Atlantis Concert on April 29. The entertainment special will feature performances by the Grammy Award-winning artist, as well as a guest performance by Latin success story Marc Anthony. A special version is also being taped to air in Latin America that will include appearances by Celia Cruz and Jose Feliciano.

"It is an honor to be associated with Gloria Estefan -- she is one of the most popular and influential entertainers in the world," said Jerry Inzerillo, executive vice president, public affairs for Sun International, who was instrumental in negotiating the concert taping at Atlantis. "We're truly privileged to have the opportunity of teaming up with Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Sony Music's Chairman and CEO Tommy Mottola and CBS to launch this album and television special."

The special, which will air Friday, May 12 (8 - 9 p.m. ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, will showcase Sun International's Atlantis, Paradise Island. The most unique destination in the Caribbean and the Bahamas, Atlantis accommodations include the incomparable 1,201-room luxury Royal Towers and the Coral and Beach Towers; 38 restaurants, bars and lounges; an entertainment center with a uniquely designed casino; an impressive collection of luxury boutiques and shops and extensive meeting and convention facilities.

The marine habitat, which is the largest in the world and second only to Mother Nature, includes the Dig, an elaborate underground maze of passageways and rooms representing what life may have been like for Atlanteans more than 11,000 years ago. Guests enjoy 11 swimming areas, including amazing water slides hidden in life-sized Mayan ruins and other gentler water rides, cascading waterfalls and a seemingly endless stretch of beach that has been called the most beautiful in the world.

The Atlantis Sports Center features a full-service spa, tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts, a four-lane lap pool and an 18-hole putting course. The 63-slip Marina at Atlantis accommodates luxury yachts up to 200 feet in length. For young guests, the Discovery Channel Camp at Atlantis is a revolutionary concept in educational, entertaining children's vacations in partnership with The Discovery Channel.

"We are thrilled that Gloria's TV special will also expose a vast viewing audience to the wonders of Atlantis and the beauty of the Bahamas and the unique culture of its people," Inzerillo said. The audience for the taping of the television special will comprise celebrities, VIPs, hotel guests and local residents.

Gloria Estefan, Caribbean Soul: The Atlantis Concert is being produced by Automatic Production, in association with Cream Cheese Films. Jeb Brien ("Sessions at West 54th," "Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night"), Marty Culner ("Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You For the Last Time, Live on Broadway," "Garth Live From Central Park") and Grammy Award-winning producer Emilio Estefan Jr. ("Gloria Estefan: Live in Miami on HBO," "Super Bowl XXXIII Halftime Show") are the producers. Marty Culner is the director.

For further information about Atlantis, Paradise Island and other Sun International resorts, contact Sun International at 1415 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304; telephone 954-713-2500, or visit on-line at www.AtlantisResort.com . For reservations, call your travel agent or 800-ATLANTIS.