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Girlfriend, Let’s Go Shopping!

Take your shopping girlfriend to Mt. Washington Valley, receive free gifts & attend free wine tasting and holiday showcase North Conway, NH.  While the men enjoy a weekend watching football, women in the family can plan a shopping holiday to Mt. Washington Valley, New Hampshire and be rewarded with tax-free shopping at more than 200 national brand name outlets, boutiques, galleries and craft shops, along with added value.

From now through December 15th, lodging properties throughout Mt. Washington Valley will celebrate the Harvest to Holidays promotion, by offering special canvas tote bags filled with coupons, small gifts and samples to everyone who books a Harvest to Holiday getaway. Plan your getaway to coincide with the November 19th Annual Wine Tasting and Holiday Gifts Showcase at the Red Jacket Mountain View Resort and Conference Center, and you’ve got the ideal shopping weekend.  All those staying at participating Harvest to Holidays lodging properties will be treated to the preview to the holidays wine and cheese event, held from 6-8pm.  The special Harvest to Holidays packages offering coupons and canvas totes can be accessed at www.mtwashingtonvalley.org/shopping.  Here you can also enter to win a Shopping Spree in North Conway. One lucky winner will receive the incredible "Shopping Spree" prize including two 2 nights lodging at the Red Jacket Mountain View Resort and Conference Center, full breakfast daily and $500 in shopping gift certificates.  The contest begins November 1, 2003 and ends December 31, 2003.

Here is a list of some of the Harvest to Holidays Packages being offered at www.mtwashingtonvalley.org/shopping :

Admiral Peary House, Fryeburg, ME: Ingredients: 2, 3, 4 or more girlfriends, 2 nights accommodation, gourmet breakfast each morning to fortify you for the day ahead, 1 canvas bag stuffed with money saving coupons and gifts, gift wrap and bows, warm and delicious goodies to eat and drink, dinner coupons, Oh ?.. and you, of course!  Combine ingredients in a warm, comfortable inn to form the base for a perfect shopping escape for you and your friends. Rates start at $119 per person, based on double occupancy plus tax. Call 877-4ADMPRY (877-423 6779) for reservations or visit http://www.mtwashingtonvalley.org/bus_display.cfm?MID=8.

Bernerhof Inn, Glen, NH: SHOP ‘TILL YOU DROP! Each room is provided with a shopping bag stuffed with money saving coupons to enjoy at local Mt. Washington Valley tax-free outlets, boutiques and specialty shops. After an exhilarating, day of shopping, enjoy an invigorating spa tub Jacuzzi, a glass of wine and cheese tray. While you rest, the inn’s elves will wrap your gifts in festive holiday fare. This package includes two nights lodging for two in deluxe room with Jacuzzi spa tub, gourmet dinner for 2, full country breakfast each morning, wine and cheese tray. Available October 26-December 21 for $289 per couple.  For reservations, call 800-548-8007 or visit http://www.mtwashingtonvalley.org/bus_display.cfm?MID=2.

The Forest, A Country Inn, Intervale, NH - Need some R&R before the Holiday season or need to find that special gift to complete your Christmas shopping list? The Forest Inn's package is just the thing to get you into the holidays with ease. The package includes two nights lodging, full hot breakfast each morning, afternoon refreshments, one night dinner for two at the award-winning 1785 Inn, a shopping bag with coupons and gifts, along with all taxes starting at $240 per couple.  This package is available October 29-December 9, 2004.  For more information, call 877-854-6535 or visit http://www.mtwashingtonvalley.org/bus_display.cfm?MID=377.

Lavender Flower Inn, Center Conway, NH: Shop and Wrap Special: Upon arrival receive a Harvest to Holiday canvas gift bag full of coupons to area stores and merchants for even greater savings.   When you return to the inn after your day of shopping,  enjoy freshly baked cookies and a hot drink then pick out wrappings from an assortment of papers, bags, boxes, ribbons and bows, and get all the holiday wrapping done.  This special, offered, Nov 1-Dec 15,  includes a two-night stay, breakfast each morning, afternoon treats, a canvas gift bag and wrappings for $200.00 - $330.00.  For reservations, call 800-729-0106 or visit http://www.mtwashingtonvalley.org/bus_display.cfm?MID=1505.

North Conway Grand Hotel, North Conway, NH:  The Harvest To Holidays mid week package offered Sunday through Thursday package includes one nights lodging, breakfast for two, one drink voucher per person, canvas shopping bag, all taxes and gratuities, and is available now through December 15th, starting at $109 per night for two. Call 800-648-4397, or visit http://www.mtwashingtonvalley.org/bus_display.cfm?MID=59.

Red Apple Inn, Bartlett, NH:  Each room comes complete with a shopping bag full of money- saving coupons to use at the Valley’s tax-free outlets, boutiques and specialty shops. After shopping relax in the fireplaced game room, enjoy complimentary tea and cookies, compare purchases and wrap your bounty – wrapping and ribbons provided. This package includes two nights lodging, coffee & tea, the shopping bag stuffed with coupons plus free gift-wrap & ribbons, and is available October 26-December 21 for just $99 for two nights, based on double occupancy.  For more information, or to book your stay, call 800-826-3591 or visit http://www.mtwashingtonvalley.org/bus_display.cfm?MID=113.

Snowvillage Inn, Snowville, NH:  Extravaganza - Get a head start on your holiday shopping  with Snowvillage Inn’s  Harvest to Holiday Shopping  Extravaganza. This package includes two nights lodging in the best available room, two full country breakfasts each morning, a gourmet, candlelight romantic dinner one night for two., a canvas shopping tote filled with area business coupons and gifts to accompany your shopping experience, all for $299.00 per couple for the weekend (not including tax or gratuities).  This package is available  now through December 15, 2004.   Call 800-447-4345 or visit http://www.mtwashingtonvalley.org/bus_display.cfm?MID=129.

For more information on packages offered by Mt. Washington Valley lodging properties, visit www.mtwashingtonvalley.org, then click on the Harvest to Holidays wreath on the home page. There you will find a plethora of wonderful lodging packages being offered from November through December. Scroll down to the SHOP TILL YOU DROP heading to find more value-added shopping packages from November through December

Bottom line - anyone looking for shopping packages should plan a visit to Mt. Washington Valley, NH during the Harvest to Holidays.  Not only will they be treated to plenty of added value, and New Hampshire’s tax-free shopping, but there are a host of wonderful holiday events to take in both November and December. Simply call 1-800-DO-SEE-NH (800-367-3364) or visit www.mtwashingtonvalley.org for the whole scoop on Harvest to Holidays packages and events.

For statewide media relations assistance, please visit the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism’s media room at http://www.visitnh.gov/ under Travel Industry.

Edited by Dave Shultz

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