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A new inn opening this summer in Midcoast Maine will balance contemporary comfort with local history from its downtown location adjacent to Bowdoin College

Brunswick, Maine….Balancing a contemporary yet nostalgic take on comfortable accommodations and classic New England dining, The Inn at Brunswick Station opens late spring adjacent to Bowdoin College on the corner of Maine and Noble Streets, in the heart of Brunswick, a quintessential college town. The inn’s 52 guest rooms and suites, function space and tavern blend local history with modern comfort to retain a true sense of place for visitors to Maine’s picturesque Midcoast.

Charmingly designed by Arrowstreet (Somerville, MA), an award-winning architectural firm, The Inn at Brunswick Station is perfectly situated to become the area’s most popular gathering spot located just steps from downtown shopping, outdoor recreation and the diverse offerings of Bowdoin’s campus.

The inn incorporates a celebration of Brunswick life and culture over the years, something that’s important to developer and Bowdoin alum J. Hilary Rockett, Jr. His attachment to both the town and college is seen in the inn’s design features and pre-construction recycling efforts.

Sepia photographs from the Pejebscot Historical Society tracking the town’s history will cover inn walls. During the demolition phase, Habitat for Humanity/7 Rivers ReStore (Bath, ME) and Building Materials Exchange (Lisbon, ME) benefited from recycling appliances, doors, windows, floors, woodwork and copper. A local stone mason, Cosmic Stone (Topsham, ME), salvaged foundation granite to build benches for nearby public spaces.

The inn’s decor integrates natural wood against a neutral palette with warm gold tones and touches of Bowdoin’s black and white school colors. The comfortable guest rooms feature king and queen beds with luxury linens and crisp white duvets. Amenities include flat screen TVs and complimentary wireless Internet access.

The inn’s tavern will serve classic New England fare and will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner inside, or al fresco on the generous patio and covered porch. Weddings, meetings and special events for up to 150 guests will be accommodated in a state-of-the-art function space or on the tented patio in warm weather.

Under the umbrella of JHR Development, LLC, Rockett is working to complete Brunswick Station, the mixed-use project that includes the inn. Brunswick Station, located on Station Avenue, includes retail shops, restaurants, and medical facilities, the Bowdoin College Store, and the Brunswick Station stop for Maine Eastern Railroad. This stop will see Amtrak service by 2012 as part of the high-speed rail expansion program. The hope that the project will stimulate regional economic development was underscored by comments made by Vice President Biden in a February 8, 2011 address in Philadelphia. The Vice President noted the positive economic impact extended rail service brings, and referred specifically to the new investment projects underway in Brunswick.

The Inn at Brunswick Station will be managed by Olympia Hotel Management, a hospitality management company based in Portland, Maine dedicated to delivering great guest experiences with elegant but relaxed personalized service.

Located 26 miles from Portland and the International airport, 126 miles from Boston and 10 miles from L.L. Bean and Freeport shopping, The Inn at Brunswick Station is easily reached by car, rail or air.

Guests can book an Upgrade to the Towers Floors and enjoy Premium Upgrade Benefits from an additional HKD400

(Hong Kong) – Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers participates in the ‘Upgrade’ campaign launched by Starwood Hotels and Resorts Asia Pacific. This offer allows travelers to upgrade themselves to Towers rooms and suites by paying an additional of as little as HKD400. Upgrade privileges include access to the Towers Lounge, Deluxe Breakfast and Evening Cocktails.

Conveniently located at the top of Kowloon’s Gold Mile commanding spectacular Victoria Harbour views and complemented by Hong Kong island skyline and the Symphony of Lights, Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers welcomes you with warm hospitality in this sparkling city. Enjoy an added dimension of comfort and convenience on the Towers floors, where personalized amenities put a premium on privacy and service. Towers benefits include:

• Private Check-in and Check-out at Towers Reception
• Daily Deluxe Breakfast at Oyster & Wine Bar
• Access to Towers Lounge
• Complimentary Pressing Service
• Complimentary Local Calls & Calling Card Access
• Discount on Laundry & Dry Cleaning
• Discount at Hotel Restaurants & Lounges

The Upgrade offer can be booked online at http://specialoffers.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton hongkong or calling the hotel direct. This promotion is valid for stays from 5th April – 31st December 2011.

Please visit www.starwood-ap.com/upgrade2011  for detailed terms and conditions. Participating brands include Sheraton, Westin, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, Four Points by Sheraton, W, Le Méridien and Aloft.

About Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with 1025 properties in 100 countries and territories with 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels, resorts and residences with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, W®, Westin®, Le Méridien®, Sheraton®, Four Points® by Sheraton, and the recently launched Aloft®, and Element SM. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts. For more information, please visit www.starwoodhotels.com

For a limited time, Icelandair is giving passengers the opportunity to create a custom vacation to Iceland at a very special price. The Icelandair Build your Own Special offers travelers airfare, hotel and the ability to choose from three great value tours while in Iceland. It’s as easy as 1, The Reykjavik Greater Area Tour; 2, The Blue Lagoon Tour; 3, The Reykjanes Peninsula Tour.

The Build Your Own Special must be booked by April 11, 2011. Prices start at just $599 with flights to Iceland from New York – JFK and Boston Logan departing in May and June. Availability is limited and the summer months sell out quickly, so act fast to get this special offer

Las Vegas, Nev. – The Nevada Conservatory Theatre at UNLV is proud to present Michael Frayn’s Noises Off, April 29 – May 8 in the Judy Bayley Theatre as part of the Main Stage Season. Kenn McLeod directs.

Called the funniest farce ever written, Noises Off returned to Broadway in 2001 with a cast that included Patti LuPone and Peter Gallagher as a manic menagerie of itinerant actors rehearsing a flop called Nothing’s On. Rated PG.

The NCT cast includes Tracy Lore as Dotty Otley; Douglas Hill as Lloyd Dallas; Michael Thatcher as Garry Lejeune; Melody Wilson as Brooke Ashton; Nicole Unger as Poppy Norton-Taylor; Alan Dronek as Frederick Fellows; Dhyana Dahl as Belinda Blair; John Maltese as Tim Allgood; and Michael Tylo as Selsdon Mowbray.
Performances are at 8 p.m. on April 29, 30, and May 5, 6, and 7, with matinees at 2 p.m. on May 1 and 8. Tickets are $20 – $30 and on sale at the UNLV Performing Arts Center Box Office. Special rates are available for groups of 15 or more. Box Office hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Box Office may be reached by calling 895-ARTS (2787) or visiting pac.unlv.edu.

Yearly subscriptions to the 2011 – 2012 Nevada Conservatory Theatre Season are now available. Tickets are limited, and prices vary. The 2011 – 2012 Nevada Conservatory Theatre Season showcases A Streetcar Named Desire, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and many more. For additional details or to purchase, please call 895-ARTS (2787).

“A Toast to 30”
The 30th Kapalua Wine & Food Festival Returns to Kapalua Resort
June 9-12, 2011

KAPALUA RESORT, MAUI, HAWAI`I –Hawai‘i’s longest-running wine and food event returns June 9 – 12, for its 30th year of cutting edge food, wine, and Hawaiian Cuisine – all within the breathtaking setting of the world-renowned Kapalua Resort.

Long time host, Master Sommelier Fred Dame, will bring several of the world’s most famous winemakers, master sommeliers and celebrated chefs for wine tastings, a gourmet cooking demonstration and festive gala functions held throughout the weekend at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua. Geoff Kruth, Rob Bigelow, Jay Fletcher, Michael Jordan, Andrew McNamara and Larry Stone are confirmed to attend as the 2011 festival master sommeliers.

The four-day event themed “A Toast to 30” will have a special emphasis on Hawaii’s Regional Cuisine through its continued partnership with the Maui County Farm Bureau. Chef and Restaurateur Peter Merriman, one of the founding members of the Hawaii Regional Cuisine movement and owner of renowned Merriman’s Restaurants and Maui’s exciting new Monkeypod Kitchen by Merriman, will be the featured Festival Chef and delight participants during Sunday’s Farm Fresh luncheon where he will showcase his specialty Handcrafted regional cuisine.

Throughout the weekend, participants can also select from an impressive list of interactive wine seminars including a highly anticipated three decades of Reserve Cabernet (wines from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s), Pinots meet Cheese, A Drive up Hwy 101 and You Say Shiraz, I say Syrah. Some of the featured wineries/winemakers are as follows: Beringer, Cardinale, Jordan, Silver Oak, Lachini, Pisoni, Patz & Hall, Ramey, Littorai, Justin, Pepper Bridge, Waters, Wind Gap, Scherrer, Williams-Selyem and Ehlers Estate.

This year’s Grand Tasting – Maui Grown Gala, held on Friday night, June 10th will feature wines from around the world and showcase Maui’s prime agriculture. On Sunday June 12th the ever-popular Maui Seafood Festival will feature the island’s top chefs and restaurants competing for the “Best of the Fest” prize, sponsored by Maui No Ka Oi Magazine, and a Bombay Sapphire mixology station. Both evening gala functions will showcase live entertainment, a bountiful selection of fine wines and a draft beer bar sponsored by Maui Brewing Company.

Tickets to the 30th Annual Kapalua Wine & Food Festival are now available and can be purchased by calling 1-888-665-9160. Kama’aina discounts are being offered through May 31 only.

ABOUT KAPALUA RESORT
Kapalua Resort is a 22,000-acre, master-planned community on Maui ’s northwest coast. The resort is renowned for its world-class golf courses – The Bay and The Plantation Courses; 11 residential communities; premier accommodations at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua and The Kapalua Villas, a tennis complex; the all new 30,000 square foot Kapalua Spa, three white sand beaches, including two of America’s Best Beaches, and a myriad of restaurants and shops. Kapalua Resort hosts signature events each year: the PGA TOUR’s season-opening Hyundai Tournament of Champions in January, The Ritz- Carlton, Kapalua’s Celebration of the Arts Festival in April and the Kapalua Wine & Food Festival in June. For more information, visit www.kapalua.com  or call 1-800-KAPALUA.

The shopping packages from Hyatt Hotels in Berlin, Hamburg, Mainz, Cologne, Dusseldorf and Zurich combine all the needs of a shopaholic. Be it with a personal shopper, in a limousine or with shopping vouchers, guests will spend a luxurious time at Hyatt.

Zurich offers the fashion conscious – and general lovers of luxury– a wealth of international brands, traditional businesses and urban local labels. The many shops on Bahnhofstrasse and in the Old Town have a lot to offer, and by making a booking at Park Hyatt Zurich, city visitors can take advantage of a very central location, and enjoy all major attractions within walking distance. The shopping sensation package at Park Hyatt Zurich is priced from CHF 700 per room, per night and includes the following:

- Accommodation
- A healthy breakfast for two people in the Lobby Lounge or via Room Service
- A 20-minute shopping consultation with one of the hotels concierges, including a welcome cocktail in the Lobby Lounge
- Complimentary limousine drop-off at the Bahnhofstrasse shopping mile and assistance with shopping bags
- A 30-minute foot massage per person at Club Olympus after the shopping tour

In Berlin, fashion studios and trendy boutiques await visitors on an exclusive shopping tour. Berlin boutiques may be fancy, classic, minimalistic or casual, but they’re always exclusive and definitely one step ahead of the crowd. On a shopping tour led by an expert in Berlin fashion, guests will have the opportunity to visit Berlin’s fashion studios and exclusive boutiques. At Grand Hyatt Berlin the shopping package is priced from €345 for double occupancy and includes:

- Accommodation including daily Hyatt breakfast (available until 2:00pm on Sundays)
- A two-hour guided tour of the hottest fashion ateliers, boutiques and exclusive showrooms in Berlin Mitte with a fashion expert
- Late checkout until 2:00pm (until 6:00pm on Sundays)
- Free access to Club Olympus Spa & Fitness

Hamburg is one of Germany’s favourite shopping cities. Guests at Park Hyatt Hamburg will experience V.I.P. treatment on a private guided tour through the famous Alsterhaus department store. Starting with a glass of champagne or an espresso, a personal shopper guides through the Alsterhaus. At Park Hyatt Hamburg, guests may enjoy the following offer, priced from €510 for double occupancy and includes:

- Luxurious accommodation in a Park Suite
- Hyatt buffet breakfast (Saturdays and Sundays until 2:00pm)
- Welcome amenity
- Access to V.I.P. lounge with canapés and wine in the evening
- V.I.P. treatment at the Alsterhaus shopping centre
- Late checkout on Sunday until 6:00pm (depending on availability)

A getaway to Mainz is the perfect opportunity to spend some leisure time on the beautiful things in life. As the state capital of Rhineland-Palatinate and a member of the Great Wine Capitals, Mainz is the ideal place to seek inspiration in the many wine shops of the historic Old Town. Only a short walk from Hyatt Regency Mainz, the Villa Vinum offers top-calibre wines and other regional delicacies. Hyatt Regency Mainz offers a wine-orientated shopping package from €315 for double occupancy, including:

- Accommodation in a double or single room
- Daily Hyatt breakfast (on Sundays until 2:00pm)
- Free use of Club Olympus Spa & Fitness
- €25 Villa Vinum shopping voucher per person
- Three-course dinner menu for two at Bellpepper restaurant (excluding beverages)
- Late checkout until 2:00pm (on Sundays until 6:00pm)

In Cologne guests can explore the city together with a personal shopper – the best way to get to know the exclusive shopping facilities and enjoy the beauty of Cologne. Hyatt Regency Cologne’s shopping package is priced from €440 for double occupancy and includes:

- Overnight accommodation including Hyatt breakfast
- Three-hour shopping tour through Cologne, guided by a personal shopper
- 30-minute foot massage, as well as a glass of champagne and canapés

Guests at the Hyatt Regency Dusseldorf are offered an exclusive all-day experience, with professional guidance through the exciting shopping Dusseldorf has to offer. Hyatt Regency Dusseldorf’s shopping package is priced from €498 for single occupancy and €533 for double occupancy and includes:

- Overnight accommodation including Hyatt breakfast
- Transfer to the ‘KÖ’ shopping area
- Two-hour personal shopper consultation
- Complimentary aperitif in the DOX Bar after a day of successful shopping

About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company with a proud heritage of making guests feel more than welcome. Thousands of members of the Hyatt family in 45 countries strive to make a difference in the lives of the guests they encounter every day by providing authentic hospitality. The Company’s subsidiaries manage, franchise, own and develop hotels and resorts under the Hyatt®, Park Hyatt®, Andaz®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt Place® and Hyatt Summerfield Suites® brand names and have locations under development on five continents. Hyatt Vacation Ownership, Inc., a Hyatt Hotels Corporation subsidiary, develops and operates vacation ownership properties under the Hyatt Vacation Club® brand. As of December 31, 2010, the Company’s worldwide portfolio consisted of 453 properties. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com

“Come for the Race, Stay for the Wine Sweepstakes” Will Award a Pair of VIP AMGEN Tour Tickets, Paso Robles Wine Festival RESERVE Tickets and a Two Night Stay

PASO ROBLES, CA  – A burgeoning California destination nestled in the Santa Lucia Mountains of Central California midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Paso Robles offers a stunning retreat for both cycling and wine enthusiasts.

From May 19-22, Paso Robles will host two consecutive high profile events Stage 5 of the AMGEN Tour of California on May 19, followed by the renowned 29th Annual Wine Festival taking place May 20-22. 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 in a demanding course from May 15-22, 2011.

The Stage 5 finishing line of the 2011 AMGEN Tour of California is located in downtown Paso Robles. Now in its 29th year, the Paso Robles Wine Festival, taking place May 20-22, 2011, celebrates Paso Robles wine country by bringing more than 90 area wineries to the Downtown City Park. In addition, local artisans and chefs will be found throughout the weekend engaging their cuisine in a dance that highlights the best of both food and wine.

One lucky winner will have the opportunity to experience three days of both cycling excitement and wine tasting by entering the “Come for the Race, Stay for the Wine Sweepstakes,” hosted by the Travel Paso Robles Alliance (TPRA). Until April 28, consumers are encouraged to enter this social media sweepstakes for the chance to win a pair of VIP AMGEN Tour of California tickets, RESERVE tickets to the Paso Robles Wine Festival and a complimentary two night stay (a total value of $1200).

The two VIP AMGEN Tour of California tickets include special reserve seating, passes to the AMGEN Tour VIP tent, access to the VIP post-race party and AMGEN gift bags. The two Wine Festival RESERVE tickets include access to the RESERVE wine tasting event on Friday, May 20 featuring a special tasting and auction of library and reserve wines, power whites/rosés and futures; access to the Winemaker Seminar on Saturday, May 21; and early admission to the Grand Tasting on Saturday, May 21.

Cyclists will delight in Paso Robles’ serene natural beauty and seemingly endless miles of quiet roads ideal for riding. With more than 200 wineries, wine lovers can choose from endless options to taste the area’s 40+ wine grape varietals and blends – from Spanish to Italian to Bordeaux and Rhône, including the area’s heritage variety, Zinfandel. As California’s fastest-growing wine region, Paso Robles boasts six different wine regions to explore, each with their own distinct microclimate and terroir including the Back Roads Wineries, Far Out Wineries, Pleasant Valley Wineries, Downtown Wineries, 46 East Wineries and 46 West Wineries. For those who wish to combine cycling and wine tasting, Highway 46 West offers spectacular scenery and some of the area’s top wineries.

The “Come for the Race, Stay for the Wine Sweepstakes” entry window is open from April 7-28, 2011. To enter the sweepstakes, consumers are asked to “like” Travel Paso’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TravelPaso. Then, click on the Travel Paso “Sweepstakes” tab and follow the simple sign up process. The sweepstakes closes on April 28, 2011 at 11:59 a.m. (PST). The TPRA will announce the winner on April 28 at 3 p.m. (PST) via Travel Paso’s Twitter www.twitter.com/travelpaso  and Facebook www.facebook.com/TravelPaso  accounts and on www.travelpaso.com. The two night stay is valid on Thursday, May 20 and Friday May 21, 2011 only. The winner will be responsible for all transportation and any additional accommodations. Must be at least 21 years of age to enter. Limited to one entry per person.

About the AMGEN Tour of California
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 in a demanding course from May 15-22, 2011. The Stage 5 finishing line of the 2011 AMGEN Tour of California is located in downtown Paso Robles. For more information, visit www.amgentourofcalifornia.com

About the Paso Robles Wine Festival
Now in its 29th year, the Paso Robles Wine Festival, taking place May 20-22, 2011, celebrates Paso Robles wine country by bringing more than 90 area wineries to the Downtown City Park. In addition, local artisans and chefs will be found throughout the weekend engaging their cuisine in a dance that highlights the best of both food and wine. RESERVE, held on the evening of Friday, May 20, will lead consumers through an exploration of library, reserve, power white/Rosés and futures. On Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22, the Grand Tasting will feature more than 400 wines, local culinary artists, chef demonstrations and live music beneath the oaks of the Paso Robles Downtown City Park. For more information, visit www.travelpaso.com

About Paso Robles, CA
Nestled in the Santa Lucia Mountains of the Central California Coast midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Paso Robles is an affordable and welcoming retreat that offers the authentic California experience. An extensive variety of activities and experiences offer something for everyone including untouched natural beauty, a bounty of farm fresh cuisine supplied by local organic and specialty farms and the nearby Pacific Ocean, more than 200 wineries, renowned cultural attractions, first-class shopping, golf and entertainment, and much more. Visitors can choose from a wide selection of accommodations, from luxurious resorts and boutique inns to leading brand hotels and affordable, family friendly motels. For information on how to make the most of your stay in Paso Robles, visit www.travelpaso.com or contact (805) 227-PASO, tourism@prcity.com. For the latest news on the area, visit http://blog.travelpaso.com , join us on Facebook www.facebook.com/travelpaso  and follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/travelpaso

With Hiking, Sailing, Kayaking, Swimming Planned for Summer 2011
On Island that Nature Conservancy Calls One of the “Last Great Places”

The tour operator who promotes freedom on two wheels, Great Freedom Adventures (http://www.greatfreedomadventures.com ), announces three departures this summer of a four day / three night cycling tour of a much sought-after Eastern seaboard island. The tour called Enthralling Block Island, RI Vacation offers departures July 10-13, Aug. 14-17 and Sept. 11-14 at $2,295 per person, double occupancy (September trip is $2,195), single supplement $500.

“Block Island is a highly popular island destination, but it can be trickier here than it is on other islands to put all of the logistical pieces of a vacation together,” said Jeanne Rummel, Great Freedom Adventures founder. “We are the only fully guided and supported bike tour company offering multi-day, multi-sport programs on the island that we know so well. We take our guests to hidden beaches, trails and sites they would be unlikely to find on their own.”

She added that the Nature Conservancy has named the island one of the “Last Great Places” in the Western Hemisphere.

In addition to cycling, activities include hiking, a kayaking adventure and a sunset sail on Great Salt Pond with wine and cheese, plus swimming.

Overnight accommodations have been selected as an enhancement to the stories and histories of Block Island where guests lodge at the 20-acre Rose Farm Inn that provides, in addition to breakfast and tea, fresh beach towels daily. Waterfront dining includes one evening feasting on fresh caught lobster.

“Block Island is a place of exquisite beauty, great tranquility and timelessness that leaves people feeling utterly captivated. Surprisingly, even people who live fairly close are often unaware of this ‘last great place’ in their backyard,” said Rummel. “One of my very favorite hikes is on this island. It meanders through bird-filled maritime scrubland to the ocean’s edge where the walk continues along bluffs where waves can be seen and heard crashing onto the beach below. The walk emerges from the bluffs to a panoramic view of North Light. We continue to the lighthouse which sits amidst a stunning landscape of sand dunes, rugosa roses and miles of beaches. Surprisingly, few people take this beautiful and rewarding walk while on the island but we will.”

Cyclists travel eight to 15 miles a day on average. For additional information and itinerary see: http://www.greatfreedomadventures.com/block-island-ri-vacations.html

This program begins and ends at the Ferry Terminal in Point Judith, RI. Daily ferry service to Block Island leaves from either Point Judith or Newport, RI, Montauk, NY and New London, CT.

The program includes all but one dinner so that guests can explore local eateries on their own one night. Lodging, all breakfasts, some lunches, guides, van support, entrance fees where required and other region-specific costs are included in the tour rate, with the exception of alcoholic beverages and guide gratuities.

Rummel, who has been arranging and running bike and other active tours for 13 years, is passionate about engaging her guests in green destinations and at a pace of low impact travel mandated by bicycle that allows the spirits of the riders to connect with the green around them.

Other 2011 USA bike tours are six day /five night programs through New York’s Hudson River Valley, Vermont’s Green Mountains and Boston’s North Shore.

About Great Freedom Adventures
Great Freedom Adventures offers road bike tours with hiking and kayaking in New England and New York’s Hudson Valley in regions distinguished by diverse natural and cultural offerings. The tours are four to six days in length and are guided and supported. Please see the website for additional information and for specific information on each tour. For information please see http://www.greatfreedomadventures.com

NORTH VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, – A helicopter sightseeing safari over the Great Bear Rainforest; whales, bears, and raptors to identify; salmon to catch; a new language to learn: kids’ wildest dreams can come true with the new Family Adventure package at King Pacific Lodge,

A Rosewood Resort. At this floating wilderness resort on British Columbia’s Central Coast, families can create exceptional memories together, and save up to 25% on regular room rates. Introducing youngsters to one of the world’s most precious wilderness areas, the Great Bear Rainforest, is as much an enriching educational experience as it is an adventure – and a significant saving over regular room rates is an additional enticement.

Parents can share the experience of the world’s largest remaining intact temperate rainforest with their family while exploring the region and participating in a full range of activities from whale watching, hiking, fishing and kayaking to beachcombing on the white sand beaches of Campania Island. With the Family Adventure package, parents have plenty of quality time with their children, while adult-time includes spa treatments, four-course dinners, and knowing King Pacific Lodge will make a donation on their behalf to help steward this fragile habitat.

Supporting their commitment to family, King Pacific Lodge’s new Kids’ Club invites children to learn how to tie a fly, identify wildlife, learn new words in Sm’algyax (the language of the Gitga’at), or name three bear species. Meanwhile adults can relish in quality time, knowing that their kids’ understanding of the wilderness around them is being enriched.

The Family Adventure package features:
A 15-minute helicopter sightseeing tour of the Great Bear Rainforest for a family of four
Two 55-minute spa treatments for the parents at the Spa at King Pacific Lodge
An Adventure Passport: Kids track their excursions in an Adventure Passport – that special memory of reeling in their first fish, watching a whale breech, or hiking deep into the rainforest – and share their adventures with friends and family when they return home.
A donation of $400.00 CAD for every family booked, by King Pacific Lodge, to Guarding the Gifts, a charitable fund that supports conversation initiatives in the Great Bear Rainforest and the Gitga’at First Nations community of Hartley Bay.

The Family Adventure is a three-night package available from $16,530.00 CAD for a family of four. King Pacific Lodge operates from June 3 to September 23, 2011. To learn more about reserving a family adventure at King Pacific Lodge this summer, visit www.kingpacificlodge.com or call (604) 987-5452; toll-free (888) 592-5464.

King Pacific, A Rosewood Resort is a 17-room floating, luxury, wilderness lodge located in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest in Gitga’at territory along the central coast of British Columbia. ??Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts manages properties worldwide including Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek and Rosewood Crescent Hotel in Dallas, The Carlyle in New York, The Mansion on Peachtree in Atlanta, Rosewood Sand Hill, CordeValle and San Ysidro Ranch in California, Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi in Santa Fe, Las Ventanas al Paraíso and Rosewood Mayakobá in Mexico, and a triumvirate of world-class Caribbean properties – Rosewood Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda, Caneel Bay on St. John and Jumby Bay on Antigua. Rosewood recently launched a new spa brand – Sense, A Rosewood Spa® – featuring treatments reflective of the brand’s signature philosophy A Sense of Place®. For more information on Rosewood Hotels & Resorts or Sense, A Rosewood Spa®, please call 888.ROSEWOOD or visit www.rosewoodhotels.com

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Terra Incognita Ecotours, an adventure travel company that specializes in wildlife-focused ecotours that give travelers the chance to “make a difference” while vacationing is offering a unique eco tour of New Zealand this fall. This unique adventure takes visitors to both the North and South Islands of New Zealand for an up-close and personal exploration of the incredible wildlife, scenery, and culture of the region.

On this New Zealand tour, travelers will experience things like newly-hatched penguins, the flightless kiwi, keas and kakapo, spectacular marine life, Maori culture, high altitude sheep farming, majestic fjords, seals, dolphins, rainforest, glaciers, and so much more. Travelers also have the opportunity to have a positive impact on the local community as Terra Incognita Ecotours donates part of the booking fee to the Tiritiri Matangi Conservation Project, a program that involves protecting indigenous plants and animals on a small island off the coast of New Zealand.

Other highlights of this journey include taking a ride on the TranzAlpine train, considered one of the top six train journeys in the world; hearing private lectures given by local ecotourism experts; taking an overnight cruise on the pristine and uncrowded Doubtful Sound, which is three times longer than Milford Sound and has a surface area 10 times larger; taking a private cruise to Maud Island in the Marlborough Sounds – a private cruise that can’t be found elsewhere, and much more. Guests will be accompanied by private, expert guides who will offer unique insight on the Maori culture.

Dates: November 5-16, 2011 – South Island only – $6,350 per person; November 16-20, 2011 – North Island extension – $1,950 per person. $7,900 per person for North and South Island combination; Single Supplement is $1,299. For more information, visit www.ecotours.com  or call Call 1-877-GO EXPLORE (877-463-9756) to reserve your space.