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The Broadmoor Hosts First Tennis and Culinary Weekend Sept 18-2008.24.2009
Colorado Springs, Colo.- Do you have a passion for tennis, wine and fine dining? Then you will love The Broadmoor’s new wine & culinary weekend September 18-20, 2009. A full nine hours of tennis instruction by the top-rated staff is included on Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday morning. The remainder of the weekend will be spent enjoying the best wine and food The Broadmoor has to offer.
Begin your culinary adventure on Friday evening with a private wine-tasting by Charles Court’s sommelier. On Saturday afternoon, an exclusive cooking demonstration in the exhibition kitchen will provide you with exceptional tips by Broadmoor top chefs. This culinary extravaganza will culminate with a private seven-course dinner at the Charles Court Chef’s Table where you will experience the finest in wine and food pairings.
Tennis, Wine and Fine Dining Package:
• Standard guest room with upgrade options
• Nine hours of tennis instruction (4:1 ratio)
• Wine-tasting and canapés on Friday evening
• Cooking demonstration on Saturday afternoon
• Private Chef’s Table 7-Course dinner with wine pairing on Saturday Evening
• Camp notebook & Broadmoor logo camp gifts
• Complimentary court time and match arranging daily
Cost for the tennis and wine weekend is $968 per person, based on double occupancy and $1,218 per person, based on single occupancy.
Also available is an $800 per person commuter rate. Pricing includes tax and gratuities on dining and tennis camp. Incidental service fee and room taxes are not included in prices quoted. Call for ala carte pricing for couples.
To book, call Broadmoor Reservations at 800.634.7711.
Tennis Camp Schedule:
Friday
1:00 – 4:00pm Tennis Camp
5:30 – 7:00pm Private Wine-Tasting & Canapes
Saturday
9:00 am – 12:00noon Tennis Camp
2:00 – 4:00pm Cooking Demonstration
7:00pm Seven-Course Dinner w/ Wine Pairing at Charles Court
Sunday
8:30 - 11:30am Tennis Camp
About The Broadmoor
The Mobil Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond BROADMOOR opened its illustrious doors in 1918. A member of Preferred Historic Hotels, the resort offers: 744 rooms and suites; 185,000 square feet of flexible event space; a world class spa; three championship golf courses; a tennis club with six courts, including two clay courts; 25 retail shops; 18 on property eateries, restaurants and lounges; a full children's program, and more. For more information regarding The Broadmoor please call 800.634.7711, or visit www.broadmoor.com.
Aqua Hotels & Resorts is offering a “99 Days of Fall” special at 15 of its hotels on three islands, Oahu, Maui and Molokai. Rates start at $99 or less at 12 of Aqua’s Waikiki hotels, reflecting a savings of up to 60% off regular rates. The remaining three participating hotels are offering savings of up to 50% per night. Rates for the fall special are not limited to lead categories.”
Aqua’s “99 Days of Fall” is available for booking dates and stays starting September 8 and ending December 16, 2009. There is no minimum night requirement and rooms can be booked by visiting www.aquaresorts.com/99days, by calling central reservations toll-free at 1-866-406-2782 or by visiting your preferred travel agent. This promotion cannot be combined with any other offer.
For the complete news release with prices, images, visit http://bit.ly/llnHQ
Telluride Alpine Lodging:
Stay and Save This Fall
Get 25% discount on any of our Town of Telluride properties and 50% discount on any of our Mountain Village properties ALL September and October!
*Based on availability - valid on new reservations only!*
*3 night minimum stay required*
Call us at 800.376.9769 or book online today!
Luxury and Family a Great Mix at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs
As temperatures cool off and summer turns to fall, prices typically drop—but this year you don’t have to wait for the leaves to change to save green. Imagine this: dramatic mountain views, world-class spa, and the kids splashing in a gorgeous infinity-edge pool, summer relaxation at last! Now wake up and make that daydream a reality at The Broadmoor. With only 7 weeks left for this special, The Broadmoor has a getaway that fits into every budget—the Summer Savings Spectacular package featuring the lowest rate of the summer—$125 per person and kids 10 and under stay and eat free. Package ends September 30, 2009.
The Broadmoor has families of all sizes covered with a variety of activities for kids of all ages on the campus-like setting including: The Bee Bunch children’s program, paddle boating, three championship golf courses, tennis facility, 18 restaurants cafés and lounges, a movie theatre, and more!
To make a reservation, visit www.broadmoor.com or call 1.800.634.7711.
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lumière:
True To Blues Package – Telluride Blues and Brews Festival September 18th- 20th
Tickets for Telluride Blues and Brews are on sale now! The festival kicks off on September 18th and fills Telluride Town Park with tunes and foam through the evening of September 20th. The lumière True to Brews Package includes four nights lodging at lumière with complimentary daily European breakfast, luxury hybrid SUV service, a full 3-Day festival pass with ‘Be Green’ upgrade and a signature lumière festival chair. Packages start from $285 per person per night. Call 866.530.9466 to book or visit www.lumierehotels.com
Elevation Vacations:
Book now with Elevation Vacations and receive ONE NIGHT FREE for the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. www.ElevationVacations.com
Reservations must meet 4 Night minimum to qualify. Valid for all festival dates.
Please call or email us with any questions! 888-728-8160 rentals@elevationvacations..com *Based on availability. Restrictions may apply. All above specials can only apply to new reservations *
The Peaks & Golden Door Spa:
The Peaks & Golden Door Spa is singing your tune! And it's not so 'Blue' either...
Wake up and end your day with our panoramic views of The San Juan Mountains.
Revitalize & relax in our 42,000 square foot Golden Door Spa, unwind poolside with one of our delicious Mojitos, or if you’re feeling more lively try out our two- level indoor water slide, and you don't even have to take a break from the music! Live music and drink specials nightly in our Great Room Bar, the “best place to see the sunset in Telluride.” We can't wait to have you!
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