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Enjoy a Romantic Getaway at the West Coast’s Best Inns

February 15th, 2009 No comments

It’s that special time of the year when you and your sweetheart can freely share an unforgettable experience to rekindle your romance. The West Coast inns, bed and breakfasts and boutique hotels offer a unique and time-tested recipe for pampering, refreshment and wonderful dining experiences.

For information about the most romantic B&Bs in California and the Pacific Northwest, check out popular travel writer Karen Brown’s website. Full of information about these areas, Karen Brown’s World of Travel offers detailed trip itineraries, maps and listings for hundreds of unique inns in these areas as well as exciting destinations around the world.

Karen Brown’s readers have voted and chosen the following lodging choices as the “Most Romantic” and best “Splendid Splurges” in California and the Pacific Northwest. For a romantic getaway, the following is a good place to begin your search:

The Tickle Pink Inn, located just south of Carmel, an unbelievably beautiful seaside village on California’s Central Coast, was voted “Most Romantic” in California by Karen Brown readersand for good reason. With access to excellent shopping, unique gourmet restaurants and world-class golf courses, this charming inn is loaded with amenities. Near the edge of Big Sur, The Tickle Pink Inn is intimate, private and elegant. Enjoy a luxurious continental breakfast in the early mornings and a fantastic evening reception with classical music playing softly in the background while you taste local wines, fresh fruits and fantastic cheeses. The rooms are well-appointed and present quaint balconies from which to enjoy the seaside view, and most are equipped with wood burning fireplaces as well. The most elegant suites boast whirlpool tubs and the luxurious king beds are graced with Egyptian cotton and down comforters.

The Karen Brown Readers’ Choice Award for the best “Splendid Splurge” in California goes to The Inn Above Tide in Sausalito. Every room has excellent views of the panoramic San Francisco Bay and offers unbelievably plush accommodations. Most of the rooms contain fireplaces and private decks, affording exquisite vistas of the night lights in the city. Enjoy the oversized tubs, flat screen TVs, luxurious linens, soft robes and Bvlgari bath products. Continental breakfasts are fabulous, and the evening wine and cheese reception is not to be missed. The Inn Above Tide also offers the Penthouse Suite with a glass-enclosed whirlpool tub overlooking the bay as well as a romantic fireplace and private deck.

While not as posh as some of the inns listed in this article, the Channel House in Depoe Bay, Oregon, has plenty to offer. The location affords almost total privacy, located right on the edge of the Oregon coast. Many of the guest rooms have a deck with an ocean view hot tub, as well as a fireplace. A continental breakfast buffet is served in a room that affords stunning sea vistas, a perfect start to the day. The staff is happy to help guests plan their daily adventures, offering suggestions for activities and local restaurants. The area is ideal for whale watching and The Whale Center is located within walking distance of the inn. The Channel House was the recipient of the Karen Brown Readers’ Choice Award for “Most Romantic” lodging in the Pacific Northwest.

The Sooke Harbour House in Canada’s glorious province of British Columbia is a fanciful destination. Located on the Whiffen Spit Beach in the village of Sooke, this boutique hotel offers some truly unique accommodations. Each of the rooms offers a view of mountains, gardens or the sea and all have a fireplace and private balcony or terrace. The dcor is what truly sets this place apart from other coastal inns. For example, the Passion Flower room includes a bed with a headboard that resembles wooden doors opening onto a mural of a garden path. The Kitchen’s Garden room includes a shower surrounded on three sides by stained glass. Original artwork and unique furnishings decorate the other guest rooms, and each has a different theme. The hotel also has a full-service spa and a gourmet restaurant. Sooke Harbour House won the Karen Brown Readers’ Choice Award for best “Splendid Splurge” in the Pacific Northwest.

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Deer Valley Hotel Offers Year-Round Accommodations

February 3rd, 2009 No comments

Park City Utah is a luxury vacation destination for many. Deer Valley hotels offer both summer and winter vacation options. With winter skiing on some of the best snow on earth skiers flock to Deer Valley and the luxury lodging Utah hotels.

During summer months the many skiing park city hotels offer skilled mountain biking trails. The biking coupled with beautiful hiking options keep people coming back to Park City and deer valley hotels year round. The vacationers have their choice of luxury lodging in Utah.

Park City is home to the Sundance Film Festival, which takes place ever January. This Festival brings the Hollywood stars in herds. With a need for Hollywood style glam you can find many incredible rooms in Deer Valley hotels throughout the small mountain resort town.

Historic Main Street, celebrated for its gourmet restaurants and charming art galleries is located less than a mile from this Park City hotel and is quickly accessible with our private, complimentary shuttle service. No matter what time of the year, travelers seeking outdoor fun or a weekend getaway call this deluxe resort-style Park City hotel home.

This luxury Park City hotel and deer valley hotel offers amenities like jetted tubs, wood-burning fireplaces, ski lockers, an indoor/outdoor pool, and concierge services- just to name a few. In 1973, from the ruins of the old Park City Hotel emerged the Claim Jumper steakhouse ” a hotel that was reminiscent of that great bygone era.

If you’re looking for a suitable location to hold a business or social event park city hotel has everything you need for a successful event. They offer flexible hours for their banquet space that can house up to 100 people.

President Bush stayed at the Deer Valley hotel when he visited officials in Salt Lake City. If the deer valley hotel and park city hotel is good enough for a President of the United States you know its a luxury Utah hotel.

Park City hotel is a luxury hotel with five star restaurants and luxury spas that anyone at any age can enjoy. The park city ski packages include a night in a luxury Utah hotel and offer discounts for Park City ski lift passes.

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