Sources for WUSA TV December 9th, 2003
Christmas Travel Ideas

The holidays are upon us and Orbitz has revealed this year's top five travel destinations for Christmas and New Year's Eve  As the winter chill sets in, it comes as no surprise that many of this year's most popular destinations for holiday travel are drenched with sun and fun.

Top Five International Christmas Destinations- approximately one fourth of travelers plan to spend 8-14 days away from home and many will visit this year's favorite international destinations including San Juan, London, Cancun, Paris and Mexico City. International airfare bargains abound.

Top Five Domestic New Year's Eve Destinations- Three Florida airports are among the top five New Year's Eve destinations. This year's travelers will be singing Auld Langsyne in Las Vegas, Orlando, New York, Denver and Ft. Lauderdale. 

Top Five International New Year's Eve Destinations- Warm weather prevails again as travelers look to ring in the New Year in Cancun, San Juan, Nassau, London and San Jose Cabo. 

WORLWIDE  
Fairmont Rooms From the Heart
This holiday season, Fairmont Rooms from the Heart - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts' new charitable program - will capture the magic of many wishes by donating $10 per online booking made during the month of December to the Make-A-Wish Foundation®.  Bookings for travel taken from December 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004 can be made at www.fairmont.com/heart.
  
This online initiative launches a new partnership between Fairmont and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the world’s largest wish-granting charity.  Fairmont Rooms from the Heart is a multi-faceted program dedicated to realizing the greatest wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.  In addition to the holiday fund raising, Fairmont will contribute an annual donation of $75,000 US, actively partner in the granting of approximately 200 wishes each year, and support a network of colleagues volunteering for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Since 54 percent of all these wish requests are travel-related, Fairmont’s 42 resorts and city-center hotels are ideally positioned to help make them reality.  

The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. It is the largest wish-granting charity in the world, with 76 chapters in the United States and its territories and 27 international affiliates on five continents and has granted more than 110,000 wishes to children around the world since 1980. For more information about the Make-A-Wish Foundation, visit www.wish.org or www.worldwish.org.

Fairmont Rooms from the Heart is a part of Fairmont’s ongoing commitment to fostering strong, healthy communities. Ten years ago, Fairmont started Room at the Inn at properties across Canada, a program offering complimentary room nights to families visiting loved ones in the hospital. In addition, Fairmont has developed and supports numerous charitable projects including Fairmont Adopt-A-Shelter, The Canadian Women’s Foundation, V-Day and various community activities, through the Fairmont Foundation. 

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a collection of world-class resorts and city-centre hotels that enjoy unrivalled prominence in the communities where they are located. Operating 42 properties throughout six countries, Fairmont is committed to providing guests with exceptional service in distinctive surroundings. For more information on Fairmont or for reservations, please call 1 (800) 441-1414 or visit us online at www.fairmont.com.

BELGIUM
Hotel Amigo, Brussels
Situated near the Grand-Place of Brussels, Hotel Amigo is the perfect location to experience a historical and culture-filled Christmas. Guests will marvel at Brussels’ renowned Christmas decorations and lights festooning the shops and streets, peruse its European Market, and enjoy its public skating rink on St. Catherine Place. The Amigo’s White Chocolate Christmas package, valid from Dec. 12, 2003 through Jan. 21, 2004, and offered at $233 per room on a double occupancy basis includes: one night in a double deluxe room (double executive room is offered at $291), buffet breakfast in the new Ristorante Bocconi, and complimentary white Belgian chocolates upon arrival.
For more information or to make reservations, call: 011-32-2-547-4709; fax 011-32-2-502-2805; e-mail: reservation@hotelamigo.com; or visit the Amigo website at www.roccofortehotels.com.

ITALY
In Italy the Sonesta Resort & Country Club Tuscany, overlooking the Poggio dei Medici Golf Course, OFFERS A SPECIAL WINTER RATE OF EURO €125 PER PERSON PER NIGHT, based on double occupancy and valid from November 1, 2003 to February 29, 2004. The rate includes accommodations, daily Buffet Breakfast, daily Green Fee on Poggio dei Medici Golf Course, 1 Tuscan Dinner (with 4-night minimum stay), 1 complimentary night + Dinner (with 7-night minimum stay), taxes and service charge. For more information on the hotel, go to www.sonesta.com/tuscany_resort/, and for reservations, info@sonesta.it. 

Hotel de Russie, Rome
The legendary Christmas parties and the memorable events which have entertained the Roman and international aristocracy at the Hotel de Russie are back to delight guests. Two packages include overnight accommodations, welcome amenity, daily buffet breakfast and newspaper, and one-day access to De Russie Spa with free use of the hydrotherapy pool sauna/steam bath. The Christmas in Rome package is valid from Dec. 20 through Dec. 27, 2003 with rates starting at US$520 for a classic double room per night for a minimum of two nights. For more information or to make reservations, call 011-39-06-32-8881; fax 011-39-06-3288-8884; email reservations@hotelderussie.it; or visit www.roccofortehotels.com. 

Hotel Savoy, Florence
Experience the enchanting atmosphere of the city of arts at the Hotel Savoy, in the heart of Florence. Guests may enjoy overnight accommodations, welcome amenity and drink, and daily buffet breakfast and newspaper. The Christmas in Florence package begins at $385 for a classic double room per night. A minimum two-night stay is required. For more information or to make reservations, call 011-39-055-27351; fax 011-39-055-2735888; or email reservations@hotelsavoy.it; or visit www.roccofortehotels.com.

UK
LONDON AND WALES
BMI, in conjunction with Discover British Isles and Europe Travel, is offering an exceptional deal to London for just the price of bmi's roundtrip new economy fare of $1499, a savings of more than 40 percent.  

This London offer by bmi includes round trip air fare in the “new economy,” bmi's roomy middle cabin, from Chicago O'Hare or Washington Dulles to London Heathrow via a connection in Manchester, England; three nights accommodations at a centrally located four-star hotel; daily continental breakfast; round trip airport/hotel transfers; full day Hop On Hop Off sightseeing tour on double-decker buses with a River Thames Cruise; 24-hour emergency and travel assistance and a Harrods voucher per couple valued at 200 pounds (approximately $330).  The package, based on per person, double occupancy, includes local taxes but not airport taxes that are approximately $160.  Many additional options including extra night's accommodations are available for an extra charge. 

To experience wonderful “woolly” Wales with more sheep than citizens - for the $1,499 price, travelers receive a roundtrip to Manchester; one week's rental of an automatic car with unlimited miles from Avis; and seven nights of lodging in one of a choice of 16 spectacular Welsh Rarebit hotels. bmi's "new economy" cabin offers 38 inches of seat pitch, telephones, dataports and at-seat laptop power supplies. The London offer is valid through March 31 call Discover British Isles and Europe Travel toll free at 1-888-669-8205 or check its web site at www.discoverbritishislestravel.com/bmi-special.htm. The Wales promotion is available from December 15 to March 31 from www.travelwales.us/bmi Call toll-free 1-866-508-8804.

The Balmoral, Edinburgh
Under the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, the Christmas season comes alive for guests of The Balmoral with the sights and sounds of the holiday festivities such as carolers and ice skaters from the famous “Edinburgh Wheel”. Valid from Dec. 1 through Dec. 29, 2003, the 188-room Balmoral is celebrating the magic of the holiday season with a special bed and breakfast package, Christmas Wonderland, with rates starting at $220 plus VAT for a standard room per night, including daily Scottish breakfast. While in Edinburgh, travelers can shop at the traditional Christmas market for authentic Scottish crafts, stroll through Jenners (Edinburgh’s oldest department store) and visit Harvey Nichols for the young at heart. 
For more information or to make reservations, call 011-44-131-556-2414; fax 011-44-131-557-3747; or email:reservations@thebalmoralhotel.com. 

The Lowry, Manchester
Centrally located in the heart of Manchester, one of the UK’s most dynamic, chic cities. and offers anglophiles reasons to celebrate this holiday season. Valid from Dec. 5 through Dec. 30, 2003, The Lowry’s Festive Accommodation package includes overnight accommodations (River View Rooms and Suites are available upon request) and temporary membership at The Lowry Health Spa for $83 per person, per night. 
Additional overnight accommodations are available for $135 per night. 
For more information, additional details on holiday packages or to make reservations, call 011-44-161-827-4000; fax 011-44-161-827-4001; Email enquiries@thelowryhotel.com; or visit the hotel’s Web site at www.roccofortehotels.com.

St. David’s Hotel & Spa, Cardiff Bay
The 132-room St. David’s Hotel & Spa, in Cardiff, Wales, located on the waterfront of Cardiff Bay, offers travelers the gift of pure relaxation and indulgence through early 2004 with special rates available throughout the holiday season. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, the destination hydrotherapy spa offers state-of-the-art hydrotherapy treatments and seaweed and mud wraps, and Ayruvedic treatments. Guests will enjoy luxury accommodations at special room rates ranging from $84 per person, per night from Dec. 5 through Dec. 30, 2003, and $340 per room on a double occupancy basis on December 31, including complimentary membership to the St. David’s Spa. 
For more information, details on additional packages, or to make reservations, call 011-44-29-2045-4045; fax 011-44-29-2048-7056; email reservations@thestdavidshotel.com; or visit the hotel’s Web site at www.roccofortehotels.com. 

LONDON
Magical London
Escape to Red Carnation Hotels sophisticated boutique properties in London and enjoy the fabulous Christmas season for your holiday vacation- a memorable and special occasion not be forgotten at one of Red Carnation's luxurious 4-star hotels in central London - The Montague on the Gardens in Bloomsbury, the Chesterfield Mayfair in the heart of literary Mayfair, or the Rubens at the Palace overlooking the Queen's Mews. 
The special Magical London Christmas package includes:
Two nights accommodations in either a Double or Deluxe Twin Room  
A welcome gift on arrival in room
An expert gift wrapping service (ideal for discreetly dealing with your partner's presents)
Full English breakfast for two each day during your stay
Mistletoe in your room
Tea for two with Christmas cake on one day
A taxi to Trafalgar Square to view the traditional Norwegian Christmas tree
If you are staying at the hotel on Christmas Day, a stocking stuffed with seasonal goodies will miraculously appear on your doorknob in the morning
Available between December 1, 2003 and January 5, 2004*
Upgrade to a beautiful Executive Suite for a nightly supplement and relax reading Christmas stories sitting next to a Christmas tree in your lounge decorated in your favourite Christmas colours. Prices for the Magical London Christmas package are $311.00 at the Montague on the Gardens and The Rubens at the Palace, and $336.00 at the Chesterfield Mayfair and are based on a minimum two night stay with two persons sharing a double or twin room. Extra night rates are available from $130.00 per night, which includes English breakfast. All prices quoted exclude tax and are subject to availability.
For further details or to make a booking, call (877) 955-1515. For online bookings, contact The Chesterfield Mayfair at: bookch@rchmail.com; The Rubens at the Palace: bookrb@rchmail.com; and The Montague on the Gardens: bookmt@rchmail.com. Red Carnation Hotels  www.redcarnationhotels.com.

Browns Hotel – London
Located in the heart of London’s Mayfair, Brown’s Hotel features 118 bedrooms, including ten suites; the award-winning 1837 Restaurant with private dining room for ten people; The Library restaurant; The Drawing Room for afternoon tea; St George’s Bar; seven function suites for up to 120 people; and a fitness center. To celebrate the holiday season, Brown’s is offering chic London visitors a Christmas Shopping package. This festive package is valid from Nov. 28, 2003 through Jan. 31, 2004 and includes English breakfast for two, mulled wine and minces upon arrival, and a Molton Brown gift box. Prices range from $385 for a Superior King or Twin room to $475 for a Junior Suite per night. 
For more information or to make reservations, call 011-44-207-493-6020; fax 011-44-207-493- 9381; or email: reservations.brownshotel@rfhotels.com.

Five Star Christmas *****
Revel in the golden glow of Christmas as London opens its doors and hearts to guests this holiday season! Get a head start on some Christmas shopping, or visiting friends and family. Stay at either the superb 5-star Milestone Hotel and Apartments overlooking Kensington Palace and Gardens, or at the exclusive "41" Buckingham Palace, overlooking the Royal Mews - and let the butler unpack while you look forward to a host of festive fun! 
The "5 Star Christmas" package includes:
· Two nights accommodations in either a Deluxe Double Room, Junior** or Full Suite**
· A welcome gift on arrival in room
· A wreath to take home as an annual memento 
· Mistletoe in your suite
· An expert gift wrapping service (perfect for discreetly dealing with your partner's presents)
· A three course dinner for two (not forgetting the mince pies)
· Full English breakfast for two each day during your stay
· Tea for two with Christmas cake on one day
· A bottle of red and a bottle of white wine with the compliments of the General Manager
· If you are staying at the hotel on Christmas Day, a stocking stuffed with seasonal goodies will miraculously appear on your doorknob in the morning
· Available between December 1, 2003 and January 5, 2004
**When upgrading to a Junior or Full Suite, there's a 'sack full' of extras to enjoy:
o A Christmas tree in your suite decorated in the color scheme of your choice
o Two hours of a private chauffeur-driven car for shopping 
o A visit by Santa if children are with a guest on Christmas Day

Prices for the "5 Star Christmas" package are from $699.00 for a Deluxe Double Room. Extra night rates are available at $279 for a Deluxe Double Room, which includes English breakfast. Upgrade to a Junior Suite for $1,230.00 or to a Full Suite for $1,380.00 which includes additional benefits**, for two nights at both The Milestone Hotel, recently voted the "Best Hotel in London," and a member of Small Leading Hotels of the World, and at the ultra-luxurious "41," listed as one of the 'World's Best Places to Stay' by Condé Nast Traveler, January 2002.  Packages exclude tax and subject to availability and based on two persons sharing for a minimum of two nights.
For further details or to make a booking, call (877) 955-1515 or email: book41@rchmail.com or bookms@rchmail.com. View us online at www.redcarnationhotels.com, or www.milestonehotel.com and www.41hotel.com 

PERU
Sonesta Posadas del Inca – located in Lima, Cusco, Arequipa, Yucay, and Puno – offer business and leisure travelers accommodations strategically located in the best rouist destinations and business capitals of Peru. In Lima, our 3 properties are in the city’s San Isidro and Miraflores districts. In Cusco, the hotel is located near the main square of this ancient Incan capital and in Yucay, the Posada is in the heart of the Sacred Valley, just one hour from Machu Picchu. A collection of city inns and country lodges, the Posadas offer a range of 23 to 134 rooms, all furnished with native fabrics and colors and offering traditional Peruvian cuisine. For more information, go to www.sonesta.com, and click on the Peruvian Posada of your choice.

RUSSIA
Hotel Astoria, St. Petersburg
The 223-room Hotel Astoria, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, is located in St. Isaac’s Square in the center of the city near many of the main attractions. Hotel Astoria offers the Russian Christmas package providing guests the chance to experience the unique magic and romance in St. Petersburg’s winter wonderland whether strolling the hermitage and the Russian Museum, taking a ride in a traditional Russian troyka through the parks of tsars or fishing on the Gulf of Finland. Valid from Dec. 22 through Dec. 26, 2003 and Jan. 5 through Jan. 9, 2004 and priced at $690 per person, double occupancy, the Russian Christmas package includes four nights accommodations, daily buffet breakfast, entrance to the Hermitage Museum, dinner at Davidov Restaurant on Dec. 24th, 25th or Jan. 7th and round-trip airport transfers.
For further information or to make reservations, contact the hotel at: 011-7-812-313-5032, Fax: 011-7 812-313-5133; e-mail: reserv@astoria.spb.ru; or visit the Astoria website at www.roccofortehotels.com.

CANADA
Ice Magic in the Land of a Million Christmas Trees 
Put the traditional idea of a sculptor on ice and take a trip to The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies for the 10th annual Ice Magic International Ice Sculpture Competition, January 16 - 19, 2004.  Ice carving teams from the world over compete from dawn through dusk over three days to transform 15 specially made giant ice cubes into larger-than-life sculptures. enjoy the carnival atmosphere extends throughout the Chateau with free skating parties and guided snowshoe tours, and down to the village of Lake Louise for the individual sculpting contest  and the "Little Chippers" kids' snow carving workshop. Held on the grounds of the legendary Chateau, this frozen art festival and competition is constructed around a fitting centerpiece, a 60,000-pound fairytale ice castle on the lake built every December by the resort's staff. Offering great rates starting as low as $165 ($218 Cdn.) per night, winter enthusiasts can chill out at Ice Magic 2004 by reserving at www.fairmont.com/lakelouise or by calling 403-762-8421 for more information.

CARRIBBEAN CAYMAN ISLANDS 
JUST IN TIME FOR LAST MINUTE XMAS DUTY FREE SHOPPING RT AIR from Washington DC – Grand Cayman on American Airlines, RT transfers, 4 nights ocean view at Regal Beach Club on 7 mile beach. Luxury condos 2 bedroom unit
All taxes / gratuties / departure taxes from GCM / security charges etc / taxes and graturities on the property included. Total Price $ 3275.00 for 4 persons (2adults & 2 kids under 12)  (Q210372)  Dec 17-21.
Or dive for Xmas treasures in Cayman.   See website   www.caymanislands.ky, for loads of Specials. 1 Diver, 1 Non-Diver-Dive Tech & Cobalt Coast Resort offer:
Book a 5-night dive vacation & bring a buddy and we'll do their check-out/referral dives for free! Diver Package from $780. US; Student Package from $664. (does not include air)
Cayman Islands Dept. of Tourism
P.O. Box 40037, Washington D.C.  20016
301-767-8955  301-767-8956-F
www.caymanislands.ky    www.divecayman.ky 

SUPERCLUBS continues its popular promotion whereby
even the most dedicated cruisers can turn in their last cruise boarding pass and embark on a Super-Inclusive land holiday in spacious beachfront accommodations with fine dining, premium brand libations, nightly entertainment and land and water sports (including instruction and equipment), all included in the package. 
Anyone who cruised for a minimum three nights in 2003, or intends to cruise in 2004, is eligible - and the boarding pass from that cruise is the ticket to a free night at any SuperClubs Resort.  Promotion participants can choose their "berth" from 11 Super-Inclusive getaways in Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Curaçao and Brazil, from among SuperClubs' Grand Lido, Breezes and Hedonism brands.  Travel must be completed by December 31, 2004, and within 12 months of the cruise for which the boarding pass was issued.  
To take advantage of this offer, cruise veterans can simply call
1-800-GO-SUPER (1-800-467-8737), log on to www.SuperClubs.com or contact their local travel agent.  A minimum stay of four nights is required in order to redeem the free night, and SuperClubs will need copies of the boarding pass (or a receipt from a recent cruise) to confirm the booking. 
To select a resort for their next vacation with SuperClubs,
travelers can take a virtual tour online at www.SuperClubs.com.
SuperClubs, the world's only Super-Inclusive resort group, includes properties in three SuperClubs brand categories: SuperClubs Grand Lido Resorts - Grand Lido Negril and Grand Lido Braco, both in Jamaica; SuperClubs Breezes Resorts - Breezes Runaway Bay and Breezes Montego Bay in Jamaica; Breezes Bahamas; Breezes Curaçao; Breezes Punta Cana and Breezes Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic; Breezes Costa Do Sauipe in Brazil; and SuperClubs Hedonism Resorts - Hedonism II in Negril and Hedonism III in Runaway Bay, both in Jamaica.  SuperClubs has also licensed its brands in Cuba where four hotels now operate under the Breezes and SuperClubs banner: Breezes Varadero, Breezes Jibacoa, Breezes Costa Verde and SuperClubs Puntarena.  Properties under construction include two in Cuba: Grand Lido Varadero, and Breezes Cayo Coco; and one under development in St. Kitts.

Every SuperClubs holiday is Super-Inclusive - accommodations; all meals, SuperSnacks and premium brand cocktails; unlimited use of all sports facilities, including equipment rental and instruction; entertainment; weddings; recreational activities; and hotel taxes - with absolutely no tipping allowed.  SuperClubs operates and independently markets an affiliate all-inclusive hotel, Starfish Trelawny in Jamaica.  For more information or reservations, contact SuperClubs at (800) GO-SUPER (or 1-800-467-8737) or visit their website at www.superclubs.com.

DIVI RESORTS 
Just in time for that last-minuet get away before the holidays, or for a well deserved rest after the holidays, Divi Resorts has announced a “blow out winter sale” at eight of their resorts including Divi Little Bay Beach Resort in St. Maarten, Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino in Bonaire, Divi Southwinds Beach Resort and Divi Heritage Beach Resort in Barbados, Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort & Casino in St. Croix, Divi Tiara Beach Resort in Cayman Brac and Divi Village Resort and Divi Dutch Village in Aruba. Available for on-line bookings only, the savings vary by resort check website for exact availability. Divi Little Bay now $66.00, Divi Flamingo $59.00, Divi Southwinds  $66.00, Divi Tiara $63.00, Divi Village $69.00, Divi Heritage $66.00, Divi Dutch Village $59.00 Divi Carina Bay  $90.00
For reservations and more information on Divi Resorts, visit the Divi Resorts website at www.diviresorts.com . For reservations or more information on Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort & Casino visit www.divicarina.com .  

BERMUDA
Ariel Sands Beach Club is offering its "Blue Water Holiday Package," starting at $685 per person, based on double occupancy. The package includes: five nights stay with breakfast, Christmas Caroling Show, an Eggnog Party, a Christmas Day Brunch, a Boxing Day Bloody Mary Party and taxes and gratuities.  For more information call 1-800-468-6610 or log on to www.arielsands.com. Ariel Sands 34 Shore Road, Devonshire
P.O. Box 334, Hamilton HM BX, BERMUDA
Tel: 441.236.1010 - Fax: 441.236.0087 - Reservations: 800.468.6610

Cambridge Beaches features its "Christmas at Cambridge" package. Guests book any four nights -- providing one is Dec. 25 -- for $1,300 per person, based on double occupancy, and receive a deluxe room with a water view, breakfast, afternoon tea, gourmet dinner daily, two Ocean Spa treatments per adult, complimentary transfers to church on Christmas Eve, traditional international holiday specialties, a three-day Bermuda ferry/bus pass, a Bermuda Heritage Passport, which entitles entrance to a number of interesting cultural and historical sites, cooking classes & wine tasting, gratuities and taxes and complimentary airport transfers. To ring in the New Year a "Celebrate Life" New Year package is offered at $1,375 per person, based on double occupancy.  For more information call 800-468-7300 or log on to www.cambridgebeaches.com. 

The Reefs "Christmas Package," available from Dec. 23 - Dec. 28, 2003, includes five days/four nights in an ocean view Lanai room, features daily breakfast, afternoon tea, dinner, a three-day bus/ferry pass, complimentary airport transfers, taxes and gratuities and a gift from Santa daily. Rates start at $811 per person, based on double occupancy. The Reefs also offers a six day/five-night New Year's Eve package, available Dec. 27, 2003 - Jan. 2, 2004 at $980 per person. Holiday festivities include a chef's demonstration, a Bond Casino Night and New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball. This package must be booked by Oct. 30, 2003.  For more information call 1-800-742-2008 or log on to www.TheReefs.com.

The Elbow Beach Resort's "Elbow Holly Stays" package is offered at $90 per person per night, based on double occupancy in deluxe ocean view rooms. The package, valid from Dec. 12 to Jan. 10, includes: breakfast daily and all taxes and gratuities.   For more information call 800-223-7434 or log on to www.mandarinoriental.com. 

Surf Side Beach Club and Palms Restaurant "Decorated for the Holidays!" Christmas Eve through Boxing Day -3 night Holiday Inclusive Packages starting from $410.00 per person based on double occupancy includes deluxe accommodation - all meals - taxes and service charge - what a great gift for that special someone! For more information call 1-800-553-9990 or log on to 

The Bermuda Philharmonic Society Christmas Concert - Dec. 14, 2003 - 7:30 p.m. the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium for the Performing Arts, Devonshire. The orchestra's rendition of Hodio by Ralph Vaughn Williams as well as traditional Christmas Carols and Christmas Pop Songs make up the program. General admission tickets are $25 while patrons tickets are $50. Tel. 441-298-0725. 

The Christmas Boat Parade - Dec.13, 2003 - Hamilton Harbour, 6:30 p.m. Boats of all shapes and sizes will be decked out in the season's finest for the annual event. Sponsored by the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute (BUEI), this spectacular illuminated display of Yuletide festivity sets sail from the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. www.bermudaboatparade.bm 

Christmas Day - Dec. 25, 2003 - Public holiday.  Consult the daily newspaper for Christmas Eve and midnight candlelight services of all denominations.

Boxing Day - Dec. 26, 2003 - Public holiday.  Traditionally a day to visit friends and family or to receive guests.  Festivities include a variety of sporting activities and surprise appearances by Bermuda's traditional Gombey Dancers.

Bermuda, just two hours by air from the East Coast, stretches for 21.6 miles along turquoise waters, surrounded by a 200 square-mile coral reef plateau. Bermuda's diverse activities offer an array of vacation options, including more golf courses per square mile and more wreck dives than anywhere else in the world, horseback riding, world-renowned deep sea fishing and smooth pink beaches to rest on by day's end. Accommodations range from luxury resorts to intimate guest cottages and family-run inns, all incorporating the sophistication and hospitality unique to the Bermuda experience. For more information, please call 800-BERMUDA, your travel agent or visit www.bermudatourism.com .

FLORIDA
MIAMI – Relax in Miami’s tropical climate and experience the perfect escape of luxury and pampering at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental, Miami, named Miami’s only AAA Five Diamond hotel and sweeten the experience with an extraordinary room offer, exciting kids’ activities, as well as a host of unforgettable dining experiences at both hotel restaurants, Azul – Miami’s first ever AAA Five Diamond restaurant and Café Sambal – a casual, waterfront Asian restaurant.
Festive Choices: This holiday package with rates starting at $399 per night, exclusive of tax. In addition, from December 24 through December 30, 2003, guests can enjoy a free night when staying three nights or more.

MO Kids Club: Over the holidays guests can take advantage of a personalized family program with MO Kids Club. Here, young guests (ages 5 to 12) enjoy a variety of cultural activities including arts and crafts workshops, dance contests and storytelling. Plus action-packed excursions to nearby attractions such as the Miami Seaquarium and Parrot Jungle Island. Full day, including lunch, is $60 per child. The half-day program is $30 per child. Available between December 26, 2003 and January 1, 2004. 
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Celebration
On Christmas Eve and on Christmas Day, Café Sambal guests will be treated to special culinary adventures created by Chef Paul Miller. Tempura Fried Camembert Cheese with Lingonberry Sweet & Sour Sauce; Sautéed Dover Sole Brandade with Wilted Spinach in Lobster Nage and Cranberry Sake Poached Pears sprinkled with Candied Walnuts and dolloped with Eggnog Ice Cream are just a few of the amazing selections. Served from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Cost is $55 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. 
Azul’s patrons will enjoy a spectacular Christmas Eve dinner from award-winning Chef Michelle Bernstein. Elegant dishes such as Sautéed Porcini, Chanterelle and Black Trumpet Mushrooms Tian; Foie Gras with Chocolate Mole and Braised Figs and Warm Nutmeg Apple Pudding are among the indulgent menu highlights. Served from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost is $125 per person, excluding tax and gratuity.
Breakfast With Santa
Celebrate Santa’s arrival at Mandarin Oriental from 9 a.m. to noon on December 21, Santa Claus will put in a special appearance during the hotel’s bountiful feast of breakfast favorites. A lavish buffet, presented with fun games and giveaways, will accentuate the holiday excitement. $25 per person, $15 for children ages 6-12, excluding tax and gratuity. Children under 6 are complimentary. 
For hotel reservations, please contact (305) 913-8383, toll free (866) 888-6780 or Mandarin Oriental’s direct on-line reservations service at Palm Beach, The Chesterfield Hotel is nestled in the heart of Palm Beach at 363 Cocoanut Row just two blocks from the world famous Worth Avenue between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intercoastal Waterway. The Chesterfield's ideal location mixed with fine, traditional hospitality makes it the  ideal place to spend the holidays. 
The Home for the Holidays Package includes:
. Three nights accommodation in a Queen Superior Room
. Full American Breakfast each morning for two people
. Traditional English Afternoon Tea for two on one day 
. Two complimentary libations on arrival in The Leopard Lounge and Restaurant
The Home for the Holidays Package is available from December 15, 2003 through January 15, 2004 for $795 for a three-night stay, based on double occupancy and availability and exclusive of taxes and gratuities.  A special room rate is available for additional nights.
The elegant fifty-five room Chesterfield Hotel is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, and is located at 363 Cocoanut Row in Palm Beach. Complimentary valet parking. Contact The Chesterfield Hotel direct 800-243-7871. Or email at: bookchpb@rchmail.com. Visit www.chesterfieldpb.com or www.redcarnationhotels.com.   
The Chesterfield Hotel Wishes You Hope, Prosperity, and Peace in 2004!

St. Pete Beach,–The Radio City Rockettes - the world’s most famous precision dance troupe – thinks pink at Florida’s Don CeSar Beach Resort & Spa, celebrating the holidays with “Rockettes Around the Clock” starting at $249*, Dec. 28 - 29, 2003. From a “Christmas Spectacular”pajama party with bedtime fairytales told by Rockettes and high kick fitness lessons to a “Rockettiquette” class and afternoon tea, kids from one to 92 enjoy this holiday retreat. The finale to the Rockette-inspired getaway – a charity tea and fashion show benefiting the Ronald McDonald House --previews the hottest Nordstrom shoes for 2004 donned by the best legs in the business.
*Rate is for double occupancy and two participants in classes, parties and fashion show. Additional night is $99. Package and additional nights exclude taxes and resort fees.

Blending European splendor, seaside elegance and sweet sunsets with the enchantment of yesteryear, the romantic legend of The Don CeSar, celebrating 75 years in 2003, exemplifies the grandeur of America’s traditional beach resorts and is the only historic resort on Florida’s Gulf Coast. 
In 2001, the Radio City Rockettes celebrated 75 years of eye-high kicks and precision dance with the same enthusiasm and vigor that has become their trademark. The overwhelming appeal of the world's most beloved dance company continues to grow with each holiday season. The New York Times says, "The Rockettes are as precise and talented as ever, and their bright smiles and unison dancing evoke cheers and applause in old favorites like the ‘Parade of the Wooden Soldiers.’" The Rockettes look forward to entertaining audiences around the world for another 75 years!
The Radio City Rockettes are performing at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Dec. 11, 2003 through Jan. 4, 2004. An overnight package is available during the Rockettes performances including one-night of spectacular accommodations at the Don CeSar and two adult premium tickets to the show. Rates start at $249**. 
For tickets visit www.tbpac.org or call the box office at (800) 955-1045. For more information or to register for the Rockettes packages, please call The Don CeSar Beach Resort & Spa directly at (800) 282-1116 or visit www.doncesar.com.

Sunny Isles Beach, The Aquanox Spa offers “Sonesta Surrender” the signature treatment of the Aquanox Spa, located at our new Trump International Sonesta Beach Resort. The Surrender is a combination of the spa’s most popular treatments, custom-designed to be an ‘all-in-one.’ The experience begins with an Apricot Chamomile hand and arm exfoliation, followed by a eucalyptus and lemongrass Tired Tootsie treatment. A full-body Swedish massage including a scalp massage follows, while a soothing flaxseed pillow is placed over the eyes. For more information, go to www.sonesta.com/corporate/page.asp?pageid=17628 

KANSAS 
Kansas City, The Raphael¹s Holiday Magic Package puts guests in the perfect place to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Country Club Plaza aglow with 175,000 festive lights. The Raphael was originally built in 1927 as an apartment building. It opened as a hotel in September, 1975 after a complete restoration. The nine-story, 123-room property is a member of Historic Hotels of America. The Country Club Plaza was developed in 1922 and is widely reported to be the first shopping center in America built to accommodate the automobile. The Plaza is noted for its Spanish-style architecture, fountains, wrought-iron encompassed courtyards, tree-lined boulevards, mosaics, statuary and other works of art. The Plaza Lighting ceremony has been held annually on Thanksgiving night since 1926 when it began with a single string of lights. The ceremony is enormously well-known throughout the region, attracting more than 250,000 people to witness the spectacle.

The package includes certificates for a full American breakfast and a signature holiday drink special. The package, $139 standard, $169 suite or $189 for Plaza view suite accommodations, is offered Sundays through Thursdays from December 1 - 30, 2003. The package is subject to availability, exclusive of gratuity and tax. Certain blackout dates apply. Advance reservations are required and may be made by calling 1-800-821-5343 or  816-756-3800. For more information, the hotel web address is www.raphaelkc.com.

LOUISIANA
A White Christmas in New Orleans This December? 
It will be with The Fairmont New Orleans' famous Angel Hair Christmas Lobby, a magnificent and unmatched spectacle of over 100,000 twinkling lights, 800 ornaments, 54 Christmas trees, 1,000 handmade bows, 900 poinsettias, and a life-sized Gingerbread House. One of the city's most loved holiday traditions, families can stroll through the hotel's decorated lobby and enjoy activates such as weekend Teddy Bear Teas, visits with Santa in his sleigh or noontime choral concerts. Adding to the season's splendor are the hotel's Papa Noel rates which start from $89 and run until December 30, 2003.  Guests can book online at www.fairmont.com or by calling 1-800-41-1414.

The Chateau Sonesta Hotel New Orleans offers special holiday rates as the city gets into the holiday sprit with “Christmas New Orleans Style.” Among the happenings around town are Candlelight Tours of Historic Homes, A Holiday Wine Tasting and Reveillon Dinners. For the hotel’s special Papa Noel Holiday room rates, go to www.sonesta.com/neworleans_chateau/page.asp?PageID=4612. For more information on “Christmas New Orleans Style,” go to www.christmasneworleans.com. 

When the holidays come to New Orleans, the entire town buzzes with excitement with “Christmas New Orleans Style,” a month-long citywide promotion. The Crescent City puts on a show with Christmas lights, holiday regalia and nightly concerts in St. Louis Cathedral. The Royal Sonesta Hotel offers special “PAPA NOEL” RATES of $99 - $109 for its guestrooms, and serves the traditional Creole feast known as the “Reveillon” in Begue’s, its award-winning restaurant, for $45 per person. From December 31, 2003 to January 3, 2004, the Royal Sonesta offers Sugar Bowl rates starting at $289 per night. To make reservations, go to www.sonesta.com/neworleans_royal/page.asp?pageid=11142 or call the hotel at 1-800-SONESTA (766-3782). For information on other Royal Sonesta vacation packages, go to www.sonesta.com/neworleans_royal/page.asp?PageID=4834

NEW YORK
Apple Core Hotels offers safe, inexpensive, family-friendly accommodations year-round at all five AppleCore Hotels properties in New York City with rates starting at $89 per night including continental breakfast. Centrally located and near major landmarks, all five hotels offer an array of modern, in-room amenities such as cable television with pay-per-view movies; wireless Web TV and video games, complimentary Wi-Fi (wireless Internet access); telephones with data port and voice mail; coffee makers; and irons and ironing boards. For larger families, all five hotels, including the smoke-free Comfort Inn Midtown, offer rooms that accommodate up to four comfortably, and the Super 8 Hotel Times Square offers spacious family suites that feature two separate rooms. Unlike other inexpensive hotels, Apple Core Hotels' properties are conveniently located in midtown Manhattan, within walking distance to New York City landmarks including Madison Square Garden, The Empire State Building, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Macy's and the Fifth Avenue shops, placing families close to must-see attractions.
Apple Core Hotels' properties include the new La Quinta Inn Manhattan (17 West 32nd Street), Red Roof Inn Manhattan (6 West 32nd Street), the smoke-free Comfort Inn Midtown (129 West 46th Street), Super 8 Hotel Times Square (59 West 46th Street), and the Ramada Inn East Side (161 Lexington Avenue). For information or reservations, contact Apple Core Hotels at (800) 567-7720 or (212) 790-2710.  For real-time reservations, log on to Apple Core Hotels' interactive Web site,  www.applecorehotels.com.

Candlelight Evening in historic Cooperstown: On Sunday, December 21, from 3-7 p.m., The Farmers' Museum in Cooperstown, New York, will host the 24th annual Candlelight Evening, one of the region's best-loved holiday celebrations.  Candlelight Evening is a traditional 19th-century holiday celebration with costumed interpreters, horse-drawn wagon rides, caroling, story telling, centuries-old music and traditionally prepared food and drink.  It is held at one of the nation's oldest living-history museums, The Farmers' Museum, which brings to life the challenges and rewards of pre-industrial life in rural America.

During Candlelight Evening, the museum's 1845 Village is decorated in greenery and illuminated only by hundreds of candles and lamplight, as it would have been 150+ years ago.  Complimentary wassail, warmed in kettles over campfires, is served, and Saint Nicholas, dressed in historically accurate 19th-century clothing, will be on hand to tell stories and display 19th-century toys from the museum's extensive collection.  There is a full music program scheduled, and children can take part in arts and crafts activities including painting and ornament making.

Candlelight Evening started as a celebration for the Cooperstown community, but has grown considerably over the last 24 years.  We expect over 3,000 to attend, including people who travel from all over the Northeast and mid-Atlantic just for this event. 

In addition to the Farmers Museum, Cooperstown is home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. There are many other attractions in the area and a wide selection of hotels, B & B’s, historic Inns and more. 
www.farmersmuseum.org 
www.cooperstowngetaway.com/
www.otesaga.com
cooperstown.net/#easyguide
/www.baseballhalloffame.org/

RHODE ISLAND
Newport Mansions Christmas Celebrations
Holiday magic arrives at the Newport Mansions with the Breakers, The Elms and Marble House decorated in full holiday regalia starting on November 15, and remain decorated and open daily for tours through January 4. The Preservation Society of Newport County invites visitors to experience magnificent Yuletide decorations, set against a backdrop of inspirational and historic architecture, the glitter of gold and the sparkle of silver. Decorations will include approximately 20 decorated Christmas trees, more than two thousand poinsettia plants, hundreds of roses, carnations, lilies and other flowers, dozens of potted palms and wreaths, and hundreds of yards of fresh garland. Dining tables set with period silver and china, and mannequins dressed in authentic costumes complete the setting.

Each house will be open daily for tours, except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Admission to The Breakers is $15 for adults, $4 for children 6-17. Marble House and The Elms are each $10 for adults and $4 for children 6-17. A Winter Passport providing admission to all three houses can be purchased for $25 for adults, $9 for children.
 
Special events include Sunday afternoon musical programs and visits from Santa Claus, live choral music during special Saturday evening events, a holiday concert and a festive holiday dinner-dance.

In addition to regular daily daytime tours, there will be six special Holiday Evenings at The Breakers. These will take place from 6 pm to 8 pm on November 29, December 6, 13, 20, 27 and January 3. Guests can take a leisurely stroll through the mansion, enjoying continuous live holiday music in a Gilded Age setting. A stop for holiday sweets, eggnog and cider completes the elegant experience. 
Tickets for Holiday Evenings at the Newport Mansions are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Children 6-17 are just $10. Preservation Society members tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, and $8 for children 6-17. Space is limited, and advance ticket purchase is recommended. Tickets can be purchased at any of the three houses, or online at www.NewportMansions.org.

The Preservation Society of Newport County, Rhode Island is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting the area’s historic architecture, landscapes and decorative arts. Its 11 historic properties—five of them National Historic Landmarks—span more than 250 years of American architectural and social development.
The Preservation Society of Newport County
424 Bellevue Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
phone: 401-847-1000 
fax: 401-841-0556
www.NewportMansions.org

PENNSYLVANIA
HERSHEY has 14 getaway packages to choose from at two distinct Hershey Resorts properties, visitors of any age can cultivate their interests.
1. Kids Stay Free! Fall Family Fun Hershey Lodge
Valid: Sept. 1 through Dec. 29, Sunday through Thursday.
Package Includes: deluxe accommodations, breakfast, tickets to Hershey's Really Big 3D Show at Hershey's Chocolate World Visitor Center, a Preferred Shopper's card with discounts at The Outlets At Hershey and admission to Hershey Museum and Hershey Gardens (seasonally through Oct. 31). 
Rate: $94.00*. Kids stay free with paying adults.  Maximum of four guests per room.
2. New! Bed and Breakfast, The Hotel Hershey
Valid: Sept. 1 through Dec. 30; Sunday through Thursday.
Package includes: overnight accommodations, breakfast next day in the Circular Dining Room, admission to Hershey Museum and Hershey Gardens (seasonally). Rate: $99.00*.
3. Golf Hershey Lodge and The Hotel Hershey
Valid: Sept. 1 through Dec. 29
Package includes: overnight accommodations, same day unlimited green fees at Hershey Golf Club (East or West Course) per night of stay; golf cart for the first 18 holes for two people; unlimited practice range balls; admission to Hershey Museum and Hershey Gardens (seasonally). 
Rates: Hershey Lodge from $109.00*; The Hotel Hershey from $144.00*. Note: the West Course may be played at a surcharge.  Unlimited golf based on availability and guests are responsible for golf cart fee for additional rounds.
4. Hersheypark in the Dark Hershey Lodge
Valid: Oct. 17 - 18; Oct. 24 - 25; Oct. 31 - Nov. 1 Package includes: overnight accommodations, breakfast with Hershey' s Product Characters; "Ride All Night"  wristband to be used for all Hersheypark in the Dark attractions, rides (based on height restrictions) and Creatures of the Night at ZooAmerica.  Wristband good for the night guest is on the package. Admission to Hershey Museum and Hershey Gardens (seasonally); shuttle transportation to Hersheypark in the Dark. Rate:  $130.00*.
5. Spa The Hotel Hershey
Valid: Sept. 1 through April 8, 2004; Sunday through Thursday.
Package includes: deluxe accommodations; treatments Hershey Rain Shower and a 20-minute massage; one of Whipped Cocoa Bath, Hershey Gardens Rose Petal Soak, Milk & Honey Soak, or Rosario Sea Soak. Admission to Hershey Museum and Hershey Gardens (seasonally).
Rate: from $204.00*.
The sweet holiday season debuts in Hershey Nov. 14 when Hershey Sweet Lights, A Holiday Drive-Thru Spectacular is unveiled as part of the 20th anniversary of Christmas in Hershey.  More than one million lights adorn this newest holiday attraction and an endless array of events, activities and these holiday family packages will ensue: 
6. Santa Packages Hershey Lodge and The Hotel Hershey
Valid: Select Friday and Saturday nights beginning Nov. 21
Package includes: overnight accommodations; breakfast or lunch with Santa the next day (lunch only at The Hotel Hershey); photo opportunity (additional charge); a gift from Santa; and admission to Hershey Museum. 
Rates: Hershey Lodge: $110.00*; The Hotel Hershey $185.00.
7. Holiday with Dickens The Hotel Hershey
Valid: Dec. 7 – 9 Package includes: overnight accommodations; breakfast in the Circular Dining Room; a four-course dinner with Gerald Charles Dickens, the great-great grandson of Charles Dickens; admission to Hershey Museum. 
Rate: $204.00*.
8. 18th Annual Teddy Bear Jubilee The Hotel Hershey
Valid: Dec. 26 - 27, two night minimum
Package includes: overnight accommodations, breakfast and dinner each day; special Teddy Bear breakfast picnic on Dec. 27; Teddy Bear activities and admission to Hershey Museum. Rate: $228.00.
Hershey, Pennsylvania is known the world over as The Sweetest Place On Earth. The year-round destination's leading family vacation spot status has earned Hersheypark the Family Fun magazine top amusement park in the northeast award for the fourth-consecutive year.  Hershey, located in the heart of Pennsylvania, is three hours from New York City, two hours from Philadelphia and 90 minutes from the Washington/Baltimore metro area.  For other information call 1-800-HERSHEY (1-800-437-7439) or visit the destination's website at www.HersheyPA.com .

WASHINGTON, DC
 'Tis the season for exceptional savings in the nation’s capital, as Washington, DC welcomes visitors for a Holiday Homecoming celebration, December 1-February 29. Warm up with special winter-themed packages, available all season long at hotels throughout the city. At the River Inn, the “Winter Wonderland Package” comes with complimentary continental breakfast, VIP amenities including hot cocoa and toasty mitten warmers, beginning at $85 per night. The Willard InterContinental Washington has teamed up with the Washington Ballet to offer Nutcracker packages that include tickets to the annual production at the Warner Theatre, starting from $349 per night. 
 
Restaurants will also liven up with special offers. Georgetown’s new Asian fusion hit, Mie N Yu, offers a complete lunch menu for just $15.  Taking inspiration from Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the Helix Lounge will offer the “Cindy Lou-Who,” a chocolaty cocktail.. 

Winter is also the perfect time to take in a theatrical production at one of Washington, DC’s top theatres. Classic stage favorites and fresh new interpretations are in the spotlight throughout the winter season. The Tony Award-winning Arena Stage presents the Broadway hit Camelot (November 4-January 4), while the Folger Shakespeare Theatre puts a new spin on the Bard’s classic A Winter’s Tale in a new production, Melissa Arctic. Both the Shakespeare Theatre and the Kennedy Center turn to the whimsical tale of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The stage production at the Shakespeare Theatre runs November 14 - January 4. The Kennedy Center hosts its own version of A Midsummer Night’s Dream to honor the 100th birthday of ballet legend George Balanchine (January 21-25). As the season progresses, innovative performances continue. The Shakespeare Theatre will perform parts I and II of Henry IV in sequence (January 20-May 16). The spring also marks the return of the Washington Opera to the newly remodeled Kennedy Center Opera House. The spring season opens with Manon Lescaut on March 27.
 
The Ellipse will delight with a parade of trees decorated by all 56 states and territories and free nightly musical performances. The grand halls of Union Station, the Library of Congress, and the National Building Museum will dazzle with magnificent holiday decorations, and musical groups will stage concerts throughout the city. 

Available December 1, 2003- February 29, 2004, Washington, DC’s Holiday Homecoming. For a complete listing of holiday offers and a calendar of events, or to book a holiday hotel package, visit www.washington.org, or call 1-800-422-8644. 

HOT SPRINGS, VIRGINIA
The Homestead has a great Christmas Package with special holiday activities December 22-26, 2003. Bring your family to this Mountain Home for a Christmas celebration unlike any other. 
* Welcome Reception where your entire family is invited to meet members of
our staff in celebration of Christmas.
*Juggling, Magic and More - exciting entertainment with jugglers,
magicians, comedians and more to entertain the young at heart.
*Fun and Informative Classes and Seminars -  glass painting to fly fishing
to financial seminars or enjoy a day on the slopes.
*The Hurrah Players - critically acclaimed theater company from Hampton
Roads, Virginia will be on hand over the Christmas holidays. 
* Traditional sing-a-longs in the Great Hall with the Staunton Ovation
Singers, magic shows and more.  And your children are sure to be
delighted by a traditional visit from Santa Claus on Christmas Eve and hot cocoa by a roaring fire in the Great Hall.
      Starting at $246*
      Package Includes...
      *Luxurious Accommodations
      *Breakfast and Dinner Daily
      *Special Holiday Activities**
      *Use of the Fitness Center and Indoor Pool
      *Traditional Afternoon Tea and Nightly Movies
*Rates are per person, per night, based on double occupancy and
availability.  Rates for single occupancy and other room categories are
available upon request.  Price does not include 15% service fee, 17% a la carte service fee or 4.5%tax.  **Fees apply for some activities.

The Homestead
P.O. Box 2000
Hot Springs, Virginia 24445
Ph:  (540) 839-7786
Fax: (540) 839-7850
www.thehomestead.com

USA
Homewood for the Holidays- Homewood Suites by Hilton has expanded the program this year to include weekdays, offering rates from $69 - $99* at participating hotel locations. Available seven days a week from November 1, 2003, through January 11, 2004, the Homewood for the Holidays promotion offers a spacious two-room suite that sleeps four with a fully-equipped kitchen for as low as $69, including a complimentary hot breakfast each morning. As a special incentive, guests who make Homewood for the Holidays reservation online at homewoodsuites.com will also receive a Rent 1, Get 1 Free movie E-coupon valid at any of the more than 1,850 Hollywood Video retail locations nationwide. The E-coupon will be e-mailed within 14 days of the reservation date. 

Plus, participating Homewood Suites by Hilton hotels will feature the return of the complimentary Hollywood at Homewood Video Lending Library, offering an expanded selection of family holiday movie titles  for guests to enjoy in the comfort of their own suite during the promotion period. Homewood Suites spacious suites are ideal for enjoying a family holiday movie in-suite, with a comfortable living area featuring plenty of seating room for the whole family and complimentary popcorn that can be popped in each suite’s fully-equipped kitchen. Ten new titles were added to the lending library this year, offering holiday movie favorites for the entire family. Videocassette players are available in suites at most locations or available for check-out. 

Ideal for families traveling with children, other features of the Homewood Suites by Hilton residential-style, upscale all-suite hotels include a daily complimentary hot breakfast, complimentary grocery shopping service† and kids under 18 stay free when sharing a suite with their parents. Also, most locations offer a 24-hour Suite Shop? convenience store, exercise facility, guest laundry and a swimming pool.

To make reservations at any 125 Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel and learn more about the Homewood for the Holidays package, travelers can visit the Homewood Suites by Hilton Web site at homewoodsuites.com or call 1-800-CALL-HOME and mention the Homewood for the Holidays promotion