Chill out at Historic Hotels of America(R)

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- If the winter doldrums have you down, why not plan a great getaway? Hit the slopes for a weekend of skiing, head south for sun and fun or simply unwind with a romantic getaway. Whatever your pleasure, National Trust Historic Hotels of America member hotels offer something to beat those winter blues. A complete listing of more than 60 seasonal packages from Historic Hotels of America is featured at http://www.historichotels.org/press_release/1/52 (press room) or http://www.historichotels.org/Winter_getaways (specials/packages page for consumers).

  The following are selected samples.
  Don CeSar Beach Resort, A Loews Hotel, St. Pete Beach, Fla.

Get away from the chill of winter! The Sandy Winter Wonderland package beckons with a pampering peppermint pedicure, full breakfast and a keepsake memento -- not to mention the white sand beaches. (Available through February 28, 2007; from $319 per night, double occupancy.) http://www.historichotels.org/hotel/46

Wort Hotel, Jackson Hole, Wyo.

The Jackson Hole Ski package includes a three-night stay in a deluxe room, two-day lift tickets at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, complimentary ski shuttle and storage, full breakfast each day and beverages in the hotel lobby apres ski. (Available through March 27, 2007; $519 per person, based on double occupancy.) http://www.historichotels.org/hotel/172

Ambassador Hotel, Milwaukee, Wis.

Beer enthusiasts delight! With the Beer Baron package, tour Milwaukee's famed Miller Brewing Company and Sprecher Brewery. Sample brews and enjoy complimentary transportation to the breweries, then appetizers and a local brew in Envoy Lounge. (Available through March 31, 2007; two-night package from $379 per couple, valid Friday and Saturday.) http://www.historichotels.org/hotel/283

Saint Paul Hotel, St. Paul, Minn.

The Snuggle Up Saint Paul package offers a cozy, romantic getaway. The one-night package features deluxe room, premium red wine and cheese amenity, complimentary unlimited in-room movies and coffee, hot cocoa and tea delivered next morning. (Available on an ongoing basis Friday, Saturday and Sunday; from $249 per room, double occupancy.) http://www.historichotels.org/hotel/89

Historic Hotels of America, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, has identified more than 200 hotels that have faithfully maintained their historic integrity, architecture and ambiance. To be selected for this program, a hotel must be at least 50 years old, listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places or recognized as having historic significance. Reservations can be made though Historic Hotels of America at http://www.historichotels.org/.