Although the winter has many claims to fame, if you'd like to visit before the snow sets in, outdoor activities include hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, boating, whitewater rafting, kayaking, fly-fishing, camping and horseback riding. When it's time to rest from the days activities, there are many restaurants, shops and lodging options nearby to accommodate everyone's needs and desires.
In conjunction with the ski free promotion, resorts and hotels in the area are offering package deals for lodging. Call 877-326-1467 to find out more information about the best lodging situation for you. Also, visit www.gunnisoncrestedbutte.com.
THE LUCK OF THE IRISH
Starting in November, CIE Tours International will be offering a fully escorted 8-day "Irish Spirit" tour priced at $798. CIE stands for Coras Iompair Eireann, which in Irish means "Ireland's transport company." With airfare included in the price of this package, it is $1,096 when you fly from New York or Boston, and $1,132 from Chicago.
First-class hotel accommodations and a full Irish breakfast served daily are just two of many benefits to this all-inclusive package. The details of local taxes, hotel service charges and baggage handling are already taken care of for you. Let someone else do the hard work for your vacation.
For more information about CIE Tours International, visit the Web site at www.cietours.com; e-mail at helpdesk@cietours.com; or
call 800-CIE-TOUR (243-8687).
AUTUMN ON THE EAST COAST
Autumn is a beautiful time on Maryland's Eastern Shore, and this fall the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort will be offering special packages to encourage visitors to join in the fun. Overnight accommodations in this four-diamond resort are spacious and luxurious. The resort offers 400 rooms and suites, with the property neatly situated on vast acreage bordering the Choptank River.
For leisurely entertainment, guests can pay an extra fee to take a privately chartered fishing trip. If you catch something, you can arrange for the chef to cook it for you that evening. But, even if you happen to have a bad day with your rod and tackle, you certainly won't go hungry with all the dining choices to decide from. To burn off the calories, you may choose to play a round of golf on the resort's championship 18-hole golf course. Outdoor tennis and sand volleyball are available, as well. Other attractions at the resort include a large marina and an 18,000-foot spa. Indoor and outdoor pools, a child care center and a fitness facility are also available. Rates start at $189 per night, and are based on double occupancy and subject to availability. This price does not include taxes or the resort fee.
For more information, call 800-633-7313 or visit www.chesapeakebay.hyatt.com.
Anne Gilbert is an intern at Copley News Service.
