The
Rabbit Hill Inn in Lower Waterford, Vt., is offering the
Muddy Tracks off-road adventure plan, valid through May
17, with passes on the Alpine Adventure Co.'s Truck Safari thrown
in for good measure.
The two-night
plan is priced from $589 per room, double, and covers dinner each
evening, breakfast in the morning, two Mud Puddle cocktails in the
Snooty Fox Pub and two passes for the Truck Safari on the trails of
Barron Mountain.
Rabbit
Hill Inn
Phone: (800) 76-BUNNY or (802)
748-5168
Web:www.rabbithillinn.com
The W Los
Angeles Westwood is hosting an exhibit of former Rolling
Stone magazine and celebrity photographer Mark Seliger's "In My
Stairwell" collection. The collection, on display through June 24,
features photos of celebrities such as Salma Hayek, Susan Sarandon,
Bruce Springsteen and Jerry Seinfeld.
Priced from $400
per night, the Where Art Lovers Lounge package includes
Seliger's book "In My Stairwell" and two cocktails at the
NineThirty restaurant, where the exhibit is displayed.
W Los
Angeles Westwood
Phone: (877) WHOTELS or (310)
208-8765
Web:www.whotels.com
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The
Scottsdale (Ariz.) Plaza Resort is honoring moms
this Mother's Day weekend with discounted room rates and a food and
beverage credit, valid for stays May 11 through 14.
The rate is $180
per room, per night for standard accommodations. Room upgrades to
two-room villas and suites can be arranged, starting at $30 per
room, per night. To book, ask for the Mother's
Day Promotion.
In addition, for
each night mom stays, she will receive a $100 food and beverage
credit that is redeemable at any of the resort's restaurants, bars
and cafes.
Scottsdale Plaza Resort
Phone: (800) 832-2025 or (480)
948-5000
Web:www.scottsdaleplaza.com
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Likewise, the Hyatt Regency San Francisco is
offering the We Love Mom Mother's Day package between May
11 and 13.
The plan, priced at $199 per room, double, covers deluxe
accommodations, valet parking, a $25 food-and-beverage credit and a
bottle of red wine.
Hyatt
Regency San Francisco
Phone: (800) 233-1234 or (415)
291-6619
Web:www.sanfranciscoregency.hyatt.com
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After a 16-month
renovation project, the Seattle Art Museum has reopened, and the
Mayflower Park Hotel has created a package to
celebrate the occasion.
The SAM I
Am plan, valid May 5 through June 30, includes two tickets to
SAM, valet parking at the hotel and accommodations in a classic or
deluxe guest room.
The package is
priced at $209 for classic accommodations and $229 for deluxe
accommodations.
Mayflower
Park Hotel
Phone: (800) 426-5100
Web:www.mayflowerpark.com
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The
Historic Inns of Rockland (Maine) have created the
Lobsters, Lighthouses & Luxury package through June,
offering clients the opportunity to stay in one of three inns for
two nights.
The plan includes
two nights at the Berry Manor Inn, the Captain Lindsey House or the
LimeRock Inn; breakfast for two each morning; a tour of all three
inns; a voucher for a lobster dinner at a Rockland restaurant; and
two lobster hats.
Also included are
two tickets for Captain Jack's Lobster Adventure Cruise, two
tickets to the Maine Lighthouse Museum and a guided tour of
Rockland's Breakwater Lighthouse.
The plan is
priced from $385 to $525 per couple, depending on the inn chosen
and the room category.
Historic
Inns of Rockland
Phone: (877) ROC-INNS
Web:www.historicinnsofrockland.com
In 1907, the
Fairmont San Francisco opened its doors, marking the birth of the
Fairmont brand, and the chain is celebrating with packages
throughout its portfolio.
The
Fairmont San Francisco has partnered with the
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa in Sonoma,
Calif., to offer a two-night plan with suite accommodations for one
night at each property.
The package
includes daily breakfast, high tea and dinner at the Fairmont San
Francisco's Laurel Court; a $100 gift certificate from Neiman
Marcus, which also is celebrating its 100th anniversary; a
commemorative book from the Fairmont San Francisco; a choice of
either two 50-minute spa treatments at the Fairmont Sonoma or two
rounds of golf at the Sonoma Golf Club; and access for two to the
European-style Bathing Ritual at the Fairmont Sonoma.
The package,
valid through Dec. 30, is priced at $1,907; additional nights at
either property start at $499 per night. To view other centennial packages, visit www.fairmont.com/centennial.
Fairmont
Hotels & Resorts
Phone: (800) 441-1414
Web:www.fairmont.com
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With ABC's
"Dancing With the Stars" back on the air for its third season, the
Hilton Buenos Aires has extended its Totally
Tango package through Dec. 31.
The overnight
plan offers one tango lesson for two at the International Academy
of Dance & Arts, taught by award-winning dancer Carlos Copello;
two tickets to a dinner-show at Esquina Carlos Gardel, with
transfers; and two tickets to the World Tango Museum. Buffet
breakfast at the hotel's El Faro restaurant and access to the
Hilton's fitness center and spa is also included.
The package is
priced at $245 per night, double. For an extra $600 per night,
guests can stay in one of the hotel's recently renovated corner
suites, which include access to the hotel's Executive Floor lounge.
The package requires a three-night minimum stay and must include a
Saturday night.
Hilton
Buenos Aires
Phone: (011) 54-11 4891-0101
E-mail:[email protected]
The
Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City has
partnered with the Franklin Institute Science
Museum on a VIP package featuring tickets to the
"Tutankhamun and the Gold Age of the Pharaohs" exhibit, on display
at the museum through Sept. 30.
The King Tut
Treasures plan includes overnight accommodations and two VIP
tickets to the exhibit at the Franklin Institute, which enables
guests to receive front-of-line access to the exhibit.
The plan is
priced from $209 per night, double. When
booking, request code EW5.
Residence
Inn Philadelphia Center City
Phone: (800) 228-9290
Web:www.residenceinnphiladelphia.com
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Santa Fe,
N.M.'sInn on the Alameda is offering the Muy
Sabrosa package on select dates through the year in
partnership with the Santa Fe School of
Cooking.
The package, the
name of which means "very tasty" in Spanish, includes two nights'
accommodations for two; a continental breakfast and a wine and
cheese reception daily; and a 20% discount at Ristra, a restaurant
that features Mediterranean cuisine (alcohol excluded).
In addition, the
package covers a two-and-half-hour cooking class for two at the
Santa Fe School of Cooking. Lunch is included.
Rates range from
$320 to $648 per room, double, depending on room type. The plan is offered on select Monday-Tuesday and
Friday-Saturday dates throughout the year.
For a list of the
current dates available, visit the Packages section of the hotel's
Web site.
Inn on
the Alameda
Phone: (800) 984-2122 or (505)
984-2121.
Web:www.innonthealameda.com
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Marriott
and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts are
offering the 1040 Family Travel package, suggesting that
families invest any tax refunds in travel while taking advantage of
savings of up to 40%.
The package has a
five-night minimum-stay requirement and must be booked by May 31
for travel from June 1 through Aug. 31.
The package is
valid at the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino; the
Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino; Frenchman's Reef &
Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort in St. Thomas; the Curacao
Marriott Beach Resort & Emerald Casino; the St. Kitts Marriott
Resort & the Royal Beach Casino; and the Grand Cayman Marriott
Beach Resort in the Caribbean; in Mexico, the plan is valid at the
JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa, the CasaMagna Marriott Cancun
Resort and the CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort &
Spa.
Marriott
and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts
Phone: (888) PARADISE (ask for promotion
code C8L)
Web:www.paradisebymarriott.com/taxrefund
The
Corinthia Nevskij Palace Hotel in St. Petersburg,
Russia, is offering the overnight Mariinsky Theatre
package during the Stars of the White Nights Festival, slated for
May 18 to July 15.
The package,
valid May 10 to July 20, covers accommodations, buffet breakfast,
dinner for two in the Landskrona restaurant (exclusive of
beverages), early check-in and late checkout when available and two
tickets to the Mariinsky Theatre for the festival.
The plan is
priced at about $664 per person, double, including taxes. Extra
nights are from $439 per room, double, including breakfast and
VAT.
Corinthia
Nevskij Palace Hotel
Phone: (212) 808-6502 or (011) 7-812
380-2001
Web:www.corinthiahotels.com
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Another Corinthia
property, the Corinthia Lisboa
(Portugal) Hotel, located within a short drive of 24 golf
courses, has created the Stay & Play Golf package,
valid through Oct. 31.
The three-night
package includes accommodations in a double room, transfer to one
of the courses, greens fees for 18 holes and lunch. The plan is
priced from $474 per person in a double room for two golfers, $345
per person in a double room for one golfer or $631 for one golfer
in a single room.
Corinthia
Lisboa Hotel
Phone: (011) 351-21 723-6363 or (212)
808-6502.
Web:www.corinthiahotels.com
BUY ME
SOME PEANUTS...
With Major League
Baseball's 2007 season in the swing of things, the Fairmont
Washington, D.C. is marking the occasion with its Take
Me Out to the Ballgame and Grand Slam Exclusive
packages, both valid through Sept. 23.
The Take Me
Out to the Ballgame plan features overnight accommodations for
two, with parking; two roundtrip Metro passes to RFK Stadium, home
of the Washington Nationals; and a baseball welcome kit, including
a Nationals poster and baseball cap.
Rates start at
$269 per night, exclusive of taxes, gratuities and game
tickets.
The Grand
Slam Exclusive plan is a two-night weekend stay, offering a
room on the Fairmont Gold floor; two premium seats at a Nationals
game; roundtrip sedan service to the ballpark; the welcome kit; and
a Sunday Taittinger Champagne Brunch for two.
The plan is
priced from $999 per night, exclusive of taxes and gratuities. A
stay of at least two nights is required and must be booked at least
14 days prior to the stay.
Upcoming weekend
home games are scheduled for April 27 to 29; May 11 to 13 and 18 to
20; and June 1 to 3 and 22 to 24.
Fairmont
Washington, D.C.
Phone: (800) 441-1414
Web:www.fairmont.com
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Meanwhile, the
Hyatt Regency Cambridge, less than a two-mile
drive from Fenway Park, the home of the Boston Red Sox, created the
Sports Fan package for fans of Boston's Major League
Baseball team.
The overnight
package, priced from $205 per night through Sept. 30, includes
one-way shuttle service from the hotel to Fenway Park, hotel
self-parking, American League breakfast buffet for two at Zephyr's
outdoor terrace, a 2 p.m. extended checkout and privileges at the
Stay Fit gym.
While game
tickets are not included, guests can purchase tickets through Ace
Ticket and receive free ticket delivery (a $20 value). Call (617)
783-3333, Ext. 122 and mention the hotel when purchasing
tickets.
Hyatt
Regency Cambridge
Phone: (800) 233-1234
Web:www.cambridge.hyatt.com
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GIRLS GETAWAYS
GALORE
The Loews
Don CeSar Beach Resort in St. Pete Beach, Fla., has
created a three-night retreat for girlfriends looking to indulge in
some bonding time.
The Pretty in
Pink Girls Getaway package, valid through Sept. 30, covers
three nights' accommodations, a Refresher spa package for four (25
minute sea scrub and a 25-minute body massage), a wine and cheese
welcome amenity and breakfast buffet for four at the Sea Porch
Cafe.
The plan is
priced from $1,449 per room, based on quad occupancy for Sunday
through Thursday stays, through April 14; from $1,374 from May 1 to
31; and from $1,224 from June 1 to Sept. 30. Travel agent commission is 10%, based on the room rate
only.
Loews Don
CeSar Beach Resort
Phone: (800) 282-1116
Web:www.doncesar.com
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For women looking
to get away for some fun and pampering, the Red Mountain
Spa in St. George, Utah, is offering a three-night plan
valid throughout 2007.
The Chicks
Adventure package includes three nights in a two-bedroom
villa; one 50-minute Sagestone Swedish massage per person; a pair
of Red Mountain Spa pajamas; daily guided hikes; unlimited fitness
classes; three meals daily; access to cooking demonstrations and
nutrition classes; and access to all resort facilities, including
all healthy-living classes and events.
Rates start at
$1,475 per person, based on double occupancy, up to four people per
villa.
Red
Mountain Spa
Phone: (800) 407-3002 or (435)
673-4905
Web:www.redmountainspa.com
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San Diego's
Britt Scripps Inn has partnered with Women
& Wine, a tour operator that offers wine-themed
offerings for women, to launch the By the Glass package as
an introduction to wine.
The overnight
plan covers gourmet breakfast, a wine and appetizer hour and a copy
of "Great Tastes Made Simple," a food and wine pairing guide with
recipes and suggestions for wine tastings.
The package is
priced from $480, double, depending on choice of accommodations;
additional nights are $300.
Britt
Scripps Inn
Phone: (888) 881-1991 or (619)
230-1991
Web:www.brittscripps.com
BABY ON
THE MIND
For expectant
parents, the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in
Scottsdale, Ariz., has created the Bundle of Joy Babymoon
package in cooperation with Babystyle, a store in the Kierland
Commons shopping district.
The overnight
plan includes massages for the expectant mom and dad, breakfast in
bed, an in-room movie and in-room ice cream sundaes, sparkling
cider and chocolate-covered strawberries. Also included is a
Babystyle tote filled with a $50 gift card for the local Babystyle,
a plush teddy bear, "pampering potions" from Mama Mio, a $25 gift
certificate for Kierland Commons and a coupon book for the shopping
center.
Bundle of Joy is
priced at $799; an additional night with breakfast is $359 through
May 24. Rates are slightly less through the end of the
year.
Westin
Kierland Resort & Spa
Phone: (800) 354-5892 or (480)
624-1000
Web:www.kierlandresort.com
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Charleston,
S.C.'s Market Pavilion Hotel is offering the
three-night Steak, Rattle & Stroll package, which is
designed for parents with young children.
Priced at $1,986
for midweek stays and $2,183 for weekend stays, the plan covers
airport transfers via chauffeur-driven Bentley with an infant or
toddler car seat; accommodations on the Concierge Floor with
breakfast, afternoon tea and evening hors d'oeuvres included; use
of a portable Pack 'n Play crib, high chair and Bugaboo stroller
for the duration of the visit; and a guided walking tour of
Charleston.
The package also
includes a baby bathrobe (for toddlers at least 2 years of age);
monogrammed baby linens for the crib; a take-home silver rattle;
one dinner for two at the hotel's steakhouse, Grill 225; and three
hours of baby-sitting service during the meal.
Market
Pavilion Hotel
Phone: (877) 440-2250
Web:www.marketpavilion.com
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