POLISH YOUR PARALLEL WITH SKI & STAY PACKAGES IN THE POCONO MOUNTAIN

11/10/2008

Marla McLaughlin/Susannah Gregory                                      Alicia M. Quinn
Lou Hammond & Associates                                                     Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau
212.308.8880                                                                                570.421.5791
marlam@lhammond.com                                                         alicia@poconos.org
susannahg@lhammond.com

POLISH YOUR PARALLEL WITH SKI & STAY PACKAGES IN THE POCONO MOUNTAINS

POCONO MOUNTAINS, PA, November 10, 2008 – One of the top ski destinations in the Northeast, Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains are providing value added Ski & Stay packages for the 2008-09 winter season. By logging on to www.poconoski.com, skiers of all ages and skill levels will find convenient, pocketbook-friendly ski getaways for the entire family. Highlights include:

THE FRENCH MANOR – Ski Tote Package, December 1, 2008 – March 31, 2009
This four-diamond country inn's Ski Tote package includes all-day VIP lift tickets to Camelback Mountain Resort, custom French Manor tote bag filled with necessities for a day of skiing, full gourmet breakfast, welcome cheese plate, complimentary Sherry and Saturday afternoon tea. Rates begin at $224 per couple. For more information call (570) 676-3244 or visit www.poconoski.com.

WOODLOCH RESORT – Family Ski & Stay, January 01, 2009 – March 31, 2009
Nestled in the northeast Pocono Mountains Lake Region, Woodloch Resort's Family Ski & Stay package includes lift tickets and accommodations in a Woodloch guest home including a hearty breakfast, delicious dinner and nightly entertainment. Midweek rates begin at $495 per night for two adults and two children, in a guest home only. Weekend rates begin at $595 per night for a family of two adults and two children, in a guest home only. A two night minimum applies. For more information call (570) 685-8000 or visit www.poconoski.com.

FERNWOOD HOTEL & RESORT – Ski & Stay Package, 2008-09 Ski Season
Fernwood Hotel & Resort, a four-season, 400-acre retreat, is offering a Ski & Stay package including accommodations, two adult lift tickets to Shawnee or Camelback Mountains as well as nightly live entertainment and access to all resort facilities. Rates begin at $138 per person, based on double occupancy. For more information call (570) 588–9500 or visit www.poconoski.com.

THE INN AT JIM THORPE – Ski & Stay Package, November 01, 2008 – March 31, 2009
The Inn at Jim Thorpe, a restored New Orleans style hotel, is inviting guests to hit the slopes all day and relax in the comfortable inn at night. The package includes a one-night stay in an elegant room, breakfast buffet each morning and a one all-day ski pass to your choice of Blue Mountain, Jack Frost or Big Boulder ski areas. Guests six and under stay free. Rates begin at $69 per night weekdays and $89 per night on weekends and holidays, based on double occupancy. For more information call (570) 325–2599 or visit www.poconoski.com.

BUDGET INN & SUITES – Shawnee Ski & Stay, 2008-09 Ski Season
The112 rooms and suites Budget Inn & Suites is offering a Shawnee Ski & Stay Package including accommodations, Shawnee Mountain lift ticket and breakfast. Package begins at $59 midweek and $76 weekend, per person based on four people per room. For more information call (570) 424–5451 or visit www.poconoski.com.

BLAKESLEE INN – Ski & Stay Package, 2008-09 Ski Season
The Blakeslee Inn is offering ski and stay packages including accommodation and open-to-close lift ticket for Jack Frost and Big Boulder. Pricing begins at $120 midweek and $140 weekend, based on double occupancy. For more information call (570)646-1100 or visit www.poconoski.com.

GREAT WOLF LODGE – Ski-N-Stay Package, January 4, 2009 – March 12, 2009
Family-friendly Great Wolf Lodge's Ski-N-Stay package includes four lift tickets to Camelback Ski Area, two-nights accommodations and indoor Waterpark passes. Pricing begins at $659 in a Wolf Den or Kid Kamp Suite, available Sunday – Thursday. For more information call (570) 688–9899 or visit www.poconoski.com.

POCMONT RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER– Ski & Stay Package, 2008-09 Ski Season
The four-season, all-inclusive, Pocmont Resort is offering guests who stay Friday through Sunday the Ski & Stay weekend package. The package includes one day of lift tickets and rentals for two adults at Shawnee Mountain, overnight accommodations, breakfast daily and unlimited use of facilities including heated indoor pool, sauna, steam rooms, Jacuzzi and all indoor & outdoor recreational facilities. Pricing begins at $158 per person per night, based on double occupancy, excluding holidays. For more information call (800) 762-6668 or visit www.poconoski.com.

PENN HILLS RESORT – Ski & Lift Rentals Package, 2008-09 Ski Season
Destination four-season resort offers a Ski & Lift Rentals package including accommodations in the Riviera Towers, access to resort facilities, lift tickets and rentals daily at the Alpine Mountain Ski and Ride Center. Package begins at $89 per person, based on double occupancy. Available midweek, exclusive of holiday periods and requires a two-night stay. For more information call (570) 421–6464 or visit www.poconoski.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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