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Discerning Travelers Fall Hard For Fall Escapes
Portsmouth, NH
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Luxe Travel Guru Reveals Top Last-Minute Labor Day Getaways in U.S.
Portsmouth, NH—(August 2006)—"Summer is traditionally the high-season for travel," says Mike Thiel, Founder and President of the 27-year-old Hideaways International, the power behind the Hideaways Aficionado Club. "But discriminating travelers have long known that fall travel offers myriad advantages, like pleasant weather, discount prices, and lots of elbow room"
For some, those advantages are just part of the story. Year round, Hideaways Aficionado Members enjoy exclusive insight and perks like negotiated low rates and room upgrades at international boutique hotels, resorts, and cruises. Mike and his staff have experienced these superb and often lesser-known getaways and recommend them with confidence.
This year, instead of mourning the end of summer vacations, plan an advantage-filled fall trip! For inspiration, Mike reveals his picks for the Top Last-Minute Labor Day Getaways in the U.S.:
St. Michael's, Maryland
St. Michael's is a Victorian resort town on Maryland's Eastern Shore, tucked away in "The Land of Pleasant Living" on a stretch of the longest shoreline in the continental United States. Here you'll find The Inn at Perry Cabin, a luxe manor house with 78 individually furnished guest rooms. Work up a real appetite when you ride a bike, play golf, take a fishing charter, or ride a horse-drawn carriage; after, visit the inn's Sherwood's Landing for an expertly prepared dinner.
Charlottesville, Virginia
Time moves more slowly at Keswick Hall, and life is a bit more refined in the midst of the rolling green hills of central Virginia. This Italianate-style villa on a sprawling 600-acre estate offers just 48 spacious guest rooms and suites, each with a distinct personality and throwback touches like oversized claw-foot tubs. Enjoy a civilized game of snooker, a challenging round on the Arnold Palmer signature course, and slight indulgences at Keswick Club Spa & Fitness.
Pawleys Island, South Carolina
The Grand Strand is noted for its beautiful beaches, superb shopping and dining, the world's greatest collection of public golf courses, and Litchfield Plantation. Here, find four suites in the original Plantation House and an additional 34 rooms and suites scattered over the plantation's rolling 600 acres. Enjoy epicurean delights at The Carriage House Club, tennis, swimming, horse-drawn carriage rides, a private beach clubhouse, and maybe even a ghost.
Hollywood, Florida
It's all about three things: golf, tennis, and absolute comfort. The Diplomat Country Club's
60 plushly furnished rooms and suites, endowed with perks such as spacious bathrooms with dual-head showers, are tucked into a pale yellow mansion overlooking a highly manicured golf course. The mansion itself is literally hidden away in its quiet, clubby atmosphere. Whether you pursue golf or tennis or both, enjoy a dose of bone-melting relaxation in the fabulous spa.
Little Torch Key, Florida
Talk about a hidden treasure! Little Palm Island is just 28 miles east of Key West, making it oh-so accessible by seaplane or by private launch (with dolphins leading the way). At this exquisite lodge, you won't find telephones or television but you will find 30 thatched-roof bungalows, set on stilts and tucked here and there. Indulge in exotic spa experiences, walk in the Zen Garden, go snorkeling, and end the day by dining on the beach under star-filled skies.
Cameron, Montana
Surrounded by rugged national forest, Papoose Creek Lodge is a luxurious haven for hunters, fishermen, and those who love the wild outdoors. Five guest rooms in the main lodge and three spacious private cabins are comfortably decorated in cowboy chic. At this eco-lodge, you'll be invited to attend naturalist talks, you'll dine on gourmet cuisine prepared from local ingredients, and you'll enjoy eco-activities from canoeing to horseback riding in the hills.
Park City, Utah
Stay at this luscious mountainside retreat and, sure, you can go skiing but you can also go mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, hot-air ballooning, or enjoy an under-the-stars concert by the Utah Symphony Orchestra. Stein Eriksen Lodge's 170 guest rooms and suites have a distinctly European feel. After a day outside, have dinner at the Glitretind Restaurant, enjoy drinks-with-a-view, or sample handmade chocolates from the lodge's Chocolate Atelier.
Carmel Valley, California
Quite possibly, the best of everything gracious and European has been gathered into one place on Stonepine Estate's sprawling 330-acre estate. The Mediterranean-style mansion is home to eight spacious suites and outlying guesthouses and cottages. Wherever you are on the vast grounds, you'll encounter little reminders of Europe, like the wisteria-scented Loggia, where you can relax with your morning coffee. But you are, after all, in California, and typical California-style diversions abound, like mountain biking and hiking along nearby ridge trails.
All Around the United States
From "Beach Beauty" in Malibu, CA to "War Dance" in Big Sky, MT to "Lakeside Promise" in Middleton, NH, "vacation home rentals are a personal and unique alternative to staying in a hotel," says Mike, nicknamed "Mr. Villa Vacation" by travel guru Arthur Frommer. "Villas come in all shapes and sizes, in all parts of the world, and are good for families, singles, and couples"
About Hideaways International & Hideaways Aficionado Club:
Since 1979, Hideaways International has been uncovering the hidden world of unique vacation options. Only after meeting the highest standards are getaways recommended. Hideaways Aficionado Members enjoy guaranteed lowest prices and VIP perks at these hotels and cruises.
Members also enjoy personal travel insight and in-depth reports on the world's best hotels and resorts in The Hideaways Collection directory, Hideaways Life newsletter, and Hideaways Insider e-newsletter, and online at www.Hideaways.com. Additionally, members enjoy personalized travel planning, exclusive savings on travel necessities, and entrée to a network of other members to exchange travel tips.
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Schedule a (FUN!) interview with Mike Thiel by contacting Tammy Ciolfi at PR@Hideaways.com.
Portsmouth, NH—(August 2006)—"Summer is traditionally the high-season for travel," says Mike Thiel, Founder and President of the 27-year-old Hideaways International, the power behind the Hideaways Aficionado Club. "But discriminating travelers have long known that fall travel offers myriad advantages, like pleasant weather, discount prices, and lots of elbow room"
For some, those advantages are just part of the story. Year round, Hideaways Aficionado Members enjoy exclusive insight and perks like negotiated low rates and room upgrades at international boutique hotels, resorts, and cruises. Mike and his staff have experienced these superb and often lesser-known getaways and recommend them with confidence.
This year, instead of mourning the end of summer vacations, plan an advantage-filled fall trip! For inspiration, Mike reveals his picks for the Top Last-Minute Labor Day Getaways in the U.S.:
St. Michael's, Maryland
St. Michael's is a Victorian resort town on Maryland's Eastern Shore, tucked away in "The Land of Pleasant Living" on a stretch of the longest shoreline in the continental United States. Here you'll find The Inn at Perry Cabin, a luxe manor house with 78 individually furnished guest rooms. Work up a real appetite when you ride a bike, play golf, take a fishing charter, or ride a horse-drawn carriage; after, visit the inn's Sherwood's Landing for an expertly prepared dinner.
Charlottesville, Virginia
Time moves more slowly at Keswick Hall, and life is a bit more refined in the midst of the rolling green hills of central Virginia. This Italianate-style villa on a sprawling 600-acre estate offers just 48 spacious guest rooms and suites, each with a distinct personality and throwback touches like oversized claw-foot tubs. Enjoy a civilized game of snooker, a challenging round on the Arnold Palmer signature course, and slight indulgences at Keswick Club Spa & Fitness.
Pawleys Island, South Carolina
The Grand Strand is noted for its beautiful beaches, superb shopping and dining, the world's greatest collection of public golf courses, and Litchfield Plantation. Here, find four suites in the original Plantation House and an additional 34 rooms and suites scattered over the plantation's rolling 600 acres. Enjoy epicurean delights at The Carriage House Club, tennis, swimming, horse-drawn carriage rides, a private beach clubhouse, and maybe even a ghost.
Hollywood, Florida
It's all about three things: golf, tennis, and absolute comfort. The Diplomat Country Club's
60 plushly furnished rooms and suites, endowed with perks such as spacious bathrooms with dual-head showers, are tucked into a pale yellow mansion overlooking a highly manicured golf course. The mansion itself is literally hidden away in its quiet, clubby atmosphere. Whether you pursue golf or tennis or both, enjoy a dose of bone-melting relaxation in the fabulous spa.
Little Torch Key, Florida
Talk about a hidden treasure! Little Palm Island is just 28 miles east of Key West, making it oh-so accessible by seaplane or by private launch (with dolphins leading the way). At this exquisite lodge, you won't find telephones or television but you will find 30 thatched-roof bungalows, set on stilts and tucked here and there. Indulge in exotic spa experiences, walk in the Zen Garden, go snorkeling, and end the day by dining on the beach under star-filled skies.
Cameron, Montana
Surrounded by rugged national forest, Papoose Creek Lodge is a luxurious haven for hunters, fishermen, and those who love the wild outdoors. Five guest rooms in the main lodge and three spacious private cabins are comfortably decorated in cowboy chic. At this eco-lodge, you'll be invited to attend naturalist talks, you'll dine on gourmet cuisine prepared from local ingredients, and you'll enjoy eco-activities from canoeing to horseback riding in the hills.
Park City, Utah
Stay at this luscious mountainside retreat and, sure, you can go skiing but you can also go mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, hot-air ballooning, or enjoy an under-the-stars concert by the Utah Symphony Orchestra. Stein Eriksen Lodge's 170 guest rooms and suites have a distinctly European feel. After a day outside, have dinner at the Glitretind Restaurant, enjoy drinks-with-a-view, or sample handmade chocolates from the lodge's Chocolate Atelier.
Carmel Valley, California
Quite possibly, the best of everything gracious and European has been gathered into one place on Stonepine Estate's sprawling 330-acre estate. The Mediterranean-style mansion is home to eight spacious suites and outlying guesthouses and cottages. Wherever you are on the vast grounds, you'll encounter little reminders of Europe, like the wisteria-scented Loggia, where you can relax with your morning coffee. But you are, after all, in California, and typical California-style diversions abound, like mountain biking and hiking along nearby ridge trails.
All Around the United States
From "Beach Beauty" in Malibu, CA to "War Dance" in Big Sky, MT to "Lakeside Promise" in Middleton, NH, "vacation home rentals are a personal and unique alternative to staying in a hotel," says Mike, nicknamed "Mr. Villa Vacation" by travel guru Arthur Frommer. "Villas come in all shapes and sizes, in all parts of the world, and are good for families, singles, and couples"
About Hideaways International & Hideaways Aficionado Club:
Since 1979, Hideaways International has been uncovering the hidden world of unique vacation options. Only after meeting the highest standards are getaways recommended. Hideaways Aficionado Members enjoy guaranteed lowest prices and VIP perks at these hotels and cruises.
Members also enjoy personal travel insight and in-depth reports on the world's best hotels and resorts in The Hideaways Collection directory, Hideaways Life newsletter, and Hideaways Insider e-newsletter, and online at www.Hideaways.com. Additionally, members enjoy personalized travel planning, exclusive savings on travel necessities, and entrée to a network of other members to exchange travel tips.
# # #
Schedule a (FUN!) interview with Mike Thiel by contacting Tammy Ciolfi at PR@Hideaways.com.
Tammy Ciolfi
Marketing Associate
Hideaways International, Inc.
Portsmouth, NH
603-430-4433
603-430-4444
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