Enjoy the 'Best of the Best' At Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa This Fall

/PRNewswire/ -- Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa was recently recognized by the radio talk show Speaking of Golf for its outstanding Golf Pro Shop and its Equani Spa. The syndicated show addresses golf and the lifestyle of golfers. The recognition comes at a time when Brasstown Valley Resort is offering its Fall Awakening Getaway Package which includes a choice of activities.

Catch the beautiful leaf season in the North Georgia Mountains and enjoy a specially priced getaway from $185 (Sunday - Thursday), or from $235 (Friday - Saturday). The Fall Awakening Package is for two guests sharing a traditional guestroom and includes: a full Breakfast Buffet for two in the Dining Room, and a choice by each of the two guests for either a round of golf at the Denis Griffiths-designed Brasstown Valley Resort Golf Club, or a one hour trail ride from the Resort Stables. Guests may also upgrade their activity to a 50 Minute Swedish massage or a manicure/pedicure at the Equani Spa for an additional $20. Upgrades to deluxe guest rooms with a balcony or a fireplace are also available for an additional $20 per night. Rates are based on availability and exclusive of resort fees and taxes. For information or reservations visit: www.brasstownvalley.com or call 800. 201.3205.

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Find Halloween Haunting? Get Out of Town for a Fun Brasstown Valley Mystery Weekend

/PRNewswire/ -- For a little more than the price of Halloween candy and costumes you can treat yourself and take the boo-hoo out of Halloween. Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa, located in the North Georgia Mountains, is offering a fun Halloween weekend getaway that includes adult-style entertainment. Take part in the weekend's Big Mystery - a real 'who dun-it,' called Deadwood Saloon. Dress up, act out, and have fun as you help solve the 'murder mystery." All this and there is still time to enjoy championship golf, a relaxing spa visit, horseback riding, hiking, or just kick back and relax in the beautiful mountain autumn scenery.

The Halloween Haunting Weekend Package includes one night accommodations for two - either Friday, October 23 thru Saturday October 24, or Friday October 30 thru Saturday, October 31, participation in the Deadwood Saloon Murder Mystery, and a full buffet breakfast for two. The package is priced from $219 per couple and an extra night can be added. For reservations and information visit www.BrasstownValley.com or call 800.201.3205.

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Celebrate more moments this Labor Day and the fall season at Sandestin

/PRNewswire/ -- As people look to celebrate the Labor Day holiday this weekend, Sandestin(R) Golf and Beach Resort today announces great rates, events and even a special $100 resort bonus.

For travelers looking for significant value and variety for their dollar, a beautiful beach to bay setting and a fun filled getaway, Sandestin is the destination of choice.

As part of Sandestin's new More Moments(TM) program, the resort is offering a $100 resort credit with a three night or more stay and a $50 resort credit with two night stay, both of which can be used at participating locations.

Among the many reasons why Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort so popular, is its sugar white sand beaches and the long list of complimentary amenities including bike rental, tennis, kayak or canoe rental, fitness center access and resort tram transportation.

For added enjoyment during the Labor Day weekend, Sandestin's Village of Baytowne Wharf is sponsoring Art Expo from 5 to 10 p.m. from Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 6. The Art Expo will feature paintings, sculptures, metal works, jewelry and even purses from leading artists and galleries in the Southeast, many of which will be available for purchase. Live entertainment will be provided by Kyle LeMonica, Randall Sherwood and Coconut String Band.

Reduced rates for accommodations start at only $139 week nights, $169 weekends. For more information on this More Moments package as a great Destin getaway or Labor Day weekend, call 866.976.6521 or visit online at www.sandestin.com. Ask for code MoreFL.

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Omni Hotels to Manage Mount Washington Resort

T2Fun Note: Mount Washington in New Hampshire is a great place to visit! The Mount Washington Hotel is breathtaking in its setting as is the whole area. While visiting the Mount Washington Hotel, be sure to take the train ride up to the top of Mount Washington. One of the Fayette Front Page staff members visited the area several years ago in August and needed a coat at the top of the mountain. The view is spectacular. And as we recall, the food at the Mount Washington Hotel was fantastic!

/PRNewswire/ -- Omni Hotels announces today it has partnered with CNL Lifestyle Properties, Inc., to become the long-term operator of the storied Mount Washington Resort located in Bretton Woods, NH, at the base of beautiful Mount Washington, the highest peak in the Northeast. Opened in 1902, the resort is home to 365 guest rooms in three lodging facilities -- The Mount Washington Hotel, the Bretton Arms Inn and The Lodge -- and serves as a wonderful setting for leisure guests and meeting professionals alike. Omni Hotels will begin management of the luxury New England resort, which will be flagged as the Omni Mount Washington Resort, on September 1, 2009.

"We are pleased to add this extraordinary property to the Omni Hotels' portfolio, given its fine heritage, the exceptional destination facilities and broad range of year-round leisure and outdoor activities," said Mike Deitemeyer, president of Omni Hotels. "The addition of this resort is another tremendous step in our strategic expansion."

The Mount Washington Resort serves as a natural haven for visitors, offering an array of seasonal activities. During the winter months, guests can enjoy skiing and snowboarding at nationally acclaimed Bretton Woods, as well as sleigh rides, dog-sledding, ice skating, snowshoeing and ice climbing. In the summer, guests can enjoy two championship golf courses, tennis, horseback riding, hiking, and fly fishing on the Ammonoosuc River. The resort is also home to the world-class Bretton Woods Canopy Tour, featuring a one-of-a-kind 3.5-hour zip line adventure from treetop to treetop through the beautiful ancient forest of Rosebrook Canyon.

The resort recently completed a multimillion restoration and renovation project that includes a new 25,000-square-foot state-of-the-art spa, a 20,000-square-foot conference center, an outdoor swimming pool complex and guest rooms at the Mount Washington Hotel. CNL Lifestyle Properties has committed to invest an additional $10 million in future renovations, including additional guest rooms, plus food and beverage venues and public areas. Other improvements include the restoration of the 18-hole Mount Washington Course -- owned and operated by Crosland/Celebration Associates -- based on the original 1915 Donald Ross design.

"As we complete the renovation and expansion, we are pleased to transition to Omni Hotels, a respected operator with national sales distribution channels and experience in marketing historic properties," said R. Byron Carlock, Jr., CEO and president of CNL Lifestyle Properties, Inc.

The resort is surrounded by nearly 800,000 acres of the White Mountain National Forest. It is a two-and-a-half hour drive from Boston and Portland, three hours from Montreal and Providence, six hours from New York and is within two hours of the Manchester, NH airport.

The historic resort is renowned for hosting the Bretton Woods International Monetary Conference in 1944 where delegates established the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, the gold standard was set at $35 an ounce and the American dollar became the benchmark for international exchange. Past guests include Thomas Edison, Babe Ruth and three US Presidents.

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Real Resorts - Introduces the Summer of Free Family Fun

/PRNewswire/ -- Real Resorts is offering the ultimate family vacation at a stress-buster price that may make it less expensive to enjoy a Cancun or Riviera Maya vacation then to stay at home. A family of four can book a Junior Suite at the Gran Caribe Real in Cancun or The Gran Porto Real Playa del Carmen for as little as $268 per family, per night. The package includes a junior suite, all-inclusive accommodations for two adults and up to two children 12 and under; all meals; house cocktails for the adults; taxes and gratuities; and the largest variety of complimentary family activities and recreation available at any Caribbean Resort. And for larger families, up to three children can stay free when booking a Family Suite or Gran Master Suite. Teens 13-17 years old sharing a family suite receive a 40% discount. In addition, when families stay for a minimum of six nights in an oceanfront suite they will receive a complimentary 'swim with the dolphins' experience for one person, valued at $139. Additional family members can also enjoy the experience at a 50% discount.

For more information and reservations visit: www.RealResorts.com or contact a travel agent.

"We are a family run business for families," says Fernando Garcia, Director General Real Resorts. "We recognize that now more than ever people need and want an affordable summer getaway and it is our pleasure to welcome families with great pricing, activities, and superb personal service that is intended to make everyone feel special," added Garcia.

In addition both the Gran Caribe Real in Cancun and the Gran Porto Real Playa del Cancun offer the "flu-free guarantee" which in the remote and very unlikely event a guest contracts the H1N1 flu virus within 14 days of visiting either resort that guest will receive a three year package of complimentary vacations.* All guests will be received with special VIP status that includes 50% savings on extra services such as treatments at the RealSPAs, private beach romantic dining, and premium liquors and wines.

*return free trips are valid one per year and will be identical to the original vacation package.- same dates, same length of stay and same accommodations. As there are many strains of H1N1, a guest who makes the claim must have it confirmed as Influenza (H1N1), and the guest must provide a positive blood result for (H1N1) by state certified laboratory dated within 14 days of checking out of resort in addition to certification by the doctor who performed the test to redeem the free 3 year return vacations with your companion. The "Flu Free Guarantee" applies to guests that travel May through October, 2009, and is for the original traveler making the claim and one additional guest. Additional details can be found on Real Resorts website at www.RealResorts.com .

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Universal Orlando Resort Offers Unbeatable Spring Value

Universal Orlando Resort has pulled together its best offers so guests can enjoy the most value-driven getaway possible. Guests can select from a multitude of special deals and save money on every aspect of their theme park vacation – whether it’s theme park admission, hotel rates or both.

Universal Orlando’s value offers give guests the opportunity to experience all the excitement of the resort – two great theme parks, a stay at one of three on-site hotels, all-you-can-eat cuisine and nighttime entertainment.

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO SPRING VALUE OFFERS

BEST THEME PARK TICKET OFFER
2-Park Unlimited ~ $99.99 (Available online only)
· Unlimited admission to both Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure for up to seven consecutive days
· Free admission to select Universal CityWalk venues

BEST PACKAGE OFFER
Buy 3/Get 2 Free ~ Starts at $711 for a family of four
· Book a three-night vacation package and receive two additional nights free along with unlimited theme park admission
· Guests can upgrade to one of Universal Orlando’s on-site hotels – Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Hard Rock Hotel and Loews Portofino Bay Hotel – and receive complimentary Universal Express ride access
· Must book by March 29 and travel before October 8, 2009

OTHER GREAT OFFERS
Meal Deal ~ Starts at $20.99 for adults and $10.99 for children
· All-you-can-eat food for one low price at select locations at Universal Studios and/or Islands of Adventure

CityWalk Party Pass ~ $11.99
· Dance the night away at seven electrifying Universal CityWalk venues
· Free with a multi-day ticket to Universal Orlando

For more information about these and other great Universal Orlando deals, visit www.universalorlando.com.

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Spice up your January with the 20th Annual Great Southern Gumbo Cook-Off at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

T2F Note: White sand, blue green water, cajun food, ahhhhhh. This cookoff at Sandestin receives the coveted Fayette Front Page Day Tripper award. While it isn't likely we'll all rush to Destin for a day trip, we are inclined to make a weekend out of it!

/PRNewswire/ -- With live Cajun music, door prizes and gumbo, the 20th Annual Great Southern Gumbo Cook-off, held at The Market Shops at Sandestin(R) Golf and Beach Resort, is sure to spice up anyone's afternoon. Held Saturday, Jan. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., this event will be fun-filled with live authentic Cajun and Zydeco music by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band and plenty of tasty gumbo.

Celebrity judges including Shelley Harrington of Southern Living Magazine and Tom Lewis from NBC/WJHG-TV will hold blind judging contests for top "Critics Choice" awards. All Cook-Off attendees will have an opportunity to vote for "The People's Choice" awards, while registering to win gift certificates and prizes.

Tickets are $13 in advance and $15 the day of the event. For ticket information, contact The Market Shops at 850/267-8092. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Destin Family YMCA and the Walton Education Foundation, Inc., both of which are United Way agencies.

For people wanting a great weekend getaway, Sandestin offers terrific rates as low as $89 at the Bayside Inn, and at the Village or Grand from $119 with the option to upgrade to a one bedroom for only $10 more. For accommodations, people can visit www.sandestin.com or call 800/470-7389, and mention code 225813.

Sandestin(R) Golf and Beach Resort offers the most complete resort experience in North America. Located on Florida's Beaches of South Walton, Sandestin is a 2,400-acre destination resort for all seasons and for all ages. Sandestin invites guests to enter a world of 30 charming neighborhoods featuring 1,700 condominiums, villas, town homes and a wide variety of hotel accommodations like no other Destin vacation rentals. The resort boasts more than seven miles of beaches and pristine bay front, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, 19 swimming pools, a 98-slip marina, certified children's programs, a fitness center and spa, 65,000 square feet of meeting space and a pedestrian village featuring a host of boutique shops, casual and fine dining restaurants and nightlife venues. Sandestin is part of Intrawest Hospitality Management, a leader in destination resorts.

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Looking for a holiday gift for a hard-to-buy-for person?

/PRNewswire/ -- If you're like thousands of people this holiday season trying to find gifts for hard-to-buy-for loved ones and friends, Sandestin(R) Golf and Beach Resort, a premier destination for all seasons and all ages, has creative, easy and time-saving answers for you. A variety of options, ranging in price include the following:

- The 20th Annual Great Southern Gumbo Cook-Off Tickets
This gift is a great choice for food lovers. Advance discounted
tickets are only $13 per person. Held at The Market Shops at Sandestin
Golf and Beach Resort, this January 10 event will be fun-filled with
live authentic Cajun and Zydeco music by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou
Swamp Band and plenty of tasty gumbo to sample. Add Sandestin
overnight accommodations starting at only $89, plus tax and fees. Call
850/267-8092 or go online at www.sandestin.com.

- Sandestin Wine Festival
Enjoy The Sandestin Wine Festival for $50 per person with discounted
advance tickets. The event is held on April 25 and 26, featuring Grand
Wine Tastings, the pouring of more than 600 domestic and international
wines. Representatives from more than 80 vineyards from across the
globe will entertain questions, offering a rare opportunity to learn
about wines and tastes. Order online at www.sandestinwinefestival.com.

- "Golf Enthusiast Extras"
For the Golf enthusiast in your life, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
has a variety of fun options. Choose from a one hour golf lesson for
$100, a round of golf for two at the nationally acclaimed Raven Golf
Club in January or February for a special price of $190, a Guys Golf
Getaway for four starting at $260 person (two night stay in a 3 BR
Dockside Villa, one round per person at Raven Golf Club, one round
per person at Burnt Pine Golf Club), or a Tiger Woods collection
Nike(R) golf shirt from the Raven Golf Pro Shop for only $80. Call
850/267-8155 to order.

- Fun for Fido
A special treat for animal lovers include a series of free events at
The Village of Baytowne Wharf. On February 20-22, watch the
spectacular Ultimate Air Dog competition. On February 22, furry
friends and owners can participate in the special Pooch Parade, with
specially decorated wagons, golf cars and/or bicycles. Overnight pet
friendly accommodations start at only $149. Reserve accommodations
online at www.sandestin.com for special savings.

- The "Younger You" Gift Package
For the person who wants a youthful appearance, Sandestin Day Spa and
Salon is offering onsite consultations with Rodney Soto, MD of The
Younger You Institute. Additional Medical Spa offerings at Sandestin
include Botox(R), soft tissue augmentation, and skin care
recommendations including Obagi(R), one of the most recognized
prescription-strength skin care lines. The Sandestin Day Spa and Salon
also offers traditional services including manicures, pedicures,
massages and more. For information call (850) 267-6466. Overnight
accommodations and Girlfriends Getaways packages are also available.

- Sandestin Beach Lover's Getaway
Sandestin's beautiful beach is an attraction and a special treat to
enjoy. Stay in a lovely one bedroom beachside unit for two days and
one night, starting at $139 per night until March 1. Free amenities
include tennis, bike rentals, fitness center and more. Not valid on
December 31. Please mention code: 2255G4. Save money by booking online
at www.sandestin.com.

- Sandestin Gold Gift Card
Let a special person in your life feel like a VIP with a Sandestin
Golf and Beach Resort Gold Gift Card. This card is available in any
denomination and can be used for overnight accommodations, golf,
tennis and at most retail shops and restaurants at The Market Shops at
Sandestin and the Village of Baytowne Wharf. For more information,
visit:
www.sandestin.com/headerandfooter/giftcards/tabid/817/Default.aspx


Purchases must be made before December 20, 2008. Shipping costs in some cases may apply.

Sandestin(R) Golf and Beach Resort (www.sandestin.com) offers the most complete resort experience in North America. Located on the sugar-white sand Beaches of South Walton, Florida Sandestin is a 2,400-acre destination resort. Sandestin invites guests to a world of 30 charming neighborhoods featuring 1,700 condominiums, villas, town homes and a wide variety of hotel accommodations. The resort boasts beautiful beaches and bay front, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, 19 swimming pools, a 98-slip marina, children's programs, fitness center and spa, 65,000 square feet of meeting space and a pedestrian village featuring boutique shops, restaurants and nightlife venues. Sandestin is part of Intrawest Hospitality Management (www.intrawest.com), a world leader in destination resorts.

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