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From East to West, The United States Has Great Winter Breaks

To combat the winter doldrums, why not plan a great getaway with that special someone, the whole family or just yourself? Hit the slopes for a weekend of skiing, visit an acclaimed art museum, head south for sun and fun or simply unwind from the hectic holidays. There are lots of hotel packages to take advantage of during the cold season, so where-ever the new year may be headed, be sure to point your compass in the direction of some magnetic bargains!

Go West

In celebration of its 100th anniversary, the Fairmont San Francisco’s ongoing Centennial Package offers two nights of accommodations, a $100 dining certificate, commemorative history book, bottle of champagne and toasting glasses. From $599 per couple.

Shop until you drop in Spokane, Washington, with the Davenport Hotel’s shop & symphony package. It includes overnight lodging, a $50 gift card redeemable at any store or restaurant at River Park Square, wine from Arbor Crest Winery and tickets to a performance of the Spokane Symphony.

$259 per room, single occupancy. $289 per room, double occupancy.
Feb. 3, Mar. 9, Mar. 17, Apr. 13 & Apr. 21, 2007 ONLY.

Love Life And All That Jazz In The Midwest

Kansas city opened the American West, and was a contributor to the legacies of Harry Truman, American Jazz and Negro Leagues Baseball. The Raphael’s Kansas city heritage package is a two-night stay. It includes suite accommodations, a $25 dining certificate, and two tickets to the National Frontier Trails Center, the Arabia Steamboat Museum, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum & the American Jazz Museum and the Truman Presidential Library and Museum.

From $379 per couple, double occupancy. Thru Apr. 30, 2007.

Pop the Question In The Heat Of The Southwest, Then Cool Down on the Slopes

When booking a vacation at the Rancho de los Caballeros, Wickenburg, Arizona, guests can arrange for a custom proposal scenario. Either on horseback or at sunset, as a surprise at the 18th hole during a game of golf, or on a nature hike, the general manager will work with guests to ensure the special day goes seamlessly.

From $568 per person, double occupancy. (Ring not included!) Thru Apr. 22, 2007

Eureka Spring’s Crescent Hotel & Spa is offering a two-night getaway with dinner for two. In the morning, relax with a hot stone massage, infrared sauna, mud wrap and scrub for two. Later, explore the shops of Eureka Springs and then unwind with signature cocktails in Dr. Baker’s Lounge. A breakfast buffet, a bottle of champagne and an Aveda spa basket finish off the stay.

$399 weekdays and $425 weekends. Rates are per person, double occupancy. Excludes special events or holidays. Thru Mar. 11, 2007

Stay at the Bishop’s Lodge Ranch Resort & Spa and experience northern New Mexico’s snowfields. The package includes two full-day adult lift tickets to Ski Santa Fe, full breakfast each morning and two classic treatments at the SháNah Spa and Wellness Center. Classic treatments are limited to those priced $105 and under on the regular spa menu.

From $499 per couple, per night. Thru Mar. 30, 2007

Give The Boys A Break In The Mountains And The Plains

It’s the guys’ turn to get away for relaxation and revelry at the Brown Palace Hotel & Spa, in Denver, Colorado. The package features one night’s guest room for two, a tour of Coors Field, a tour of the Great Divide Brewing Co., a six-pack of Great Divide beer with two pint glasses, plus two 25-minute massages, a $50 credit to Churchill Bar and overnight valet parking.

From $335 per night, double occupancy.

Toast The Irish In The Mid-Atlantic

Treat yourself to a complete Irish experience in Washington with accommodations at the Phoenix Park Hotel, VIP passes to the Dubliner pub’s all-day celebrations, followed by an Irish country breakfast the next morning.

From $184 per night, single occupancy. Mar. 17, 2007 only

The Hotel Hershey have created a selection box package for visitors to Hershey, Pennsylvania. Their two night stay deal offers the choice of a relaxing spa treatment, a gourmet meal or a day of shopping, with a complimentary $100 gift certificate. Breakfast for two and admission to the Hershey Gardens & Museum are included.

$258 per night, double occupancy. Sun. – Thurs. Thru Apr. 5, 2007

Its Very Chic in The Northeast

Fashion jumps from the runways of Paris to Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts, with the “Fashion Show: Paris Collections 2006” exhibition. View runway garments from the collections of influential couturiers and designers and explore the ideas and inspirations that move fashion forward. The Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel is offering accommodations and two tickets to the exhibition.

From $269 per couple, per night. Thru Mar. 18, 2007.

The Hotel Northampton, Mass., is offering a scenic package with fireside dining at the historic Salem Cross Inn and historic ambiance at the Wiggins Tavern.

$260 per couple. Thru Apr. 30, 2007

Mohonk Mountain House has a package featuring a choice of spa treatments or products up to a value of $75, unlimited use of the steam room, sauna, outdoor heated mineral pool and solarium, a special winter welcome gift, a flacon of signature Mohonk oil, bath salts and a 10% discount on one additional spa service or product. Outdoor activities such as ice-skating, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are also available, in the settings of New Paltz, New York. From $284 per person, per night, Sun. – Thurs. Thru Mar. 29, 2007

For more information visit: www.historichotels.org

Now is the perfect time to start planning valentine’s day, especially if you don’t have someone to split those double occupancy rates with!

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Edited by Sarah Wilman

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