Civil War Sesquicentennial in 2011 Will Mark the 150th Anniversary of the Conflict

02-08-2010

 Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel Offers Families Civil War History Package

 

            GLEN ALLEN, Va. (February 2010) -- Families can experience Richmond's extensive Civil War history for just $199 per night at Wyndham Virginia Crossings, a AAA Four Diamond hotel near Richmond, with its Families on the Civil War Trail package.

 

The package includes accommodations for two adults and two children, a breakfast buffet, a map of Richmond’s Civil War battlefields and four Richmond Civil War Passes that provide admission to theAmerican Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar, the Museum of the Confederacy and the Richmond National Battlefield Park.

 

The package is available weekends and holidays through Dec. 31. To book the Families on the Civil War Trail, call (888) 444-6553 or visit www.wyndhamvirginiacrossings.com.

 

Located just outside Richmond, The Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel is near several Civil War battle sites including the Battle of the Yellow Tavern, where Confederate General Jeb Stuart was mortally wounded.

 

Virginia is one of several states that will mark the Civil War Sesquicentennial, the 150th anniversary of the conflict, beginning next year.  More information is available at

www.virginiacivilwar.org.

 

Perfect for a family getaway, the AAA Four Diamond Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel offers 183 deluxe rooms, two restaurants, a fitness center, outdoor pool and privileges at the adjacent Crossings Golf Course. The property is located at the interchange of Interstates 95 and 295, just 12 miles north of the City of Richmond, 20 miles from Richmond International Airport, and 90 miles south of Washington.

 

Guests can take advantage of the brand’s guest recognition program when they join Wyndham ByRequest^® which offers complimentary benefits including high-speed Internet access, a choice of welcome snack and beverage, preferred pillow type, express check-in, guaranteed late check-out, best available room upon arrival, photocopies, faxes and online receipts. 

Members also earn Wyndham Rewards points, which can be redeemed for complimentary hotel stays, airline tickets, name-brand merchandise and dining and shopping gift cards, among other options. In lieu of points, Wyndham Rewards members may elect to earn airline or rail miles with a variety of participating companies. More information is available at www.wyndhamrewards.com. Wyndham Rewards is the world’s largest lodging loyalty program, based on the more than 6,000 participating hotels.

 

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, LLC and its affiliates, subsidiaries of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), offer upscale hotel and resort accommodations throughout the United States, Europe, Canada, Mexico, China and the Caribbean. All Wyndham hotels are either franchised or managed by the company or managed through a joint-venture partner. For additional information or to make a reservation, go to www.wyndham.com.

 

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