2011 Summer Packages, Events & Story Ideas

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3. Event: Colombia Moda
Location: Medellin
Dates: July 26-28, 2011
Price: Varies
Description: Held annually in Medellin, Colombia Moda is proving to be one of
the most important fashion shows in South America. With a new motto of
CONSCIOUS, ETHICAL, FAIR, EQUITABLE and RESPECTFUL, the show is
combining fashion with a better future of sustainable production. Clothing
brands manufactured in Medellin include: Avirex, Tommy Hilfiger, Levis, DKNY,
Hanes, Gymboree, Ralph Lauren, Brooks Brothers, Eva Picone, Daniel
Hetcher, Liz Claiborne, Nautica, Oscar de la Renta, Nine West, Kathie Lee,
Dockers, Hue Charter Club, Slates, Timberland, Little Me, Byford, Hush
Puppies, Pex, Farah, Sock Shop, Burlington, and Mothercare.
Website: www.inexmoda.org.co
Event: The Medellin Flower Fair
Location: Medellin
Dates: July 29-August 8, 2011
Price: Varies
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4. Description: The highly anticipated annual Medellin Flower Fair offers visitors
and residents over 140 cultural, traditional, and modern events, including: a
horse fair, an orchestra festival, the national trova festival (singers in duels of
improvised verses), an old and classic cars parade, a dog walk, musical and
cultural platforms, the festival of remembrance and folk songs, a contest of
talented women, the chiva carnival (a chiva is the typical open-sided bus built
on a truck chassis), and the national championship of noise on wheels.
Website: www.feriadelasfloresmedellin.gov.co
Event: Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Location: Washington D.C.
Dates: June 30-July 4; July 7-11, 2011
Description: Colombia is this year’s featured country at the Smithsonian
Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C. Festival goers will discover Colombia as
one of the world’s most bio-diverse nations and an exciting and enriching travel
destination.For nearly two weeks, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival will be held
outdoors on Washington’s National Mall. In addition to the culture of Colombia,
other featured exhibitions include the Peace Corps and Rhythm & Blues. The
Nature of Colombian Culture program will highlight the bio-cultural diversity of
the country and explore how cultural expressions are connected to their
environments.
Website: www.festival.si.edu/2011/Colombia
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5. Event: Modhesh World
Dates: June 20 – September 5, 2011
Price: Varies
Description: Spread across 37,000 square meters, Modhesh World, the largest indoor edutainment venue in the
region, offers a stunning collection of unique games and fun fare as well as a multitude of activities to cater to every
member of the family, making it the best place for fun and excitement for the whole family during summer in Dubai.
Modhesh World hosts around 45 exhilarating zones, each with its own concept and theme to diversify the experience
of visiting the venue over and over again. Apart from the zones, International cartoon and stage shows are also a
main attraction at the venue, such as Ben 10, Hello Kitty, and Powerpuff Girls, to name a few. “Modhesh World”
attracted more than half a million visitors in 2010.
Website: www.mydsf.ae
Event: Dubai Summer Surprises
Dates: June 22 – July 31, 2011
Price: Varies
Description: Launched as the first and biggest summer event in the Middle East, Dubai Summer Surprises matches
its winter counterpart by offering tax-free shopping, live entertainment, special discounts, and spectacular events.
During this ten week experience, malls organize various “summer surprises” centering on a variety of cultural themes.
Website: www.mydsf.ae
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6. Package/Event: Aspire Down Under’s Tantalizing Tasmania
Location: Tasmania
Dates: Through June 30, 2011
Price: $3470 (Five Days), $3990 (Eight Days
Description: Enjoy a five or eight night itinerary planned by Aspire Down
Under. The five night package includes roundtrip economy class air from Los
Angeles with Qantas Airways, 2 nights accommodations at The Henry Jones
Art Hotel in Hobart, 1 night accommodation at Stewart’s Bay Lodge in Port
Arthur, 2 nights accommodation at the Saffire Freycinet and five days car
rental. The addition of the Cradle Mountain Extension includes 3 additional
nights with accommodations at Cradle Mountain Lodge and 3 additional days
of car rental.
Website: www.aspiredownunder.com/packages-australia2.htm
Package/Event: Festival of Voices
Location: Hobart, Tasmania
Dates: July 6-10, 2011
Price: From $615/package, varies upon hotel
Description: The Festival of Voices is Tasmania’s leading winter cultural event
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7. and Australia’s premier festival celebrating the vocalist and the power of song.
The Festival reflects the unique blend of characteristics within our local
community – independence, generosity, warmth, diversity, and
authenticity. We are an inclusive event of learning, performing and celebrating
that is unique in Australia.
Website: www.festivalofvoices.com
Package/Event: American Express Vacations Tasmania
Location: Tasmania
Dates: August 2011
Price: This package highlights 7-night August Vacations. By combining
discounted airfare from Qantas and budget-savvy hotel packages, American
Express is offering the full package: Grand Mecure Hadleys Hotel &
Apartments-$615, Cradle Mountain Lodge-$919, Freycinet Lodge-$925, The
Henry Jones Art Hotel-$1,165
Description: Buy a hotel package in one of three destinations: Cradle
Mountain, Hobart, or Freycinet National Park for a 7-night stay in Tasmania
during the month of August. Prices are per person.
Website: www.americanexpressvacations.com/offers/discover_tasmania.htm
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8. Experience: BIXI
Location: Toronto, ON
Dates: Launched May 3, 2011
Price: Varies, Free for first 30 minutes
Description: The City of Toronto and the Public Bike System Company are
proud to announce that the BIXI Toronto program will launch on May 3 with
1,000 bikes, 80 BIXI stations and 1,500 docking points in Toronto's downtown
core. The Public Bike System Company (PBSC) is the organization behind the
concept, development and operation of award-winning BIXI – which operates
bike sharing systems on three continents and is the first large-scale bike
sharing system in North America. Designed to complement public transit, the
BIXI bikes are intended to be used for one-way trips of less than 30 minutes.
BIXI bikes can be picked up or dropped off at any of the 80 downtown bicycle
docking stations 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Regular users of the
system will purchase a pass for periods of time ranging from one month to one
year and will receive a BIXI key.
Website: www.toronto.bixi.com
Experience: Evergreen Brick Works
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9. Location: Toronto, ON
Dates: May 2011
Price: Free
Description: One of the Toronto’s newest urban reclamation projects,
Evergreen Brick Works was recently names as a top 10 finalist in the National
Geographic Geotourism Challenge, among 610 entries from 81 countries.
Formerly the Don Valley Brick Works, the space has been transformed from a
collection of abandoned buildings that one produced nearly all the bricks used
in Toronto for half a century to an environmental community centre where
people explore best practices related to sustainability, closing the gap between
nature and urban life. Evergreen Brick Works offers year-round programs and
activities, including a sustainable garden centre, a farmers market
demonstrations gardens, conference and event facilities, community bike
programming and an on-site café Belong from Canadian celebrity chef Brad
Long. Evergreen Brick Works is a venue where Torontonians and visitors to the
city can explore and address the global issues that we all face, including the
green economy, urban ecology, transportation, water, energy, waste
management, agriculture and food, building design and land-use planning.
Website: www.evergreen.ca
Event: Opening of Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto
Location: 325 Bay Street, Toronto, ON
Dates: Summer 2011
Price: From $395/night CAD
Description: Opening Spring 2011, Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto
will mark the first foray into Canada for Trump Hotel Collection. Occupying the
enviable corner of Bay and Adelaide Streets, it will be the country’s tallest
residential building – second tallest overall – with 65 stories offering views of
Lake Ontario and the financial district. Access to Toronto’s business center as
well as the city’s vibrant restaurants, cultural attractions and nightlife will make
it a home-away-from-home of both business and leisure travelers. Dining will
be exquisite and intimate in the hotel’s 31st floor signature restaurant, and a
separate destination lounge will be an exclusive enclave to gather over drinks.
A complement of 12,000 square feet of meeting/event space will be available,
including an additional 4,000-square-foot Presidential Expo Suite, which will
offer impressive hosting facilities. To relax and rejuvenate, an 18,000-square-
foot Spa with fitness facilities, juice bar and heated indoor pool will be located
on the 31st and 32nd floors, offering fantastic views.
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10. Website: www.trumptorontohotel.com
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11. Package/Event: 2011 Amgen Tour of California
Location (City): From South Lake Tahoe to Thousand Oaks (Statewide)
Dates: May 15-22, 2011
Price: Free
Description: The largest cycling event in America, the 2011 Amgen Tour of
California is a Tour de France-style cycling road race, presented by AEG, that
challenges the world’s top professional cycling teams to compete along a
demanding course from May 15-22. Founded in 2005, Breakaway from Cancer
continues to raise awareness and funds to support valuable services and
programs, provided free of charge, that help people living with cancer. The
initiative was created by Amgen as a complementary component to the
company's sponsorship of the Amgen Tour of California. This year, the initiative
continues to support the important programs and tools offered by the National
Coalition for Cancer Survivorship and The Wellness Community. Relax and
enjoy arts, shopping and incredible wine and food at all eight stages of the
event.
Website: www.amgentourofcalifornia.com
Package/Event: Gilroy Garlic Festival
Location (City): Gilroy, California
Dates: July 29-31, 2011
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12. Price: $12/person
Description: Whether you are a first-time visitor or a "seasoned" veteran, the
Gilroy Garlic Festival is always a fun and fragrant experience. Where else can
one feast on food laced with over two tons of fresh garlic, enjoy three stages of
musical entertainment, shop in arts and crafts, view the great garlic cook-off
and other celebrity cooking demonstrations, spend time in the children's area,
visit interactive displays set up by many of our sponsors, soak up some
glorious sunshine, and mingle with a fun bunch of garlic-loving people?
Website: www.gilroygarlicfestival.com
Package/Event: Savor the Coast
Location (City): Santa Margarita, CA
Dates: September 29-October 2, 2011
Price: Varies
Description: “Sunset - Savor the Central Coast” is a new food and wine
adventure with expected attendance of over 8,000 from throughout California
will take place at Santa Margarita Ranch and locations throughout San Luis
Obispo County. “Savor the Central Coast” will highlight the talents of
winemakers, chefs and artisanal food producers with unique culinary tours,
celebrity chef demonstrations, and extraordinary winemaker dinners.
Excursions throughout the county with Sunset Magazine’s expert editors and
celebrity chefs will enhance the “Savor” experience as participants
Tour/Sip/Savor California’s Central Coast, Santa Margarita Ranch, and
surrounding communities.
Website: www.savorcentralcoast.com
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13. The premier product for travelers who crave savings and convenience, CityPASS
identifies the must-see attractions in 11 top destinations. With its deep-discount
ticket collections, CityPASS delivers wonderful weekends, foolproof vacations and
dramatic savings of up to 50 percent on attraction admissions in New York City,
Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Hollywood, Houston, Philadelphia, San Francisco,
Seattle, Southern California and Toronto. Best of all, CityPASS holders save time,
skipping most main-entrance ticket lines. All CityPASS products are available online
or can be purchased at any of the participating attractions. CityPASS: Save Money.
Have Fun.
Event: Disney’s New Rides and Experiences Spice Up Southern California
CityPASS
Location (City): Anaheim, CA
Dates: May 27, 2011 (parade); June 3, 2011 (new rides)
Price: $276/adult; $229/child, ages 3-9
Description: On June 3, Disney will unveil both The Little Mermaid — Ariel’s
Undersea Adventure at the Disney California Adventure Park and the newly
revamped, 3-D-enhanced Star Tours: The Adventure Continues ride in
Disneyland. Debuting May 27 is the infectious festival of music, Mickey’s
Soundsational Parade. Save 29 percent off the cost of purchasing these tickets
individually with a Southern California CityPASS, which includes a 3-Day
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14. Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus Ticket, as well as one-day admissions
to Universal Studios Hollywood, SeaWorld San Diego, and a choice of either
the San Diego Zoo or the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
Website: www.citypass.com/southern-california
Event: Art Institute of Chicago Joins Chicago CityPASS
Location (City): Chicago, IL
Dates: Ongoing
Price: $76/adult; $59/child, ages 3-11
Description: The Art Institute of Chicago, the second largest art museum in
the country, has joined the popular Chicago CityPASS program. Smart
travelers will save 50 percent off the cost of purchasing combined attraction
tickets separately, Chicago CityPASS also includes prepaid admission to
Shedd Aquarium, The Field Museum, Skydeck Chicago (Fast Pass), Adler
Planetarium (may be visited in place of the Art Institute), and either John
Hancock Observatory (Fast Pass) or the Museum of Science and Industry,
Chicago. A complimentary audio tour, included with CityPASS admission, helps
visitors expertly navigate the exhibits.
Website: www.citypass.com/chicago
Event: Skip the Lines and Save Money with CityPASS
Location (City): New York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto,
Atlanta, Boston, Hollywood, Houston, Philadelphia and Southern California
Dates: Ongoing
Price: Varies
Description: At most CityPASS attractions (excluding Southern California),
CityPASS holders bypass the main-entrance ticket line. That means that while
everyone else is standing outside in the queue, CityPASS travelers are inside
the attraction enjoying the exhibits. And, with CityPASS, travelers also save up
to half off the cost of purchasing the included attraction tickets individually.
CityPASS is available for 11 North American destinations.
Website: www.citypass.com
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15. Package: Texas State Aquarium Family Getaway Package
Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Dates: Summer 2011
Price: From $142/night, double occupancy
Description: The larger-than-life Texas State Aquarium offers a great
opportunity to take a quick break from the beach to explore more of the
region’s natural resources. The aquarium leads visitors into the Texas marine
world at “sea level” with exhibits on birds, alligators, and stingrays, then
proceeding to explore the “Gulf of Mexico” at sequentially deeper levels inside
the facility. One of the main exhibits includes sharks, a 350-pound grouper, and
hundreds of additional marine species, while a 350,000-gallon Dolphin Bay
habitat houses Atlantic bottlenose dolphins that can’t live in the wild. Includes
room accommodations, breakfast, tickets to the Texas State Aquarium,
complimentary parking, cookies and milk at turndown, an Omni Kids bag for
each child and late check-out.
Website: www.omnihotels.com
Package: USS Lexington Museum Family Getaway Adventure
Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Dates: Summer 2011
Price: From $121/night
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16. Description: Residing in the Corpus Christi Bay, the USS Lexington is a
decommissioned World War II aircraft carrier that now serves as a 33,000-ton
floating museum, allowing visitors to tour the ship’s decks and quarters,
educational exhibits, restored aircraft, a high-tech flight simulator, and a
collection of historical memorabilia. Interactive exhibits gives an authentic feel
for life aboard the nation’s longest-serving aircraft carrier, featuring 100,000
square feet on 11 decks within the ship. Includes room accommodations,
breakfast, tickets to the USS Lexington, complimentary parking, cookies and
milk at turndown, an Omni Kids bag for each child and late check-out.
Website: www.omnihotels.com
Event: Conquer the Coast
Location: Corpus Christi, TX
Dates: September 24, 2011
Price: From $35/person
Description: The 8th Annual Conquer the Coast ride takes cyclists on a tour of
the beautiful Corpus Christi coast. Join in the action on September 24, 2011 for
a 10 or 25-mile cruise, or a 65-mile ride, plus music and festivities. The 65-mile
cyclists have an opportunity to compete in the toughest 18-miles in Texas Time
Trial along their route.
Website: www.conquerthecoast.org
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17. Event: GlassFest 2011
Location: Corning, NY
Dates: May 26-29, 2011
Price: Varies
Description: GlassFest is a four-day celebration of glass and the fire arts in
the Crystal City, featuring live hot glass shows, artist demonstrations, neon
sculpture, historical tours and business promotions - The GlassFest event
celebrates what is easily the most well-known piece of our city's heritage. The
festival kicks of on Thursday, May 27th at the Corning Museum of Glass for a
special edition 2300° celebration and continues through the weekend with
outdoor hot glass shows in Centerway Square, glass artist demos throughout
the downtown and a variety of activities and promotions for the whole family!
Website: www.glassfest.org
Event: Finger Lakes Wine Festival
Location: Watkins Glen, NY
Dates: July 15-17, 2011
Price: From $30/person
Description: The Finger Lakes Wine Festival, presented by Yancey’s Fancy
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18. New York Artisan Cheese, is the largest showcase of New York State wines
and is held in July at world-renowned Watkins Glen International. Enjoy one-
stop sipping and shopping from more than 90 wineries, pouring over 600
wines, and even a beer garden! The Festival also features a variety of arts and
crafts vendors, jewelers, gourmet foods, live music and pace car rides around
the historic racetrack. Enjoy a Great Western Chardonnay Champagne Brunch
or the Taster’s Banquet in the evening. Take a class from some of the region’s
finest chefs, including cooking demonstrations and wine pairing, from the New
York Wine & Culinary Center and wine seminars from the NY Wine & Grape
Foundation. Kick off the weekend on Friday night during the Yancey’s Fancy
Cheese Launch of the Lakes toga party.
Website: www.flwinefest.com
Event: NASCAR 2011 Racing Season
Location: Watkins Glen, NY
Dates: August 11-14, 2011
Price: $60/person
Description: NASCAR’S best burn it up! New York State’s largest weekend
sporting event and only major NASCAR stop, brings great value to fans with
three events. Sunday it’s the Sprint Cup Series, and Saturday features the
Zippo 200 Nationwide Series and the Crown Royal 200, Rolex Sports Car
Series.
Website: www.fingerlakeswinecountry.com
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19. Event: Third Annual Cape Cod Quahog Day
Location: Hyannis and Cape-wide, MA
Dates: June 21, 2011
Price: Free
Description: The all important question - “How’s the weather going to be on
the Cape this summer?" - will again be answered by a hard-shelled mollusk on
the First Day of Summer 2011! The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, curious
Cape Codders & visitors, and a star-studded Quahog cast - will gather to
celebrate the Third Annual Cape Cod Quahog Day. The ceremony will include
live entertainment by Johnny Vance and the Outsiders, and will be followed by
a festive Quahog Day bash at the nearby Cape Cod Maritime Museum.
Website: www.quahogday.com
Event: The Thoreau Society Annual Gathering
Location: Concord, MA
Dates: July 7-10, 2011
Price: $125/Member; $140/Non-Member
Description: Four days of walks, talks, and performances related to Thoreau,
the Environment, and Transcendental Concord. Tour Walden Pond and
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20. Thoreau country, visiting the places Thoreau wrote about. Experienced
naturalists will lead trips daily. Sunday includes a canoe outing on the Concord
River. Get to know the landscape as Thoreau knew it; visit Thoreau Farm,
where Thoreau was born. There is something for everyone at the Thoreau
Society Annual Gathering, from in-depth talks and discussion with leading
scholars, professionals, and enthusiasts who have written about Thoreau and
the environment and who have been influence by one of America’s greatest
writers, Henry D. Thoreau.
Website: www.thoreausociety.org
Event: From Field to Fork - A Summer Crop Dinner
Location: Greater Merrimack Valley, MA
Date: August 11, 2011
Price: $30/person
Description: August offers a bounty of Verrill Farm crops including summer’s
most popular pair, corn and tomatoes, which will be featured with other just-
picked Verrill Farm crops at a new event, From Field to Fork: A Summer Crop
Dinner. Verrill Farm chefs will prepare a meal inspired by just picked crops. Al
fresco dining at its best – dinner served outside under tents surrounded by
fields where the crops are grown. Guests will also have the opportunity to tour
the fields besides the tents.
Website: www.verrillfarm.com
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21. Package/Event: A week of Enchantment: Culture, History, and Adventure in
Northern New Mexico
Location (City): Santa Fe, Taos, Cimarron
Dates: July 3-9, 2011
Price: $1350/person
Description: Enjoy four days headquartered at Cimarroncita Historic Ranch with
daily road trips, including a private tour and lunch at Taos Pueblo, the Fourth of July
celebrations and rodeo in Cimarron and the heart of historic Santa Fe Trail. In
Santa Fe a night at the Opera and early bird tickets for the Folk Art Market. A full
immersion in the frontier spirit and the cultural atmosphere of the oldest capital in
America.
Website: www.newmexico.org
Package/Event: Adventure and Luxury Packages
Location (City): Taos, NM
Dates: Through September 30, 2011
Price: From $869/package
Description: Cottonwood Inn, Bed and Breakfast, Taos, New Mexico
All three packages include a two night stay in one of our luxury hot tub rooms, 2 in
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22. room massages, champagne, gift basket, handmade truffles, and fresh flowers.
Activities in varying packages include bicycle rentals, horseback riding, rafting,
llama trekking, fly fishing, or ballooning.
Website: www.taos-cottonwood.com
Package/Event: The Ultimate Free Family Vacation
Location (City): Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort
Dates: Through October 17, 2011
Price: From $44/night
Description: Sipapu is giving families on a budget the opportunity to enjoy the
ultimate mountain retreat for free! When you book two nights in our most
popular (and most affordable) units – located steps from the Rio Pueblo –
receive a third night free. Plus, take advantage of the free activities available
only at Sipapu, including trout fishing, world-class disc golf, over 300 miles of
off-road trails and more.
Website: www.SipapuNM.com
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23. Package/Event: Park City Ultimate Family Vacation contest
Location (City): Park City, UT
Dates: Contest submission starts May 9, 2011 at 12:00 PM MST
Price: Free to participate
Description: The Park City Chamber of Commerce/Convention & Visitors Bureau is
awarding an ultimate summer vacation to one lucky family. The winning family will receive an
all-expense paid trip to Park City for four days and three nights. The contest will run on the
Park City Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ParkCityUT). To enter, users must submit a
photo of their family, select their ideal itinerary (from three provided) and answer a series of
questions including why their family deserves to win. The contest highlights three distinct
itineraries, including: “Action & Outdoor,” “Art, Culture and Events,” and “Something for
Everyone.” Finalists will be selected by the Park City Chamber of Commerce/Convention &
Visitors Bureau and will be asked to submit a brief video introducing their family. Park City, UT
Facebook fans will vote to select the winning family of four (two adults, two children). The
winning family will be flown to Park city to experience their Ultimate Family Vacation in July or
August, 2011. The vacation must be experienced no later than August 31, 2011. The winner
will receive U. S. domestic airfare for four; three nights of luxury accommodations (quad
occupancy); ground transportation from and to Salt Lake International Airport; transportation
around Park City for the entire stay; all breakfasts, lunches and dinners; activity and event
tickets; and a $50 American Express Gift Card for each family member.
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24. Website: www.facebook.com/ParkCityUT
Package/Event: Kimball Arts Festival
Location (City): Park City, UT
Dates: August 5-7, 2011
Price: Adults $10 for a weekend pass, children 6-18 $5 for a weekend pass, 5
and under free
Description: The 42nd annual Kimball Arts Festival is one of the largest arts
festivals in the U.S., with over 200 artists selected to participate in this annual
juried show. The artists’ work comes in a number of categories, ranging from
paintings to jewelry to sculpture and photography.
Website: www.kimballartcenter.org
Package/Event: $50 Stay & Play Cash Card
Location (City): Park City, UT
Dates: Summer 2011
Price: Varies by lodging property
Description: There are many reasons to plan a summertime trip to Park City,
Utah. The cool, comfortable mountain resort town is home to three year-round
resorts, the Utah Olympic Park, over 100 restaurants and bars, music and arts
festivals and some of the best hiking and mountain biking in North America.
And right now, if you book three nights with a participating lodging property,
you'll receive a $50 American Express Cash Card.
Website: www.parkcityinfo.com
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25. Package/Event: Northwest Pedal and Paddle Adventure Weekend
Location (City): Scappoose, OR
Dates: Summer, 2011
Price: From $645 for three nights/double occupancy
Description: Pedal, paddle, and rejuvenate in the country. Explore the wilds
of Columbia County from Scappoose Creek Inn. Your all-inclusive getaway
includes accommodations for three nights and breakfast every morning at the
inn, dinner for two at The Klondike or Mark’s on the Channel, three-day bike
rental, GPS and a sack lunch for a day of geocaching, three-hour guided kayak
tour of the wetlands in Scappoose Bay, followed by appetizers and a bottle of
wine back at the inn. In the nearby town of Saint Helens, located on the
Columbia River, visit Twilight movie locations, browse antique stores and stop
for a tasting at a local distillery. Visit local farms, nearby nurseries and birding
locations.
Website: www.scappoosecreekinn.com
Package/Event: Portland Perks
Location (City): Portland, OR
Dates: Ongoing
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26. Price: Varies
Description: Portland Perks gives visitors a choice of over 35 hotels
throughout the region, along with the inside track to savings. This package
includes complimentary continental breakfast for two each morning, free
parking (valued at more than $25 per night at Portland’s downtown hotels), and
more than $600 of savings at dining, shopping, arts and entertainment
establishments. Upon check-in, guests receive an official Portland Perks
coupon book, which holds more than 45 special deals such as free admission
to museums, 2-for-1 entrees at top restaurants, and discounts at select local
retailers.
Website: www.travelportland.com
Package/Event: Zip, Sip, & Stay Adventure Passport
Location (City): Washington County, OR
Dates: Summer 2011
Price: $245/night, double occupancy
Description: “Zip, Sip, & Stay” is your passport to Greater Portland’s extreme
adventure, vibrant flavors, and peaceful rest. The package includes admission
to Tree to Tree Adventure Park, wine tasting at nearby Washington County
wineries along the Sip 47 Wine Route, gourmet lunches and specials at local
restaurants. Accommodations include a deluxe suite at one of the park’s
lodging partners. Passport for 2 Adults is $245, and a Family Passport is $299.
Website: www.treetotreeadventurepark.com
Package/Event: Grand Opening of the Crystal Hotel
Location (City): Portland Oregon
Dates: May 3, 2011
Price: $85 – $165 per night with the opportunity to purchase concert tickets to
the McMenamins Crystal Ballroom, even for sold out shows
Description: On May 3, 2011 Portland, Ore. celebrated the grand opening of
the McMenamins Crystal Hotel. This is McMenamins first hotel in downtown
Portland. The building itself has had a long and incredible history since its
construction in 1911. Throughout the past century, the site changed hands and
names many times, offering a hotel (Hotel Alma, Hotel Georgian, Hotel Tait,
Majestic Hotel), mens bath house (Club Baths, Club Portland) and night club
(Club Mecca, The Desert Room, Stark Street Station, Flossies, Silverado),
among other uses.
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27. Located across the street from the legendary Crystal Ballroom music venue,
the hotels artwork, rooms, hallways and restaurant all take cues from the iconic
list of past performers. Open since 1914, that nearly 100-year-old list of acts
includes Rudolph Valentino, the Grateful Dead, Modest Mouse, Tito Puente
and many more.
Each of the 51 guest rooms is inspired by a song or performance from the
neighboring Crystal Ballroom's first 100 years. Colorfully painted panels and
headboards anchor the rooms, while deeply-hued walls, black velvet drapery
and animal print upholstery lend a rock n roll vibe. Most rooms are European-
style, with shared bathrooms, and the hotel has 9 king suites.
The Zeus Caf offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, prepared using the freshest
Northwest ingredients. Plans are in place for a rooftop garden from which chefs
will eventually source herbs and vegetables. The caf is named after Nate and
Tillie Zusman, the locations charismatic nightclub owners during the 1950s and
'60s.
Als Den, an underground music venue named for Al Winter, Portland's
gambling overlord in the 1940s. From this very location, Winter managed his
vast empire spanning the Pacific Northwest into Las Vegas. The hotels venue
holds live music, artist residencies, pre- and post-concert performances and
more.
Original artwork by 20 local artists will be found throughout the hotel. Room
names are based on songs performed at the Crystal Ballroom.
Serving as a restful oasis in the midst of the city, the subterranean saltwater
soaking pool is available to guests during their stay.
Website: www.mcmenamins.com/crystalhotel
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28. Package: Williamsburg Flex
Location: Greater Williamsburg, VA
Dates: Through September 5, 2011
Price: Varies by accommodation choice
Description: This ever-popular summer package features all that Williamsburg
has to offer with one convenient ticket and a wide choice of accommodations.
Valid for 7 consecutive days, the Flex ticket offers unlimited admission for
Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown Settlement,
Yorktown Victory Center, Historic Jamestowne and Yorktown Battlefield.
Experience the thrills at the nation’s “Most Beautiful Theme Park” for 21 years
running, be part of the story of America's creation as you explore Colonial
Williamsburg's Historic Area and interact with tradespeople, interpreters, and
founders, and become immersed in Jamestown Settlement where the events
and environment of 17th-century Virginia are brought to life. Watch ongoing
digs at Historic Jamestowne where archaeologists continue to unearth more
clues to our past, explore the Yorktown Battlefield where American
independence was won, and head to Yorktown Victory Center to follow the
path of everyday colonists to nationhood.
Website: www.visitwilliamsburg.com
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29. Package/Event: Williamsburg Bounce Pass
Location (City): Greater Williamsburg, VA
Dates: Ongoing
Price: $123.50/adult; $102.50/child, ages 6-17
Description: From American history to roller coasters, this pass includes
seven days of unlimited access for Colonial Williamsburg and Busch Gardens.
Experience the fun European flair of Busch Gardens then travel back in time to
early America with a visit to Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area. Families can
enjoy unlimited access to history and roller coasters with this ticket.
Website: www.visitwilliamsburg.com
Package: America’s Historic Triangle
Location: Greater Williamsburg, VA
Dates: Available year-round
Price: Varies by accommodation choice
Description: Experience your own holidays in America’s Historic Triangle,
where a year-round vacation package allows visitors to take in the sights and
sounds of the season with engaging living-history programs and special events
that bring fresh perspectives to stories of the nation’s beginnings – the 1607
founding at Jamestown of the first permanent English colony, Revolutionary
times in Williamsburg, and the securing of independence at Yorktown in 1781.
Package features free parking and unlimited admission to three premier living-
history museums – Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area and Art Museums,
Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center, and two National Park
sites – Historic Jamestowne and Yorktown Battlefield – and choice of modern-
day accommodations for up to seven days.
Website: www.visitwilliamsburg.com
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