LEAVE YOUR 'BAGGAGE' AT HOME AND TAKE A GIRLS GETAWAY WITH FAIRMONT

Fairmont offers rich experiences for fun-seeking females

TORONTO, February 6, 2008 - There's nothing like a getaway with your best gal pals...a chance to unwind, laugh, celebrate and create lasting memories. As people seek ways to refocus on what's important - relationships and friendships - Fairmont Hotels & Resorts worldwide offer a wide range of experiences to choose from, whether you and your girlfriends are looking for adventure, some pampering or just a venue to relax and catch up.

United States

-Gather your girlfriends for a Hula Girl Getaway on Hawaii's Big Island. The Fairmont Orchid's new female friendly package includes two guestrooms for the price of one, full daily breakfast for four, "Fun in the Sun Activity" passes granting access to surf lessons with the resort's "Beach Boys" (cultural ambassadors), kayaking, snorkeling and much more, plus a daily hula lesson, daily yoga, daily oceanfront massages, Hula Hands manicure, and a daily Hula Girl amenity for all.  Rates start from $979 USD per night, including taxes, for two rooms. Valid through December 20, 2009.

-San Francisco's illustrious Ghirardelli chocolate factory has been reinvented as Fairmont Heritage Place, Ghirardelli Square, a collection of luxury residences in the heart of a historic, European-influenced square featuring fine dining and specialty boutiques. Each one, two or three bedroom residence features an open-concept living space complete with slated hearth framed fireplaces, large mounted LCD screen televisions and fully equipped kitchens, making it ideal for a relaxing break with the girls. The Ladies Escape to Ghirardelli's Guiltless Pleasures package highlights a host of goodies from surrounding shops including wine & cheese pairings, afternoon tea and elizabethW bath products. Get in slumber party mode by having a dedicated butler deliver Ghiradelli ice cream sundaes and the famous Kara's cupcakes to enjoy while watching a movie. Guests can also be chauffeured to and from their favorite shops and restaurants, or to other city landmarks in the property's Maserati Quattroporte.  Package rates start from $535 USD per night for double occupancy, available year round.

-The Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club, near Miami, offers the Power Shopper Package for serious spenders. Enjoy nightly accommodations in a deluxe Fairmont Room, shuttle to and from Aventura Mall, famous for some of the area's most exclusive shops, a store discount savings book, a special energy snack prepared by the hotel, and a 60-minute Feet First massage for two at the Willow Stream Spa to help relieve any tired tootsies. A Power Shopper Valet to help carry bags and deliver refreshments is also available upon request for an additional charge and must be booked in advance. Available through April 30, 2009, rates start from $399 USD per night.

Canada

-Victoria, British Columbia's The Fairmont Empress offers the Girlfriend's Great Escape, a chance to be pampered like a princess in the "castle on the coast"! Package includes nightly accommodation with a complimentary upgrade, choice of a 60-minute Willow Stream spa treatment (massage, body scrub, or manicure & pedicure), fresh fruit and bottled water welcome amenity and signature cocktails in the renowned Bengal Lounge (one per person). As a bonus, guests also receive their own Willow Stream Spa shower robe as a keepsake. Available year round, rates start from $ 390 (479 CDN) per night.

-The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge understands that "girls just wanna have fun", and is again pleased to offer its popular Pajama Party Weekend. This package includes Friday night Pajama Party Mix & Mingle dinner reception, two nights accommodation, Saturday breakfast and lunch, seminars and demonstrations, entertainment on Saturday night, gala dinner, Sunday farewell brunch, and door prizes. Valid from March 13-14, 2009, rates start from $489 (599 CDN ) per person, based on double occupancy.

-Pair an invigorating outdoor winter activity with complete rest and relaxation by choosing Fairmont Chateau Laurier's Babes on Blades package! This sporty package includes an overnight stay, $100 spa credit ($50 per person) to Holz Spa, coupons for Beaver Tails (a traditional Canadian pastry, served along the Rideau Canal) and a beautiful welcome amenity perfectly themed for the occasion. Available on weekends throughout February, rates start from $252 (309 CDN) per night.   

-Unwind with your girlfriends in vibrant downtown Montreal and enjoy Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth's Damsels in De-Stress package. Package includes nightly accommodation, a bottle of wine with chocolate-covered strawberries, two cocktails at the hotel's Les Voyageurs bar, two spa manicures at Gibson Salon & Spa* and free access to the Health Club. Available until December 30, 2009, package rates start from $309 (379 CDN)per night.

-Show your wild side with the Ultimate Girls' Getaway at Fairmont Château Montebello. Designed for women of all ages to relax and have some fun in a serene setting, this package includes a welcome reception, two nights' accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday, Sunday brunch as well as demonstrations and seminars geared and designed for women, featuring inspirational authors, comedians, cooking classes, dancing and more! Guests will also have access to the resort's expansive indoor pool, squash courts, and indoor tennis courts.  Available the weekend of April 24-26, 2009, rates start from $431 (529 CDN) per person, based on double occupancy. The Ultimate Girl's Getaway is also offered at Bermuda's Fairmont Southampton from October 22-25, 2009, with three-night package rates starting from $899 USD per person. Later in the year, the party will also be hosted at Fairmont Tremblant from November 6-8, 2009. For more information, including dates and package inclusions, please visit www.ultimategirlsgetaway.com.

-High maintenance types can head to New Brunswick and unleash your inner diva with The Fairmont Algonquin's Divalicious Package. Ladies who like to be pampered will enjoy nightly accommodation, a Divalicious Martini in the Library Lounge & Bistro, one beauty treatment at The Spa, a choice of golf lesson with the resort's pro or a culinary lesson with a hotel chef, $25 dining credit for all on-site restaurants or in-room dining, "Diva beauty sleep" bath balm, chocolate dipped strawberries, a Diva tiara and a disposable camera to record all the fun. Rates start from $488 (599 CDN) in winter and $537 (659 CDN) in the summer.

International

-Extend your weekly break and enjoy the Girls Long Weekend Away package at the historic Fairmont Hamilton Princess. Steps from downtown Bermuda, this pink palace is the perfect spot to hit the town for a ladies night out. Package includes three nights accommodation, Thursday night Oysters and Chablis in the hotel's Heritage Court, one Afternoon Tea service, $150 USD spa credit for either the Inverurie Day Spa located at The Fairmont Hamilton Princess or Willow Stream* at The Fairmont Southampton. This Thursday to Sunday package is available year-round with rates starting from $1,345 USD per room.

-If glamour is what your girl gang has in mind, Fairmont Monte Carlo has two stylish options. The hotel's Fashion Time package offers access to a private show room of one of the Principality's haute couture designers and includes accommodation, buffet breakfast, complimentary fitness cen
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