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Oregon Travel News: Getaways
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- Getaways & Deals Around the West
Snowcreek Resort has ski deals at Mammoth Lakes, Calif. Breckenridge Ski Resort is open with early season packages. Whistler has early season ski packages.
Mammoth Lakes deals
Snowcreek Resort in Mammoth Lakes, Calif., offers two new deals to start the winter season. The Early Winter Deal, valid Nov. 29-Dec. 17, has rates starting at $119 per night, plus access to the athletic club. The Midweek Deal, valid Sunday-Thursday, Jan. 3-28, has rates starting at $143 per night, plus round-trip taxi from the airport and access to the athletic club.
More info: 800-544-6007,
www.snowcreekresort.com
Fresh snow at Breckenridge
It's been snowing at Breckenridge, Colo., and the Breckenridge Ski Resort is open. It is offering an Early Season Ski Free, Stay Free package. Book three nights of lodging and three days of adult lift tickets and get a fourth night and lift ticket free. Prices start at $91 per person, per night. Valid through Dec. 18. Additional packages available.
More info: 877-593-5260,
www.gobreck.com
Whistler packages available
The Sea to Sun Highway is open to Whistler and Whistler is open. Tourism Whistler is offering Early Season Deals for visitors staying between Nov. 26 and Dec. 20. A four-night package with three-day lift ticket starts at about $336 per person. Other packages available.
More info: 800-944-7853,
www.whistler.com/winter_packages
--April Ober
GET IN ON THE DEALS: E-mail your special travel offers to destinations west of the Rockies (including Alaska, Hawaii and British Columbia) for consideration for Getaways & Deals to travel@news.oregonian.com, fax to 503-294-5174 or mail to Getaways & Deals, The Oregonian, 1320 S.W. Broadway, Portland, OR 97201.
- Getaways & Deals Around the West
Visit Bellingham, Washington. Enjoy the holidays in San Francisco. Relax with a spa package in Vancouver, B.C.
Bellwether in Bellingham
Hotel Bellwether on the waterfront in Bellingham, Wash., has teamed up with the Downtown Bellingham Partnership to offer two-night getaway packages. The packages include a two-night stay, passes to the new Whatcom Museum, tickets and gift cards to a restaurant, brewery, film center, Art of Jazz performance and other attractions. Rates range from $299-$399 and are valid through 2009.
More info: 877-411-1200,
www.hotelbellwether.com
'Rock Your Socks' off
Get ready for the holidays with the "Rock Your Socks" holiday package at six of San Francisco's Personality Hotels. The package is available at Hotel Frank, Hotel Vertigo, Hotel Diva, Hotel Metropolis, Hotel Union Square and Kensington Park Hotel, all located near Union Square. The package includes overnight accommodations, two holiday cocktails at Cantina, a holiday stocking filled with amenities, free valet parking, a packet of Union Square shopping discounts and late checkout upon availability. Rates, valid through Jan. 6, start at $139 per night based on double occupancy. Restrictions apply; other packages available.
More info: 800-533-1900,
www.personalityhotels.com
Take a trip to Utopia
The Pan Pacific Vancouver features three new spa packages in partnership with the on-site Spa Utopia. Afternoon Delight includes two pedicures and lunch for about $243. The Retreat, Recharge, Reconnect Package includes overnight accommodations, spa services, parking, lunch and breakfast for two for about $486. The Pacific Escape includes VIP suite overnight accommodations, massages, facials, robes, parking and breakfast for two for about $1,070. Rates are based on availability.
More info: 800-937-1515,
www.panpacific.com/vancouver
--April Ober
GET IN ON THE DEALS: E-mail your special travel offers to destinations west of the Rockies (including Alaska, Hawaii and British Columbia) for consideration for Getaways & Deals to travel@news.oregonian.com, fax to 503-294-5174 or mail to Getaways & Deals, The Oregonian, 1320 S.W. Broadway, Portland, OR 97201.
- Getaways & Deals Around the West
Enjoy a holiday spree at Moonstone Properties in Oregon and California. Skamania Lodge offers packages during the holiday season.
Go on Holiday Spree
Moonstone Properties is launching its Holiday Spree program Nov. 1 at seven properties in Oregon and California. Basic room rates run $59-$119 per night, double occupancy. Oregon hotels include The Oregon Garden Resort in Silverton and Village Green Resort in Cottage Grove. California locations include Monterey Hotel, Carmel River Inn, Pelican Cove Inn, Sea Otter Inn and Cambria Pines Lodge, all on the central coast. Rates are good Sunday through Thursday nights, Nov. 1-Feb. 28, except blackout dates.
More info: 800-966-6490,
www.moonstonehotels.com/spree
Holiday from the holidays
Take a breather before or during the holiday season with a package at Skamania Lodge. The Stevenson, Wash., resort offers six getaways, including Holiday Lodging and Dinner packages on Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's Eve. Other packages are Sunday Holiday Champagne Brunch, Friday Night Christmas Gorge Harvest Buffet, Waterleaf Spa Winter Holiday, Skamania Holiday and City Escape. Rates vary for packages, starting at $139, including overnight accommodations and dining credit, double occupancy.
More info: 800-221-7117,
www.skamania.com
--April Ober
GET IN ON THE DEALS: E-mail your special travel offers to destinations west of the Rockies (including Alaska, Hawaii and British Columbia) for consideration for Getaways & Deals to travel@news.oregonian.com, fax to 503-294-5174 or mail to Getaways & Deals, The Oregonian, 1320 S.W. Broadway, Portland, OR 97201.
- Getaways & Deals Around the West
Celebrate Washington and Oregon breweries in October. Enjoy WOW, a Women Only Weekend, in Cannon Beach.
Celebration of Beer
In celebration of Washington and Oregon breweries, Skamania Lodge in Stevenson, Wash., is holding its inaugural Celebration of Beer Weekend on Oct. 24-25. Beer lovers are invited to enjoy the entire weekend of activities with a package that includes overnight accommodations, 20 tickets to Cheers for Beers, Kegs and Eggs brunch for two and commemorative beer mugs. Rates start at $237 per night and do not include lodge fee, taxes or gratuities. Subject to availability.
More info: 800-221-7117,
www.skamania.com
WOW your friends
Ladies, gather your friends to jump-start the holiday season at The Ocean Lodge at Cannon Beach with its WOW package. The Women Only Weekend is Nov. 13-14. The lodge has special activities planned for women through the weekend, including cooking and craft classes, spa pampering, live music, art, food and wine. Packages range from $189-$269 per night, double occupancy; two-night minimum.
More info: 888-777-4047,
www.theoceanlodge.com
--April Ober
GET IN ON THE DEALS: E-mail your special travel offers to destinations west of the Rockies (including Alaska, Hawaii and British Columbia) for consideration for Getaways & Deals to travel@news.oregonian.com, fax to 503-294-5174 or mail to Getaways & Deals, The Oregonian, 1320 S.W. Broadway, Port