TRAVEL AMERICA 2013: BALTIMORE OFFERS SPECIAL PACKAGES DURING 1ST ANNUAL BALTIMORE HOTEL WEEK FEBRUARY 8-18

MONEY-SAVING PACKAGES AVAILABLE FOR VALENTINE’S DAY AND PRESIDENTS DAY WEEKENDS 

BALTIMORE, home of the SUPER BOWL-bound BALTIMORE RAVENS, is gearing up for its first annual HOTEL WEEK. Sponsored by VISIT BALTIMORE, the event is patterned on the successful Restaurant Weeks events of years past. Many hotels around the city are discounting their rates during the week of February 8-18, including HOTEL MONACO, ADMIRAL FELL INN, HYATT REGENCY and the SHERATON INNER HARBOR HOTEL.

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Even better, it’s a chance for you and the missus to get to know each other again. Did you give your wife a toaster oven for Christmas? Can’t remember the last time you went out—anywhere—without the kids? Was your last vacation a trip to your in-laws? And you had a miserable time? If so, it is time to book a couples getaway to Baltimore with special packages starting at $99 a night during the inaugural BALTIMORE HOTEL WEEK FEBRUARY 8-18.

Baltimore’s renowned INNER HARBOR is home to many exciting restaurants, unique shopping, famous museums, live entertainment, local pubs and taverns. Explore the idea of staying in one of the many Inner Harbor Hotels where it’s easy to get in on the action, spirit, and fun of everything Baltimore has to offer.

Baltimore's Inner Harbor Skyline at night (www.baltimore.org)

Baltimore’s Inner Harbor Skyline at night (www.baltimore.org)

The City also boast a very rich cultural history and by touring historical attractions in Baltimore like Fort McHenry – home of the American National Anthem written during the War of 1812 – you will gain a new perspective of the city. Celebrate Black History Month and black history in Baltimore by picking up a copy of the African American Heritage and Attractions Guide and be introduced to places that you may not have heard of and others that you’ve wanted to see. Are you planning a family reunion? Check out our family reunion planner! Baltimore is a multiculturalfamily friendlypet friendly and gay travel friendly destination that offers something for everyone.

And while you are there, you may want to explore a few of the city’s famous Art, Cultural and Historic Museums, the National Aquarium, the Maryland Science Center, or The Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History.

Take advantage of these great offers to treat your special someone to a romantic retreat for VALENTINE’S WEEKEND or enjoy the long PRESIDENTS’ DAY WEEKEND exploring the sites in Baltimore. As an added bonus, visitors who book a minimum two-night stay will receive two free adult tickets to their choice of some of Baltimore’s top attractions including:

The Inner Harbor Duo, featuring the NATIONAL AQUARIUM and the MARYLAND SCIENCE CENTER, including an IMAX film and the planetarium show

The Star-Spangled Banner Pass, featuring FORT MCHENRY NATIONAL MONUMENT AND HISTORIC SHRINE, THE MARYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY, and the STAR-SPANGLED BANNER FLAG HOUSE

The Legends & Legacies Experience Pass, featuring the FREDERICK DOUGLASS – ISAAC MYERS MARITIME PARK, THE NATIONAL GREAT BLACKS IN WAX MUSEUM and the REGINALD F. LEWIS MUSEUM OF MARYLAND AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY & CULTURE

The Story and the Glory, featuring the AMERICAN VISIONARY ART MUSEUM and the BABE RUTH BIRTHPLACE

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PACKAGES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING HOTELS AND DISCOUNTED RATES:

SHERATON INNER HARBOR HOTELPackage includes overnight parking for one vehicle. One-night packages start at $99, two-night packages at $198.

BEST WESTERN PLUS HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTERPackage includes free bottle of wine, free breakfast, free shuttle to Baltimore Logo Largedowntown Baltimore, free parking, free Wi-Fi and free local calls. One-night package start at$100, two-night packages at $200.

HOLIDAY INN BALTIMORE – INNER HARBORPackage includes breakfast for two, welcome amenity and split of locally produced wine. One-night packages start at $101, two-night packages at $202.

SHERATON BALTIMORE CITY CENTERPackage includes breakfast and welcome drinks for two. One-night packages start at $119, two-night packages at $238.

TREMONT SUITES HOTELPackage includes $20 food and beverage credit per night, complimentary valet parking, and complimentary Internet access. One-night packages start at $135, two-night packages at$270.

THE INN AT COLONNADE BALTIMORE – A DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTELPackage includes continental breakfast for two and overnight parking for one vehicle. One-night packages start at $149, two-night packages at $298.

THE ADMIRAL FELL INNPackage includes a bottle of wine at check-in; $25 HARBOR MAGIC HOTELS GIFT CARD for a future stay; $25 dining or spa voucher; and fresh muffins, fruit and coffee. One-night packages start at$179, two-night packages at $358.

HILTON BALTIMOREPackage includes a daily buffet breakfast for two at the HILTON BALTIMORE’S DIAMOND TAVERN RESTAURANT. One-night package start at $179, two-night packages at $358.

HYATT REGENCY IN BALTIMOREPackage includes breakfast for two at BISTRO 300, self-parking and in-room Wi-Fi. One-night packages start at $179, two-night packages at $358.

INN AT HENDERSON’S WHARFPackage includes a bottle of wine at check-in, overnight parking, $25 HARBOR MAGIC HOTELS GIFT CARD for a future stay, and continental breakfast for two. One-night packages start at$179, two-night packages at $388.

DAYS INN INNER HARBORPackage includes breakfast for two and a bottle of champagne upon arrival. One-night packages start at $184, two-night packages at $368.

MONACO BALTIMORE, A KIMPTON HOTELPackage includes overnight parking for one vehicle, morning coffee and tea service, hosted evening wine hour, and in-room Internet access. One night packages start at $188, two-night packages at $375.

PIER 5 HOTELPackage includes a bottle of wine at check-in, $25 HARBOR MAGIC HOTELS GIFT CARD for a future stay, and continental breakfast for two. One-night packages start at $199, two-night packages at $398.

HOTEL BREXTONPackage includes dinner for two at the ALIZEE RESTAURANT, a bottle of wine, continental breakfast for two and free Wi-Fi. One-night packages start at $226, two-night packages at $336.

Traveling to Baltimore by train? A special 30 percent off companion fare discount from AMTRAK can further add to your savings. Visit www.baltimore.org/getaroom today to book your package and learn more about other special offers

VISIT BALTIMORE is the official sales and marketing organization for Baltimore that generates economic benefits for stakeholders through the attraction of convention, group and leisure visitors. For more information, visit www.baltimore.org .

SOURCE: Visit Baltimore

Web Site: http://www.baltimore.org