/PRNewswire/ -- With the combination of Valentine's Day, an added day off of school for Presidents' Day and families looking for value-added trips, Sandestin(R) Golf and Beach Resort offers a solution.
Sandestin's Presidents' Day and Valentine's Weekend for Families includes the following options:
Discounted Accommodations
Save 25% off regular rates on Sandestin Villas - For Presidents' Day
weekend, internet rates at a two bedroom Northside Villa with kitchen
and living room area start at only $135 per night plus tax and fees.
Two bedroom Resort Classic Villas start at only $144. Book online at
www.sandestin.com.
Holidays are Free Program - For people wanting to spend an extended
weekend, Sandestin is offering a special gift. Stay three nights at
the regular rate, and get one night free. This special can be obtained
with the code: 2274RY.
Free Activities
Sandestin offers the best for all ages for Valentine's Day and the three day Presidents' Day weekend. The Village of Baytowne Wharf offers the "Sweet Escape" with treats around every corner on Saturday and Sunday, February 14 and 15.
Inflatable activities, stiltwalkers, facepainters and other interactive fun will delight guests young and old. Gather around the stage and learn to make your favorite candy treats and sweets. A classic boardgame comes to life-in the lifesize version of Candyland in the Events Plaza. On Saturday evening, the Village showcases its romantic atmosphere with smooth tunes on the Events Plaza stage and a classic romantic movie on Sunday night, free of charge.
Other free activities and amenities include:
Tennis
Enjoy Sandestin's award winning Tennis Facility and receive
one hour of free court time each day at your stay.
Bicycling
Adult and children's single-speed coaster bicycles are
free for four hours a day by presenting the Resort Card.
Watersports
Cruise around Choctawhatchee Bay and enjoy
complimentary use of canoes and kayaks.
Fishing
Guests can land a largemouth bass and other pan fish from
one of the 72 stocked ponds included in Sandestin's catch and release
program.
Nature trails and bird-watching
Discover the beauty along Sandestin's miles of nature trails and Jolee
Island Nature Park.
Kids' Night Out - A Valentine's Treat for Mom and Dad
For parents wanting a romantic dinner without children, Sandestin's Kid Zone is offering a fun filled "Kids Night Out" on Saturday, February 14. Taking place from 6-10 p.m., children can enjoy a pizza party, games and movies. A minimum number of children are required and reservations must be made before February 10. Call 850/267-7000 for costs and details.
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Thursday, January 15, 2009
Sandestin is the Family Place for Extended Presidents' Day and Valentine's Weekend
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Romance on a Budget: Plan a Quickie
T2F Note: Asheville makes a great weekend excursion from north Georgia. Offering great tips for a budget trip makes this destination worthy of highly coveted Fayette Front Page Day Tripper award.
/PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As holiday gifts loom on the credit card and the country's economic woes persist, consumers are seeking inexpensive options for romance on Valentine's Day. Good news: The calendar and recent trends of discount travel have aligned to make Valentine's Day 2009 especially auspicious for a romantic weekend getaway.
This year, Valentine's Day falls on the same three-day weekend as President's Day. By choosing a nearby destination, travelers can plan a long-weekend escape without using additional vacation days. Low gas prices and travel bargains sweeten the deal to help couples stretch their vacation dollars and keep romance in the budget.
Valentine's Day Getaway Packages
Winter Romance in Asheville (http://www.exploreasheville.com/what-to-do/seasonal-fun/asheville-in-winter/w inter-romance/index.aspx): Centrally located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville is ranked as one the world's top must-see cities. That means U.S. residents in the east have a romantic, world-class destination that's affordable and only a few hours away. See romance packages (http://www.exploreasheville.com/deals/romance-packages/index.aspx) from classic romance to culinary to spa indulgence.
Other Destinations: Unique Valentine's Day Packages
-- Candles & Rose Petals in D.C.
(http://www.luxehotels.com/hotels/Monticello/specials)
-- Hugs & Kisses at Niagara Falls
(http://www.niagarafallsmarriott.com/index.php/screen/romance_packages
)
-- Live Passionately at a Virginia B&B
(http://www.virginia.org/site/content.asp?MGrp=2&MCat=59&MItm=255)
Asheville's Top 10 Romantic Things to Do On a Budget
1) Try a Hot Chocolate Tasting Tour - From organic sippable truffles to a winter warm-up on a bright red double-decker bus, cozy up at Asheville's many cocoa and coffee houses for primo people-watching and affordable amore.
2) Find a Scenic Makeout Spot - Gaze into starry eyes and starry skies while soaking in the famous and free vistas of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Take a drive up Town Mountain or watch the sunset from the Blue Ridge Parkway.
3) Request a Mountain Serenade - Most of Asheville's restaurants and pubs transition to live music venues at night. Score free romance points by having a local musician dedicate a song to your sweetheart.
4) Be Free Spirited - Tour with your taste buds as you explore Asheville's many micro breweries (http://exploreasheville.com/foodtopia/food-adventures/local-breweries/index.a spx) and wine shops. Watch for free tastings and events at FoodtopianSociety.com (http://exploreasheville.com/foodtopia/index.aspx?source=foodtopiansociety.org ).
5) Go Gallery Gazing - Looking is free. Stroll hand-in-hand through Asheville's eclectic art galleries and boutiques (http://www.exploreasheville.com/what-to-do/the-arts/index.aspx), from sophisticated showrooms to funky artist studios.
6) Share a Decadent Dessert - Split the cost by sharing an unforgettable dessert lovingly prepared by one of Asheville's independent chefs (Goat-cheese chocolate brownie with cream-cheese ice cream anyone?) .
7) Have a National Park Adventure - This year marks the 75th Anniversary of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, a nearby national and natural wonder that's always free to explore.
8) Find a Second-hand Rose - Known for vintage clothing boutiques and antique shops, Asheville is full of low-cost treasures with history.
9) Couples Geocaching - Use that GPS Santa got you and take your sweetheart on a high-tech treasure hunt (http://www.exploreasheville.com/geocaching/index.aspx). Within 100 miles of downtown Asheville are more than 7,600 hidden geocaches waiting to be found, free of charge.
10) Make Your Own Souvenir - The local arts and crafts culture often rubs off on visitors. Save money by making your own unique memorabilia, like piece of pottery or a souvenir charm bracelet at one of the many bead and gem shops.
Multi-media Resources
-- ExploreAsheville.com (http://www.exploreasheville.com/index.aspx)
-- High-res images for download
(http://www.exploreasheville.com/press-room/photo-gallery/index.aspx)
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