Find Vacation Value in Vermont this Summer

Contacts:

Will Riseley

wriseley@intrawest.com

802.297.4126

 

Myra Foster

mfoster@intrawest.com

802.297.4137

 

May 18, 2009

 

Find Vacation Value in Vermont this Summer

 

Stratton Mountain, VT At Stratton Mountain Resort in the cool Green Mountains of southern Vermont, visitors will find a welcoming respite from the summer's heat and a long list of events and activities for individuals, couples and families.  Located just four hours from New York City and three hours from Boston, visitors will have more time to immerse themselves in a Green Mountain getaway that is not only fun, but one of the best vacation values around.  While other summer vacation destinations raise their prices, discounted lodging rates up to 70% off and great deals abound at Stratton…

 

  • Play Three and Stay for Free:  Starting at just $59 per day, this package includes three rounds of golf on Stratton's championship 27-hole course, and three nights of lodging  (Sunday-Thursday)at the Inn at Stratton Mountain.  Visit Stratton.com for restrictions and more information.  Call 1.800.STRATTON to book.

 

  • Family Fun Package:  Lodge at select Stratton properties and receive two free half day admission tickets to the Bromley Sun Mountain Adventure Park (10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. daily).  Call 1.800.STRATTON to book.

 

  • Stay three or more nights and Save 20%:  Get 20% off already low lodging prices when you stay three or more nights at the resort.  Book online or call 1.800.STRATTON.

 

While here, guests may enjoy:

 

  • Hiking on the extensive network of area trails including the Appalachian and Long Trails.
  • Discovering hidden swimming holes (there are at least 10 great ones in the immediate vicinity), fishing some of the best trout streams in the country, or just soaking up the sun at one of the resort's outdoor swimming pools. 
  • Being pampered at the Spa at Stratton Mountain or Stratton Sports Center.
  • Shopping in the Stratton Village or at the nearby Manchester Designer Outlets.
  • Embarking on a self guided driving or motorcycle tour of the area's quaint Vermont villages and covered bridges.
  • Rounds of golf on Stratton's 27-hole championship course, or improving one's game with Stratton's Golf University, founded by Arnold Palmer in 1969.
  • Tennis lessons or a weekend retreat at the Cliff Drysdale Tennis School.

 

 

Or it's always fun to time a visit during one of Stratton's summer events:

 

  • Memorial Day Weekend Open House- May 23-24

 

  • Cliff Drysdale Tennis School Official Opening- June 15

 

  • Summit Gondola Opens- July 3

 

  • Fourth of July Clambake w/ Live Music and Fireworks- July 4-5

 

  • Cliff Drysdale Tennis School Legends Weekends- July 10-12, 17-19. August 7-9, September 4-6

 

  • Stratton "Saturdays Under the Stars" begins (Live music every Saturday night)- July 11

 

  • Hemmings New England Concours d'Elegance (Car Show)- July 18-19

 

  • 10th Annual Teddy Bear Parade/ Village Family Block Party-  July 25

 

  • Dog Days of Summer & Heels to Paws 5K Run/Walk- Aug. 8-9

 

  • Wilcox Dairy Birthday Party- Aug 15

 

  • Bondville Fair (Bondville, VT)- Aug. 28-30

 

  • Annual Tent Sale and Labor Day Celebration- Sept 5-7

 

  • Columbus Day Celebration and Harvest Festival, Oct. 10-12

 

 

Unforgettable memories made in the Green Mountains of Vermont have never been so affordable.

 

A smart summer investment can be made by visiting www.stratton.com or by calling

1-800-STRATTON.

 

 

*High resolution photos available upon request