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NEW WINE LIST BRINGS THE FINGER LAKES' FINEST TO ONE PLACE

Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel offers wines from more than 20 local vineyards

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. - March 17, 2009 - Wine connoisseurs and casual tasters might find it easier to sample the flavors and smell the aromas of Finger Lakes Wines, thanks to the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel. The upscale hotel recently unveiled its 2009 wine list - a collection of 56 sparkling, white, red and dessert wines to satisfy any palate. More than 2/3 of the hotel’s extensive wine list is comprised of Finger Lakes Wines, coming from the nearby Cayuga, Keuka and Seneca Lake wine trails. The Finger Lakes Region boasts a rich variety of wines for every taste, but it’s known for crisp, sweet and fruitful Rieslings. The hotel’s wine list includes six Riesling selections alone, all from the Seneca and Keuka Lake wine trails. “The Finger Lakes Region offers a world-class wine tasting experience, and we brought an exceptional variety of local flavors to our Coldwater Bar and dining room,” said Floyd Hunter, general manager, Watki…… Read More

SAVE MONEY ON TRAVEL BY VACATIONING IN THE WINTER

Even luxury hotels like the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel offer deals in January, February and March

SAVE MONEY ON TRAVEL BY VACATIONING IN THE WINTER Even luxury hotels like the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel are discounted by more than 50 percent BUFFALO, New York - Savvy travelers looking for deals should plan to get away during January, February or March. Plenty of destinations are offering deeply discounted packages. Even luxury hotels, like the new Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel, offer steep discounts, as much as 50 percent off room rates, during the relatively slow season. “People aren’t booking vacation trips at the same rate they do in our peak season,” said David Hart, president of Hart Hotels. “We offer reduced rates and packages to lure customers in. The surrounding wineries also are trying to capture the attention of deal hunters by promoting events like the “Bargain …… Read More