OrlandoEscape.com Announces Special Rosen Hotels Orlando Vacation Packages

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Searching for the perfect accommodations in Orlando, Florida can certainly be a challenge. However, budget-minded families can now enjoy a serious dose of luxury and comfort during their next Orlando vacation, thanks to special Summer Vacation Packages at Rosen Hotels.

Those in search of a perfect family destination or a quiet getaway will appreciate the new vacation packages available at various hotels throughout the Orlando area. Regarded as one of the most trustworthy hotel brands, Rosen Hotels is focused on providing vacationing families with the budget options they need to make the most of their summertime Orlando vacation.

With so much to do in the Orlando area during the summertime months, now has never been a better time to take advantage of these limited-time vacation packages.

“These hotels are perfect choices for families and couples who want to save on accommodation without sacrificing luxury,” says Sunil Govind, founder of OrlandoEscape.com. “These special summertime vacation packages make it so easy for families to take a memorable Orlando vacation that won’t break the bank.”

The Rosen brand in Orlando includes Rosen Inn,Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando, Clarion Inn at Lake Buena Vista, and Orlando Quality Inn International. Each hotel offers spectacular amenities that are uniquely their own. For example, Clarion Inn offers the traditional resort stay, while Quality Inn International is a more budget-friendly location. Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando brings style and comfort at a reasonable price, while Rosen Inn offers a traditional yet luxurious hotel stay.

There are many special vacation packages that offer fantastic value for trips taken during summer of 2012. For example, families who stay for two to three nights will save 15%, with any additional nights being offered at a discounted 20% rate. There’s also the Girl’s Getaway Package, which includes free transfers to attractions, buy one get one free breakfast and dinner, and special discounted rates from $59.99.

Residents of Florida will enjoy special discounts at the

, a AAA 3 Diamond and Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Hotel. Room rates start at a 30% discounted rate. Residents who stay for three or more nights will receive a $25 room credit.

“These special vacation package deals make it incredibly easy for anyone to experience the magic of Orlando in the summertime,” Govind says. “With these accommodations, you’ll have plenty of money left over to enjoy the many fabulous attractions of Orlando!

To find more information on the number of Summer Vacation Packages available during the summer months , visithttp://www.orlandoescape.com for more information.

About OrlandoEscape.com:
Launched in 2001, Orlandoescape.com is the #1 Internet site for Orlando, Florida, featuring Top 20 Orlando vacation package deals, travel articles, and links to related sites. This is your “one-stop shop” for hotel reservations, vacation rentals, discounted tickets, special deals, and travel information related to Orlando, Florida – one of the world’s most popular travel destinations. The Orlandoescape.com blog contains the latest information on local events, hotel promotions, restaurant and attraction reviews, Top Ten lists, day trip ideas, travel tips, fun facts about the Orlando area, and much more.

lumière telluride Colorado Uncovered

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lumière telluride Colorado Uncovered

lumière, telluride listens to their guests. After the success of adding Vacation Extras to their website, this top-of-the-line luxury boutique hotel has created a whole new Adventure page on their website so that future guests can know what outdoor adventures are available, and they can request the services before their arrival in Telluride. lumière telluride is enchanted with all things outdoor and adventure, and in Telluride there is an extreme sport waiting around every mountain.

“Summer in the San Juan mountains is a magical time,” said newly appointed lumière telluride General Manager Clare Evans. “High mountain flowers are spectacular, the air is crisp and clean, and the green of the aspen trees against our bluebird skies makes every day outside unforgettable. It is our goal that our guests will get to fulfill every wish for every outdoor ambition, from hiking to mountain biking, from fly fishing to rock climbing, or jeeping to horseback riding.”

There are many adventures to choose from, and lumière telluride works with Telluride’s premier source for mountain adventures, the San Juan Outdoor School. There are half day and full day privately guided experiences that include rock climbing, mountaineering, non-technical and technical peak ascents, and the Via Ferrata climbing experience.

Telluride Outside guide service offers the Galloping Goose Downhill Bike Tour. Riders pedal a mountain bike through spectacular high country along the route of the Galloping Goose railway. This beginner-friendly guided tour begins on Lizard Head Pass at over 10,000ft, then winds around two subalpine lakes. It descends into the magnificent South Fork Valley of the San Miguel River, traveling 17 miles of downhill and level terrain. Telluride Outside also has 4 Wheel Drive tours through the lush summer high country, and they will customize photo tours that showcase iconic mountain vistas such as Wilson Peak, Bear Creek, and the view from Imogene Pass.

Whether it’s an unplanned hour or a full day, Telluride has a plethora of hiking trails to suit all levels. Leading right from the steps of lumière, there is a trail to follow and the hotel can arrange for packed lunches for a mid-day expedition. Explorations can also be in a rented SUV to cover more ground and to experience some of the country’s top ranked scenic byways.

The luxurious lumière telluride has earned four stars for its beauty and its excellent service, but it remains intimate and focused on each guest’s expectations. The hotel’s Concierge continues to arrange for dinners, massages, babysitting and many other requested services. This ultra chic setting features a house restaurant that serves fresh sushi, and a welcoming bar that can pour or mix whatever the moment calls for. In the summer, cocktails and sushi are served outside at the relaxing patio area at the pool. Each morning begins with a European style breakfast that’s quite a bit more than just a bagel and a banana. Room service is also available.

lumière telluride is now a top choice for family weddings, celebrations and reunions in all seasons. For those coming to Telluride for one of the famous events like the Bluegrass Festival in June, the Yoga Festival in July, or the internationally acclaimed Telluride Film Festival over Labor Day, lumière telluride will package festival ticketswith lodging.

Telluride, Colorado, as a destination, is very well known for different reasons in different seasons and is now even more accessible with new additional flights into Montrose on American and United Airlines. Whether one goes for the dazzling snow sports in winter, the diverse festivals held all summer, or the eye popping star power of the Telluride Film Festival over Labor Day, this somewhat remote community in the shadow of the breathtaking San Juan Mountains offers activities that range from cultural and educational to true outdoor adventure.

About lumière telluride
This intimate, luxury boutique hotel and luxury condo community is one of the newest lodging properties in Mountain Village, directly on the ski slopes of Telluride Mountain and high above the fabled town of Telluride on the valley floor of the San Miguel River. It is walking distance to shops and restaurants, and to the free gondola that runs from early morning until very late at night so that guests can easily go back and forth between the two delightful activity hubs. Accommodations include hotel rooms, one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom residences and penthouses. Ownership information is available. So the choice is yours. Stay for a night or purchase a luxury mountain condo and stay for a while…

Contact information:
Kelly Wallace, Director of Sales
lumière telluride
118 Lost Creek Lane
Telluride, Colorado 81435
970.618.8922
kwallace(at)lumieretelluride(dot)com

Tips For Traveling Safely with Your Pet This Summer Unveiled

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Tips For Traveling Safely with Your Pet This Summer Unveiled

For families planning on traveling with pets this summer, the professional pet shipping experts at the International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA) have helpful tips:

    •     Prepare your pet by getting them accustomed to their crate.
    •     Do not give your pets sedatives or tranquilizers before they travel!
    •     Visit a veterinarian and get appropriate shots and medication refills.
    •     Get an updated health certificate for your pet.
    •     Summer months are hot! Check with your airline to determine their heat embargo restrictions. This is for your pets’ safety.

“Your pet is an important member of your family and you want to make sure they have a safe, comfortable travel experience,” says IPATA President Sally Smith. “Whether you are flying or driving, pets need to prepare for a trip just like a person does. They need a passport, vaccinations and appropriate carriers.”

Visit IPATA online: http://www.ipata.org.

About IPATA
The International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA) is a non-profit, worldwide trade association for animal handlers, pet moving providers, kennel operators, veterinarians and others who are dedicated to the care and welfare of pets and animals during transport. The organization, founded in 1979, now has more than 325 members in 70 countries. IPATA serves its members, the pet transport industry, and the public at large. For more information, or to find a professional pet shipper, visit http://www.ipata.org.

Spruce Point Inn Offers an Escape to the Natural Beauty of the Atlantic Coastline

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Spruce Point Inn Offers an Escape to the Natural Beauty of the Atlantic Coastline

At Spruce Point Inn in Boothbay Harbor, a Maine vacation offers an escape to the rugged natural beauty of the Atlantic coastline, outdoors adventures hiking through the Maine woods and a nature trail where Native American walked. A Spruce Point Inn stay also brings Maine family resort, romantic couples and other Maine summer vacation guests a special introduction to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, a 250 acre reserve for plants and wildlife, especially birds.

Spruce Point Inn Resort and Spa is the recommended lodging partner for the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens. To showcase that partnership the Inn is offering several spring and fall packages that include admission to the Gardens. In all seasons, especially during the warm days and long evenings of summer, the Gardens offer visitors the serenity, natural wonders and relaxation that only the great gardens of the world can provide. For 2012, the theme at the Gardens is “Feathers and Foliage: Celebrating Bird and Plant Interactions in Maine” giving guests the opportunity to view their collection of wild and cultivated plants through the different lens of how plants function as food and habitat for Maine birds, and how birds play an important role in the life cycle of some plants.

Throughout the summer, the Gardens present special events, learning experiences for the novice and advanced gardener, a variety of concerts, fine art exhibits indoors and out, dinners by top chefs and activities designed especially for children. In fact there is a special Children’s Garden designed to introduce kids (of all ages) to their natural environment through a range of sensory experiences. Stretched along the Boothbay waterfront, the Gardens offer woodland trails and dramatic stone landscaping, formal gardens, water features and a new visitor center where many of the performance programs and lectures take place.

For the birder and the gardener – two of the pastimes most enjoyed by Americans – a Spruce Point Inn vacation must include a visit to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, which visitors describe as “The Miracle in Maine.” After a visit, families find a new appreciation for the plants and birds to be discovered together along the Inn’s woodland nature trails. The CMBG Fairy House Village also provides inspiration to add to the Inn’s own fairy house collection. In addition, the Inn itself was inspired by the Gardens to enhance its own landscaping this year, expanding its colorful annual plantings and lily beds and framing its views with enhanced sightlines that also aid the growth and preservation of its trees.

Maine, Spruce Point Inn and the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens offer visitors the chance to add some of the 423 wild bird species observed here to their lifelists. Many come to Maine exclusively for the opportunity to view breeding colonies of Maine puffins offshore in this, the only state where the birds are found. “From song birds outside the window, to migrating eagles and falcons, when visitors discover our places where ‘oceanside memories made in Maine’ are formed, they find our woodlands, waters and skies are filled with birds,” said Angelo Digiulian, Spruce Point Inn innkeeper. “It is one of our most satisfying pleasures to share our favorite, treasured spaces, like Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, with our guests.”

For information about rates and availability and to book online for any date during the 2012 season, May 18 through October, visit http://www.sprucepointinn.com

About Spruce Point Inn (http://www.sprucepointinn.com)
In operation for more than 100 years, Spruce Point Inn is a distinctive and historic vacation destination for travelers from all over the United States. Its relaxing facilities have long been a part of the summer community and a backdrop for delightful “oceanside memories made in Maine.” Located in the seafaring village of Boothbay Harbor, Maine (an hour north of Portland) and situated on 57 acres of stunning oceanfront and sheltering pine forest, the resort is a retreat of 56 modern guestrooms in eight lodges, 8 classic cottages, 9 Inn rooms and suites, and 4 townhouses. The convenient location, peaceful setting and spectacular coastal views have made Spruce Point Inn a premier resort for families, reunions, weddings and business events. For reservations, call 800-553-0289 or visithttp://www.sprucepointinn.com

TripShock.com Offers Great Savings on Dolphin Watch and Destin History Cruises

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TripShock.com Offers Great Savings on Dolphin Watch and Destin History Cruises

TripShock.com offers Florida visitors the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing 2 hour narrated cruise watching dolphins play in their natural habitat while learning a few historical facts about Destin, Florida. These boats feature a glass bottom viewing area, a snack bar, restrooms and an air conditioned and heated cabin.

TripShock.com is now taking $3 Off Adult Tickets (Reg. $27) Children ages 4-14 are only $15.50 and infants to 3 years old are Free.

To assure availability and make reservations forDestin’s Dolphin Watch and History Cruise, visit TripShock.com today.

About TripShock!

TripShock! ® is the one and only travel agency that enables travelers to book tours and activities online directly for the Northern Gulf Coast. TripShock! offers trusted reviews from real travelers, photos, videos and other planning tools to help create the perfect Gulf Coast vacation. TripShock! attracts more than 500,000 visitors annually and partners with over 100 activity and lodging providers from Florida to Louisiana.

Explore Vermont State this Coming June, Calendar of Events Unveiled

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Explore Vermont State this Coming June, Calendar of Events Unveiled

Late spring in Vermont is a feast for the senses: lilac bushes undulate in the breeze; crisp fiddleheads and tangy, sweet rhubarb come into season; cool mornings shift to short sleeve weather by midday and sunsets stretch into the late-evening. Amidst all this renewal, visitors are already out exploring the robust line-up of events, open doors and unhurried roads. Mark your calendar, the VermontVacation.com Travel Planner lists these featured events and many more.

Strolling of the Heifers Parade and Green Expo
June 1-3
Watch scores of lovable heifer calves led by future farmers, followed by many other farm animals, bands, tractors, floats, clowns and much more in this world-famous spoof on “The Running of the Bulls.” When it’s over, follow the crowd to the all-day 11-acre Live Green Expo for food, music, dance, demonstrations, exhibits and fun for the entire family. Scroll the stroll online at http://www.strollingoftheheifers.com.

Burlington Discover Jazz Festival
June 1-10
For more than a quarter of a century, the Queen City has celebrated live music during the annual Discover Jazz Festival. Music resonates from every corner of Burlington — from the region’s premier performing arts facility, the Flynn Center, to the Church Street Marketplace, to Waterfront and City Hall Parks, to neighborhood restaurants. This 10-day event is a chance for the community to revel in jazz’s spectrum of different forms and meet the world-renowned artists. Visit http://www.discoverjazz.com.

President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site Re-Opening Celebration
June 9
The President Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site in rural Plymouth Notch is America’s best-preserved presidential site. Calvin Coolidge, born there in 1872, also became president onsite in a dramatic early morning inauguration on August 3, 1923, after President Harding’s death. A new interactive exhibit, “More than Two Words: The Life and Legacy of Calvin Coolidge,” opens with a variety of activities planned to celebrate this new historical feature.

Vermont Days Offer Free Fishing and Free Access to State Parks and Historic Sites
June 9-10
Enjoy free admission at Vermont State Park day areas, state-owned historic sites and the Vermont History Museum. Saturday is also free fishing day – the one day of the year when residents and non-residents may fish without a license. Vermont Days feature activities and events at state parks and historic sites, including a fishing clinic at Branbury State Park, the Green Mountain Brass Band at Waterbury Center State Park and a Lorax Storywalk at the following state parks: Silver Lake, Mt. Philo, Button Bay, Knight Point and Elmore. Visithttp://www.vermontdays.com for the full schedule.

33rd Annual Quechee Hot Air Balloon, Craft & Music Festival
June 15-17
The skies over Quechee and the Upper Valley of Vermont and New Hampshire will be filled with vibrantly colored hot air balloons ushering in the annual Quechee Hot Air Balloon, Craft & Music Festival. The longest continuously running hot air balloon festival in New England, the Quechee Hot Air Balloon Festival is one of Yankee Magazine’s Top 20 Events of summer. Go aloft for an unforgettable view of a beautiful part of the world,http://www.quecheeballoonfestival.com.

Vermont History Expo
June 16-17
Designated by the Vermont Chamber as a Top 10 Ten Summer Event, the Vermont History Expo invites you to walk back in time at this country fair where more than 150 local historical societies, museums, and heritage organizations unite. Some exhibits commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and Vermont’s significant role in that war. In addition to learning opportunities, enjoy crafters, musicians and children’s games. View the full schedule at http://www.vermonthistory.org/expo.

Wanderlust Vermont
June 21-24
Wanderlust is a one-of-a-kind festival bringing together the world’s leading yoga teachers, top musical acts and DJs, renowned speakers, chefs and winemakers — all in a setting of breathtaking natural beauty. Come for fun in the sun and dancing under the stars; hiking on peaceful trails and mountainside yoga. Wander athttp://stratton.wanderlustfestival.com.

Rockfire, An Elemental Experience
June 23
This annual summer solstice event honors the immigrant communities that lived and worked at the granite quarries for more than a century, and embraces the recreation and beauty that the space offers today. Enjoy more than 900 luminaries and 40 bonfires burning throughout the quarry while visitors walk the biking trails to see live performances. http://www.rockfirevt.com

Native American Heritage Festival
June 23-24
Discover the vibrant Native culture of the Champlain Valley Region as members of the Elnu and Missisquoi Abenaki tribes, the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk and Koasek Traditional Band of the Koas Abenaki Nation gather at Lake Champlain Maritime Museum for the annual celebration of the region’s Native American Heritage. Tribal members dressed in traditional garments will demonstrate singing, drumming, basket making, bead decoration, food preparation and other life skills. Sign up in advance for “Paddle to Prehistory” and travel by canoe to the site of an ancient Native American village with archaeologist Joanne Dennis.

14th Annual Stowe Wine & Food Classic at Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe
June 22-24
A benefit for Copley Hospital and the Vermont Foodbank, the Stowe Wine and Food Classic is a one-of-a-kind food and wine experience, taking you from farm to table and vine to glass. Not only will you meet top winemakers and chefs, you will also get to know the farmers and producers these chefs count on for fresh ingredients. Enjoy more than 100 wines and an array of offerings from area restaurants, cheese makers and brewers, all in a casual and vibrant atmosphere. Up-scale meets down-home in an event you do not want to miss. Learn more athttp://www.trappfamily.com.

Event in a Tent comes to Brattleboro
June 30
Music New England, a new presenting and performing arts organization, debuts its unique music festival model on the grounds of the Vermont Agricultural Business and Education Center in Brattleboro, also known as the Famolare Farm. The Event in A Tent fuses live music with other performing art genres and audience participation to create a singular entertainment experience under one 1,000 seat tent. Enjoy a family friendly atmosphere that encourages picnicking and socializing. Visit http://www.musicnewengland.org.