Guidebook America Travel Newsletter

October 9, 2009

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In This Issue:

Coupeville, Washington
The Blue Goose Inn B&B is Chosen as Best in the West

New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans-Style Cooking School to Open at Riverwalk Marketplace

Daniels, West Virginia
The Resort at Glade Springs is West Virginia’s finest all-season resort.

New York, NY
Check out the new photo exhibition "Eye on Wall Street" at Federal Hall


Coupeville, Washington

The Blue Goose Inn B&B is Chosen as Best in the West
in the Best of Bedandbreakfast.com Awards

The Blue Goose Inn B&B of Coupeville, Washington, was selected as Best in the West in the annual Best of BedandBreakfast.com Awards, 2009-2010. The Best of BedandBreakfast.com Awards are based upon a qualitative and quantitative review of the nearly 50,000 independent reviews submitted to BedandBreakfast.com.

"It's a true honor to be chosen as Best in the West, by BedandBreakfast.com, and we thank our guests for the positive reviews that resulted in this award, stated Innkeeper Sue Cunningham of The Blue Goose Inn. "It is gratifying that our guests took the time to share their comments about our hospitality, accommodations, breakfasts, and the attention to detail which set The Blue Goose Inn apart," commented Cunningham.

The Blue Goose Inn is centrally located in the picturesque seaside village of Coupeville on Whidbey Island, The Blue Goose Inn offers exceptional Bed & Breakfast accommodations from two lovingly restored Victorian homes. Both homes are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and are within walking distance to the waterfront, shops, and restaurants. All seven rooms have private baths, comfy sitting areas, and views of Penn Cove and Mt. Baker. A scrumptious full breakfast is served each morning on the sun porch where guests enjoy watching the gold finches and hummingbirds in the garden. The Blue Goose Inn is a perfect blend of history and contemporary comfort, antiques and original art, comfortable amenities, and personalized friendly service.

Visit www.bluegooseinn.com today.


New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans-Style Cooking School to Open
at Riverwalk Marketplace in October

Crescent City Cooks! to Feature Cooking Classes,
Café and Specialty Kitchen Store

Crescent City Cooks!, a New Orleans-style cooking school, will open at Riverwalk Marketplace in October. The cooking school, which is locally owned and operated, will feature cooking classes, a café and a retail outlet with Louisiana flair such as specialized kitchen utensils, spices, and recipes.

says Lynn Walters, senior general manager of Riverwalk Marketplace. “ . . . Now, Crescent City Cooks! will enable visitors from around the world to taste New Orleans culture, and even bring a piece of the Crescent City back home to their kitchens.”

Located on Level C of Riverwalk Marketplace, Crescent City Cooks! is easily accessible for convention attendees, leisure travelers and locals. Crescent City Cooks! will offer daily group classes, private classes and much more from the new Riverwalk location including, pralines and seasonal New Orleans specialties prepared hot and fresh daily.

Shelley Ross and Nita Duhe, Crescent City Cooks! co-owners, say, “Growing up in Louisiana kitchens prepared us to not only share some of New Orleanians’ favorite recipes, but also keep the experience fresh and fun.”

All visitors to Riverwalk Marketplace are entitled to receive a Premier Passport which provides out-of-town guests special offers and amenities at participating retailers and restaurants.

Simply visit:
www.americasshoppingplaces.com/apsp/passport/premierpassport.html
to print a voucher to redeem upon arrival at Riverwalk.

For further details on Riverwalk Marketplace, visit:
www.americasshoppingplaces.com


Daniels, West Virginia


Photo courtesy The Resort at Glade Springs

The Resort at Glade Springs is West Virginia’s finest all-season resort. Located in the heart of West Virginia’s beautiful mountains near the always exciting New River, bountiful opportunities for adventure, sport and relaxation await. Enjoy championship golfing on the Cobb, Stonehaven or Woodhaven Course (summer 09), luxury spa services, and blissfully simple pursuits such as swimming, biking, hiking, and boating in a breathtaking landscape.

Bowl a game or two, catch a movie, ride horseback on natural trails, or enjoy a priceless West Virginia sunset – without ever leaving the resort. Enjoy activities at the indoor leisure center which features an indoor pool, Spa Orange, Studio M, 10-lane bowling, indoor basketball and tennis, fitness center, video arcade and cinema.

Just outside our gates a world of adventure awaits you, with world-class whitewater rafting, rock climbing, caving and unforgettable fly-fishing an easy drive away.

“Outdoor adventure and family are part of our specialty at the resort,” comments Mary Jo Klein, Director of Marketing. “Our guests select from activities such as white water rafting, mountain climbing, caving, skeet shooting, fishing, ATV riding, and much more. Experiencing nature and adventure in beautiful West Virginia makes for lifelong memories for our guests.”

Enjoy three fabulous days and two wonderful nights with their Fall Package.
Visit www.gladesprings.com


New York, NY

Eye on Wall Street

Check out the new photo exhibition "Eye on Wall Street" at Federal Hall (Wall & Broad Streets) featuring the 1969 Financial District photographs of Arthur Lavine, as well as video and paintings by a diverse group of contemporary artists who have made the Wall Street District and Lower Manhattan the subject of their work. Presented by the Seaport District Cultural Association (SDCA) the exhibit runs from Oct. 1 - 30 and marks the return of contemporary fine arts to Federal Hall for the first time since its re-opening in Fall 2006.

All visitors to South Street Seaport are entitled to receive a Premier Passport which provides out-of-town guests special offers and amenities at participating retailers and restaurants.

Simply visit:
www.americasshoppingplaces.com/apsp/passport/premierpassport.html 
to print a voucher to redeem upon arrival at South Street Seaport.

For further details on South Street Seaport, or a complete listing of America’s Premier Shopping Places visit www.americasshoppingplaces.com

 




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