From East to West, The United States Has Great Winter Breaks
To combat the winter doldrums, why not plan a great
getaway with that special someone, the whole family or just yourself? Hit
the slopes for a weekend of skiing, visit an acclaimed art museum, head
south for sun and fun or simply unwind from the hectic holidays. There are
lots of hotel packages to take advantage of during the cold season, so
where-ever the new year may be headed, be sure to point your compass in the
direction of some magnetic bargains!
Go West
In celebration of its 100th anniversary, the Fairmont
San Francisco’s ongoing Centennial Package offers two nights of
accommodations, a $100 dining certificate, commemorative history book,
bottle of champagne and toasting glasses. From $599 per couple.
Shop until you drop in Spokane, Washington, with the
Davenport Hotel’s shop & symphony package. It includes overnight lodging, a
$50 gift card redeemable at any store or restaurant at River Park Square,
wine from Arbor Crest Winery and tickets to a performance of the Spokane
Symphony.
$259 per room, single occupancy. $289 per room, double
occupancy.
Feb. 3, Mar. 9, Mar. 17, Apr. 13 & Apr. 21, 2007 ONLY.
Love Life And All That Jazz In The Midwest
Kansas
city opened the American West, and was a contributor to the legacies of
Harry Truman, American Jazz and Negro Leagues Baseball. The Raphael’s Kansas
city heritage package is a two-night stay. It includes suite accommodations,
a $25 dining certificate, and two tickets to the National Frontier Trails
Center, the Arabia Steamboat Museum, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum & the
American Jazz Museum and the Truman Presidential Library and Museum.
From $379 per couple, double occupancy. Thru Apr. 30,
2007.
Pop the Question In The Heat Of The Southwest, Then Cool Down on the
Slopes
When
booking a vacation at the Rancho de los Caballeros, Wickenburg, Arizona,
guests can arrange for a custom proposal scenario. Either on horseback or at
sunset, as a surprise at the 18th hole during a game of golf, or on a nature
hike, the general manager will work with guests to ensure the special day
goes seamlessly.
From $568 per person, double occupancy. (Ring not
included!) Thru Apr. 22, 2007
Eureka Spring’s Crescent Hotel & Spa is offering a
two-night getaway with dinner for two. In the morning, relax with a hot
stone massage, infrared sauna, mud wrap and scrub for two. Later, explore
the shops of Eureka Springs and then unwind with signature cocktails in Dr.
Baker’s Lounge. A breakfast buffet, a bottle of champagne and an Aveda spa
basket finish off the stay.
$399 weekdays and $425 weekends. Rates are per person,
double occupancy. Excludes special events or holidays. Thru Mar. 11, 2007
Stay
at the Bishop’s Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa and experience northern New
Mexico’s snowfields. The package includes two full-day adult lift tickets to
Ski Santa Fe, full breakfast each morning and two classic treatments at the
SháNah Spa and Wellness Center. Classic treatments are limited to those
priced $105 and under on the regular spa menu.
From $499 per couple, per night. Thru Mar. 30, 2007
Give The Boys A Break In The Mountains And The Plains
It’s the guys’ turn to get away for relaxation and
revelry at the Brown Palace Hotel & Spa, in Denver, Colorado. The package
features one night’s guest room for two, a tour of Coors Field, a tour of
the Great Divide Brewing Co., a six-pack of Great Divide beer with two pint
glasses, plus two 25-minute massages, a $50 credit to Churchill Bar and
overnight valet parking.
From $335 per night, double occupancy.
Toast The Irish In The Mid-Atlantic
Treat yourself to a complete Irish experience in
Washington with accommodations at the Phoenix Park Hotel, VIP passes to the
Dubliner pub’s all-day celebrations, followed by an Irish country breakfast
the next morning.
From $184 per night, single occupancy. Mar. 17, 2007
only
The Hotel Hershey have created a selection box package
for visitors to Hershey, Pennsylvania. Their two night stay deal offers the
choice of a relaxing spa treatment, a gourmet meal or a day of shopping,
with a complimentary $100 gift certificate. Breakfast for two and admission
to the Hershey Gardens & Museum are included.
$258 per night, double occupancy. Sun. – Thurs. Thru
Apr. 5, 2007
Its Very Chic in The Northeast
Fashion jumps from the runways of Paris to Boston’s
Museum of Fine Arts, with the “Fashion Show: Paris Collections 2006”
exhibition. View runway garments from the collections of influential
couturiers and designers and explore the ideas and inspirations that move
fashion forward. The Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel is offering accommodations
and two tickets to the exhibition.
From $269 per couple, per night. Thru Mar. 18, 2007.
The
Hotel Northampton, Mass., is offering a scenic package with fireside dining
at the historic Salem Cross Inn and historic ambiance at the Wiggins Tavern.
$260 per couple. Thru Apr. 30, 2007
Mohonk
Mountain House has a package featuring a choice of spa treatments or
products up to a value of $75, unlimited use of the steam room, sauna,
outdoor heated mineral pool and solarium, a special winter welcome gift, a
flacon of signature Mohonk oil, bath salts and a 10% discount on one
additional spa service or product. Outdoor activities such as ice-skating,
cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are also available, in the settings of
New Paltz, New York. From $284 per person, per night, Sun. – Thurs. Thru
Mar. 29, 2007
For more information visit:
www.historichotels.org
Now is the perfect time to start planning valentine’s
day, especially if you don’t have someone to split those double occupancy
rates with!
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Edited by Sarah Wilman