Blanket Bay, a luxury lodge located on New Zealand's South Island in Glenorchy, is offering a fly-fishing package for beginner to advanced women anglers from March 1, 2001 - May 30, 2001. Included in this $1,432, two-night package is one full day of guided fly-fishing with a professional angler, a private fly-fishing lesson and a relaxing in-room deep tissue, Swedish, sports or aromatherapy massage. Through a special relationship with Orvis, the lodge is also able to offer a full range of rods, reels and equipment for guests' use at no additional charge.

The package is based on double occupancy and also includes two-nights accommodations, pre-dinner drinks, dinner, breakfast and tax.

Blanket Bay is located a short distance from some of the best dry fly streams in the world. New Zealand's large brush-covered rivers' offer slow-moving pools and quick-paced runs—a mecca for skilled fly fishermen.

Fly-fishing lessons and guided adventures are provided by resident guide, Grant Alley. Alley has over 25 years of fly-fishing experience and is a member of New Zealand's Professional Fly-Fishing Guide Association.

About Blanket Bay

Blanket Bay, is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and recent recipient of Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report Grand Award. Located at the northern end of Lake Wakatipu, five intimate, lakeside rooms have a balcony or terrace, king-sized beds and sitting area. Three 700-square foot suites offer bedroom and sitting areas along with stone fireplaces, bathrooms with steam shower and separate tub. Each suite comes with a 400-square foot private terrace. The chalet bedrooms have spectacular lake views, king-sized beds, stone fireplaces, and bathrooms with steam showers, separate tubs and double vanities. Each has a private courtyard entrance and separate terrace.