FAIRMONT’S “TOWN & COUNTRY” PACKAGE OFFERS THE BEST OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

SAN FRANCISCO (11/1/07) – The discerning traveler can experience the best of Northern California with Fairmont’s “Town & Country” package that features luxurious accommodations at the world-class Fairmont San Francisco and Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa.

Guests will enjoy two days in San Francisco, voted the most popular travel destination in the United States by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine, and two days in Sonoma, home to California’s famed wine region and soothing hot springs. 

In San Francisco, visitors will find accommodations in a sumptuously reappointed guest room and enjoy complimentary breakfast daily.  Guests can take part in The Fairmont San Francisco’s centennial celebration by touring the hotel’s newly created Heritage Hall, a permanent exhibit of photos and memorabilia that documents the landmark hotel’s storied past and important role in the history of San Francisco.  Bridging the past with the present, The Fairmont has created a podcast audio tour to narrate this walk through time. 

Two days of pampering await travelers at the newly restored Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa.  A pink oasis set in the heart of the wine country, the resort is home to a spectacular spa where ancient thermal mineral waters ease bathers into blissful relaxation.  Guests will enjoy luxurious accommodations in a recently renovated Heritage room, one 50-minute spa treatment per person each day and complimentary breakfast.

“Town & Country” offers the ultimate Northern California experience; package rates from $1958.00    based upon double occupancy.  Please note that this package may only be booked by contacting either hotel directly.  The Fairmont San Francisco may be reached at (415) 772-5000 and The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa may be contacted by phoning (707) 938-9000.  The Concierge Desk at either property will be delighted to arrange the rental of a luxury vehicle for this tour through the best of Northern California. 

FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS

A leader in the global hospitality industry, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is an extraordinary collection of luxury hotels which includes iconic landmarks like The Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont Monte Carlo and New York's The Plaza. Fairmont hotels are one-of-a-kind properties where sophisticated travellers can discover culturally rich experiences that are authentic to the destination. Situated in some of the most exclusive and pristine areas in the world, Fairmont is committed to responsible tourism and is an industry leader in sustainable hotel management with its award-winning Green Partnership program. Fairmont's portfolio includes 55 distinctive hotels, with plans to develop over 20 new properties in the coming years in destinations as diverse as Beijing, Abu Dhabi and South Africa.

Fairmont is owned by Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, a leading global hotel company with over 85 hotels worldwide under the Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel brands. The company also owns Fairmont and Raffles branded Residences, Estates and luxury private residence club properties.  For more information or reservations, please call 1-800-441-1414 or visit www.fairmont.com.

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