Special Packages

 

Holiday Getaways - 2008

Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years

 

From a bed and breakfast Thanksgiving to a romantic Christmas getaway, or an exciting New Year's Eve gala celebration, these worldwide lodging specials offer up new ways to celebrate the holidays.

 

Arizona - Central, Scottsdale

Santa Never Had it So Good

Fairmont Scottsdale

This holiday season enjoy luxurious accommodations with breakfast for two, transportation to fabulous shopping at Kierland Commons and a  $100 Westcor gift card (plus complimentary gift delivery to your guestroom) with the Lux Holiday Shopping Package at the AAA Five Diamond Fairmont Scottsdale.  Fairmont is owned by Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, a leading global hotel company with 91 hotels worldwide under the Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel brands. The company also manages Fairmont and Raffles branded Residences, Estates and luxury private residence club properties. 

Rate: Rates start from $289 per room, per night

Valid Through: December, 31, 2008

Web: www.fairmont.com/scottsdale, Email: reservations@fairmont.com

Phone: (480) 585-4848, Toll Free: (800) 441-1414

 

California - Napa Valley, Middletown

Wine Country Holiday Massage

Backyard Garden Oasis B&B

When you book a cottage for two nights, from October 31st through New Year’s Eve, you will receive a 50% discount on your first therapeutic massage and 25% discount on your second massage. The private and peaceful cottages are rated 3 diamonds by AAA and have King Sized Beds and Fireplaces. 

Rate: $159 per night on weekends and holidays, $139 during the week

Valid Through: December, 31, 2008

Web: www.backyardgardenoasis.com, Email: greta@backyardgardenoasis.com

Phone: (707) 987-0505, Toll Free: (888) 987-0505 

 

Canada, Victoria, British Columbia

Canadian Coastal Christmas Holiday
Sooke Harbour House

The Sooke Harbour House provides a home away from home to enjoy Christmas. The holiday package includes a two night stay on December 24 and 25, breakfast delivered to your room daily, a candle lit four course dinner for 2 each night, and a Christmas gift. The Inn features 28 guest rooms with water views, wood-burning fireplaces, private baths, decks or balconies and wet bars. An award winning restaurant features the freshest of local seafood, meats and produce.

Rate: $1050.00 to $1300.00 depending on room selection

Valid Through: December 24 and 25, 2008

Phone: 250-642-3421

Web: www.sookeharbourhouse.com Email: info@sookeharbourhouse.com

 

Caribbean, Belize, Cayo District

Belize Thanksgiving - Kids Rainforest Adventure

The Lodge At Chaa Creek

Family Adventure will take an unprecedented new dimension at Chaa Creek with the introduction of the Thanksgiving Family Special, a new educational and fun-packed program for school children. The Special is an environmental program that will introduce children to the tropical rainforest in western Belize, where an irresistible, bright blue iridescent butterfly, is a prominent resident. The Lodge at Chaa Creek has pioneered natural history travel to Belize since 1981 and is one of Belize’s premier destinations for a wide range of Caribbean and Central American adventures. 

Rate: 4/5 night day package US$1275.00 per adult, US$235. per children(6-11 yrs)

Valid Through: December, 31, 2009

Web: www.chaacreek.com, Email: marketing@chaacreek.com

Phone: (877) 709-8708, Toll Free: (800) 861-1519 

 

Colorado - Southwest, Pagosa Springs

Christmas in the Mountains

Elkwood Manor Luxury Bed & Breakfast

Special holiday dinner events on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are offered at Elkwood Manor’s winter wonderland.  Experience an Old Fashioned Christmas, home away from home, with a personal gift left under the tree from Santa on Christmas Day.  Suites feature private bath, fireplace and sitting room. Enjoy Full Gourmet Breakfast and complimentary wine and appetizers. Jacuzzi on site.

Rate: Christmas Eve Spaghetti Dinner - $30/pp, Christmas Day Turkey Dinner - $40/pp

Valid Through: December, 26, 2008

Web: www.elkwoodmanor.com, Email: gonzada03@yahoo.com

Phone: (970) 264-9166

 

Connecticut - Southeast, Westbrook

Connecticut Shoreline Thanksgiving

Captain Stannard House Bed & Breakfast Country Inn

Spend your holiday at the Captain Stannard House in beautiful quaint Westbrook. Mulled cider, homemade baked goods, fire in the fireplace, comfy overstuffed high-backed chairs, on-going jig-saw puzzle table will welcome you. Delicious two-course full breakfast is included in your room rate. The inn will reserve your holiday dinner table at one of the local wonderful restaurants.  Shop all day Friday at nearby Premium outlets. 

Rate: 2 nights Wed – Sun, $390-$410 depending on room selection plus 12% CT tax

Valid Through: November, 30, 2008

Web: www.stannardhouse.com, Email: stay@stannardhouse.com

Phone: (860) 399-4634

 

Florida - East Central, Melbourne Beach

Run away before the holiday! December 3 - 23

Port D'Hiver Bed And Breakfast

Visit any Sunday through Thursday night and receive a box of holiday chocolates and $50 off the nightly rates. Port d'Hiver Bed and Breakfast is old Florida luxury at its finest. Across the street from the ocean, guests enjoy private porches, a bubbling spa pool, spa tubs and gourmet breakfasts served at individual tables in the dining room or in the privacy of your guest room. Afternoon wine and refreshments, concierge services, wifi, beach supplies, bikes and evening turn down service are just of a few of the amenities found at Port d’Hiver. 

Rate: $50 off nightly rates

Valid Through: December, 23, 2008

Web: www.portdhiver.com

 

Florida - Northeast, Amelia island

Victorian Island Christmas

Amelia Island Williams House Bed & Breakfast

This elegant Victorian antebellum home, circa 1856 is decorated with 1000’s of tiny white lights, garlands of red bows and poinsettias, wreaths on every window and Christmas Trees in every room.  The 3 day Christmas package includes a Goodie Basket filled with holiday treats, Christmas Eve wine and hors d’oeuvres followed by a Carriage tour of the Historic District. Christmas morning arise to a beautiful full 2 course Breakfast and to round out the day a Christmas Buffet. Guest come from all over the world to share the holiday season at the Williams House and to enjoy the many activities of Amelia Island.

Rate: Christmas package is $795-just select the rooms you want and check-in

Valid Through: December, 27, 2008

Web: www.williamshouse.com, Email: info@williamshouse.com

Phone: (904) 277-2328, Toll Free: (800) 414-9258

 

France, Loire Valley, Conflans sur Anille

Christmas in a French Chateau

Chateau De La Barre

Experience the elegance of centuries with your family and/or friends. 5 days as exclusive guests in an authentic Loire Valley castle: Chateau de La Barre. Festive candlelit gala dinner at the Château, unique Renaissance feast at Leonardo da Vinci’s home nearby, vintage wine tastings, and much more all arranged for you by your hosts. This offer is based on a group of 14 guests renting the entire chateau. It includes daily breakfast, a gala dinner on Christmas eve and a Renaissance festive dinner on the 23rd, and a wine and cheese tasting supper on another night, plus one day chauffeur driven sightseeing.

Rate: 1400 euros per person based on 14 attending

Valid Through: January, 3, 2009

Web: www.chateaudelabarre.com, Email: info@chateaudelabarre.com

Phone: (324) 335-0017

 

Georgia - Coast, Brunswick

Romantic Holiday Getaway on the Georgia Coast

The King And Prince Beach & Golf Resort

Escape together with the three-day/two-night Romance Package where the focus is on special moments and memories for just the two of you. Oceanfront guest room, choice of wine or chocolate-covered strawberries upon arrival, a $100 credit to be utilized for food and beverage purchases. Gratuities are not included.  Inclusive of all applicable rooms taxes; package is subject to availability.

Rate: Packages beginning at $646 per stay, 2 night minimum is required, $100 credit  applies only to food & beverage purchases.

Web: www.kingandprince.com, Email: sales@kingandprince.com

Phone: (912) 638-3631, Toll Free: (800) 342-0212

  

Illinois - Southwest, Alton

Illinois Holiday Escape

The Beall Mansion

Would you like a break from the stress, shopping and kids this holiday season? Located across the river from St. Louis, MO in historic Alton, IL, this award winning property specializes in pampering its guests with sumptuous feather beds, whirlpools for two, fireplaces, in room massage, and a 24 hour chocolate buffet.

Rate: from $119 per night or $399 per week

Valid Through: December, 30, 2008

Web: www.beallmansion.com, Email: bepampered@beallmansion.com

Phone: (618) 474-9100, Toll Free: (866) 843-2325

 

Illinois - Western, Nauvoo, Illinois

1840s Thanksgiving

1840’s Ellis Sanders House B&B

Step back in time and walk the streets of old Nauvoo, Illinois. See how Americans spent Thanksgiving in the 1840’s with over 25 Historic sites open to the public. Each site is free and has a personal guided tour. Stay in an original 1840’s Ellis Sanders House overlooking the Mississippi River.  Have a different gourmet breakfast each morning and candlelight dessert one evening to the crackling of the fire.  Two rooms each with private bath.

Rate: 159.00 double occupancy. Includes true gourmet breakfast and candlelight dessert.

Valid Through: December, 2, 2008

Web: www.ellissandershouse.com, Email: info@ellissandershouse.com

Phone: (217) 453-2444, Toll Free: (888) 453-2444

 

Illinois - Southwest, Freeburg

Colonial Candlelight Christmas Dinner

His Rest Bed & Breakfast

His Rest Bed & Breakfast offers Colonial candlelight dinners every Thursday in November except Thanksgiving.  Experience the first Thanksgiving with the innkeepers, as you enjoy “Foods of Our Forefathers” served in period clothing. Enjoy dinner by candlelight in front of the fire beginning with the first Thursday in December at 6:30 p.m.  Experience Christmas in the luxuriously rustic log cabin in the country.  The bed and breakfast offers an upper room suite and private cabin with real wood burning fireplaces in all guest rooms, dining room and tea room.  Garden redwood cedar hot tub heated by an underwater wood burning stove.  Dinners served to overnight guests upon request and special event dinners during the holidays may be made without an overnight reservation.

Rate: Private cabin $175.00/night  Upper room suite $150.00/night 4-course candlelight dinner by the fire $75.00/couple

Web: www.HisRestBB.com, Email: hisrest@sbcglobal.net

Phone: (618) 539-3665

 

Maine - Southern Maine Coast, Kennebunkport

Holiday Madness Relief Package

1802 House Bed and Breakfast Inn

Escape the holiday stresses on the beautiful Maine coast. Stay two nights in an 1802 House Luxury room or Sebago suite, get 30% off your second night. Stay three nights in one of those rooms, get 50% off the third night. Valid Sunday - Friday, November 1-31, Sunday - Thursday, December 1-23. Not valid December 5, 6, 12, 13. Must be consecutive nights. Savor the charm and character of this beautifully restored Colonial home. Fireplaces, period furnishings, warmth and comfort. Modern amenities: private, tiled baths, many with Jacuzzi tubs, Wi-fi, cable TV, air conditioning. Signature, three-course gourmet breakfast.   

Rate: Save 30% on a second night, 50% on a third night.

Valid Through: December, 23, 2008

Web: www.1802inn.com, Email: info@1802inn.com

Phone: 207-967-5632, Toll Free: 800-932-5632

 

New Hampshire, Dartmouth Area, Claremont

Victorian Christmas Tea & Inn Tour

Goddard Mansion Bed & Breakfast

Stay the weekend December 12-14, 2008 and receive two tickets for the Christmas Tea & Inn Tour. Tour runs 11 am - 4 pm Saturday & Sunday. Visit 10 inns decorated for the holidays while sipping a hot cup of tea and enjoying scrumptious tea nibbles. Guests also receive a recipe collection of each inn's tea nibbles and a chance to win a $250 gift certificate for the Annual Maple Sugar Weekend in March. Guests can also add on a limousine ride to each of the inns.

Rate: $270 - $380 plus tax, double occupancy

Valid Through: December, 14, 2008

Web: www.goddardmansion.com, Email: info@goddardmansion.com

Phone: (603) 543-0603, Toll Free: (800) 736-0603 

 

New Hampshire, Lakes, Ashland

An English Christmas in New Hampshire

The Glynn House Inn

Imagine celebrating Christmas in an elegantly furnished Victorian home filled with delightful holiday decorations.  Sit by the tree and breath the aroma of fresh pine needles. Spend your days skiing, taking romantic walks or go for a sleigh ride. Return to the Inn and relax by a romantic fire. Soak in a bubbling whirlpool bath. Enjoy gourmet breakfasts and specially prepared English Christmas treats each afternoon plus evening wine and seasonal hors d’oeuvres.

Valid Through: December, 28, 2008

Web: www.glynnhouse.com, Email: theglynnhouseinn@yahoo.com

Phone: (603) 968-3775, Toll Free: (866) 686-4362

 

New Hampshire - White Mountains, North Conway

Cabernet Inn-timate Thanksgiving or Christmas Getaway

Cabernet Inn

Romance and holidays go hand in hand. There is no better way to say I love you then making time exclusively for one another, especially over the holidays. The Cabernet Inn has created a holiday package (Thanksgiving or Christmas) exclusively for couples. Cabernet Inn-timate Getaway - package includes two night’s accommodation, breakfast each morning, champagne upon arrival, dinner for two, holiday keepsake and a recipe collection. 

Rate: Prices start at $319.00 per couple.

Valid Through: November 26 & 27, 2008 or December 24 & 25, 2008.

Web: www.cabernetinn.com, Email: info@cabernetinn.com

Phone: (603) 356-4704, Toll Free: (800) 866-4704

 

New York Hudson Valley, Cornwall

Let’s Talk Turkey!

Cromwell Manor

Stay any three nights at regular price including Thanksgiving (Nov. 27), and the innkeepers will pay for a Thanksgiving dinner for two at the Canterbury Brook Inn, voted Best Restaurant in Orange County by Hudson Valley Magazine. Offer excludes alcohol, tax, and tip and may not be combined with any other offer. Cromwell Manor Inn is one of New York’s Top 10 Inns, located in the heart of the Hudson Valley,  fifteen minutes from Woodbury Common Premium Shopping Outlet (the largest in the world) and only 10 minutes to West Point.

Rate: $165 - $380 per night including gourmet breakfast.

Valid Through: November, 29, 2008

Web: www.cromwellmanor.com, Email: cmi@hvc.rr.com

Phone: (845) 534-7136

 

New York, Chautaugua, Allegheny

Romantic Western New York Christmas

Gallets House Bed & Breakfast

Two night stay in a deluxe room with king or queen bed, whirlpool bath, electric fireplace. Room is decorated with a Victorian Christmas tree.  A special gift for you and a full candle lit breakfast each morning. Getaway to a romantic, Victorian B & B. A gift certificate is available for this special. Enjoy skiing and snowmobiling in Southwestern New York, near Allegany State Park and Ellicottville.

Rate: $335 per couple for two night stay

Valid Through: December, 29, 2008

Web: www.galletshouse.com, Email: info@galletshouse.com

Phone: (716) 373-7493

 

Ohio - Northeast, Berlin

Cook Your Thanksgiving Meal in a Luxury Cabin/Cottage

Donna's Premier Lodging

For those that are looking to spend a quite Thanksgiving with your loved one, look no farther. Donna's Premier Lodging offers accommodations for those that would like to cook their Thanksgiving meal in their own private log cabin; or warm up a prepared Thanksgiving meal in a lovely cottage. All units have a bubbly Jacuzzi for two, fireplace, b-que grill and many other amentias to make your stay comfortable and relaxing.

Rate: When you arrive the eve of Thanksgiving you will get Thanksgiving Day at 1/2 price.

Valid Through: November, 28, 2008

Web: www.donnasofberlin.com, Email: info@donnasb-b.com

Phone: (330) 893-3068, Toll Free: (800) 320-3338

 

Pennsylvania, Pocono Mountains, Hawely
Pocono Thanksgiving
Woodloch Resort
Start a new family tradition and celebrate Thanksgiving at Woodloch. Enjoy a full turkey feast with all the trimmings, without all the work. Have a nice glass of apple cider while you sit by the crackling fire. The package includes immaculate accommodations, 3 meals daily, endless holiday activities, and amenities including the new pristine nature trail & indoor splash pool and nightly entertainment. Recognized by Parent and Better Homes & Gardens magazines as one of America’s Best Family Resorts. The accommodations offer a variety of choices that will suit any size family.

Rate: $824 - $988 person per night
Valid Through: Nov 26 – 30
Phone: 570-685-8000. 800-572-6658
Web: www.woodloch.com, Email: woodmark@woodloch.com

 

Pennsylvania, Pocono Mountains, Hawely
Pocono Christmas

Woodloch Resort

Woodloch is your winter Wonderland, with beautiful decorations, the traditional festival of the lights, caroling around the fire, Yule log and walnut hunt and holiday craft show. You’ll visit a local tree farm to choose your free tree. Package includes spacious accommodations, 3 meals daily, endless activities and amenities including the new pristine nature trail and indoor splash pool and nightly entertainment. Recognized by Parent and Better Homes & Gardens magazines as one of America’s Best Family Resorts. The accommodations offer a variety of choices that will suit any size family.

Rate: $365 - $445 person per night

Valid Through: Dec 19 – 21

Phone: 570-685-8000. 800-572-6658
Web: www.woodloch.com, Email: woodmark@woodloch.com
 

 

Pennsylvania - Dutch Country, Gettysburg

Dutch Country Thanksgiving

The Gaslight Inn

Relax for two nights at the Inn for Thanksgiving and enjoy a complimentary Thanksgiving Day buffet at the Carroll Valley Resort.  This is your opportunity to have an outstanding Thanksgiving dinner without all the fuss and bother.  The buffet is served from 11 am to 5 pm.  Book early so that you can have the dinner time of your choice.

Rate: Rates range from $120 to $190

Valid Through: November, 27, 2008

Web: www.thegaslightinn.com, Email: info@thegaslightinn.com

Phone: (717) 337-9100, Toll Free: (800) 914-5698 

  

Virginia - Tidewater, Virginia Beach

Holiday Massage

Beach Spa Bed And Breakfast

Stress of the holidays becoming too much? Then relax and be pampered at the award winning Beach Spa Bed and Breakfast.  Receive a free Swedish body massage or upgrade to a hot stone massage when you stay three nights. Gourmet breakfast is served every morning along with an afternoon cordial. And if you want to shop or need to get a special gift, there are hundreds of boutiques and personal shops a few blocks from the Inn. Restaurants and entertainment are close by. Minimum three nights' stay. 

Rate: Free One Hour Swedish Massage with a three night stay. Room rates vary from $125 to $225 through the end of 2008. Massage value $90.00.

Valid Through: December, 21, 2008

Web: www.beachspabnb.com, Email: innkeeper@beachspabednbreakfast.com

Phone: (757) 422-2621, Toll Free: (888) 422-2630

 

West Virginia - Greenbrier Valley, Eckman

Romantic West Virginia Mountain Holiday

Elkhorn Inn & Theatre

The Elkhorn Inn holiday package includes a two night stay in November or December with dinner at the Inn for two on one night, a hand-crafted West Virginia favor, and Continental breakfast each morning. The Inn features 14 guest rooms, fireplace, claw-foot tubs, balcony, satellite TV and WiFi.  The Elkhorn Inn has been featured on HGTV, in Great Country Inns of America Cookbook, and Wonderful West Virginia. Area attractions include ATVing, golf, trout fishing, historic sites, trains, and other fun in the mountains!

Rate: Holiday Packages: $295 to $337 + tax depending on room selected.

Valid Through: January, 5, 2009

Web: www.elkhorninnwv.com, Email: elisse@frontiernet.net

Phone: (304) 862-2031, Toll Free: (800) 708-2040

 

Wisconsin - Northern, Ashland

Lake Superior Thanksgiving or Christmas!

The Inn At Timber Cove

The Inn at Timber Cove is the perfect place for those wanting to experience the late fall and early winter holidays amidst the stunning beauty of the Lake Superior region.  Maybe you will discover the “gales of November” or the December snows.   Whatever this spectacular season brings, you can enjoy the quiet cozy warmth of your own private cottage.  The Inn at Timber Cove is a 102 year old, 40 acre estate located in Ashland, Wisconsin.  A full breakfast is served each morning in your cottage.  Enjoy it by the fireplace.  Experience Thanksgiving and Christmas in the northland.

Rate: Cottages starting at $95 per day for two people.

Valid Through: December, 20, 2008

Web: www.innattimbercove.com, Email: timbercove@mailstation.com

Phone: (715) 682-9600

 

 

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