The Heat is On
Historic Hotels Of America® Offers Summer Packages

Whether you are looking to heat things up this summer or cool down and get away from it all, Historic Hotels of America offers an array of seasonal packages. From golfing trips and sports outings to beach vacations and cultural packages, you’re sure to find something to make your summer sizzle. A complete list of packages can be found on the Historic Hotels of America website at www.historichotels.org. Some packages can be booked through HHA online or by using 800-678-8946 (look for the icon). A portion of the proceeds from reservations booked through HHA are returned to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. All offers are subject to availability and must be booked in advance. Unless specified, tax and gratuity are not included. Certain restrictions and blackout dates apply.

For information contact:
Mary Billingsley, Director of Public Relations, Tel: 202-588-6061
or email: HHAPR@PreferredHotelGroup.com

	West

	Southwest

Royal Palms Resort & Spa, Phoenix, Ariz. 800-672-6011 The Heat is On (thru Sep. 6, 2008)
Enjoy one night’s luxury accommodations, $100 resort credit for use in T.Cook's, Alvadora Spa, and/or Cabana Grill. From $259 per package, double occupancy, including resort fee.
Tubac Golf Resort & Spa, Tubac, Ariz. 800-678-8946/520-398-2211 City Running Tour Package (May 1 - 31, 2008)	Make a Reservation
Explore where art and history meet at this beautiful resort – shop, dine, spa, golf, horseback ride or swim. The whole family will enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and beauty. Spread out in two rooms and bring the whole family. From $89 per room, two room minimum.
La Fonda on the Plaza, Santa Fe, N.M. 505-982-5511 Summer Getaway (Jun. 1 – Aug. 31, 2008)
Step outside La Fonda’s front door and you’ll be surrounded by the best Santa Fe has to offer, from historic buildings to museums, art galleries and convert venues. Explore the history, art and culture of this 400-year-old city with passes for two to the Museum of New Mexico. From $269 – $409 per night, single or double occupancy.
The Driskill Hotel, Austin, Texas 512-474-5911 Bed and Breakfast Package (thru Aug. 31, 2008)
Enjoy breakfast in the 1886 Café and Bakery, plus luxurious overnight accommodations. Take a bit of the grandeur and history home with you with the Driskill Cookbook, filled with award-winning recipes that have made the Driskill Grill Austin’s favorite restaurant. From $229 per night, double occupancy.
Warwick Melrose Hotel, Dallas 214-521-5151 A Night Out (Jun. 1 – Sep. 7, 2008)
Visit our newly renovated Library Bar, enjoy complimentary internet access, 20% off breakfast and lunch or dinner in the award-winning DiRoNA restaurant. From $109 per room, per night.
The Tremont House, Galveston, Texas 409-763-0300 Strand Seaport Getaway (thru Aug. 28, 2008)
The Tremont House is offering a Strand Seaport Getaway weekday package with discounts to three nearby Pier 21 attractions overlooking Galveston harbor. Guests can visit the Texas Seaport Museum and 1877 Tall Ship Elissa, Galveston Historical Foundation’s Harbor Tours on board The Seagull II, and see The Great Storm documentary at Pier 21 Theater. All of these attractions are within short walking distance of The Tremont House and the Historic Downtown Strand District. Package is subject to availability. $173 per night, double occupancy. Valid Sun. – Thurs. only.

	Mountain/Plains

Hotel Boulderado, Boulder, Colo. 800-678-8946/303-442-4344 Boulder Excursion Package (Jun. 1 – Aug. 31, 2008)	Make a Reservation
The special Downtown Boulder Excursion Package includes overnight accommodations in a guest room or suite, $25 in Downtown Boulder gift certificates and a $20 dinner credit for use in Q`s Restaurant or the Corner Bar, both located in the hotel. From $234 - $369, per night, double occupancy.
The Oxford Hotel, Denver, Colo. 303-628-5400 Art Museum Package (thru Aug. 30, 2008)
Experience the fine art of living this summer with this special art package. In addition to luxurious accommodations, enjoy two tickets to the Contemporary Museum of Art or the Denver Museum of Art, complimentary transportation to downtown shopping and nightlife, morning coffee, tea and newspaper, overnight valet parking. Rates from $200 per night, double occupancy. Valid. Fri. and Sat. nights.
The Strater, Durango, Colo. 970-247-4431 Durango/Silverton Train Package (thru Oct. 18, 2008)
Take a ride on the historic Durango/Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Package offers a two-night stay in a classic Victorian room, hot deluxe continental breakfast and two roundtrip coach class train tickets. From $480 per package, double occupancy.
The Wort Hotel, Jackson Hole, Wyo. 800-678-8946/307-733-2190 Summer Fun Package (Jun. 1 – Sep. 1, 2008)	Make a Reservation
Stir up some fun this summer. Package includes two nights’ stay in a deluxe guest room, tickets to the Jackson Hole Playhouse and a whitewater or scenic rafting trip down the Snake River. $834 per package, double occupancy.

	Midwest

Stafford's Perry Hotel, Petoskey, Mich. 231-347-4000 Summer Golf Getaway (Jun. 16 – Aug. 29, 2008)
If golf is your game, get away and tee off this summer at Stafford’s Perry Hotel. Two-night package includes lodging, full breakfast in the H.O. Rose dining room each morning and golf at an area resort. From $330 per package, double occupancy. Valid. Sun. – Wed.
Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, Cincinnati 800-678-8946/513-421-9100 Romance Package (thru Sep. 21 2008)	Make a Reservation
Escape the summer heat and enjoy spectacular luxury with a getaway to this breathtaking French art deco hotel! Spend the day shopping at the attached Tower Place Mall or ice skating at the renovated Fountain Square. The Romance Package includes accommodations, sparkling or non-alcoholic wine, and two coupons for American Breakfast (room service or at The Grille). $129-$280 per night, double occupancy.
The Vernon Manor Hotel, Cincinnati 513-281-3300 Cincinnati Reds Package (thru Sep. 21, 2008)
Come see Major League Baseball’s first professional team - The Cincinnati Reds! This package includes one night’s deluxe accommodations, full breakfast buffet in The Forum Grill, complimentary parking, free shuttle to and from the ballpark, tickets to the game and a free welcome gift. Package price varies based on Reds 2008 flexible pricing schedule and may change with premium games. From $185 per couple, per night.
Stout's Island Lodge, Birchwood, Wisc. 715-354-3646 Stout's Island Lodge Summer Getaway (Jun. 2 – Oct. 15, 2008)
Ferry to a wooded island retreat, a lumber baron's romantic estate in the middle of Red Cedar Lake, Wisconsin, where you'll stay in the historic main lodge or in a charming rustic cabin. Most rooms and cabins have a woodburning fireplace. Experience fine dining and enjoy tennis, croquet, boating, fishing and hiking on the island's nature trails. Spend a 3-day Summer Getaway at Stout's Island Lodge - a magical place where memories are made and never forgotten. $209 per night, double occupancy for 2 nights and receive the third night free. Valid Mon.-Thurs.

	South

The Hotel, Miami Beach, Fla. The Park Central Hotel, Miami Beach, Fla. 305-531-2222 The Hotel /305-538-1611 The Park Central Hotel Cultural/Preservation Package (thru Dec. 15, 2008)
Art Deco aficionados, culture and history buffs should head to the Park Central Hotel and The Hotel, two of the most beautiful Art Deco properties on South Beach. The Cultural/Preservation package features accommodations, complimentary room upgrades, free self-parking, guided tour of the Art Deco District, vintage Art Deco poster or photograph, historical book and access to the Wolfsonian and Bass Museums. $649 for two nights at the Park Central Hotel, $765 for two nights at The Hotel. Rates are single or double occupancy and include room tax. Minimum two-night stay required.
Don CeSar Beach Resort, a Loews Hotel, St. Pete Beach, Fla. 727-360-1881 Summer Sizzler Promotion (Jun. 1 – Sep. 30, 2008)
Enjoy fun in the sun at Florida’s legendary Pink Castle. Stroll the sandy beaches, ride the waves or simply relax and watch the sun set with someone special. Overnight rates from $189 Sun. – Thurs. and from $289 Fri. & Sat. Rates vary based upon room type.
Casa Monica Hotel, St. Augustine, Fla. 800-678-8946/904-827-1888 Love St. Augustine Style (ongoing)	Make a Reservation
Experience romantic St. Augustine with your true love. Stay at the Casa Monica Hotel in the historic district and immerse yourself in the city’s charm. Package features luxurious guest room with wrought iron bed, gourmet breakfast for two, bottle of champagne and a romantic carriage ride through the historic area. From $319 per night, double occupancy.
Jekyll Island Club Hotel, Jekyll Island, Ga. 912-635-2600 Summer Sizzler Promotion (thru Aug. 8, 2008)
Children find Jekyll Island a playground straight out of the movies. Club Juniors, the resort’s children’s program is filled with fun: Summer Waves Water Park, tour of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, dolphin cruise plus miniature golf, arts and crafts, contests and games and much more. Packages offer double-double accommodations, breakfast for up to two adults and two children and the children’s program, excluding lunch and special events. Three-night package is $699; four-night package is $799 and five-night package is $899. Valid Sun. – Thurs. only for up to two adults, two children.
The Mulberry Inn, Savannah, Ga. 912-238-1200 Land and Sea Package (thru Aug. 31, 2008)
See Savannah from both vantage points – by land and by sea. Two-night package includes breakfast each morning, afternoon tea, tickets for the “Savannah – Then & Now” tour with Oglethorpe Tours, a one-hour narrated sightseeing riverboat cruise along the Savannah River and admission to the Owens-Thomas House Museum. $499 per couple; $599 per couple for king-bedded suite. Third person $95, child rate $55. Taxes, gratuities and parking included.
The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, St. Simons Island, Ga. 800-678-8946/912-638-3631 Beach Bed & Breakfast Package (thru Sep. 1, 2008)	Make a Reservation
Enjoy the legendary pleasures of the King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort and beautiful St. Simons Island with the popular Beach, Bed and Breakfast package. Features luxury accommodations and breakfast each morning. Watch the sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean and spend the day learning the enchanting history of the hotel and surrounding area. From $300 - $379 per night, double occupancy and includes tax.
Historic Boone Tavern Hotel & Restaurant, Berea,Ky. 859-985-3700 Historic Package (ongoing)
Experience the history of the region and Berea College. This package includes a two-night stay in one of Boone Tavern’s one-of-a-kind rooms, continental breakfast buffet in the dining room, dinner for two featuring the hotel’s world-famous spoonbread, a historic tour led by a Berea College student and a Boone Tavern memento. $319 per package, double occupancy.
Bienville House Hotel, New Orleans 800-678-8946/504-529-2345 Historic Preservation Package (thru May 31, 2008)	Make a Reservation
Explore the history and charm of New Orleans. Package includes two-nights’ lodging at the Bienville House Hotel, one welcome cocktail per person in the famous Carousel Piano Bar and Lounge at Hotel Monteleone, choice of a Gray Line site tour or river boat cruise on the SS Steamboat Natchez, admission to the Ogden Museum for Southern Art, the WWII Museum and Historic New Orleans Collection Sites, as well as a special shopping discount at more than ten Royal Street Guild antique and boutique shops. $453 per package, double occupancy Sun. – Thurs. $529 per package, double occupancy on Fri. & Sat.
Hotel El Convento, Old San Juan, P.R. 787-723-9020 Sun, Fun & History in Old San Juan (ongoing)
With this enticing getaway package, the whole family will soar high above the historic 400-year-old El Morro Fortress – or at least your kite will. This family-friendly escape offers one kite per child to fly at El Morro and admission to the Museo de los Ninos, the children’s museum and the El Convento Beach Club. From $225 per night, double occupancy.
Wentworth Mansion, Charleston, S.C. 743-722-8680 10 Luxuries of the Wentworth Mansion (Jun. 9 – Aug. 28, 2008)
To celebrate Wentworth Mansion’s 10th anniversary, guests who book the package receive ten luxuries: a Mansion room for two, dinner in Circa 1886, bath products from AlchemistsApprentic.com, one couple’s massage in the on-site spa, tour of the mansion, champagne and flowers in-room, turndown with house-made truffles, breakfast in bed, parking, wireless Internet, passes to a local health club and afternoon wine and hors d’oeuvres reception. $1000 for the first night, $400 each additional night. Valid Sun. – Thurs. only.

	Mid-Atlantic

	Northeast

Newagen Seaside Inn, Southport, Me. 207-633-5242 Vacationland Relax (Jun. 1 – Oct. 13, 2008)
Relax and reinvigorate with an escape to “Vacationland” and the Newagen Seaside Inn. Explore seaside trails, savor the sounds of the waves or enjoy complimentary bicycles to explore the local area. Package includes two nights’ lodging, welcome cocktail, full buffet breakfast daily and one relaxing evening meal at the Cape Harbor Grill. Take home a commemorative print of the Newagen Inn. From $175 per night, double occupancy. Valid Sun. – Thurs.
The Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston 617-267-5300 El Greco Package (thru Jul. 27, 2008)
The Museum of Fine Arts debuts a groundbreaking exhibition, El Greco to Velazquez: Art During the Reign of Philip II, featuring early 17th century Spanish painting, sculpture and decorative art. Many of these extraordinary works of art have never been seen outside the churches and museums of Spain. The Fairmont Copley Plaza is partnering with the MFA to offer the El Greco to Velazquez Package, including overnight accommodations and two VIP passes to the exhibition. Rates from $305 per night, double occupancy. Upgrade to the club level for an additional $100 per night or $300 additional per night for a suite.
Cranwell Resort, Spa and Golf Club, Lenox, Mass. 800-678-8946/413-637-1364 Culture in the Country (ongoing)	Make a Reservation
Experience some of the best museums and historical sites that the Berkshire region has to offer. Package includes one night’s resort accommodations, full country buffet breakfast for two, access to the Spa at Cranwell with indoor pool, and four tickets to your choice of venues, including Chesterwood and Norman Rockwell Museums, the Clark Art Institute, Hancock Shaker Village and many more. $385 per room, double occupancy Sun. – Thurs., and $460 per room Fri., Sat. and holidays during June; $405 per room. Sun. – Thurs. and $480 per room, Fri. Sat. and holidays during July and August. Two night weekend minimum stay required.
The Porches Inn at Mass MoCA, No. Adams, Mass. 413-664-0400 Geocaching Package (May 16 – Nov. 11, 2008)
Be part of the global cybersport called Geocaching with The Porches Inn's Berkshire Geocaching Vacation. Armed with a global positioning system device (GPS), a collection of cache coordinates and a boxed lunch, you'll take off through the hills and woods scavenging for hidden stashes left by other participants of this hi-tech sport. This package features two nights accommodations, breakfast each morning and instruction in and use of a GPS device for the day. $339 – Sun. – Thurs. / $439 Fri. Rates are per package, double occupancy.
The Hawthorne Hotel, Salem, Mass. 978-825-4311 Uncommon Food and Wine (June 4, 2008)
Savor an evening of fine Italian food and wines at the second annual Uncommon Food and Wine on the Common series on June 4, 2008. Sample assorted summer bruschetta, fresh mozzarella pizza and garlic-studded rosemary roasted lamb, along with other tasty selections and a special chef’s creation for dessert – all complemented by a variety of Italian wines. Dinner is priced at $85 per person, including tax and gratuity and advance reservations are required. Overnight room rates at the Hawthorne Hotel from $144-192 with suites up to $315.
The Red Lion Inn, Stockbridge, Mass. 413-298-5545 Tanglewood Package (Jun. 2 – Sep. 18, 2008)
This exciting new package features tickets to a performance at Ozawa Hall, considered one of the top 15 acoustic venues in the world! Also includes overnight accommodations and breakfast for two, all taxes and meal gratuities. $330 per package, double occupancy.
The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel, Dixville Notch, N.H. 603-255-3400 Getaway Package (Jun. 1 – Aug. 31, 2008)
Experience the finest hospitality in the Northwoods of New Hampshire. Overnight package features breakfast and dinner, plus select resort activities. $318 per package, double occupancy.
Otesaga Resort Hotel, Cooperstown, N.Y. 607-547-9931 Golf Package (thru Nov. 30, 2008)
Hit the greens this summer with the Leatherstocking golf package. Two-night package offers unlimited golf, use of electric golf cart (one round for each night’s stay), advanced tee times, unlimited driving range balls, complimentary golf club cleaning and storage, discount coupon for use in the gift shop or golf pro shop and a souvenir gift. From $263 per person, double occupancy; $383 per person, single occupancy. Non-golfer rate from $185 per night when sharing room with a golfer.
Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, N.Y. 800-678-8946/845-255-1000 Special Occasion Package (ongoing)	Make a Reservation
Escape to the magic of Mohonk Mountain House and celebrate something special this summer – a honeymoon, anniversary, birthday or simply to say, “I love you.” Your getaway features King-bedded accommodations, a memory album and camera, nightly turndown service with chocolate, three daily meals including breakfast in room when ordered through room service, a gift from the greenhouse, and a range of scheduled resort activities. $285 per person, per night, double occupancy. Two-night minimum stay required.
Gideon Putnam Resort, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 800-678-8946/518-584-3000 Bed & Breakfast Package (Jun. 1 – Aug. 31, 2008)	Make a Reservation
This bed and breakfast getaways offers one night’s accommodations with a full breakfast each morning. From $109 per night, double occupancy.
Providence Biltmore, Providence 401-421-0700 Bed & Breakfast Package (thru Sep. 6, 2008)
One night stay in a Junior Suite with either one or two California King-sized beds and a pullout sofa bed. Receive two breakfast vouchers for McCormick & Schmick's Restaurant. $269 per package, double occupancy.