Getaways From Historic Hotels of America

WASHINGTON -- Take a trip back in
time at National Trust Historic Hotels of America. This fall, clocks will
fall back one week later on November 4, 2007. Members of Historic Hotels of
America have marked this occasion with packages and promotions that invite
you to turn back time. While the offerings vary, each hotel has
incorporated the year it was built into the package or promotion. For
example, enjoy a fine bottle of wine with dinner for $19.26, a room night
for $192.60 or an extravagant suite for $1,926.
A listing of 75 Fall Back in Time packages from Historic Hotels of
America is featured at http://www.fallbackintime.com.
The following are selected samples:
The Raphael Hotel, Kansas City, Mo.
Experience the Kansas City vibe that's reverberated across generations
since the 1920s when KC jazz was the national rage. With the "Fall Back in
Time: KC 1927" enjoy one night in a standard room, a Plaza Art &
Architecture Guide, "The Real Kansas City" jazz CD of recordings from the
'20s-'40s, two tickets to the American Jazz Museum and breakfast for two.
(Available September 1 through December 30, 2007; $192.70 per night, double
occupancy.) http://www.historichotels.org/hotel/The_Raphael_Hotel
Hotel Valley Ho, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Experience this 1956 mid-century modern hotel. The Hotel Valley Hotel
reopened in 2005 after an $80 million renovation. The "1956 with a Twist"
package includes a two-night stay in a signature guest room. Celebrate 1956
by adding champagne for two for $19.56 and/or a historic tour of the hotel
with Ultimate Art & Cultural Tours for $19.56. (Available October 1 through
November 30, 2007; the first night is at the prevailing published rate and
the second at the discounted rate of $195.60.)
http://www.historichotels.org/hotel/The_Hotel_Valley_Ho
Historic Hotel Bethlehem, Bethlehem, Pa.
The Hotel Bethlehem is celebrating its 85th anniversary with the "Fall
Back in Time" package. Guests can purchase two all-inclusive passes to
Historic Bethlehem Historical Sites for $19.22. Boutique shopping, Colonial
history and fine art are just outside the door. (Available October 1
through November 30, 2007; from $85 per night.)
http://www.historichotels.org/hotel/Radisson_Hotel_Bethlehem
Casa Monica, St. Augustine, Fla.
Stay at the Casa Monica built in 1888 and glide through time. The "Fall
Back and Glide into Time" package includes luxurious guest room,
continental breakfast and use of a Segway HT for a two-hour "glided" tour
of the city. (Available October 1 through November 30, 2007; $364 per
night. Add Sunday Brunch for only $18.88 per person with this one-night
package.) http://www.historichotels.org/hotel/Casa_Monica_Hotel
Monmouth Plantation, Natchez, Miss.
Return to the antebellum splendor of Monmouth Plantation, a circa 1818
National Historic Landmark. This "Fall Back in Time" two-night package
includes champagne, chocolate-dipped strawberries, hors d'oeuvres each
evening, dinner for two on one night, full southern breakfast daily, tour
of the mansion, carriage ride, in-room massage for two and a spectacular
morning hot air balloon ride (weather permitting). (Available October 1
through November 30, 2007; from $1,818 per room, per couple.)
http://www.historichotels.org/hotel/Monmouth_Plantation
When you book a Fall Back in Time package through
http://www.fallbackintime.com or by calling 800-678-8946 and pay with any
American Express Card, you can receive a complimentary one-year membership
to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Historic Hotels of America, a program of the National Trust for
Historic Preservation, has identified more than 200 hotels that have
faithfully maintained their historic integrity, architecture and ambiance.
To be selected for this program, a hotel must be at least 50 years old,
listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places or
recognized as having historic significance.


SOURCE Historic Hotels of America