Guidebook America Newsletter November 12, 2008

Louisiana

A Cajun Man's Swamp Cruise
Gibson, Louisiana

Swamp Tour on a 49-passenger vessel fully narrated by authentic Cajun singer-song writer. Relax on the motor vessel Cajun Man, as Captain Ron "Black" Guidry guides you into the Cypress Swamps of Southern Louisiana. Ron, a former Army Green Beret and Louisiana State Trooper, puts your safety and comfort first and foremost.

Visit www.cajunman.com for more information.

Be sure to check out Ron's great CD of Cajun music while you are there!

Colorado

Four Ways to Enjoy Colorado's Wonderful Winter Season

Skiing and Snowboarding: With 26 ski areas and more than 3,000 miles of enviable terrain.

Snowmobiling: Colorado is home to miles and miles of groomed and backcountry snowmobile trails to suit every skill level.

Ice Sailing: One of the many places to enjoy the sport of ice sailing is along a nearly mile-long lake in Georgetown. A combination of wind surfing and go kart racing, this sport will get your adrenaline pumping really quickly!

Horse-Drawn Carriage: Those with a less extreme adventure in mind can hop aboard a horse-drawn sleigh accompanied by a warm wool blanket and a cup of hot cocoa.

Visit www.colorado.com for more info

Bainbridge Island, Washington

Full of history; from the early years of Native Americans utilizing the island, to the time when the Japanese population was taken off the island to internment camps, the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum provides amazing volumes of historic information.

Lodging on Bainbridge Island offers a wide variety of small lodging with Bainbridge Island Lodging Association. One example is the Skiff Point Guest House and Retreat sitting on Skiff Point overlooking the Puget Sound from Mt. Baker to Seattle, where guests have been brought to the hotel on Skiff Point on ferries from Seattle since the early 1900s.

Bainbridge Island is a place rich with history.

For more information please visit
www.bainbridgelodging.com

Vermont Gourmet Getaway

Dorset, Vermont

The Dorset Inn

For more than 200 years, The Dorset Inn has offered traditional New England Hospitality. Gracious lodging, gourmet dining, fine wines and great spirits….all trademarks of Vermont’s oldest continually operating inn.

$245 per couple Sunday ~ Thursday
Lodging, Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Dinner, Tax & Gratuity Included.
$295 Saturday & Sunday

Arizona

Couples Escape to Scottsdale for a Truly Romantic Retreat

Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort

Let’s face it, even the best of relationships need a little rekindling every once in a while. Between kids, careers and everyday responsibilities, couples may find themselves in dire search of a little “us” time, and Scottsdale grants several opportunities to spark up the flames of love all over again.

The Ultimate Indulgence package at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort and Spa lets lovers spoil themselves with a bit of quality time, fine food and fancy accessories. For more information, visit www.sanctuaryaz.com.

For a romantic rendezvous of a more racy kind, sneak away to the WScottsdale Hotel & Residences. For more information, visit www.whotels.com/scottsdale.

Romance is in the design at the Royal Palms Resort & Spa. The Spanish Colonial themed resort, named one of the “Top 50 Romantic Retreats” in the world by Travel + Leisure, is home to beautifully sculpted gardens and walkways and strategically positioned fireplaces that create the ultimate dreamy ambiance. For more information, visit www.royalpalmsresortandspa.com