FYI: For information about the Pocono Mountains, visit www.800poconos.com or call 800-POCONOS (800-762-6667).
TRIP FOR TWO
Sivory Punta Cana, a 55-room, all-suite resort in the Dominican Republic, has introduced the Caribbean Romance package for couples looking for a little romance and personalized service. Sivory Punta Cana is located on one of the Caribbean's most pristine coastlines amid rich tropical vegetation, providing a lush backdrop for an enticing romantic retreat. This three-night package includes special guest services and amenities for both to enjoy.
The Caribbean Romance Package includes four days and three nights in a suite and complimentary private helicopter arrival transfer from Punta Cana International Airport followed by a private beach check-in with chilled towel service and champagne. Private ground transport for departure to Punta Cana International Airport, daily American breakfast, caviar hors d'oeuvres and a bottle of chilled champagne upon arrival are also included.
The package also features four treatments per stay from the spa menu, one candle-lit dinner on the beach for two with selected premium wine, and daily bed turndown with chocolate-dipped fruits.
The cost of the Caribbean Romance package is $2,565 per couple for a three-night stay from Jan. 1 through March 31, and $2,085 per couple for a three-night stay from April 1 through Dec. 21, 2008.
For helicopter arrival and ground transfers, guests need to send international flight details to Sivory Punta Cana's reservations department to secure transfers. Maximum two carry-on bags are allowed per helicopter, extra luggage is sent by land transfer at no additional charge.
FYI: For more information or reservations, call 809-552-0500, or visit www.sivorypuntacana.com.
GETTING WET IN TEXAS
The Lone Star State's largest indoor water park resort - Great Wolf Lodge - is set to open in January with a special grand opening rate. The family indoor water-park resort slides into the new year with nightly rates starting at $199 (family suites), available from Jan. 15 to May 22. The rate includes unlimited use of the massive indoor water park, which is open exclusively to resort guests.
A 98,000-square-foot indoor entertainment area will feature Bear Track Landing, Texas' largest indoor water park, including six pools, nine water slides and a four-story treehouse water fort, all located under an 80-foot-high, sky-lit roof.
FYI: Great Wolf Lodge is located on Highway 26 at 100 Great Wolf Drive in Grapevine, Texas, in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. For more information or to make a reservation, call 800-693-WOLF (9653), or visit www.greatwolf.com.
