Sun, Surf, Sand, Shopping, Santa - 'Tis the SeasonHoliday Packages and Specials Available in Newport BeachThe Newport Beach Conference & Visitors Bureau today announced special packages, including shopping, dining, accommodations and other holiday events to celebrate the season. For the 95th year, Newport Beach will host its annual Christmas Boat Parade December 17 through December 21 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Set on Newport Harbor, the parade, which has been hailed by the New York Times as one of he top ten holiday happenings in the nation, draws more than one million spectators each year. Featuring multi-million dollar yachts, two-person kayaks, electric Duffy boats and other watercraft, the parade brings holidays to the harbor with up to 150 vessels playing festive music, displaying dazzling lights and re-creating popular Christmas scenes. Also a tradition, the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort will host its 10th annual Lighting of the Bay on Friday, December 5 at 6:00 p.m. Guests will watch the bay sparkle with thousands of lights on floating trees. The show is open to the public and admission is free. For more information call 949-729-3863. Fashion Island, Newport Beach's premier open-air shopping center, kicks-off its holiday season on November 21 and November 22 at 6:00 p.m. with its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The breathtaking 115-foot live white fir Christmas tree will glow following a song and dance spectacular titled "Holiday of the Arts" performed by local students and produced by Tony Award nominee Susan Egan. For more information call 949-721-2000. Hotel PackagesThe Four Seasons Hotel Newport Beach offers the "Rediscover" package, available October 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003. The Rediscover package includes luxurious accommodations, continental breakfast for two, two rounds of golf at Pelican Hill Golf Club or two spa treatments (or one round of golf and one spa treatment), a $25 gift certificate to Fashion Island, a welcome amenity and complimentary valet parking for one vehicle. Golf-inclusive rates start at $450. For more information on the packages, call (800) 332-3442. The "Tis the Season to be Shopping" package at The Sutton Place Hotel includes a shopping bag filled with special offers as well as treats for both adults and children. As part of the package, guests will enjoy a leisurely afternoon at Fashion Island, Newport Beach's premier shopping center, while building their own stuffed teddy bear at the "Build-a-Bear Workshop" and visiting Santa's Village. The package is $139 per room per night, including breakfast in Accents Restaurant. For more information or to make reservations, call 949-476-2001 or (866) 3-SUTTON. The Hyatt Newporter, the area's only resort-style hotel, is offering a holiday special for those who love to shop, golf, or simply relax and be pampered. Beginning November 20 through December 30, guests will be treated to deluxe accommodations, a 10 percent discount on one of the resort's signature spa treatments and complimentary golf for two at the Back Bay Golf Course for $139 per night. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 949-729-1234. Please mention "CVBPAS" when making reservations. Travelers can bask in the sun with style at Newport Beach's newest luxury resort, The Balboa Bay Club & Resort. The holiday package includes a standard room with full American breakfast and parking each day, as well as a one-time uses $100 Amenity Cheque valid in any Balboa Bay Club & Resort outlet. For more information call 949-645-5000. Plan holiday shopping around a stay at the Marriott Newport Beach located across the street from Fashion Island. The package includes a Fashion Island VIP Shopping Card and VIP Valet Parking Pass, complimentary photo with Santa, two tickets on the carousel, two tickets on the Kiddie Train and a $10.00 dining gift certificate to a Fashion Island restaurant. The package is $99 per night. Call 949-640-4000 and ask for the Fashion Island Shopping package. Refer to rate code 33LLRR when making reservations. Other special offers include:
Additional packages are listed on the Newport Beach Conference & Visitors Bureau Web site at www.newportbeach-cvb.com |
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