September 9, 2009, 4:17 pm
For the first time ever, the Olympic Peninsula is offering its popular “Trio of Treasures” package during the fall travel season. Available, Sept. 14 through Oct. 24, 2009, the package allows guests to explore the best of the Peninsula and its three unique ecosystems - all for one low cost. And with “New Moon,” the second of the “Twilight” series, hitting theaters this November, fans are sure to be searching for deals to visit the very location Bella and Edward fell in love.
Priced at $369*, the Trio of Treasures package offers a one-night stay at each of the following lodges, and a 35 percent savings in comparison to booking each lodge separately:
Lake Quinault Lodge - The Quinault Valley that creates Lake Quinault and the Quinault Rainforest is known as the "Valley of the Giants." Built in 1926 on the shores of LakeQuinault, within the heart of one of only three temperate rain forests in the world, Lake Quinault Lodge is a rustic, historic retreat. With access to more than 250 miles of hiking trails and drooping fir trees carpeting the forest floor – 15 miles of which are within walking distance of the lodge – the resort is a perfect starting point for exploring the scenery and wildlife. Here visitors find the largest Sitka Spruce tree in the world, along with other nationally recognized giants of Hemlock, Douglas Fir and the mighty Western Red Cedar. Check out www.visitlakequinault.com for more information.
Kalaloch Lodge - Perched on a vista overlooking the rocky Washington coast, Kalaloch Lodge has the charm of an ocean side fishing village, but all the amenities of a fine resort where you can stop, look and listen to the ocean, beach comb, fish, hike and explore. Just minutes away from Forks, where “Twilight” takes place, Kalaloch Lodge is surrounded by miles of peaceful beaches and beautiful forests that provide the ideal landscape for Twilighters to do some fantasy sightseeing. Visit www.visitkalaloch.com for more details.
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort is located 12 miles within the heart of Olympic National Park. Sol Duc, or land of "sparkling water," is surrounded by forested peaks and the babbling Sol Duc River and features three outdoor pure mineral water hot pools. The resort, which features cabins and RV facilities, along with healing hot mineral pools with varying temperatures ideal for both adults and children. For more information, go to
www.visitsolduc.com.
Located within an hour’s drive of each other, all three lodges are the perfect escape for guests hoping to explore the best of the Northwest this fall. The “Trio of Treasures” package also includes breakfast for two each morning and a special gift at each location.
To book a reservation, visit
www.visitwashingtonparks.com or call 866-297-7367 and use promo code: TRIO.
