Guidebook America's Top 5 Holiday
Picks
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Gaylord
Texan - Grapevine, Texas
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Leavenworth, Washington
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Durango, Colorado - The Polar Express™
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Langraf,
West Virginia - Elk Horn Inn & Theatre
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Santa
Barbara, California
Grapevine, Texas
Gaylord
Texan Presents a Texas-Size Christmas
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
Lone Star
Christmas
The fifth
annual Lone Star Christmas event hosted by
Gaylord Texan Resort will offer a variety of
festive activities, entertainment, and displays
to celebrate the season.
This year, the
resort will invite visitors inside to enjoy a
delightful winter wonderland featuring 1.2
million lights and 20 seven-foot ornaments
strung from the top of its glass roof; a 50-foot
rotating Christmas tree; magical train sets
winding through 1,000 feet of track; a life-size
gingerbread house made from 5,000 square feet of
gingerbread; Santa's workshop including a cookie
conveyor belt and control station; and dozens of
lavish holiday displays including 2,300 feet of
garland, 5,600 wreaths, and 10,000 ornaments.
A variety of
amusing holiday entertainers will also be
present and include Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus,
live reindeer, toy soldier stilt walkers,
singing cowboys, and more.
For more
information on Lone Star Christmas at Gaylord
Texan or to make reservations, please visit
www.gaylordtexan.com
Leavenworth, Washington
Leavenworth’s
Christmas Lighting Festival helped earn this
Bavarian themed town the title of "Ultimate
Holiday Town USA” from the Arts & Entertainment
Network. Everyone is invited to share the fun
and magic of the Holiday Season during their
famous festival scheduled for the first three
weekends in December.
Saint Nicholas
arrives in Leavenworth on Friday evening by
carriage. On Saturday the aroma of roasting
chestnuts fills the air as Holiday music echoes
through town while children sled in the park.
The Opening Festivities begin with Father
Christmas, Saint Nicholas and Santa Claus
arriving in town at Noon. Visitors enjoy live
music and entertainment all day. On Sundays you
can enjoy entertainment, strolling carolers and
Holiday Personalities.
Celebrate with
Sleigh Rides, tubing on Ski Hill, performances
of “A Christmas Carol” by Leavenworth Summer
Theater, Christmas Harp Concerts by Bronn
Journey, and Choral Music from Village Voices.
For more
information about the festival or the
Leavenworth area visit
www.leavenworth.org.
Durango, Colorado
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Ride First Class on
The Polar Express™!
Debuting on the Polar Express™
this 2008 Christmas season, the D&SNGRR
will be offering First-Class service on
the Polar Express™
starting Friday, December 12th through
December 28th.
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photo:
Yvonne Lashmett of the D&SNG |
This First-Class trip includes the following:
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Table and chair
seating in the Presidential-class Alamosa
Parlor Car with two chefs to attend to your
magical experience.
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Hot chocolate
topped with whipped cream in a special mug
you can bring home with you.
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Special holiday
snack items.
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Polar Express
sleigh bell for everyone.
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Keepsake
songbook of the carols you sing on board.
All ages welcome in this car during Polar
Express™!
Fares:
$49 (age 12+)
Child Fare $39 (age 2-11)
no charge for under age 2 in a lap
Christmas Eve Fares:
Adult Fare $54 Child Fare $44
For reservations or more info visit
www.durangotrain.com
Landgraff, West Virginia
Elkhorn Inn & Theatre
Bring your friends for a "Railfan Weekend" at
the Elkhorn Inn!
Hang out on the "Pokey" and shoot great photos!
$350/room + tax includes:
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2 nights at the
Inn (double occupancy),
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"Welcome"
appetizers Friday evening
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Dinner for two
at the Inn on Saturday
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Continental
Breakfast each morning
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and a late, 2
p.m. check-out on Sunday.
There's plenty to do for spouses, too! There's
fun "antiquing" in Bluefield, shopping or a
movie at the Mercer Mall; Pinnacle Rock State
Park, Anawalt & Berwind Lake, the Pocahontas
Coal Mine Museum, Coalwood (of Homer Hickam's
"October Sky" & "Rocket Boys" fame), great
ATVing, trout fishing, golf, AND we can even
book a pampering "Spa Day" for you at the nearby
Aveda Day Spa!
The historic, "Coal Heritage Trail" Elkhorn Inn,
on US Route 52 in Landgraff, WV, between Eckman
& Kimball, is just 30 minutes from Bluefield, WV
& Va. The lovingly restored Elkhorn Inn has
train-view guest rooms, balcony & patio, is on
trout-filled Elkhorn Creek, has great
bird-watching and a & a cozy fireplace lounge.
www.elkhorninnwv.com
Santa Barbara, California
Escape this winter
You don't have to go half-way around the world
to experience Mediterranean beauty, culinary
delights and world class wine.
Santa Barbara is a picture perfect destination
for travelers seeking an inspired "backyard"
getaway or domestic escape.
Visit The American Riviera® to experience rich
California history, relax with refreshing ocean
breezes and indulge in our laid back lifestyle.
Take advantage of our eclectic cultural
offerings, vibrant seasonal festivities and
off-peak deals this winter.
Special values, stunning backdrops and memories
to treasure for a lifetime await you.
Check out HOT DEALS for special savings, book
your trip today and check into the Santa Barbara
lifestyle!
www.santabarbaraCA.com
