Summer Sizzlers--Historic Getaways from Historic Hotels of America(r)

Turn up the heat this summer with a historic getaway at National Trust Historic Hotels of America. From sandy beaches to sizzling summer nights, Historic Hotels of America is offering more than 60 getaways to some of America's best travel destinations.

(PRWEB) May 17, 2006 --Turn up the heat this summer with a historic getaway at National Trust Historic Hotels of America. From sandy beaches to sizzling summer nights, Historic Hotels of America is offering more than 60 getaways to some of America's best travel destinations. The summer specials and packages from Historic Hotels of America are featured at http://www.historichotels.org/Page/News/id/36.htm. For example,

• Relax with a good book at the beach or poolside at the Don CeSar Beach Resort in St. Pete Beach, Fla., with the Novel Beach Escape package.

• Get lucky at La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla, Calif. The Get Lucky package includes racing forms and transportation to and from the Del Mar Race Track.

• Enjoy the White Mountains of New Hampshire at the Mountain View: The Grand Resort & Spa in Whitefield, N.H., with the White Mountain Escape package.

• Experience the old west with the Historic Preservation package at the Wort Hotel in Jackson Hole, Wyo., with a half-day wildlife tour and a tour of historic Jackson Hole.

Historic Hotels of America, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, has identified more than 200 hotels that have faithfully maintained their historic integrity, architectural and ambiance. To be selected for this prestigious program, a hotel must be at least 50 years old, listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places or recognized as having historic significance. Reservations can be made though Historic Hotels of America www.historichotels.org.

Contact

Mary Billingsley

Historic Hotels of America

www.historichotels.org

202-588-6061

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