PAMPER MOMS-TO-BE WITH VAIL CASCADE'S MAMA BEAR PACKAGE

Landmark Vail resort partners with iconic Golden Bear to create the ideal babymoon getaway.

VAIL, Colo. - May XX, 2009 - Looking for the perfect gift and pre-baby getaway - or "babymoon" - for a mommy-in-waiting? Vail Cascade, the Vail lodging property managed by Destination Hotel & Resorts, recently partnered with the iconic Golden Bear boutique to create a truly one-of-a-kind celebration of this special time. The Mama Bear package features accommodations in the resort's newly remodeled hotel, breakfast for two at the property's new Atwater on Gore Creek restaurant, and a choice of Mama Bear pendants: the open bottom gold Mama Bear or the pave diamond encrusted Mama Bear.

Babymoons have become a popular option for expectant parents and Vail Cascade has taken the idea a step further, not only offering a great Vail vacation package but incorporating an entire experience sure to spark memories for years to come.

What's more, Vail Cascade's Mama Bear package represents an exceptional value versus a la carte purchase of each item included in the package. Rates for Vail Cascade's Mama Bear package featuring the open bottom gold Mama Bear pendant start at $472, including hotel accommodations and breakfast for two; representing a savings of $72. The package featuring the pave Mama Bear pendant, as well as hotel accommodations and breakfast for two starts at $3,797, which represents a savings of $539. To take advantage of this special offer call 800-420-2424 or visit www.vailcascade.com and use promo code VCMAMABEAR09; 48-hour advance reservations required.

Vail Cascade recently completed a $30 million renovation featuring: a complete transformation of the creek side decks and patios, including an Infinity edge pool and hot tub, and three outdoor fire pits, all overlooking Gore Creek and Vail Mountain; a new restaurant, Atwater on Gore Creek, featuring contemporary American cuisine and a sleek new design; a remodeled and updated porte cochere; a new cafe serving grab-and-go meals and Starbucks® beverages; an update for the Fireside Bar; remodeled spa locker rooms; additional meeting space bringing the resort's total to over 45,000 square feet; and a furnishings update and the addition of air conditioning to each guest room.

Vail Cascade is the only AAA Four-Diamond rated ski-in/ski-out resort in Vail. In the summertime, the Vail Valley awakens to a multitude of summer activities including mountain biking, hiking and fly fishing which are easily accessible at the Vail Cascade as the Gore Creek runs behind the resort. The 292-room creek side property offers 27 suites, more than 80 spacious condominiums and private homes to choose from.

Vail Cascade features the 78,000-square-foot Aria Spa & Club. The Spa offers more than 10,000 square feet of rest and relaxation found in 14 treatment rooms. Guests also can train and take advantage of one of the fitness center's many programs from group classes to personalized instruction. After an afternoon of working out at the fitness center or in nature's playground, guests can refuel at the new Atwater on Gore Creek restaurant, which opened in December 2008.

Vail Cascade is one of more than 30 independent, upscale hotels, resorts and conference centers by Destination Hotels & Resorts, the seventh largest independent hospitality management company in the country. To protect and preserve the unique communities in which the company operates, Destination launched Destination Earth, an environmental sustainability program in 2008. New for 2009 is the 582-room Terranea Resort situated on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in southern California. The 102-acre ocean front resort will feature a 25,000-square-foot destination spa, three swimming pools, three restaurants and a Todd Eckenrode-designed par three golf course. In addition to Terranea in the greater Los Angeles area, Destination operates properties in key metropolitan areas and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Denver, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Palm Springs, Houston and Lake Tahoe. Destination is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based investment, development and management firm Lowe Enterprises. For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com.

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