POCONO MOUNTAINS OFFERS BEST ONE NIGHT STAYS

12/09/2008

Press Release/December 9, 2008
Alicia Quinn
Phone: 570.421.5791
alicia@poconos.org

POCONO MOUNTAINS OFFERS BEST ONE NIGHT STAYS

POCONO MOUNTAINS, Pa. –  The Pocono Mountains is offering value one night stay packages throughout the winter season, as low as $55.22 per person, per night.  So close to home, staying in the Pocono Mountains for one night and two days on one of these great packages will let you relax, unwind and enjoy.  It's time to stay over for a night in the Pocono Mountains. 

Home for the Holidays at Comfort Inn Pocono Lakes Region, valid through April 30, 2009.
Package includes free deluxe Continental breakfast and use of the facilities. Rates start at $55.22 per room, plus tax and service charge.  

Snow Fun Midweek Break at Penn Hills Resort,valid January 5, 2009 – March 6, 2009.
Package includes a Riviera Towers accommodation featuring king bed and use of resort facilities, plus free snow tubing at Alpine Mountain.  Package is valid midweek, excluding holiday periods.  Rates are $59.50 per person, based on double occupancy, plus tax and service charge. 

Midweek Horseback Riding Escape at Fernwood Hotel & Resort, valid through April 1, 2009.
Package includes two horseback riding vouchers and hotel accommodations.  Package is valid midweek. Rate is $62 per person, based on double occupancy, plus tax and service charge. 

Midweek Ski at Comfort Inn of the Pocono Mountains,valid through March 20, 2009.
Package includes room with one king or two queen beds and ski lift tickets to Big Boulder or Jack Frost.  Package valid midweek excluding holiday periods.  Rate is $67.50 per person, based on double occupancy, plus tax and service charge.  

Stay One Night Midweek at East Shore Lodging, valid through April 30, 2009.
Package includes spacious queen room and Continental breakfast.  Package is valid midweek and excludes some holidays.  Rate is $69 per room, based on double occupancy, plus tax. 

Weekend One Night Stay at Stony Brook Inn,valid January 10, 2009 – March 10, 2009.
Package includes full country breakfast and reduced rate for lift and rental ticket at Shawnee Mountain.  Package valid weekends and only 48 hours prior to stay.  Rate is $72.50 per person, based on double occupancy for a standard room, plus tax.  

Shop and Stay Midweek at Chateau Resort & Conference Center, valid December 14, 2008 – March 31, 2009.
Package includes accommodations in a Garden View room, full American breakfast for two and a $25 gift card to The Crossings Premium Outlets.  Package valid midweek; excludes holiday periods.  Rates start at $75.50 per person, plus tax and service charge.  

Weekend Ski at Water Gap Country Club, valid through March 31, 2009. Package includes an adult lift pass for Shawnee Mountain, wine and cheese reception and full breakfast. Package valid weekends.  Rate is $89 per person, plus tax and service charge.  

Midweek Stay at Stroudsmoor Country Inn,valid through December 31, 2008. Package includes a full breakfast and use of the indoor pool, hot tub and fitness center.  Package valid midweek, excluding holidays.  Rates start at $89.95, plus tax and service charge.  

Always a Discount Midweek at Rosemary Remembrances II Guest Lodging, valid February 1, 2009 – April 1, 2009.
Package includesqueen bed, free self-catered Continental breakfast in a fully equipped kitchen and one off street parking space.  Package is valid midweek.  Rates start at $90 per room, based on double occupancy, plus tax.

We PA and NJ Midweek at Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort,valid through December 25, 2008.
This package is offered specifically for residents of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.  Package is valid midweek, non-holidays.  Guests must show valid PA or NJ driver licenses.  Rates start at $103.20 per room, plus tax and service charge. 

Snowball Express at Woodloch Resort,valid January 5, 2009 – March 31, 2009.
Package includes free snowshoe rentals, indoor splash pool, snowtubing, hayrides, cooking class, sauna, Jacuzzi, go-cart, games, activities and nightly entertainment.  Package excludes Presidents' week.  Rate is $119 per person, based on double occupancy, plus tax and service charge. 

Stay and Ski at Cove Haven Resort, Paradise Stream Resort and Pocono Palace Resort, valid through March 26, 2009.
Package includes accommodations in luxurious suite, ski lift tickets, unlimited breakfast and dinner, intimate breakfast in bed, adventures with your CXO and live nightly entertainment.  Package valid midweek.  Rate is $120 per person, plus tax and service charge.

Midweek Stay at Hotel Fauchere,valid through May 30, 2009.
Hotel Fauchere offers acomplimentary bottle of wine and chocolates in room, deluxe Continental breakfast and New York Times.  Package valid midweek.  Rate is $200 per room, plus tax and service charge.

This is just a sampling of one night stay offers in the Pocono Mountains.  Additional listings, as well as more information can be found on www.800poconos.com.

About the Pocono Mountains
With 2,400 square miles encompassing Pennsylvania's Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties, the Pocono Mountains region is home to rolling mountain terrain, breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls, thriving woodlands and 170 miles of winding rivers.  Winters offer guests the opportunity to ski, snowboard, snow tube and even snowshoe their way through snowy wonderlands encompassing over 163 ski trails, while summers also cater to the active traveler allowing exploration of 261miles of hiking and biking trails, over 35 golf courses, whitewater rafting, boating, fishing and open access to nine state and two national parks. 

Any time of year is a good time to visit the Pocono Mountains, located within driving distance of most major East Coast cities.  This region teeming with history offers year-round cultural tours and art exhibitions, abundant antiquing and brand-name shopping and a full calendar of festivals showcasing the heritage, music and food of the Pocono Mountains. 

Even the most discerning traveler will find comfortable accommodations in the Pocono Mountains, which offers an eclectic mix of resorts, distinctive properties and quaint, country inns and bed and breakfasts.

Comprehensive Pocono Mountains visitor information is available online at www.800poconos.com or by phone at 800-POCONOS (800-762-6667).  The Pocono Mountains Convention and Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for the four counties of Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne in northeastern Pennsylvania.   

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