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Tips & Bits For the Holiday
By Judi Janofsky & Rich Steck
www.wheretogonext.com
Countdown to Christmas
Looking for a holiday escape in the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas? The Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia, is offering a special Holiday Escape Package with rates that begin at $175. Valid November 30 - December 22, the package includes overnight accommodations, a commemorative ornament, daily buffet breakfast and 20% off any outdoor activities.
Home for the Holidays
For a traditional holiday with all the trimmings, The Homestead is offering a Family Christmas Package from December 23 - 27, with rates from $325 per room per night. During the holidays, the resort will feature hayrides, ice-skating, snow sports, magic shows, visits with Santa and family movies and crafts. For more information on both of these packages, visit www.thehomestead.com.
Make Ski Plans Now
It's never too early to plan a ski trip. The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is offering a Book Four Nights, Get the Fifth Night Free package (from $361 USD pp double occupancy) that includes hotel and service charges, valid November 1 - December 19, 2008. The Banff Aspen Lodge is offering a package (from $389 USD pp double occupancy) that includes four nights accommodations, breakfast each morning and a three-day lift pass to the area ski resort, valid November 1 - 21, 2008 and January 6 - February 1, 2009. Both packages can be booked through World on Skis (www.worldonskis.com).
Big Apple Shopping Spree
The Westin New York at Times Square is offering a Holiday Shopping package that includes accommodations, breakfast, and a $50 gift card and 11% coupon for the famous red star department store in Herald Square. Rates start at $425 per room, per night, valid November 20-25 and December 14-25, 2008. For more information, visit www.westinny.com and ask for package code SHOPHOLP.
Have a Jolly Holly-day
Now through November 30, 2008, fall travelers can experience all-inclusive luxury and savings of up to 50% at the newly opened Hilton Papagayo Costa Rica Resort & Spa in Guanacaste. All-inclusive rates at Hilton Papagayo start at $209 per night double occupancy-savings of up to 50% on current high season rates. (On December 1, as part of a $12 million makeover, the resort will convert to a traditional F&B plan.) For more information, visit www.hilton.com.
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