Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday February 7, 2008
PLAN A WINTERFEST GETAWAY ON LONG ISLAND
Contact: Kristen Matejka
Director of Marketing and Communications LICVB&SC
631 951-3900 xt.317
HAUPPAUGE, NY –(Feb. 1, 2008)- Whether it’s a Valentine’s retreat or a President’s Week family adventure or a girlfriend’s getaway, look no further than Long Island for a quick and easy mid-winter getaway during Winterfest 2008.
From Feb. 8-Mar. 9 Long Island area hotels have created an array of special getaway packages in celebration of Winterfest 2008-Jazz on the Vine. Other area businesses, including limousine/tour companies, cultural venues, local attractions and restaurants have also joined in with special offers and events.
In addition, over 50 FREE jazz concerts are planned at Long Island vineyards. It’s all part of a month long festival celebrating music, culture, art, and wine all across the East End. Sip some wine, dine on a fine meal, and attune your ears to the local jazz scene. Book an overnight getaway for a real treat. Following are some of the great getaway packages offered. Visit www.liwinterfest.com for a full listing of events and offers.
“Jazz on the Vine and Beyond” Package
Weekend specials rates of $149.00 + tax for an overnight stay and $249.00 + tax for a two night stay. One and two night packages include $40.00 gift certificate to hotel restaurant, a bottle of wine from a local vineyard and a free in-room movie. We also offer a $79.00+ tax room rate for a Thursday or Sunday night added to your stay. Feb. 2-Mar. 16.
Best Western East End
1830 Route 25, Riverhead, NY 11901
631-369-2200
Email: kreyes@bestwesterneastend.com
www.bestwesterneastend.com
Wine Country Romance Package
$299 per couple, all inclusive –Harvest Inn Romance Package. Beautiful accommodations, flowers, chocolates and wine awaiting your arrival, and a wonderful breakfast and a private tour and tasting at Castello di Borghese Vineyards. Let your hosts take care of all the details for a romantic escape. Feb. 8-Mar. 9.
The Harvest Inn
40300 Main Road, Peconic, NY 11958
631 765-9412
Email: Info@harvestinnbandb.com
www.harvestinnbandb.com
Sweetheart's Night Away
Includes one night accommodation in king or queen bedroom, bottle of chilled Champagne, gourmet chocolates, Surf and Turf Dinner at the Palm Restaurant, and continental breakfast. $295-$325. Feb. 1-Feb.29.
The Huntting Inn at the Palm
94 Main Street, East Hampton, NY 11937
631-324-0410
Email: lcalder@theplam.com
www.thepalm.com
Wine & Dine Your Valentine Trolley Escape
$399.00 Per Couple – Luxury overnight accommodations, Valentines gift basket,
three vineyard trolley tour, three-course dinner for two in Desmond's Restaurant. One bottle of Long Island wine. Includes all taxes & gratuities. Thursday arrivals only. Feb. 8-Mar. 9.
The Inn & Spa at East Wind
5720 Route 25A, Wading River, NY 11792
631-929-3500
Email: dfigari@eastwindlongisland.com
www.EastWindLongIsland.com
Winter Getaway
Special rate of $325/mid-week $500/weekend $550. Weekday package includes one night stay with dinner for two. Midweek package is a two night stay Wed.and Thurs. with dinner for two on of one the nights. Each package also includes a hot breakfast with a continental buffet each morning. All of the rooms have a private bathroom, queen size pillow top bed, flat screen TV and a working fireplace. Jan. 2-Apr. 30.
Jedediah Hawkins Inn & Restaurant
400 South Jamesport Ave.,
Jamesport, NY 11947
631-722-2900
Email: info@jedediahhawkinsinn.com
www.jedediahhawkinsinn.com
Girlfriends Spa Getaway
Need a little R&R and some special pampering? We have luxurious king or queen rooms with fireplaces, private baths & whirlpool tubs. Full, candlelight breakfast. Treats on arrival. Mini spa package includes 1/2 hour facial, 1/2 hour massage, 20 min. foot reflexology & a hand parafin treatment. $212. plus tax, per person, double occupancy for one night. $325. plus tax, per person for two nights. Call early to reserve. Ask us about discounted winery excursion tours. Feb. 8- Mar. 9.
Acorn Hollow Bed & Breakfast
Address: 2110 Oaklawn Ave.
Southold, NY 11971
Phone: 631-765-1234
Email: acrnhllw@optonline.net
Website: www.acornhollowbandb.com
Presidents Week Package for Two
Two nights for two persons, dinner credit, breakfast credit, use of sea water spa facilities, extended pool hours for kids, tax and service charge. Subject to availability. Check website for more. $632. Feb. 8-Mar. 9.
Gurneys Inn Resort & Spa
290 Old Montauk Hwy
Montauk, NY 11954
Phone: 631.668.2345
Email: roomreservations@gurneysinn.com
The Sirens’ Offering
10% discount on all items in the Sirens’ Song Gallery to guests at the Carriage House. Plus an additional 10% off on selected items of the artist in residence in sales over $2,000. Continental Breakfast. Through Mar. 31.
The Sirens’ Song Carriage House
516 Main Street – Annex
Greenport, NY 11944
Phone: 631-477-1021
Email: cwaloski@earthlink.net
Winter Wine-terland
Two night stay in a deluxe room at The Stirling House, with gourmet full breakfasts each morning. Dinner for two at your choice of the top restaurants in Greenport Village (all within walking distance to the B&B). $275 pp (based on dbl occ) + tax. Feb. 8-Mar 9.
The Stirling House Bed & Breakfast
104 Bay Avenue, Greenport, NY 11944
(800) 551-0654 or (631) 477-0654
Email: info@stirlinghousebandb.com
www.thestirlinghouse.com
Winter Weekend in Wine Country
$475 per couple (+tax) All inclusive. Spend a romantic winter weekend (Fri to Sun) at Vintage B&B and also receive a discount card for special savings & privileges at the wineries, restaurants, shops and more! First come, first served – call now to reserve your special getaway! Through Mar. 2008 (except holiday weekends)
Vintage Bed & Breakfast
580 Skunk Lane, Cutchogue, NY 11935
631-734-2053
Email: VintageBnB@aol.com
Visit www.liwinterfest.com for a complete listing of events, accommodations and special offers.
“JAZZ ON THE VINE” will be the theme of the 2008 Long Island Winterfest, which will run from Feb. 8 to Mar. 9, 2008 across the East End. The program will feature local jazz musicians performing at winery tasting rooms every weekend afternoon over the five-week period. The musical calendar will be supplemented by special offers and promotions at tourism-related businesses and cultural venues throughout the region. 2008 Winterfest events are being organized by the Long Island Wine Council, the East End Arts Council, Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Workforce Housing, the Long Island Convention and Visitors Bureau with support from American Express and WLIU. Winterfest was conceived in 2006 to generate increased business on the East End during the slowest part of the year by promoting a calendar of activities and offers. The program has grown to include many businesses, but this will be the first time that the promotion is adopting a musical theme.
The Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and Sports Commission (LICVB&SC) was established in 1979 as the official tourism promotion agency for the destination’s travel and tourism industry. Based on Long Island in Hauppauge, NY, the LICVB&SC contributes to the economic development and quality of life on Long Island by promoting the region as a world-class destination for tourism, meetings and conventions, trade shows, sporting events, and related activities. For more information about Long Island, please contact the Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau and Sports Commission by calling 1-877-FUN-ON-LI or visit www.discoverlongisland.com.
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