BUFFALO, NY -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 02/09/07 -- Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts will
provide visitors with an extra-special Valentine's Day this February,
thanks to an assortment of holiday deals and promotions. Giving couples the
ultimate Valentine's Day experience, Delaware North provides the perfect
setting to enjoy this special day.
"Valentine's Day is about more than just chocolate hearts and greeting
cards...it's about the experience," stated Kevin Kelly, president of
Delaware North Companies Parks and Resorts. "Our travel destinations
provide everything couples need to make it a memorable, romantic and
relaxing vacation, along with some of the most beautiful backdrops nature
can offer."
Tenaya Lodge
Tenaya Lodge near Yosemite National Park has designed a romance package
that visitors can take advantage of at any point between now and the end of
March. The package includes a candlelight Chateaubriand dinner at the
Sierra Restaurant, champagne on ice, chocolate-dipped strawberries, and a
romance-themed gift basket including an aromatherapy eye pillow, a Yosemite
meditations book, espresso beans, spa CD and more. The experience is
enhanced with accommodations in the newly renovated honeymoon room, where
visitors can enjoy 550 square feet of living space, including a private
balcony, an extra-large whirlpool tub and luxurious down bedding.
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park offers a romance package which allows couples to
spend two nights at either The Ahwahnee, Yosemite Lodge at the Falls or
Wawona Hotel. Then, couples can enjoy dinner at any of the area's
corresponding restaurants. They'll also find sparkling wine, a keepsake
gift and chocolate dipped strawberries in their rooms.
Sequoia National Park
Not to be outdone, Wuksachi Lodge at Sequoia National Park has also
developed its own Valentine's Day package. Visitors will find champagne,
truffles and a single rose awaiting them in their room. They'll also be
able to take a guided starlight snowshoe walk through Sequoia National Park
with snowshoe rentals included. Package prices start at $152 a night.
Asilomar Conference Grounds
Asilomar Conference Grounds in Monterey, Calif. is offering special room
rates of $112 for Feb. 13, 14 and 15. This bed-and-breakfast deal offers
lodging for two, and full country-style breakfasts each morning. It also
enables couples to spend their getaway immersed in the serene setting of
Monterey's Peninsula.
The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel
The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel, nestled in New Hampshire's White Mountains,
is hosting an entire week of romantic activities for traveling couples.
Guests staying at any point from Feb. 9 to Feb. 16 can take advantage of
the nightly packages. Each night of the week will feature starlight
snowshoe walks and ice skating with hot cider and hot chocolate. Other
activities include champagne tasting, couples' culinary events, romantic
hour d'ourves and an occasional fireside tea. The entire list of activities
can be found online at www.thebalsams.com.
Harrison Hot Springs Resort
Harrison Hot Springs Resort in Vancouver, B.C., offers couples a romantic
getaway featuring two night accommodations, hot buffet breakfast each
morning in the Lakeside Café and dinner one night in The Copper Room. Also
included is couples spa treatment in Healing Springs Spa and use of the
resort's five hot spring pools and fitness room.
The Lodge & Conference Center at Geneva State Park
The Lodge & Conference Center at Geneva State Park in Ashtabula County,
Ohio recently ran a radio giveaway to promote its Valentine's Day packages.
The winner received a sweetheart package with an overnight stay, chocolates
and a $20 breakfast gift certificate. The lodge's location on Lake Erie
makes it a prime spot to spend Valentine's Day.
About Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts
Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts is a subsidiary of Delaware North
Companies, a leading hospitality provider with significant experience in
hotel, retail, food service, recreation and transportation operations. The
company's portfolio includes historic properties in North America, such as
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex; Yosemite, Sequoia, Yellowstone and
Grand Canyon National Parks; Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds;
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite; Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa; Niagara Falls
State Park; Jones Beach; Old Town San Diego; The Lodge & Conference Center
at Geneva State Park; The BALSAMS Grand Resort; and The Resort at Glacier.
About Delaware North Companies
Delaware North Companies is one of the world's leading hospitality and food
service providers. Its family of companies includes Delaware North
Companies Parks & Resorts, Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment,
Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, Delaware North
Companies Sportservice, Delaware North Companies International, TD
Banknorth Garden, and American Park 'n Swap. Delaware North Companies is
one of the largest privately held companies in the United States with
revenues approaching $2 billion annually and 40,000 associates serving half
a billion customers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom,
Australia and New Zealand. For more information, visit
www.DelawareNorth.com.
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For more information, contact:
Mary Burich
Delaware North Companies
716-858-5420
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