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New York’s Downtown
The place to be this fall and winter for a weekend getaway is New York City. Not only will you be supporting the city where the new 9/11 memorial was recently unveiled, it is also a city where spirit, energy and joy are evident everywhere. Lower Manhattan boasts a choice of hotels for a stay. Try the Millennium hotel, located at 55 Church Street near the World Trade Center site. This AAA-rated hotel offers easy access to all downtown sights, including Battery Park City, the seaport, Wall Street, and the newest historic site—the 9/11 memorial and park unveiled at the tenth anniversary ceremony. Visit www.hilton.com for packages and reservations or call (212)693-2001. For updates and news about the 9/11 memorial visit www.wtcprogress.com.
Florida Flair
The stylish Costa d’Este Beach Resort in Vero Beach offers a budget-minded escape on Florida’s east coast with luxurious sophistication. The 94-room Art Deco–style haven, the newest Personal Luxury Resort by Gloria and Emilio Estefan, is located on Ocean Drive and provides inexpensive luxury with its spa and great beach location. Enjoy the infinity-edge pool overlooking Vero Beach’s famous white sand beach and treat yourself to the signature hot lava shell massage. Visit www.costadeste.com for more information and package deals.
Hershey Hotel Sweet for the Family
A family getaway that offers an easy-to-travel destination plus enough amenities for the adults and plenty of fun activities for the kids can be found at The Hotel Hershey in the historic city of Hershey, Pennsylvania. The hotel is known as a family-friendly retreat with super restaurants and a world-class spa overlooking a theme park that includes more than 65 rides and attractions. Hersheypark is located close to major cities and offers a seasonally changing theme with summertime a favorite time of year. Enjoy golf, outdoor sports, and, of course, a tour of how chocolate is made at “The Sweetest Place on Earth,” the Hershey factory. Visit www.TheHotelHershey.com to check out packages.
Green Technology Meets Vegas
The latest hotel to hit Las Vegas, Aria, is part of a brand new space-age resort complex that boasts something you wouldn’t expect to find in this neon-lit town—the largest concentration of LEED-certified buildings in North America. At an investment of $8.5 billion dollars, CityCenter includes a massive art collection, with a river made of silver, three additional hotels, luxurious spas, a massive indoor shopping plaza, private residences, and of course, convention space. This remarkable new venture is leading the way in environmental technology in a city where water conservation is fast becoming a necessity. It’s a huge complex that is giving Las Vegas a new look, a new attitude and bragging rights for being green with cutting-edge technological advances. Visit www.citycenter.com for more.
A Classic Resort Blooms
The news that this friendly 1868 resort has been reborn is welcome. Ocean House blooms in scenic New England after a $140-million restoration that restores its original Victorian elegance. It’s a great family escape that exudes elegance but not stuffiness. The resort's comfortable lobby with overstuffed couches features evening piano concerts and overlooks the croquet lawn. Spacious rooms are welcoming with complimentary snacks in a comfortable setting that overlooks scenic vistas. Yoga lessons and culinary classes provide the makings of a relaxing vacation. Visit www.oceanhouseri.com or call (401)584-7000 for details and packages.
Miami Beach Magic
The word “indulgence” comes to mind when considering a stay at the Canyon Ranch Hotel and Spa in Miami Beach, but it doesn’t have to break your budget if you plan ahead and check out the many specials and packages that are available throughout the year. The “Your Stay, Your Way” package, for example, on offer through the end of April, is a well-priced deal with spa, dining, wellness activities, and more included. The award-winning hotel is famous for its healthy cuisine served in oceanfront splendor, plus top fitness activities to get anyone back in shape. Check it out at www.canyonranchmiamibeach.com.
What’s New in New York
The latest addition to the city’s downtown scene is a new high-design property, which was inspired by Jean Cocteau’s 1946 film La Belle et la Bete. This 270-room hotel offers an elegant look with all the modern touches. The name? It’s the Mondrian Soho, a sophisticated new alternative in a neighborhood that is an art lover’s dream, with art galleries and one-of-a-kind shopping just steps away. Visit www.mondriansoho.com for details.
Relax in Dallas
Visitors will enjoy this AAA Four Diamond hotel in a great city location, perfect for attendance at sporting events and steps away from the adjacent historic district. Discover the Hyatt Regency Dallas and the sports venues conveniently available near this location. The luxury hotel, with 1,120 guestrooms, is one DART stop away from the American Airlines Center, close to Victory Park and the new Cowboys Stadium. Also nearby are the Texas Motor Speedway, a NASCAR venue; the Dallas Zoo; and the Dallas Museum of Art. When back at the hotel, relax in the outdoor heated pool. For packages visit www.dallasregency.hyatt.com.
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